Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Vanessa Campbell, 47, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Scott Helaman Campbell.

Born on December 28, 1976 in Salt Lake City, UT, she is the daughter of Marian (Slack) Bridger and Richard Obray (deceased).

She was a 1994 graduate of Davis High school in Utah...

Dec 10, 2024

Carol Lee Gilpin, 80, of Tunkhannock, was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Gilpin.

Born on August 29, 1944 in Centermoreland, she is the daughter of the late Loren and Nona (Winters)...

Dec 8, 2024

Margaret N. Carl, 84, of South Abington Township, passed away on December 8 at Allied Hospice, Scranton. She was the widow of William A. Carl, who died in 2016. The couple had been married 56 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Susan Semulka Perlitis. She was a graduate of West...

Dec 7, 2024

William Leo Shoemaker, 78, of Mehoopany passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (Sands) Shoemaker in 2011.

Born on April 15, 1946 in Meshoppen, he is the son of the late Leo and Hazel (Emmons) Shoemaker.

Bill attended Elk Lake High School, where he laid the foundation for...

Dec 7, 2024

Elizabeth McHale "Betty" Mears, 99, of Clarks Summit, passed peacefully on December 7, 2024 surrounded by family at home. Betty was born August 1, 1925 in Clarks Summit, PA, the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Wright McHale.

Betty was a successful homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was employed for many years at...

Dec 7, 2024

Joanne Edwards of South Abington Twp. died Saturday afternoon at Allied Hospice in Scranton.  She was the widow of Lewis Edwards Sr. who died in 2015.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Sopky Morava Sr.  Joanne received her Master's degree from Marywood University.   Prior to her retirement she was the...

Dec 7, 2024

Richard P. "Rick" Little died unexpectedly at home in Benton Township on December 7, 2024 from complications from treatment for pancreatic cancer. He was 67.

Rick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Byers Little; his daughter, Rachel Irene Little-McLeod (Josh McLeod), Lancaster, PA; his sister, Christine Little Ristl, Vienna, Austria; his granddaughter and delight...

Dec 6, 2024

Robert E. Brown, Dickson City, died Friday at Allied Hospice.  His widow is Ana Brown. The couple married in 2003.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Brown.  He was a transporter before his retirement.

Also surviving are his sons Ramon Montijo, Waymart, Ricardo and Rolando Montijo, both of...

Dec 6, 2024

Susan Kane Ruland, Clarks Summit, passed away Friday, December 6th, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Susi was born in Orlando, Florida on July 30th, 1945, where her father was stationed for the military. She was a 1963 graduate of Clarks Summit/Abington High School and attended Keystone College and the University of Scranton, where she...

Dec 5, 2024

Raymond R. Dobrosielski, 86, of Springville passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at home. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret (Jurista) Dobrosielski.

Born on September 11, 1938, in Springville, he is the son of the late Edmond and Stella (Grocki) Dobrosielski.

He was a 1956 graduate of Springville High School. Raymond was a proud veteran of the United...

Dec 5, 2024

Dianne M. Mitchell, 64, of Factoryville, died Thursday morning at her home. She was the wife of Ray Mitchell. The couple married in 1997.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Kay Longstreet Morris. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and the Philadelphia College of Textile and Design. Prior...

Dec 1, 2024

Mrs. Mary E. Belunis, 96, passed away Sunday evening December 1 at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born in Scranton on November 25, 1928.  She was formally from Covington Township and Dalton,Pa.

She leaves behind her loving husband, John E. Belunis, who she was married to for 61 years; son John P. Belunis; daughter Janice and...

Dec 1, 2024

Anastasia Louise Davenport, 87, of Moscow, PA died on Sunday at Geisinger Medical Center, Scranton. She was the widow of Donald Davenport.

Born in Auburn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Irene Hebert Fleury. She was a graduate of Ithaca High School and, prior to retirement, worked in Customer Service at Topps...

Nov 30, 2024

Keith Robert Ayers, 66, of Taylor passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vickie Ayers.

Born on September 30, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, he is the son of the late Earle and Nancy (Tarbox) Ayers.

He was a 1976 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Following his education, he served his country honorably...

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Ann Brozusky, 88, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Abington Manor, Clarks Summit. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Peter Brozusky in 2017.

Born on August 14, 1936 in Larksville, she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Malinowski) Magda.

She was a 1954 graduate of Larksville High School. Mary...

Nov 26, 2024

Rosemarie Harty, 62, of Scranton passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born on June 26, 1962 in Goshen, NY, she is the daughter of Mea Hamil and the late Oliver Marshall.

Rosemarie was known for her warm smile, a testament of her joyful spirit and positive outlook on life. Her laughter and kindness left an indelible...

Nov 25, 2024

Bonnie Kay Novajosky, age 84, of Falls Twp, passed peacefully the morning of November 25, 2024.

Bonnie was born in Falls, PA. She was the daughter of the late Emerson and Gladys LaCoe Rosencrance. She was a graduate of Falls Overfield High School.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Ken Novajosky,...

Nov 23, 2024

Chester R. Lowrie, Sr., 90, died on November 23rd at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former Shirley Kafchinski. The couple was married 69 years.

Born in Chinchilla, he was the son of the late Clare Lowrie and Josephine Storm Lowrie. He was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and, prior to retirement, worked as...

Nov 22, 2024

Joanie Garnecki, age 71, of Scott Township, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2024.

Joanie was born in Johnson City, NY on December 24, 1952, and moved to the Clarks Summit area as a teenager. She was the beloved daughter of the late Riccardo and Margaret Girello. She was a graduate of Abington Heights High School.

Nov 21, 2024

With great sorrow, we announce that Linda A. Gardner, age 67, of South Abington Township, passed away November 21, 2024. Linda fought an eight year battle with cancer with grace and dignity and a determination to live the life she wanted.

Born in Scranton November 2, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth...