Obituaries

Sep 1, 2025

Jacalyn Sue Krewson, 78, of Dallas passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Clark Haven Krewson in 2017.

Born on March 24, 1947, in York, PA, she is the daughter of the late Samuel and Betty (Smith) Glessner.

A distinguished nursing professional, Jackie served as a...

Sep 1, 2025

Carolyn Leola, 78, of Dalton passed away at University of Pennsylvania Hospital on Monday. She was preceeded in death by her first husband Ted Lubeck. She was the wife of Arvo Leola, her husband of over 41 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Blodwyn Aston Stevens. She was a graduate...

Aug 29, 2025

Holly F. Rogerson, 68, of Clarks Summit, formerly of Langhorne, PA, surrounded by her husband and daughter, went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 29, 2025, after a long battle with vascular dementia.

Born in Trenton, NJ on December 8, 1956, to the late Charles K. Rich and Genevieve Barbour Rich, Holly's family lived...

Aug 28, 2025

Benjamin "John" Holbert of Dalton, PA, for the past 65 years, passed away on August 28, 2025, at age 81, after a short stay at Hospice of the Sacred Heart.  John was characterized as a man of strong faith, character, patriotism, loyalty, and dependability.  He was a man of many hats, not that he needed them with a full...

Aug 27, 2025

Marjorie Case, 73, of Noxen passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Lankenau Medical Center, Wynne, PA. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Loren Case.

Born on May 9, 1952, in Laceyville, she is the daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Freeman) Kishbaugh.

She was a 1970 graduate of Wyalusing High School. She worked for twelve years at...

Aug 26, 2025

Matthew George Vogel, Jr., 77, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at home. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Carol Vogel in 2019.

Born on December 28, 1947, in Sellersville, PA, he is the son of the late Matthew and Emily (Vascik) Vogel.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Following his...

Aug 23, 2025

Betty M. "Betty Boop" Walsh, 98, of Scranton, died at Dunmore Healthcare on Saturday. She was the widow of Gene Walsh. The couple was married 61 years.

Born in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mabel Dickinson. Prior to retirement, she was the checkout manager at Woolworth's. She was truly a character and...

Aug 23, 2025

Paul Anthony Brennan III, 68, of South Abington Township, died on Saturday at his home, after an illness. His wife of 41 years is Mary Donna (Rogan) Brennan.

Born in Bryn Mawr, he was the son of the late Paul Anthony Brennan, Jr. and Maureen Theresa Ryder Brennan. He was preceded in death by his brother Tommy...

Aug 22, 2025

Leila E. Miles beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend was carried home in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father August 22.

Born the third of six children to Bernard and Beatrice Antoine White, she enjoyed a wonderful marriage of more than 74 years with her beloved husband, David E. Miles, until his passing in 2021....

Aug 22, 2025

Marlene A. Feduchak, Hop Bottom, died Friday evening at Allied Skilled Nursing, Scranton. Her husband is Richard Feduchak. The couple have been married 40 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Sasack. Prior to retirement, she worked as a teacher's aide in the Scranton School District. She loved ceramics and...

Aug 21, 2025

James J. Keeler, D.P.A., of South Abington Township, passed away at home Thursday morning, August 21, 2025, two days after his 80th birthday.  He and his wife, Elaine O'Malley Keeler, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in November.

He was born August 19, 1945, in Scranton, the son of Mildred Lynch Keeler and John J. Keeler.  He was...

Aug 21, 2025

Walter T. Savitts, 69, of Clarks Summit, died at his home on Thursday. His widow is the former Patricia Morrison. The couple have been married 22 years, having first met working together at the former Mercy Hospital.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Jean Carey Savitts. He was a graduate of...

Aug 19, 2025

Joan E. Place, 93, of Mehoopany died, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Tunkhannock Rehabilitation & Health Center.

She was the wife of Warren R. Place of 65 years, who preceded her in death in 2015.

Joan was born on September 8, 1931, to Francis and Marion Love Ervin. She was a Mehoopany High School graduate, class of 1949.

On October 18, 1949,...

Aug 17, 2025

Stephen Garton, 66, of Scranton passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.

Born on October 15, 1958, in Nashville, TN, he is the son of the late Robert and Sandra (Smith) Garton.

Stephen lived a life marked by faith, deep compassion, and a profound appreciation of nature.

Stephen was a devoted father to his daughter, Rebekah and his...

Aug 17, 2025

William Paterson, South Abington Township, died on Sunday morning at his  home. His wife is the former Linda Mitchell Paterson. They married in 1985.

Born in Scranton, he was raised by his grandmother, Harriet Quinn and his aunt, Pauline Comerford. Prior to his retirement, he was a stockbroker for Stone Securities. He enjoyed kayaking, walking, movies, lunch...

Aug 15, 2025

Leslie Ann Gregory, 69, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at home.

Born on July 21, 1956, in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late William and Flora (Bowser) Found.

A graduate of North Scranton High School, Leslie furthered her education at Cushing College. She was a member of the senior adult center.

Leslie had an immense love for animals....

Aug 15, 2025

Robert Francis Reed, affectionately known as Bob, of Newton Township, died at his home on August 15, 2025. He was the loving husband of Helen Borek Reed. The couple graciously enjoyed over sixty-eight years of marriage together.

Bob was born in Scranton to the late George and Eleanor (Murray) Reed, and spent most of his life in...

Aug 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Ruth Hepplewhite, of Clarks Summit, who peacefully departed on August 11th at the age of 79, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born September 25, 1945, in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Kostige. She is survived by...

Aug 9, 2025

Robin Lee Conklin died Saturday at her home in Glenburn Twp. She was the wife of Ron Conklin. The couple had been married since 2005.

Born in Scranton on February 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Marion James Baldwin. Prior to retirement, she was employed at Citizens Savings Bank for 30 years....

Aug 1, 2025

Joseph Khazzaka passed away on August 1st 2025. He was a great husband and great father to his wife Marie and his son Jerome.

A graduate from Stanford University earning a PHD, he was a Professor and researcher at Universities.

He helped people succeed and put others before himself. He will be missed.

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