Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

Ann Mary Shinko, 69, of Factoryville passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Carl J. Shinko.

Born on February 26, 1955 in Pittston, she is the daughter of the late Harry and Ann (Molloy) Scoble.

Ann was a 1973 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. At 15...

Jan 16, 2025

Lucy M. Miller, 86, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Albert C. Miller, in 2017.

Born on December 13, 1938 in Wilkes Barre, she is the daughter of the late Francis Mansfield.

She was a proud graduate of Coughlin High School;...

Jan 16, 2025

David Tassey, 84, of South Abington Township, died at home on Thursday morning. He was the husband of Ella Sherman Tassey. The couple were married 65 years.

Born in Scranton, he was a Maintenance Man at Jackob's Hat prior to retirement.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Deborah Tremmel, of...

Jan 14, 2025

Russell Zimmerman of Dalton, 59 years old, passed away at home after battling several physical illnesses over the past few years.

Born in Tunkhannock, he was the son of Mildred Bray Zimmerman and the late Don Zimmerman. He was a 1983 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School and, upon graduation, proudly served his country in the United...

Jan 12, 2025

On January 12th 2025, Timothy Ward Redfield entered eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after leaving an undeniable impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him on earth.

Five feet tall, fiery red hair, and at times a temper to match, Tim was hard to miss, but it was his personality that left...

Jan 9, 2025

Ernest W. McCoy, Sr., South Abington Township, died on Thursday at his home.

Ernest was a veteran of the United States Air Force, then worked at GSGS&B before retiring from Highland Associates. He was also a member of the Church of Saint Gregory.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Corkadel McCoy; four children: Ernest...

Jan 7, 2025

Lois J. Phillips (Miller) passed away on Tuesday at Allied Services. She was 91. She was preceded in death by John Taylor, her partner of 46 years, who passed away on April 30, 2021.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Lydia Lengler Miller and graduated from Technical High School in Scranton...

Jan 2, 2025

Carolyn Jane Decker, 62, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Mountain Top Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Evans.

Born on October 15, 1962 in Meshoppen, she is the daughter of the late John and Marie (Smith) Decker, II.

She was a 1980 graduate of Cherry Hill High School in New Jersey. She had...

Jan 2, 2025

Lorie A. Kitchnefsky, 59, of Falls passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Endless Mountain Health Systems, Montrose. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dale Kitchnefsky.

Born on June 2, 1965 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Larry and Betty (Kinney) Hallock.

She attended Lackawanna Trail High School. Lorie was a dedicated caregiver, serving in multiple...

Jan 2, 2025

Lawrence J. McAndrew passed away in Scranton on January 2nd.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Francis J. McAndrew, Sr. and Mary Sara Gursky McAndrew. He was a graduate of Carbondale High School and, prior to retirement, worked as a Store Manager at Fine Wine & Spirits.

Lawrence was a good...

Dec 28, 2024

Ian Michael Hartman, 18, of Mehoopany passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on June 28, 2006 in Lewisburg, PA, he is the son of Joshua and Alaina (Nace) Hartman.

He was a 2024 graduate of Tunkhannock High School, where he was an active member of the band, participated in...

Dec 26, 2024

Inge Kaeb, born 1940, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born in Bremerhaven, Germany, to Willi and Berta, and was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Peter Dannapfel.

Inge is survived by her devoted husband, Thomas Kaeb;...

Dec 26, 2024

Wilma L. Felker Winters, 97, of Ransom, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning. She was the widow of Kenneth W. Winters, who died in 2016. The couple had been married 70 years.

Born in Ransom, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Marguerite Dunlap Felker. She was a graduate of West Pittston...

Dec 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle, Brother-in-law and friend, who left us on Dec 20, 2024, at the age of 55. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by close friends and family.

He is survived by his parents June (Hughes) Mohan...

Dec 19, 2024

Christine Joyce Davis died on December 19 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.

Born in Pittsburgh on February 16 1955, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Ralph E. Davis and Donna Gray Davis.

Chris was a 1973 Graduate of Abington Heights High School and attended Keystone College.

Raised in Clarks...

Dec 18, 2024

William Allan Petty, 83 of Clarks Green passed away on Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, lost golf balls and balanced spreadsheets.

Born in Clarks Summit, he was the son of the late William Milton and Hazel Pearl Decker Petty. A beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, William dedicated every aspect of his life to...

Dec 15, 2024

William Oney, age 90, Falls Township, died at home on Sunday, December 15th after many years of illness. He leaves behind his wife Barbara Cottell Oney.

William was born in Forty Fort, PA to parents Amos and Bessie (Kibbler) Oney. He lived in Trucksville, graduated from Westmoreland High School, and served in the United States Army in...

Dec 14, 2024

Jessie (Bonnie) June Jurista, 90, of Monroe Township passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael Jurista in 2004.

Born on June 2, 1934 in Vernon, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Mable (Shupp) Everetts, Sr.

Jessie was a proud 1951 graduate of...

Dec 14, 2024

Donald Elwood Antoine Sr., 93, of Dalton died Saturday night at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  He was the widower of Shirley Watson Antoine.

Born in North Abington Twp., he was the son of the late Herbert and Eva Miller Antoine.  He was a proud Army veteran who served in Korea. Prior to his retirement, he...

Dec 13, 2024

Rhonda Raylean (Hallock) Kinney, 69, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Endless Mountain Health Systems, Monrose.

Born in Meshoppen on April 26, 1955, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Henry) Hallock; stepmother, Patricia Allen.

She attended Elk Lake High School. Rhonda dedicated many years of her working life to dietary services at Carpenter Care Center,...