Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Gaynel Mildred Waters, 59, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Joseph Waters.

Born on December 4, 1965 in Norwich, NY, she is the daughter of Harvey Pollock and Flora Bates.

She was a graduate of Bainbridge-Guilford High School in New York.

Gaynel committed her life to nurturing her...

Mar 9, 2025

Robert L. Thompson, 84, of Newton Township died on Sunday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His wife of over 60 years is the former Veronica "Penny" Cooper.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert and Hazel Bellersheim Thompson. He was a graduate of Newton-Ransom High School and was a Veteran of the United States...

Mar 7, 2025

Eleanor Louise Sturman, 94, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 in the same home where she was born and lived her entire life. She was the 3rd generation to live in the Slocum Avenue Jennings homestead.

Born on October 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Work Sturman and Susan Jennings Sturman.

Eleanor was a graduate of...

Mar 7, 2025

Loretta Ann Kishbaugh, 78, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Loretta was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt. She is survived by three daughters: Olga Snyder, Terri Kishbaugh and Betty Webber; and four sons: Lavern, Patrick (Leona), Randy Kishbaugh and Jerry Parry; two brothers: Russell and Elmer (Donna) Wood; three sisters: Patricia...

Mar 5, 2025

William F. Ambagais Sr. went to be with his wife, 5 March 2025. Ethel preceded him in 2022. They were married 74 years.

Born on January 1,1927 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Gustavous and Sophia Klotz Ambagais. Bill was a Veteran of the US Army and, prior to retirement, worked as a...

Feb 25, 2025

Lori A. Bennett, 62, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, David Bennett.

Born on February 20, 1963 in Wilkes-Barre, she is the daughter of the late William and Sandra (Montross) Faux.

Lori was a 1981 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School. She furthered her education...

Feb 25, 2025

Lee B. Walter, 78, of Clarks Summit, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening. He entered eternity peacefully while surrounded by family at home.  His widow is Joann Walter. The couple have been married for 57 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Ruth L....

Feb 24, 2025

Dolores Bush, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Melvin Bush in 2019.

Born on March 2, 1940 in Wilkes-Barre, she is the daughter of the late David and Irene (Tullai) Gregory.

After graduating from Newport High School in 1958, Dolores embarked on a career at Bell...

Feb 23, 2025

Carol Scranta, 68, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at home.

Born on June 15, 1956 in Johnson City, NY, she is the daughter of the late Francis and Evelyn (Giberson) Scranta.

She was a 1974 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Carol is remembered for her unwavering dedication as a custodian at Tunkhannock Area High School, where she contributed significantly...

Feb 22, 2025

Richard Wagner, 71, of Meshoppen passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Vicky (Phillips) Wagner.

Born on September 26, 1953 in Madison, WI, he is the son of the late Donald and Pearl Wagner.

He attended Wallenpaupack High School. Richard proudly served his country in the United States...

Feb 22, 2025

Janet Knaphle Loewe passed away peacefully at home on 2/22/25.

Born in Bryn Mawr, Pa, Janet graduated from Upper Merion High School and received her BS in Nursing from The University of Cincinnati. After raising her daughters, Janet returned to school , receiving a Masters as a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist from The University of Pennsylvania.

Feb 21, 2025

Paul Yuhas, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is survived by his companion of 33 years, Nancy Watson.

Born on November 21, 1940, in Pittson, he is the son of the late Andrew and Veronica (Shimko) Yuhas.

He was a proud graduate of Duryea High School. Paul served his country honorably in...

Feb 19, 2025

Judith B Loftus Klein, originally from Clarks Summit, and a longtime resident of Goleta, California passed away at home, surrounded by her family, Wednesday evening, February 19th.

Judy and her husband, Professor Stanley Klein had been married for almost 38 years.

Born in Scranton and raised in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the...

Feb 18, 2025

Maria P. Newhart, 62, of Tunkhannock, PA passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on June 22, 1962, in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edith Lammie Pompey and the late Dr. Danel T. Pompey, Sr. She was a graduate of Scranton Preparatory High School.

We will remember Maria for her love...

Feb 18, 2025

Marion E. Bollinger, 90, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Dean Bollinger in 2014.

Born on January 4, 1935 in Le Raysville, PA, she is the daughter of the late Donald and Doris McCarthy.

She was a graduate of Rush High School and furthered her education by...

Feb 17, 2025

Charles Robert Snyder, 80, of Fleetville passed away at home on February 17, 2025.

Charlie leaves behind his wife, Lois Carpenter Snyder, with whom he would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on March 20th.  He also leaves behind his dearly loved daughter, Kristy Snyder. Together the three of them enjoyed exploring caves, nature hikes, and visiting...

Feb 16, 2025

Ardena Borgeson, 87, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Robert Borgeson in 2003.

Born on February 26, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, she is the daughter of the late Dorothy Mosier.

Ardena had a fulfilling career as a bus driver for the Tunkhannock Area School District while also...

Feb 15, 2025

Janice Howell Yost, 78, of South Abington Township, passed away Saturday night at Hospice of the Sacred Heart surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Richard Yost.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Esdras Fellows Howell and Florence Kehrli Howell. Raised in Clarks Summit, she attended Abington...

Feb 14, 2025

Robert D. Belcher, 65, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at home. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Carol Belcher in 2021.

Born on July 16, 1959 in Sayre, PA, he is the son of Robert L. Belcher and the late Betty (Howard) Belcher.

Bob attended Tunkhannock High School. He began his long and rewarding...

Feb 14, 2025

Catherine (Simone) Reed, 88, of Clarks Summit passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14th at Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Delmar, DE. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, George Donald Reed Sr., owner of Reed Well Drilling Company, Clarks Summit.

Catherine was born in Scranton to Michael and Mary Cannon...