Obituaries

Jul 13, 2026

Neil Phillips, of Newton Township, died at his home on Monday morning. He was the widower of the late Ruth Isabelle Seymour Phillips.

Born in Newton Township, he was the son of the late John Phillips and Dorothy Dailey Phillips Kostiak. He was a lifetime self-employed farmer, also working for Eckel Farms.

Surviving are a son, Christopher; Phillip Higginbottom; granddaughter Moira Ruth...

Jul 12, 2026

David Michael Wood, 75, of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday.

David was a graduate of Nottingham High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University. He dedicated many years to coaching wrestling at Endless Mountain Wresting Club and football at Endless Mountain Christian Academy, where he positively impacted the lives of countless young athletes through...

Jul 9, 2026

Carol A. Walter (Holmes) was Promoted to Glory on July 9th, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Lawrence E. Walter, Jr. 

Carol was also the devoted mother of Daniel Walter and wife Judy of Machias, NY; David Walter and wife Debra of Cortland, Ohio; and Susan Walter of Orchard Park, NY. She was...

Jul 8, 2026

Marlene Joan Kapalko, 84, of Clarks Summit, died on July 8th following a sudden illness. She was the widow of Vincent Quirk, who died in 2001.

She grew up in Dickson City and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Smargiassi. She was predeceased by her brother, Ronald Smargiassi.

Marlene is survived by...

Jul 7, 2026

Brandi Shelaine Bresnahan, 47, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Edenbrook on Second Avenue in Kingston. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Ryan Bresnahan, and her two children, Michael Darby and Melissa Darby.

Born on September 25, 1978, in Gulfport, MS, she was the daughter of Teri Krich Griffin and the late Nolan "Earl"...

Jul 5, 2026

Christine Aydelotte, passed away peacefully on the quiet morning of July 5, 2026.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York, on November 3, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary O'Donnell and the youngest of seven children. Christine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Aydelotte; her brothers, Cornellius, Brian, and William O'Donnell; her sister...

Jul 2, 2026

Charles R. Martin, Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2nd at Abington Manor, surrounded by his family. He was married for 59 years to his loving wife and best friend Ruth (Tamblyn) Martin.

Born in Elmhurst, NY on May 2, 1942, he was the son of the late Charles and Martha (White) Martin and the...

Jun 27, 2026

Marie Kelleher Karam, 87, of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, with her family by her side.

Marie was born on August 5, 1938, to Vincent and Catherine Kelleher.   Growing up Marie would say she led a fairy tale like existence with her parents in "Nativity".  Marie attended high school at Marywood Seminary....

Jun 26, 2026

Elizabeth Dorothy Gercken, 81, of Clarks Green passed away, Friday, June 26, 2026, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert H. Gercken, Sr. in 2014.

Born on January 4, 1945, in Ridgewood, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Oestriech) Polito.

Jun 24, 2026

Virginia Thomas, Lake Ariel, formerly of Newton Twp. died Wednesday evening at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. She was the widow of Charles Thomas who died in 2013.

Born in Newton Twp., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis Hunt Richards. She was a caring person who was considered a good friend by those...

Jun 23, 2026

Diane Petty, 81, died on Tuesday morning at Green Ridge Care Center. She was the widow of Keith Petty, who died in 2022.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Shirley Barth Ransom. She was a 1962 graduate of Abington Heights High School. Prior to retirement, she was a medical secretary...

Jun 15, 2026

Joyce Reese, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Embassy of East Mountain, Wilkes-Barre. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Walter Reese in 2022.

Born on May 10, 1942, in Reading, PA, she is the daughter of the late Earl and Carolyn (Babb) Lorah.

Joyce's professional journey was marked by a deep passion...

Jun 10, 2026

Donald L. Espenschied of Shavertown, Pennsylvania peacefully passed away June 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by his wife of nearly 60 years, the former Patricia Kovalchick, son, Donald, daughter Amy, son-in-law Jeff and his two amazing granddaughters, Dr. Payton Lepore and Bella Lepore.

Don was born January 24, 1944, at Union Hospital, New Philadelphia,...

Jun 9, 2026

Barbara Blackledge, 92, of Archbald, formerly of Clarks Summit, died at Aventura at Creekside, Carbondale, on Tuesday morning.

Born in Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Alice Rogers. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an X-ray Tech at Clarks Summit State Hospital, then as a secretary at the Clarks Summit Police Department....

Jun 8, 2026

Arthur F. Jackson, Jr., formerly of Clarks Summit, died Monday June 8 at Allied in Scranton.

Born on February 25, 1943 in Scranton, he was the son of Arthur F., Sr. and Evelyn Bauer Jackson. He was a member of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church.

Arthur enjoyed fishing, country western music and books about...

Jun 7, 2026

Gerald M. Maholchic, 86, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at home. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Violet (Kovalesky) Maholchic.

Born on September 19, 1939, in Carbondale, he is the son of the late George and Clare (Wasley) Maholchic.

Gerald was a proud graduate of Mayfield High School. He served his country with honor in the...

Jun 6, 2026

Ward Emerson Jones, of South Abington Township, passed away Saturday morning at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Marie Doherty Jones, whom he married in 1970.

Born in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Emerson and Dorothy Ward Jones. Ward was a proud Army veteran and a recipient of the Purple...

Jun 2, 2026

Robert and Alice Manning devoted partners in life since their marriage in 1954 will be laid to rest together as per their wishes. Bob passed away June 15, 2022 followed by Alice on Sept 28, 2025.

Their life was full of fun and adventure while enjoying dance, travel, gardening, parties, service to church and Alice’s Irish heritage.

They are survived by their...

May 26, 2026

Mary Margaret "Margo" (Looney) Rarrick, formerly of Clarks Summit, PA, went home to Jesus on May 26, 2026, at the age of 87. She was the widow of Gerald F. Rarrick, who died in 2003.

Margo was born to Edward and Sophia Palizay Looney on May 22, 1939, in Elmira, New York. As a child, she enjoyed...

May 25, 2026

Betty Elizabeth Monsey, 94, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Tom Monsey in 2005.

Born on April 24, 1932, in Russell Hill, she is the daughter of the late George and Stella (Whinny) Jenkins.

Raised in a large family of ten children, 5...