Obituaries

May 20, 2017

Bernard John Kenia, 78, of Lake Winola, died peacefully at his home Saturday evening after fighting a battle with lung cancer. Born May 13, 1939 to the late John and Josephine Surowiec Kenia of Newton.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Loretta Kuffa Kenia.

Prior to his retirement, Bernie worked for American Asphalt & Paving as a crusher...

May 19, 2017

Thomas Sweet Jr., 79, of Clarks Summit, died Friday morning at Lackawanna County Health Care and Rehab, Olyphant. Born in Scranton, son of the late Thomas Sr. and Esther Lorenzo Sweet, he was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and served his country in the Air Force and Navy. He was employed as a manager for King Coil Mattress...

May 15, 2017

Joan Carter, 80, of Falls died Monday afternoon at the Gardens, Tunkhannock, PA. She was the daughter of the late Gideon and Ida Lubeck Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Donald Carter. She loved to work outside and sit out in the sun on her porch. She also loved her cat Cutie Pie very...

May 12, 2017

Victoria L. Crawford, 42, died at her home early Friday morning. She was the daughter of William and Colleen Jameson Lane. She is survived by her husband Donald Crawford. Victoria was a loving and caring lady who enjoyed helping everyone she could when she was a nurse. She is survived by her three sons, Jacob, Mason, and Ethan. Brothers; William...

May 12, 2017

Rex Alan Clemmer, age 62, formerly of Tunkhannock, died  Friday, May 12  at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility in Scranton.

Born September 30, 1954 in Allentown, he was the son of Roy H. Clemmer and the late Charlotte Jean Kinkade Clemmer.  Prior to his illness, Rex was employed as a laborer with Staff Management at Procter & Gamble....

May 11, 2017

Ida Calpin, 94,  of Newton Township, formerly of Bell Mountain died peacefully Thursday afternoon at home.  She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Calpin. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Stella and John Wilcom.  She was a graduate of North Scranton High School, and was employed at Burger King in the 70's. Ida was...

May 10, 2017

Christopher D. Williams died Wednesday May 10, 2017 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton PA. He is survived by his parents Roger and Judy Johnson Williams and his wife of 5 years Lisa Morden. Christopher enjoyed many outdoor activities spending a lot of his time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed Karate, and when he wasn't outside gardening he loved spending his...

May 5, 2017

Edward M. Bush Sr., Clarks Summit died peacefully Friday evening at Moses Taylor Hospital after a long courageous battle with mesothelioma.  His widow, and high school sweetheart is the former Lorraine Genevieve Marzani. The couple had been together for 64 years and would have been married 58 years in August.

Born in Scranton, he was the son...

May 5, 2017

Mildred “Midge” A. Koznowsky, 91, of Mill City died at her house Friday May 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years John Koznowsky. Born on December 30, 1925 in Scranton. She was the daughter of Elizabeth McAndrew.

She enjoyed making quilts, gardening, and her artwork. Her family loved to her beautiful voice when she sang.

She...

May 4, 2017

Doris M. Vosburg 81, of Eaton Twp., died at Geisinger CMC in Scranton, PA on Thursday May 4th She is survived her husband of 62 years Albert M. Vosburg Jr. Born in Philadelphia on December 3, 1935 daughter of the late Harry S. and Lillian Hopple Turner. She was preceded in death by her sisters Debbie Turner and Sandy Richards.

She...

Apr 28, 2017

Angeline G. Kupchunas, 91, died April 28, 2017 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Mario and Carmella Telesco Gabriel. Wife of John Kupchunas for 52 years who preceded her in death in 2003. Angeline enjoyed baking and gardening, but mostly loved taking care of her family. One of her favorite activities was crocheting, She loved making...

Apr 28, 2017

Janet A.Nelson 83,of Nicholson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Friday 28 April 2017. Surrounded by her loving family and companion along with special friend Mary Ann Brennan. Born in S. Edmeston, N.Y. she was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Pauline M. Kenner Nelson. Janet had a special fondness for animals and...

Apr 27, 2017

Richard T. Darling "Toby", 67, of Tunkhannock died April 27, 2017 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains. He was the son of the late Stanley and Gloria Haight Darling. Companion of Alice Ball for 29 years. Toby enjoyed many activities such as building model cars, playing card, and crushing cans. Toby especially enjoyed taking Alice for rides in his truck. He...

Apr 26, 2017

Jean B. Byer, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday morning at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. She was the widow of Edward D. Byer Sr. who passed in 2009. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mae Kleckler Jarvis. She was a long-time member of the Church of Epiphany in Glenburn, where she was...

Apr 24, 2017

Owen Richard Fisher 16 days died Monday April 24th, He was born on April 8, 2017 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital Wilkes-Barre, PA. He is survived by his parents Eric and Kylie Rosengrant Fisher, of Tunkhannock. Paternal Grandparents Donald Fisher, of Milton, and the late Laurie Fisher. Maternal Grandparents Rick Rosengrant, of Tunkhannock, and Lori Hardik, of Noxen. Owen is...

Apr 24, 2017

Marvin Dove Miller died on April 24 in Clarks Summit after a full life of professional achievement and community service. He leaves behind: his dear wife of 61 yrs, Gerry (child of Katherine Taylor and Gerald V. Redington); son Marvin (Anne) in AR; daughter Jheri (Bill Newell) in Co; daughter Lucy (Peter Whan) in FL; son Kevin in CO;...

Apr 22, 2017

Eric Matylewicz, 30, formerly from Factoryville, tragically passed away April 22, 2017, from a drug overdose. Eric was born Feb. 17, 1987. He was more than a friend to many people and has been described as a ray of sunshine, with a great sense of humor and a kind word of hope for everyone. Eric had a large extended family...

Apr 21, 2017

Harriet Bernice (Golden) Vargo Himka, 95, of 1325 West Nicholson Road, Springville, died Friday April 21st at the Gardens in Tunkhannock. She was born March 23, 1922, in Columbus, New Jersey, daughter of the late Whitely Meredith and Lillie Booth (Murphy) Golden, moving to Springville Township, Susquehanna County when she was 6 months old. Harriet was a 1941 graduate of...

Apr 17, 2017

Marian Pysh, 106, Clarks Summit died Monday morning at Clarks Summit Senior Living.  She was the widow of Harry Pysh who died in 1987.

Born in Dickson City she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Mott.  She was a member of St. Claire's Catholic Church in Scranton.

Marian was a woman of...

Apr 16, 2017

Joann S. Coolbaugh, 85, of Tunkhannock, passed away April 16th at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. Born July 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Antoni and Anna Grabowskas Klimas. Mom was a loving and caring person to all of her family and friends and will be missed dearly by all. She was preceded in death...