Obituaries

Sep 8, 2017

Steven Begin, 93 of Tunkhannock died Friday, September 8, 2017 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Born June 10, 1924, in Jessup, he was the son of the late Wasil and Mary Lishanich Begin. His family later moved to a farm in West Nicholson.

He and his late wife Esther (Kucenski) moved to Maryland where he worked at Bethlehem Steel. They later purchased...

Sep 8, 2017

Marjorie B. Cook of Tunkhannock died Friday in the Jewish Home in Scranton. She was born in Scranton on July 30, 1927 daughter of the late Harry and Lottie Dawson Brown.

Prior to her retirement she was employed in the Housekeeping Department of the Clarks Summit State Hospital. She was an active member of the Church of the Nativity B.V.M in...

Sep 7, 2017

Daisy J. Brown 26, of Nicholson died Thursday September 7th at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born June 19, 1991 daughter of Susan Brown, of Nicholson.

She was a 2009 graduate of Lackawanna Trail High school and a 2011 graduate of Antonelli Institute of Graphic Design and Art.  She was employed at Walmart in Tunkhannock.

She is survived by her brothers Sherwood...

Sep 7, 2017

Ellen Marie Garey, 92, of Mill City died Thursday September 7th at Hospice of Sacred Heart in Dunmore. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Garey.

She was born in Falls, Pa on March 8, 1925 daughter of the late John and Theresa VanAucken Blachek.

She was preceded in death by her brother William and sister Catherine.  

She is survived...

Sep 6, 2017

One last poem for mom:

Liz Kulkarni, a phenomenal daughter, mother and wife,

Lost her battle to cancer on Wednesday after 52 years of life.

She is survived by her daughter, Alex, and husband, Phil,

Whom she deeply inspired with her strength and free will.

Her nephew, Akash, and...

Sep 5, 2017

Frank S. Joyce, 63, of Gouldsboro died Tuesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary Benedict Joyce. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School where he graduated first in his class. He was a well-known, talented florist, who operated the...

Sep 4, 2017

Michael E. Wysocke of Tunkhannock died at his home Monday September 4th, 2017. He was born in Waldwick, NJ on December 26, 1956 son of the late Edward and Olive Brown Wysocke.

Mike was a 1974 graduate of Tunkhannock High School and former owner of the Lake Carey Manor, and for several years served as chef for Irem Temple Country Club...

Sep 1, 2017

Paul Joseph Zaleppa 68, of Tunkhannock died Friday, September 1, 2017 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He was born in Meshoppen, PA on April 2, 1949, son of the late Leonard and Ann Bellus Zaleppa.

Paul was a 1967 graduate of Tunkhannock High School where he lettered in three sports. He attended Keystone Jr. College and was employed by the Pennsylvania Department...

Aug 30, 2017

Steven J. Farinola, S. Abington Twp., died Wednesday evening at the Geisinger Medical Center Special Care Unit in Danville. Born in Long Island, he was the son of the late Anthony and Loretta Helwig Farinola.  Steven was an active member of the Chinchilla Hose Co. in the 60's before being stricken ill.  Prior to his retirement he worked for A&G...

Aug 29, 2017

Phyllis W. Glenwright of Tunkhannock died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. She was born in Tunkhannock on August 2, 1923, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary P. Potter Weed.

Prior to her retirement she worked as secretary for Judge Robert Trembath and for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture from which she retired.

She was involved in the day...

Aug 29, 2017

Pearl E. Lewis 94, of Lake Winola and Bradenton FL., died Tuesday evening at home. Her husband was Thomas Lewis who died in 2007.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Coss Rozelle. She was a 1941 graduate of Scranton Technical High School. She was a member of the Clarks Summit...

Aug 28, 2017

Agnes L. Thorne, 87, formerly of Clarks Summit died Monday morning at Tunkhannock Manor in Tunkhannock.   She was the widow of Robert Thorne.

Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late August and Agnes Philips Ritterbeck.  Agnes was a woman of Catholic faith.  Prior to her retirement she was an aide in the Foreign Language...

Aug 28, 2017

On Monday, August 28, the world lost a great and blessed person, Sarah J. Lenahan, 74,  of So. Abington Twp.  Sally was not only the best wife to Richard Lenahan, for almost 40 years, but was his best friend.  As a mother she always strived to support her children and grandchildren.

Born in Kearny, NJ, she was...

Aug 27, 2017

Alice M. Hoover was born on August 3, 1923 in Buffalo, NY and died peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Holy Family Residence, Scranton, PA. Her husband, Robert C. Hoover Sr., passed away in 2006. A Memorial Mass will be offered at Holy Family Residence at 11:00 am on September 22, 2017. Her body was donated to science, and...

Aug 23, 2017

Marshall D. Rothwell, 77, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Sliker/Ellis).

Born March 3, 1940 in Scranton, PA. He was employed by Nationwide Insurance in Wilkes Barre, and Carmel, IN. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of Waverly Masonic Lodge #301, Clarks Green, PA,...

Aug 21, 2017

Betty G. Valvano 91, of Falls, died Monday August 21st at Allied Services in Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank Valvano

She was born on July 26, 1926 daughter of the late William and Theresa Daxbock Fruehan.

She is survived by her son Willard, of Tunkhannock, James, of Dallas, David, of Tunkhannock, Frank, of Falls, Kevin, of Meshoppen,...

Aug 19, 2017

Esther L. VanFleet, 91, of Dalton, died on Saturday at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility in Scranton.  Her husband is Richard VanFleet, the couple had been married for 71 years.

Born in Marshbrook, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mervin and Bethel Marcy Smith.  She graduated from Benton High School, Class of 1945 and was a...

Aug 19, 2017

Eugene G. Stec, M.D., 88, Dalton, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital surrounded by family. His wife is the former Helen Krenitsky. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Michael J. Stec, M.D., and Julia Stec. He graduated from Penn State University and completed his medical education at Jefferson Medical College, where his...

Aug 19, 2017

Carmen F. Altomonte III, of Factoryville died suddenly Saturday August 19th.  He was born on October 16, 1971 in Uniontown, PA son of Rebecca Sholtis Murley, of Factoryville and the late Carmen F. Altomonte Jr.

He was a 1989 Graduate of the Tunkhannock Area High School and a graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the Pennsylvania Pharmacy/...

Aug 18, 2017

Pauline Medico, 89, of So. Abington Twp., died August 18, 2017 at Abington Manor.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ferrari and Mary Mascaro.

She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and prior to retirement worked as an executive secretary at various firms in the area.  She was...