Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Irene M. Weitz, 96, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Howard Weitz, Sr. in 2010.

Born on March 6, 1929, in Avoca, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ostrowski) Korf.

Irene attended schools in the Avoca area. She dedicated her career...

Mar 25, 2025

Matthew D. Thomas, 72, of Newton Township, died on Tuesday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. He is survived by Donna Holley Thomas, his wife of 46 years. He was a loving husband and father.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Matthew and Shirley Reese Thomas. He was a graduate of Abington Heights and, prior...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Denise Ann Connors (nee Smith) on March 17, 2025, at the age of 73 in Lenoxville, PA. She was born on November 14, 1951, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Dennis Kingsley Smith and Jeanne Roberts Smith.

Denise was a dedicated dental assistant for many...

Mar 16, 2025

Lisa Ann Hawk, 57, of Dalton, died Sunday evening at her home in Dalton.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Gerald F. and Diane D. DeMeck. She was a graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School and enjoyed gardening, spending time on her computer, and special times with family and friends, especially with Fernando...

Mar 15, 2025

Gayle Alice Heckman Hamilton entered the Church Triumphant on March 15th.

Her mother Alice Foss Heckman, father Herbert Franklin Heckman, sister Lucille Jane Heckman, and husband Orin Levi Hamilton preceded her in death several years ago.

Gayle was born in a Clarks Summit bungalow and enjoyed attending an Elementary School there. At the age of...

Mar 15, 2025

Roger C. Landsiedel, 70 of Dalton, passed away Saturday morning at Allied Hospice.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles K. and Audrey M. Dickinson Landsiedel and was a 1973 graduate of Abington Heights. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Davenhall Landsiedel. The couple would have celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this...

Mar 14, 2025

Romayne Florence Fritsch, of Mill City, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 14, 2025,  at her home.

Born in Scranton on November 18, 1950, she moved to Mill City when she was 14 years old. There she met the love of her life, William "Bill" W. Fritsch. For 59 beautiful years, she shared an inseparable bond with...

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...