Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

Joanne August, 92, of Clarks Summit, died at Allied Services, Scranton, on Tuesday. She was the widow of John David August, who died in 1992.

Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Jean Snyder Peck. She was a graduate of Pittston School of Nursing and, prior to retirement, she was employed as...

Nov 16, 2024

Linda B. Reed, 83, of Springville passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at her sister's home.

Born on November 5, 1941 in Springville, she is the daughter of the late Basil and Jean (Lewis) Button.

Linda dedicated a significant part of her professional life to helping others. She worked for the American Red Cross from 1998-2003, where she began her journey during...

Nov 12, 2024

William "Linn" Griffiths, 90, of Dalton, passed away on Tuesday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His wife of over 65 years is the former Jane Purcell.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Linn Griffiths. He was a 1952 graduate of West Side High School, then served in the United States Army...

Nov 11, 2024

John Mirabelli, 84, of Newton Township, died on Tuesday at his home. His widow is the former Marilyn Richards. The couple were married 67 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Poggi Mirabelli. John was a self-employed truck driver who traveled the country. He was an active member of Countryside...

Nov 6, 2024

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end." – Lamentations 3:22. Gabriel Summner Earl-DeLucy, 20, of Clarks Summit passed away Wednesday afternoon at home.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Lori Earl of Clarks Summit and Gene DeLucy of Scranton. Gabriel was a 2023 graduate of Abington Heights...

Nov 5, 2024

Lubov "Lovie" Swingle, 100, of South Abington Township passed away at Abington Manor on the morning of November 5, 2024.  She was the widow of Floyd B. Swingle who preceded her in death on August 10, 1983.

Born in Wood, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Stephanie (Rydzanycz) Basalyga.  Lovie was a 1941...

Nov 5, 2024

Benjamin F. Matthews, Jr., 96, a lifelong resident of South Abington Township, died on Tuesday, November 5th at his home.

He was the son of the late Benjamin F. Matthews Sr., and Louise (Finney) Matthews. Prior to his retirement he worked as the Building Superintendent and Plant Manager for Metropolitan Life's data center on the Morgan Highway....

Nov 4, 2024

Clementine M Steinbacher, 97, of LaPlume, died peacefully, Monday at her home surrounded by family.

Born in Nesbitt, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Oaks and Nellie Drum.

She was a loving wife and mother and worked as a homemaker.

Clementine was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Nov 4, 2024

Martha L. Kettle, 96, of Newton Township died on Monday morning at Allied Hospice, Scranton. She was the widow of Paul J. Kettle, who died in 2000. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Ralph and Martha Dunn. Prior to retirement, she was employed at the Lackawanna County Courthouse.

She is survived by sons Ralph Kettle...

Nov 3, 2024

JoAnna Lynne Hutchins ,42, of Tunkhannock gained her heavenly wings on November 3, 2024 after an unexpected medical emergency. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Dan Hutchins.

Born on July 27, 1982 at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of Jeff and Michaelle (Felker) Cox of Tunkhannock.

JoAnna was a 2000 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School,...

Nov 3, 2024

James William Mullen, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Valerie Mullen in February 2024.

Born on May 19, 1940 in New York, NY, he is the son of the late William and Christina (Kerr) Mullen.

He was a proud graduate of...

Nov 2, 2024

Susan Kay Brown, 72, South Abington Township, passed away on November 2, 2024 after a brief illness.

Susan was born on October 11, 1952, daughter of the late Keith A. and Cathryn M. Brown.   Susan was a graduate of Abington Heights High School in 1970, then went on to study art at Marywood University.

Her...

Nov 1, 2024

Janette Marie (Stroka) Smith, 89, of Levittown, PA formerly of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arthur Smith in 2020.

Born on April 4, 1935 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Isabelle (Kristunas) Stroka.

She was a 1953 graduate...

Oct 31, 2024

Rita Levicke, 74, of Mehoopany passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at home. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Levicke.

Born on September 17, 1950 in Philadelphia, she is the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (DiAscro) Mauriello.

She was a 1968 graduate of Saint Hubert's High School in Philadelphia. Her professional journey led her to work...

Oct 27, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gail Patricia (Stemrich) Kavalow on October 27, 2024, at the age of 76. She lost her battle with cancer peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia.

Gail was born on October 5, 1948, in California, to Robert P. Stemrich and Betsy A....

Oct 27, 2024

Joseph John Fayocavitz, Sr., 91, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born in Taylor, PA, on November 29, 1932, to Edward and Anna (Samsak) Fayocavitz, Joe had an unstoppable spirit and a positive outlook on life and left an impression on everyone he met, always pitching in to help on any project. He loved his family above all...

Oct 23, 2024

Merritt Wesley Pedrick, 96, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Born in Scranton, PA on August 12, 1928 he was the son of Merritt Wesley Pedrick and Katherine Claus Pedrick. Wes was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret (Moogie) Lloyd in 2001. Wes led a life marked by love and devotion to his family,...

Oct 21, 2024

Angela Casey Marshall, Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Dalton, Pennsylvania, died on October 21, 2024 in her home in Delray Beach, Florida.  She was predeceased by her husband C. Richard Marshall who died in 1997.

Born in Scranton, Angela was the daughter of the late Cyril A. Casey and Grace O'Brien Casey. She was also the granddaughter...

Oct 19, 2024

Elaine "DIZ" M. Altmiller, 96, of Scott Township died on Saturday morning at Scranton Healthcare Center. She was the widow of John L. Altmiller. They were married 44 years until his death in 2007.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late David Z. and Anne Reed Miller. She was a graduate of Sargent College...

Oct 19, 2024

Stephen R. Charney, 73, Dalton, Pa died unexpectedly at his home on October 19.

Born in Newark, New Jersey he was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl Gutowski Charney.  Stephen graduated from West Genesee High School, Camillus, Ny and attended the First "Computer Programming School" in Syracuse, NY.

He retired as a systems...