Obituaries

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...

Oct 14, 2024

Donna Lofgren, 75, of Clarks Summit, died at Regional Hospital of Scranton on Monday, October 14th. She was the wife of John R. Muenster.

Born in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Ann Kolmansberger Piazza. She attended Connecticut College before receiving her Master of Arts from Tufts University, and her doctorate from...

Oct 11, 2024

William Grant Wicks, 58, Glenburn Township died Friday afternoon at his home. He is survived by his companion of 21 years Kelly Blacker.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Thomas William and Sue Cotter Wicks. He was an independent contractor and was a Glenburn Township supervisor for 18 years. Bill had a love of music,...

Oct 10, 2024

Michael Snyder, Clarks Summit, died after a long illness on October 10th, at his sister's home in Taylor.

Born in Scranton, he was son of the late William J. and Madeline Clark Snyder.  He was a graduate of Abington Heights High School.  Prior to his retirement, he worked for Miles Auto Parts.

Surviving are siblings...

Oct 8, 2024

Ulrich Peter Horger III, 68, of Tunkhannock passed away on Tuesday, October 8 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his wife, Ann (Berlew) Horger.

Born on December 9, 1955 in Bethesda, MD, he is the son of the late Ulrich and Jean (Hauenstein) Horger II.

Pete was a 1973 graduate of Riverside High School and further pursued his education...

Oct 7, 2024

Wendy Eve Babushko of South Abington Township, died Monday at her and husband Carl's home after a 3+ year battle with cancer.

Wendy was a 1983 graduate of Abington Heights and had many jobs after school. She worked at Burger King, Weis Markets, Dalton Lumber, and Signature Building Products, among many other work places.

She...

Oct 6, 2024

Maryann Clark Maria has jumped to her last conclusion. With a poetic flourish on a life well lived, she passed at sunrise on October 6, 2024. A native of Pittston, Pennsylvania, Maryann was the eldest of seven children born to Helen Jordan Clark and James A. Clark. After graduating at the top of her class from Pittston High School...

Oct 2, 2024

Rosella L. Johnson, 93, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arthur Johnson in 2013.

Born on January 22, 1931 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Joesph and Emma (Durling) Yurksza.

Rose devoted much her working life to the dress industry, beginning...

Sep 30, 2024

JoAnne Marie Mucha, 81, of Forkston passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at home. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Frank Mucha.

Born on November 26, 1942 in Nanticoke, she is the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Koval) Stadts.

She attended Greater Nanticoke High School. JoAnne's early years were shaped by her strong ties to her family...

Sep 30, 2024

Gertrude L. Billings, 87, of Factoryville, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Embassy of Tunkhannock. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Billings.

Born on August 19, 1937 in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Kosciuk) Bohenek.

She graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1955. Gertrude received her nursing...

Sep 30, 2024

Barbara L. Benson, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roger Benson in 2016.

Born on September 10, 1944 in Johnson City, NY, she is the daughter of the late Thomas and Marion (Ace) Lazarus.

She was a graduate of...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynn Marie Creamer, a beloved mother of five, who left this world peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by Ronald Creamer, her husband of 53 years.

Lynn was born in Scranton, PA to the late Albert...

Sep 26, 2024

Joanne Eileen Scanlon, 69, of South Abington Township, died on Thursday at her home following a 14-month struggle with cancer. Born in Scranton, Joanne was the daughter of Annamae Durkin Ryder and the late Joseph Charles Ryder and a 1973 graduate of Central High School. She and her husband James Charles Scanlon celebrated 50 years of marriage earlier this...

Sep 24, 2024

Carol Ann Franko, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, one day before her 85th birthday at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Peter Franko, Sr.

Born on September 25, 1939 in Taylor, PA, she is the daughter of the late Adam and Bertha (Podmenik) Romanoski.

She was a 1957 graduate of...