Obituaries

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,...

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...