Obituaries

Nov 30, 2025

Carmella Whytashek, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 30, surrounded by her loving family after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Born on May 31, 1955, Carmella lived a life defined by love, hard work, and the deep joy she found in the simple moments shared with those she loved most.

Carmella cherished spending time with her family. Whether gathered for...

Nov 28, 2025

Alice L. Robinson, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, November 28, 2025, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Jay Robinson in 2017.

Born on March 29, 1945, in Kingston, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Minnie (Freas) Jennings.

Alice was a devoted member of the Forkston United...

Nov 26, 2025

Peter Wynne, of Starrucca, PA passed away on November 26th. His widow is Katherine Ashe Wynne. The couple had been married 45 years.

Born in New York City, he was a 1958 graduate of Regis High School and earned a Bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson College. He later received his Master's degree in Theater from New York...

Nov 25, 2025

Reba Joy Loomis, 87, of Auburn Twp. passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. She is preceded by her husband of 49 years, Roger Robert Loomis in 2004.

She was born on March 15, 1938, in Forty Fort, PA.

Reba was a graduate of Forty Fort High School. She initially worked at Aldovin Dairy, where...

Nov 25, 2025

Paul Ubaldini, 91, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family. His widow is Elizabeth "Bette" Ubaldini; they were married 72 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Kupiec Ubaldini. Prior to retirement Paul held leadership positions in the Transportation Industry, serving as Vice President...

Nov 24, 2025

Patricia R. Gemmell, 65, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She is survived by her husband of 6 years, Thomas Eckenroth.

Born on June 11, 1960, in Meshoppen, she is the daughter of the late Edward and Ellen (Babcock) Rosengrant.

She was a 1978 graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

Shortly after graduation in 1978,...

Nov 24, 2025

Robert John Horutz, 81, of Clarks Summit, PA, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, following a brief illness .

Born in Wilkes-Barre to John and Evelyn Sovyrda Horutz, Bob grew up in Little Falls, NJ, and graduated from Passaic Valley High School. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from NJIT and a Master's degree from...

Nov 23, 2025

James Nelson Clark, 82, of Factoryville, died on Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He was the widower of the late Barbara Lewis Clark, who died in 2020.

Born in Cortland, New York, he was the son of the late Glen and Nancy Baker Clark. He was a United States Air Force veteran and, prior to...

Nov 18, 2025

Albert Fagerlin, 73, of Lake Winola passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at home. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pam Hug.

Born on April 16, 1952, in Scranton, he is the son of the late Albert and Mildred (Bowden) Fagerlin, Sr.

He served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked at the Tobyhanna Army...

Nov 16, 2025

Dale S. Baldwin, 75, of Glenburn Township, passed away at his home on Sunday after an illness.

He was the son of the late Dale "Buddy" and Marion "Wini" Baldwin. Dale was known as an "outlaw cowboy" but, to those who knew him, he was a man with a kind and passionate heart. Prior to retirement, he...

Nov 10, 2025

David Robert Stanton, 89, of Centerville, NJ passed away peacefully, at home and surrounded by family, on November 10, 2025.

Known for his welcoming smile, the gleam in his eye, and his inexhaustible pursuit of God's Love, David was a stranger only to those he had yet to meet.

David is a graduate of Blair Boy's Academy, a veteran of the Vietnam...

Nov 9, 2025

Robert Thomas Schicktanz "Tom", 90, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at home with family by his side. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, DeAun Mackie Schicktanz, in 2019.

Born in June 1935, in Falls Church, VA, he is the son of the late Sylvester and Anne (Robertson) Schicktanz. Throughout his childhood, he...

Nov 8, 2025

Randolph E. Forkal, 75, Montrose, died Saturday morning at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Springville, he was the son of the late Andrew and Virgie Rodney Forkal.  He was a self-employed farmer doing what he loved.

Surviving is a son Timothy and his wife, Sara; daughter Lacy Severn and her husband, Will; stepsons...

Oct 27, 2025

Hildegarde Morgan, 82, of Laceyville passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary Morgan.

Born on October 4, 1943, in New Haven, CT, she is the daughter of the late Henry and Ethel (Fichtmann) Baumann.

She was a 1961 graduate of Pocono Township High School. She attended Penn State University...

Oct 26, 2025

Michael Allan Petty, 54, of Clarks Green, died at home on Sunday.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late William Allen and Judy Ann Petty. He attended Abington Heights High School and was a huge NASCAR fan.

Surviving are a brother, William B. Petty and his wife Deborah of Clarks Summit; nephew...

Oct 24, 2025

Joseph E. Bianca, 54, of Scranton died on Friday at Bloomsburg Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Ann Marie Bianca. He was employed as a truck driver.

Surviving is a sister, Christina White; and girlfriend Teresa Popko.

Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Oct 24, 2025

Robert J. Gower, 86, of Park Gardens in Scranton died on Friday at Highland Manor in Exeter. He was the widower of Loretta M Gower. The couple was married for 53 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Sheridan Gower. He was employed by Atlas Industries for many years, then...

Oct 24, 2025

Richard Earl "Dick" Maurer, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025.

Born in Wilkes-Barre to Earl W. and Jessie Louise Maurer, he graduated from Wyoming Seminary.  He continued his education at Washington & Jefferson University and Wilkes College.  When his father developed cancer he became a salesman for Rohrbach Hardware and eventually took over...

Oct 23, 2025

John Francis Borden, 51, of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on January 20, 1974, in Tunkhannock, he was the son of James F. Borden and Joan Plumley Borden.

John graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1992 where he was a star place kicker on the football team making many extra point...

Oct 21, 2025

John Beemer, 82, of Dalton, died at his home on Tuesday afternoon.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Rowland and Emily Rice Beemer. Prior to retirement, he held several jobs including working on the pipeline in the 60's, owning an excavating business in the 80's, owning a timbering business and building log cabins...