Obituaries

Jan 7, 2017

Bonnie Jean Swingle White of Clarks Summit died Saturday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She was the loving wife of Ronald James White Sr. The couple had been married for 47 years. Born Oct. 7, 1949, in Binghamton, N.Y., she was the daughter of Geneva Payne Swingle and the late Clair "Bud" Swingle Sr. of Brackney. Bonnie graduated...

Jan 6, 2017

Eben H. Harvey, 95, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Friday morning, January 6, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born in Vosburg, Pennsylvania on Halloween in 1921, he was the son of the late Samuel Smith Harvey and Mary Jones. Eben was a World War II veteran who proudly served his country in England, Germany, and France before being Honorably Discharged....

Jan 3, 2017

Dr. W. Douglas Muir, 87, of Clarks Summit, died Tuesday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.  His wife is the former Marie Gillette.

Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Walter H and Rebecca Nicholas Muir.  He was a graduate of Dunmore High School and went on to receive his degree from...

Jan 3, 2017

Nancy M. Young, 71, of South Abington Twp., died Tuesday evening after a lengthy illness, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Young, who died in 1984. Born in Holyoke, Mass., she was the daughter of the late George and Yvonne LaFond Hemingway. She was a graduate of Precious Blood High...

Jan 3, 2017

Lucille M. Ratliff, of Tunkhannock died January 3, 2017 in the comfort of her home. She is the daughter of the late Felix and Anna Settefrati Garbowski. Surviving is her husband of nearly 60 years, Maynard J. Ratliff. Daughter; Lucy and John Galgano, of Springville. Son; Jeff and Dolores Ratliff of Palm Coast FL. Brothers; Joey Garbowski, Richie and Monica...

Jan 2, 2017

Kathy Weir, 69, beloved wife of Robert M. Weir, Jr., mother of Elizabeth Kelly and grandmother "Meems" of Brynn Kelly, all of Fleetville, PA, departed this life January 2, 2017. She had a massive stroke New Year's Day. She suffered a heart attack the day after Christmas.

Kathy was the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Calhoun, both...

Jan 2, 2017

Arthur W. Ball also known as Artie to some, pop pop to his grandchildren passed away January 2, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Frank and Anna Yurkza Ball. He came from a large farming family knew hard work at an early age. Continued on in his life sometimes working 2 jobs at one time...

Jan 2, 2017

Francis R. McKeon Sr., 89, of Springville, PA died Monday January 2, 2017. Son of the late John and Ruth Becker McKeon. Born in Sayreville, N.J., where he resided with his family until 1977 when he moved to Springville, PA. He was a Navy Veteran serving during WWII. Frank was an active member of Nativity BVM Church, Tunkhannock, PA. Frank...

Jan 1, 2017

Frank Joseph Pollock, 92, of Clarks Summit, passed away Sunday afternoon at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. His wife was the former Janet Peters, who died in January of 2013.

Born in Slovakia, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Havlicek Pollock, they immigrated to the United States when he was 5 years...

Dec 29, 2016

James R. McCormick of Falls passed away December 29, 2016 at Regional Hospital. Born January 2, 1943. Son of the late Robert H. and Almora Shanks McCormick. Funeral Services are entrusted to Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc. Services will be private at the convince of the family. For online condolences please visit www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com

Dec 28, 2016

Albert J. Augustyn, 78, of Factoryville, died Wednesday afternoon at Regional Hospital in Scranton. He was the husband of the former Nata Matlosz. The couple has been married for 46 Years.

Born in Roselle NJ, he was the beloved son of the late Albert and Emilia Tomascik Augustyn. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School...

Dec 24, 2016

Jessica Ann Benuska 28, of Tunkhannock died suddenly Saturday December 24th at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Tunkhannock on February 15, 1988 daughter of David and Tina Puterbaugh Wood of Tunkhannock. Jessica was well known for her kind heart and her loving caring and compassionate attitude. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Although...

Dec 24, 2016

Glenn N. Clark, 101, of Factoryville, died Saturday morning at Abington Manor in Clarks Summit. He was the husband of the late Nancy Baker Clark who died in 2013.

Born in Center Lisle NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Lucinda Rice Clark. He was a graduate of Marathon High School, and prior to...

Dec 17, 2016

Albert John Wyda, 92, of Vernon passed away peacefully on December 17, 2016 after a brief stay at the Celtic Hospice in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Luzerne, Pa. October 16,1924. Albert is the son of the late John Wyda and Mary (Partilla) Wyda. Albert was a graduate of the Beaumont High School in 1941 and spoke fondly, many times, of saving...

Dec 16, 2016

Rose T. Kumet of Tunkhannock died Friday in Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Old Forge on January 25, 1924 daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Vishnesky. Prior to her retirement she worked at the Rowker Dress Factory in Tunkhannock for several years. She was member of the Church of the Nativity BVM in Tunkhannock its...

Dec 15, 2016

Cynthia Hernandez, of Dalton passed away on Thursday December 15, 2016 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was born in Bayonne, NJ, January 9, 1950 daughter of the late Robert Strong and Marie Kinsel Bell. Prior to her retirement she was a school bus driver in the state of New Jersey Surviving are sons; Willis Artrip, of...

Dec 14, 2016

Darla J. Kasmierski of Mehoopany died Wednesday December 14th in Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Ridgeway, Pa. on August 20, 1942 daughter of the late Walter F. and Lavina Holmberg Lyle. Darla was an active cheerleader for her grandchildren attending numerous athletic events. She had a particular love for animals especially her pet dog Lulu. She...

Dec 12, 2016

Margaret Kresge (better known as Peggy), 87, of Lake Winola, peacefully passed away amongst her loving family in her home on Monday December 12th . She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, of 56 years the late Arland Kresge. Born at Lake Winola, daughter of the late Leon and Clara Stevens, she graduated from Falls-Overfield High Schools. She...

Dec 9, 2016

Florence B. Cortese, 93, of Tunkhannock died Friday December 9, 2016 at Tyler Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes-Barre Township on September 12, 1923. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Levandowski. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by Henry’s Drug Store and Rexall Drug Store in Tunkhannock, she attended the church of the Nativity...

Dec 5, 2016

Betty J. Dymond 68, of Tunkhannock died on Monday December 5th at Regional Hospital in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Fred Dymond. She was born in Kingston on April 25, 1948 daughter of the late Betty June Wilkie and Step Father Robert Hallock. She was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Hallock....