Obituaries

Aug 17, 2025

Stephen Garton, 66, of Scranton passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.

Born on October 15, 1958, in Nashville, TN, he is the son of the late Robert and Sandra (Smith) Garton.

Stephen lived a life marked by faith, deep compassion, and a profound appreciation of nature.

Stephen was a devoted father to his daughter, Rebekah and his...

Aug 17, 2025

William Paterson, South Abington Township, died on Sunday morning at his  home. His wife is the former Linda Mitchell Paterson. They married in 1985.

Born in Scranton, he was raised by his grandmother, Harriet Quinn and his aunt, Pauline Comerford. Prior to his retirement, he was a stockbroker for Stone Securities. He enjoyed kayaking, walking, movies, lunch...

Aug 15, 2025

Leslie Ann Gregory, 69, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at home.

Born on July 21, 1956, in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late William and Flora (Bowser) Found.

A graduate of North Scranton High School, Leslie furthered her education at Cushing College. She was a member of the senior adult center.

Leslie had an immense love for animals....

Aug 15, 2025

Robert Francis Reed, affectionately known as Bob, of Newton Township, died at his home on August 15, 2025. He was the loving husband of Helen Borek Reed. The couple graciously enjoyed over sixty-eight years of marriage together.

Bob was born in Scranton to the late George and Eleanor (Murray) Reed, and spent most of his life in...

Aug 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Ruth Hepplewhite, of Clarks Summit, who peacefully departed on August 11th at the age of 79, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born September 25, 1945, in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Kostige. She is survived by...

Aug 9, 2025

Robin Lee Conklin died Saturday at her home in Glenburn Twp. She was the wife of Ron Conklin. The couple had been married since 2005.

Born in Scranton on February 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Marion James Baldwin. Prior to retirement, she was employed at Citizens Savings Bank for 30 years....

Aug 1, 2025

Joseph Khazzaka passed away on August 1st 2025. He was a great husband and great father to his wife Marie and his son Jerome.

A graduate from Stanford University earning a PHD, he was a Professor and researcher at Universities.

He helped people succeed and put others before himself. He will be missed.

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Aug 1, 2025

Victor J. Kochmer, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on August 1st at Allied Skilled Nursing following a long battle with dementia. He was born on November 10, 1944, to the late Victor Kochmer Sr. and Frances Cardone Kochmer.

Vic was predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 53 years, Sheila Heffron Kochmer, and by his son...

Jul 28, 2025

Mary Galvin Magner, 72, of South Abington Township died on Monday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. Her husband is Kevin Magner.

Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Leone Galvin. Prior to retirement, she was the secretary at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church for fourteen years.

Mary was...

Jul 27, 2025

Macauley Rooney Kenia, 22, of Falls passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at home.

Born on July 2, 2003, in Scranton, he is the son of Michael and Colleen (Rooney) Kenia.

He was a 2021 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He took shop classes during his time in high school, discovering a love for woodworking. He was a member of the varsity...

Jul 27, 2025

Walter Garey, 93, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dolores (Driesbaugh) in 2005.

Born on April 7, 1932, in Mill City, he is the son of the late Walter and Mae (Reynolds) Garey.

He attended Falls-Overfield High School. Walter proudly served his country in...

Jul 24, 2025

Betty Lou Mann, 95, formerly of Evans Falls passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, Allentown, PA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Kenneth Mann in 2017.

Born on June 8, 1930, in Evans Falls, she is the daughter of the late Alfred and Hilda (Wilson) Mock.

She was a 1948 graduate of Beaumont...

Jul 24, 2025

Anna Mae Pritchyk of Ransom Township, passed away Thursday evening.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Scranton on November 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kolcun Savka. She was raised in Taylor and was a 1952 graduate of...

Jul 22, 2025

Charles Cannella, 59, of Falls Township, passed away surrounded by his family at Geisinger Hospital, Scranton, after a battle with cancer.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Martin D. and Gene Beauverd Cannella. He was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and, most recently, worked as a truck driver at Keller Crushing and...

Jul 20, 2025

Mildred (Millie) Getz-Coolbaugh, 89, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Regional Hospital of Scranton, surrounded by her children.

Born on January 8, 1936, in Washington Township, Wyoming County, PA, she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Marguarite (Dymond) Robinson.

Mildred was a 1954 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Her career spanned over three decades at the Tunkhannock...

Jul 17, 2025

Daniel N. Cassaro, 92, passed after a long courageous battle with cancer on July 17, 2025 at his home on Lake Winola.

He was born in Plainfield, New Jersey on January 28, 1933. He was predeceased by his parents, Helen Fedak and Daniel Cassaro.

Dan joined the Navy upon graduation from North Plainfield High School...

Jul 15, 2025

Genevieve Mullen, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Mullen, in 1994.

Born on December 27, 1940, in Queens, NY, she is the daughter of the late John Battillo and Sophie (Kloszewski) Deebold.

Throughout her remarkable life, Jeannie called many places home, including...

Jul 14, 2025

Thomas R. Wilson, 70, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Embassy of Tunkhannock. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ameila (Corby) Wilson.

Born on September 1, 1954, in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of the late Mason and Jane (English) Wilson.

He attended Tunkhannock High School. Thomas had a fulfilling career as a truck driver...

Jul 14, 2025

Barbara Frable, 83, of Newton Township, died on Monday evening at Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ida Ross Tinsley. Prior to retirement, she was employed for 35 years by Community Medical Center (Scranton) and Allied Services (Scranton) for 10 years.

She is survived by her...

Jul 10, 2025

Forrest G. Wilcox, 96, formerly of Chinchilla, passed away on July 10th, surrounded by his family.

Born October 4, 1928, in Tunkhannock, he was the son of the late Forrest and Frances Pietrawskia Wilcox. He is survived by his loving and supportive wife of 71 years, the former Arlene Mayers.

He was a lineman for...