Obituaries

May 12, 2018

Deborah A. Cotillis, 63, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2018.  Wife of Douglas Cotillis, born in Elizabeth, NJ on January 30, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Robert and Loretta Riccardo McDede.

She is survived by her daughter Daile Lynn Rung and husband Sean and one granddaughter Audrey Loretta of Northern Territory, Australia. ...

May 10, 2018

Willie L. York, Jr., 52, of Scranton, died Thursday, May 10 at Geisinger CMC in Scranton.

Born in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Willie L. Sr. and Thomseine McMullen York.

Arrangements are private at the convenience of the family.

May 9, 2018

Mae Session, 82 of Tunkhannock, PA passed on Wed, May 9th in the care of Ann’s Grove in Tunkhannock.  Mae was born in Tunkhannock and was the daughter of Henry Giberson and Agnes Sands.  Mae is the last surviving member of two sisters Evelyn, Jean and Brothers Paul Giberson, Henry L Giberson Jr, Donald Giberson.

Mae worked for ADT for many years...

May 9, 2018

Linda A. Stidd 69, of Falls died Wednesday May 9th. She was born on November 18, 1948 daughter of the late Robert and Helen Stonier Goode.

Linda enjoyed the Native American Culture attending many POW wow’s, spending time outdoors and fishing. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Heather and Sister...

May 8, 2018

Rena Gee, 61, of Clarks Summit passed away on Tuesday evening at her home.  Her husband is John Gee.

Born in St. Joseph, MO, she was the daughter of the late Ledger Weatherly and Ellen Janes Lynn.  She attended Little Rock High School and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Neucome-Tulane University.  She was a member...

May 5, 2018

Renay J. Barber, of Nicholson died Saturday May 5th. She was born in Harrickville, PA on August 18, 1945 daughter of the late Harold and Sarah Cron Casselbury.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday May 9th at 10:00 AM from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. 73 West Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Pa, Interment will be in the Bradford County Memorial park...

May 4, 2018

Rose Marie Moeller, from North Fort Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4th in her son's home in Ransom Township.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Moeller, who passed away in 1982.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY and was retired from her work as a telephone operator.  She...

May 2, 2018

Theresa Kautz Connolly, 53, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully in her home with Shannon Connolly, her beloved husband of 24 years, by her side. She is survived by her sons, Branden and Devin Connolly. Theresa endured a brave and courageous battle with breast cancer . Born in Plainview, Long Island, N.Y., on March 17, 1965, she was the...

May 2, 2018

John T. Griffin, Sr., Clarks Summit, died Wednesday evening at the Abington Manor Nursing Home. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles Myers Griffin and Margaret Freeman Griffin.  Prior to his retirement, he was the owner/operator of Griffin Automotive in Clarks Summit.  He was a proud Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He is survived by...

May 2, 2018

Jessie Makowski, a former resident of Elan Gardens and Clarks Summit Senior Living, passed away on Wednesday,May 2 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Makowski, in 1988 after 40 years of marriage.

She was born in Schenectady, NY and retired from Union College where she was a Maintenance Supervisor.  ...

May 1, 2018

Roy Ayers, 90, of Ransom, died Tuesday at home. His wife of 66 years is Mary (Smith) Ayers.  He was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Ayers and was a lifelong farmer and businessman. Also surviving are two sons, Randy and Aldon, two daughters, Vicky and Nanette, as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements are entrusted...

May 1, 2018

Marion Harin Otto, Nicholson, died Tuesday morning at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Her husband is Herbert Raymond Otto. The couple was married for 56 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Helen Kavulich. Marion loved spending time with her family and her pride and joy was her granddaughters. She...

Apr 30, 2018

Janet Smith Berens, 95, of Clarks Summit, died Monday in Pittsford, N.Y. She was a loving and devoted wife to A. James Berens, who died in 2003. They had been married for 58 years. Born Dec. 10, 1922, in Scranton, Janet was the daughter of the late Gustave Frederick and Jesse Luce Smith and sister to the late Frederick Smith....

Apr 24, 2018

Eleanor Theresa Rezykowski

Eleanor Theresa Rezykowski, 90, of Falls passed away on Tuesday, April 24th in Hospice of the Scared Heart in Dunmore.  Born in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Veronica Tolubinski Albowicz.

Prior to her retirement, Eleanor was employed at Topps Chewing Gum for 28 years before the plant closed.  She also worked for 10 years...

Apr 23, 2018

Dorothea (Dot) Claire Watkins-Marcy, 75, died April 23rd at Geisinger Community Medical in Scranton.  Dot’s husband and companion for 35 year, Charles A. Marcy II died in 2014.

Born in Clifford Twp, Susquehanna County, she was the daughter of the late John Clair and Lawrene Elizabeth (Schuler) Watkins.  John’s untimely passing 2 months before Dot’s birth postponed John meeting his much...

Apr 23, 2018

Nancy J. Lane of Tunkhannock, died Monday April 23rd in the Gardens in Tunkhannock.  She was born in Scranton on May 9, 1932 daughter of the late George and Myrtle Smith Burdick.

She was a 1950 graduate of Tunkhannock High School and a 1985 graduate of Wilkes University.  Prior to her retirement she served as director of Wyoming and Sullivan County...

Apr 15, 2018

Mary Jane White, 92, of Clarks Green went to be with the Lord Sunday morning at her home. She was the widow of Glenn Harper White Sr. who died in 2015.

Born in...

Apr 14, 2018

Peter J. Franko, Jr. of Factoryville, died unexpectedly on Saturday April, 14th at Geisinger CMC Hospital with his family by his side.  His wife is the former Gail Harvey.

He was born on February 27, 1961 in Pittston, son of Peter J. and Carol Ann Romanoski Franko. He was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School class of 1979 and worked at...

Apr 7, 2018

Stephen J. Klinges 22, of Northmoreland Twp. Died Saturday April 7th at Tyler Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents Craig and Kimberly Corby Klinges of Northmoreland Twp.,

He was preceded in death by his grandfather's Joseph Corby and Carl Klinges Sr.

He is survived by his Fiancé Samantha Porter, son Parker Joseph, daughter Natillie Porter, and sister Brianne Kelley, of...

Apr 7, 2018

Carol Tomczyk, 68, of S. Abington Twp., died Saturday, April 7, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Her husband is Robert Tomcyk.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Pacholec Sadowski.

Carol was a selfless woman and was dedicated to the care of her son. She was...