Obituaries

Oct 2, 2017

Thomas Palesky, 94, of Scott Twp., died Monday at the Gino Merli Veterans' Center in Scranton.  His wife was the late Florence Minicozzi who died in 2012.  The couple had been married for 66 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Nellie Skrutski Palesky.  Prior to his retirement he was a...

Sep 30, 2017

Mary A. Tompkins, 87, of Factoryville, died early Saturday morning at Abington Manor Nursing Facility.

Born in Dickson City, daughter of the late Anna Trusklowski Jablonski, she was a graduate of Dickson City High School and, before retirement in 1994, she was employed at Schott Glass. Mary was a member of the Clarks Green Assembly of God...

Sep 29, 2017

Joseph R. Bullock 68, of Dalton died September 29th at Geisinger CMC in Scranton. He was born in Scranton on June 24, 1949 son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Franz Bullock.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Floyd Jr, William, James, and sister Marie Evans.

He is survived by his brother Ralph, of Dalton, sisters Rosemarie Ulski, of Dalton,...

Sep 29, 2017

Michael J. Hallock 53, of Tunkhannock died Friday September 30th. He was born in Scranton, Pa on March 15, 1964 son of Kenneth and Diane Rutledge Hallock, of Tunkhannock.

He was a 1982 graduate of the Tunkhannock Area High School, Michael was employed for over 20 years at the K&K Tire Barn in Tunkhannock, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles.

He...

Sep 28, 2017

Frances Garrison Faraday

September 28, 2017

Frances Faraday of Clarks Summit passed away at home on Thursday evening, after a courageous, four month struggle with cancer.  Throughout her final months on earth, she never lost her smile, her fighting spirit nor her strong will to survive.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Sep 27, 2017

Shawn Michael Stockdale, 54, entered heaven on September 27, 2017 after a valiant battle following his fourth open heart surgery. He was known and respected for his love for God, devotion to his family, loyal friends, and his steadfast character.

Shawn was born to George Stockdale and the late Nancy Hopkins Stockdale in McKees Rocks, PA on...

Sep 25, 2017

HENRY J. W. HARRIS

September 25, 2017

Joe Harris, 84, of N. Abington Twp. passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer.

Joe was born in Durban, South Africa to the late Olive "Molly" & Willoughby "Willow" Harris. He attended Highbury and Michaelhouse schools where he excelled at his...

Sep 25, 2017

Marion J. Owens, 92, formerly of Factoryville, passed away Monday, September 25, at The Jewish Home of Eastern PA.  Her husband William Owens died June 8, 1999.  Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Dewey and Edith Manley Dornblazer.

Marion was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School.  She was a former member of...

Sep 25, 2017

James L. Roland, 88, of So. Abington Twp., died Monday morning at Abington Manor. His wife is the former Ann Marie Brogan.  The couple had been married  for 67 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Frances Freeborn Roland.  He was a graduate of Clarks Summit High School  and received an...

Sep 24, 2017

Ann Brzostek, 80, of Dalton died Sunday evening at Geisinger CMC in Scranton surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 55 years is Chester Brzostek.

Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Wesley C. and Kathleen Regan Harris. She graduated from West Scranton High School in 1956 and married Chester,  July 14, 1962....

Sep 21, 2017

Sharon Mae Montross of Meshoppen died at her home on Thursday, September 21, 2017. She was born in Tunkhannock on February 28, 1970 daughter of Martha Strohl Montross of Tunkhannock and the late Wayne Montross.

Sharon was a 1988 graduate of Tunkhannock High School and had been employed by Staff Management  at the Procter and Gamble plant in Mehoopany. She enjoyed...

Sep 18, 2017

Joseph Fisne, 86, of Clarks Summit, died Monday morning at Clarks Summit Senior Living Center. His wife was the late Clare A. Patterson Fisne.  The couple had been married more than 60 years. Born in  Scranton, he was the son of the late Simon and Mary Wolfe Fisne.  He was a graduate of West Scranton High School and attended...

Sep 18, 2017

Barbara Taylor, 82, of Scranton, died Monday morning at Dunmore Health Care Center, with her daughter by her side.  Her husband of 61 years was Roger Taylor who died on February 20, 2016.

Born in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Anderson. She worked as a trainer for Hess's Department Store, a book...

Sep 15, 2017

Ann E. Marzani, Clarks Summit passed away Friday, September 15 th at Abington Manor.  Her beloved husband of 64 years was the late Nello Marzani. Born in Halltown, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Fleming Trussell.

She worked alongside her husband in the dry cleaning business, Marzani's One Hour Cleaners for...

Sep 15, 2017

Anthony "Tony" Currá Sr., Born January 9 th , 1920 in Rombiolo, Italy. Son of the late Marino and Teresa Cirillo Currá. In 1933, at the age of 12 his father, having saved enough money, brought his family to America and, Anthony immigrated here with his mom, his sister Grace and his bother Marino. After their two-week voyage riding...

Sep 13, 2017

Tina M. Wegielewski, Scranton, died last Wednesday, September 13, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Riccardo Wegielewski. She was a graduate of the Mid Valley High School in 1989. She was a loving, caring mother, sister, and wife. She is survived by her son Shane Joseph Richardson, Jermyn; two brothers Stan and John Wegielewski, both...

Sep 12, 2017

Beverly A. Marlatt of Tunkhannock died Tuesday in The Gardens in Tunkhannock. She was born on Shupp Hill on August 10, 1938 daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Ball Yurksza.

She was a 1956 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. And prior to her retirement she had worked at the Spring Grove Inn, Lake Carey, Prince Hotel and McDonalds in Tunkhannock....

Sep 11, 2017

Susan Ann Johnson, 72, of Dalton, died Monday at home.  Her husband is Cliff Johnson, the couple married in 1997.

Born in Honesdale, she was the daughter of Earl and Esther Highouse Johannes.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant working  at various nursing homes in the area.

Susan loved to read and always enjoyed working...

Sep 11, 2017

Services have been set for Helen Prezkop, 92, of Clarks Summit, who died on September 11, 2017.  Her husband was the late John F. Prezkop who died in 2007.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, November 25 at  9:30 am  from SS Peter & Paul Church, 1309 W. Locust St., Scranton, PA  18504.  Interment will...

Sep 10, 2017

Keith A. Brown 91, of S. Abington Twp. died Sunday evening at Moses Taylor Hospital. He was the husband of the late Cathryn Brown. The couple had been married 62 years.

Born in Clarks Summit, he was the son for the late Chester and Lulu Brown. He attended Clarks Summit schools until he left to work on...