Obituaries

Jun 2, 2025

Lloyd Pond, 75, of Kingsley passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born on March 12, 1950 in Lovelton, he is the son of the late Herbert and Leona (Wall) Pond.

Lloyd attended Tunkhannock High School. He took great pleasure in outdoor work, especially mowing the grass. His friends and family will remember him fondly for his...

May 31, 2025

Joseph M. Menichiello passed away peacefully on May 31st surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Clarks Summit, he was the son of Martin and Nina Toscano Menichiello. He was a 1968 graduate of Scranton Technical High School, then earned a carpentry degree from Johnson College in 1971. Upon graduation, Joe began...

May 27, 2025

Nanci E. Purcell, 63, of Clarks Summit, passed away on May 27th at Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, NJ.

Born in Santa Monica, California, she was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Madelyn Mayer Purcell. She was a 1980 graduate of Abington Heights High School and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and...

May 26, 2025

Randy K. Martenson, 68, of Falls Township, died on Monday evening at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His wife of over 38 years is Debra Mallick Martenson.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Carl and Grace Lytle Martenson. He was a 1975 graduate of Abington Heights High School and was the owner of Martenson Excavating....

May 23, 2025

Rose Marie Barr, 68, of Factoryville passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Roy Barr.

Born on February 1, 1957 in Trenton, NJ, she is the daughter of the late Leroy and Marie (Smith) Evans.

She was a 1976 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Rose began her...

May 22, 2025

Elaine Luchko, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday under the compassionate care of Serenity Hospice while residing at Scranton Healthcare.

Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, Elaine lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her family.

She and her beloved husband, the late John Luchko, raised their three daughters in Bucks County where they...

May 18, 2025

Patricia Hall, 83, of Susquehanna passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Embassy of Tunkhannock. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hall.

She was born on April 2, 1942 in New Jersey.

Interment with her husband will be held privately in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock, PA.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Marcho, Sheldon, and Kukuchka Funeral Home & Cremation...

May 18, 2025

Lance Harold Wintermute, 83, of Forkston Twp. passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Born on November 23, 1941 in Eatonville, he is the son of the late Harold and Alice (Sands) Wintermute.

Lance honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he dedicated many years to his community as...

May 17, 2025

Giovanna Rose Peters, 8 months, of Mehoopany passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

Born on August 29, 2024 in Wilkes-Barre, she is the daughter of Christopher Peters and Julie Robets.

Her family loved her immensely and her infectious smiles and joyful spirit brought light into their lives. Giovanna's warmth and happiness will be remembered and cherished...

May 17, 2025

Robert Orvis Hobbes, 94, of Tunkhannock passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Lucille Hobbes in 2018.

Born on May 8, 1931 in Danville, PA, he is the son of the late R. Orvis and Eleanor (Ditzler) Hobbes.

Bob grew up on the family farm near...

May 16, 2025

Diane G. Lewis Gregory, 64, of Clarks Summit died at Delaware Towers, Scranton, on Friday.

Born in Dover, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Janice Burkhart and Thomas Lewis. She was a 1978 graduate of Abington Heights High School and, prior to retirement, worked as a waitress/server at various places including Johnny K's Pub,...

May 14, 2025

Joseph Janichko, 99, of Waverly Twp., passed away on Wednesday at Allied Services, Scranton. He was the husband of Catherine Janichko, who passed in 2022. Born in Dalton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Lesh Janichko. Joe was a graduate of Waverly High School and, prior to retirement, was employed as a welder at Wesel...

May 12, 2025

Scott Fitzgerald Lodwick, 43, of Scranton, passed away at home on May 12, 2025.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Donald and Sarah Fitzgerald Lodwick of Newton Township. Scott was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and earned a BS from The Art Institute of Philadelphia.

Scott was constantly engaged in art...

May 3, 2025

Bette Lee Kennedy passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 3, 2025, surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose humor and generosity always lit up the room.

Bette Lee is survived by her five children: Joanne Cassillo and her husband James of Myrtle Beach, SC; Laura Kennedy of Longmont, CO;...

Apr 30, 2025

William Lane, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. He is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Kimberly Lane in 2017.

Born on November 29, 1948 in Elizabeth, NJ, he is the son of the late Thomas and Alice (French) Lane.

He was a 1970 graduate of Perth Amboy Technical...

Apr 30, 2025

Madeline Riccio Penny, 89, of Scott Twp. died on Wednesday morning at Allied Hospice, Scranton. She was the widow of Thomas E. Penny, who died in 2018.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Saullo) Riccio. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Warner Brothers Studio in New York...

Apr 30, 2025

Elsie Sopinski, 102, of South Abington Township, died on April 30th at Mid-Valley Health Care Center. She was the widow of Wilfred Ayers and Edward Sopinski, Sr.

Born in Newton-Ransom, she was the daughter of the late Anson and Loraine Antoine Miller. Elsie was a long-time member of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church and the VFW...

Apr 28, 2025

Barbara J. Engle, 89, died on April 28th at her home in Dubois, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard W. Engle, Sr.

Born in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Virginia Hall Mitchell. She was a graduate and Valedictorian of her class at Chenango Forks...

Apr 27, 2025

Jeanne Trexler, 97, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Trexler. They would have been married for 65 years in July.

Born on December 15, 1927 in Tamaqua, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen (Billman) Garis.

She graduated from Reading High School before...

Apr 27, 2025

Paul W. Smith, 83, of Nicholson, died on April 27th at Abington Manor, South Abington Township. His wife of 35 years is Mary Lou Davinsizer Smith.

Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late George and Virginia Smith. He was a graduate of Altoona High School and attended Keystone Junior College. Paul also served in...