Obituaries

Jun 18, 2024

Roberta L. Cammer, 81, of South Abington Township, passed away at her home on June 18th after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Russell Cammer Jr., her husband of over 61 years, and a loving mother and grandmother.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Sally Drazdowski Cecci. She...

Jun 18, 2024

Rose Neyhart, 98, of Clarks Summit passed away peacefully on Tuesday in the care of Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. She was preceded in death by Cyril, her husband of fifty years.

Born in 1925 in Newark, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Katherine Cirigliano. Educated in the New Jersey Public Schools,...

Jun 17, 2024

Our dad, Donald Paul Koons, 94, of Newton, left this world to be with the Lord on Monday.

He was born on February 24, 1930 to Paul and Elizabeth Koons in Wilkes Barre. A widower, he was married to our mom, Joyce George, for 62 years. He and his 4 siblings were raised by his father, maternal...

Jun 16, 2024

Donald L. Gacha, 77, of Meshoppen passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol (Shoemaker) Gacha.

Born on December 11, 1946 in Meshoppen, to the late Joseph and Anne (Truesdale) Gacha. Donald was a 1964 graduate of Elk Lake High School.

He began his career at De Laval Turbine in NJ...

Jun 15, 2024

JoAnn Knickerbocker Marcinkevich, 66, of Weatherly, formerly of Clarks Summit, died on Saturday at Forest Hills Healthcare Center, Weatherly. She was the widow of Edward Marcinkevich.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Marion Hauser Knickerbocker. Prior to retirement, she was a seamstress for a clothing factory.

Surviving are a...

Jun 3, 2024

Chase C. Yarns, 26 of Clarks Summit passed away Monday morning.

Born in 1998 at CMC in Scranton, Chase was the son to Amy and Chief Christopher Yarns of Clarks Summit and was part of the first set of Quadruplets born in Northeastern PA.

Chase was a graduate of Abington Heights High School in 2016...

Jun 2, 2024

Emmett E. Dingee, Sr., of Clarks Summit, was called home to be with our Lord, on Sunday. He was under the care of the United Methodist Homes-Wesley Village campus. A devoted servant of God, Emmett dedicated his life to faith, service, and helping others. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anne Finkler Dingee, in 1994 after...

Jun 2, 2024

Barbara Sampson, Scott Township, died on Sunday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. She was the widow of Carl E. Sampson, who died in July 2021. The couple had been married over 33 years.

Born in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the late John and Winifred Balashaitus Kovolenus. Prior to retirement, she was an x-ray technician at...

Jun 1, 2024

Richard Tilden West, 92, of Tunkhannock passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Helene Anne (Hooper) West in 2020.

Known by friends and family as Dick, he is the son of the late Francis and Frances (Hall) West, born on January 30, 1932 in...

Jun 1, 2024

Joan M. Frantz "Lady" or "AJ", 83, of Tunkhannock passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.

Born on March 15, 1941 in Vernon, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (duBois) Frantz.

She was a 1959 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Joan's life centered around her career and her family. She was employed as...

Jun 1, 2024

Peter J. Erickson, 85, of Clarks Summit died on Saturday at Allied Skilled Nursing, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Marji Fiorani Erickson.

Born in Dunmore, he was a graduate of University of Scranton and, prior to retirement, worked as a Salesman at Dehart Incorporated and as an usher at...

Jun 1, 2024

Dorothy P. Wasser, 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday. She was the wife of Jack W. Wasser, who passed away in 2012. They had been married for 66 years.

Born in Scranton on April 14, 1925, Dorothy was the daughter of the late James Clement and Lillian Klopfer Perrine. A graduate of Clarks Summit/Clarks...

May 30, 2024

Gerald Pallis, 76, of Lake Carey passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Born on November 27, 1947 in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of the late Leonard and Mary (Dugan) Pallis.

He was a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1965. After graduation, he joined the United States Army serving in Vietnam and Thailand.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed by...

May 30, 2024

Charles Andrew Goble, 97, of Eatonville passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at The Gardens at Tunkhannock. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 ½ years on October 13, 1999, Marjorie (Buckingham) Goble.

Born in Eatonville on May 16, 1927. He was the son of the late Herman Charles and Pauline (Kingston) Goble.

He proudly served in the...

May 23, 2024

John W. Decker, II, 91, of Mehoopany passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Shore Memorial Hospital, Somers Point, NJ. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Marie Ann (Smith) Decker.

Born on May 16, 1933 in Mehoopany, he is the son of the late Ralph and Thelma (Hulbert) Decker.

John proudly served his country in the United...

May 22, 2024

Matthew Michael Griff, 37, of Mehoopany passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center, Scranton.

Born on May 14, 1987 in Scranton, he is the son of Bernie and Kathleen (Lafler) Griff.

Matthew attended Tunkhannock High School. At the age of 17, he made the courageous decision to serve his country by joining the United States Marine Corps.

During his time...

May 22, 2024

Jeff Maier, 69, passed away at his home in Dalton on Wednesday, May 22 with his loving wife by his side. His wife of over 36 years is the former Judy Brazil.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John Arch and Mary Weise Maier. Jeff graduated from Central High School and Johnson School...

May 21, 2024

In loving memory of Jim/Dad/Granpy. August 16, 1946 – May 21, 2024

James "Jim" Costello, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 77 in South Abington, Pennsylvania.

Born in Ilion, New York, Jim was the son of Helen and Thomas Costello. A graduate of Abington Heights, he joined the Air...

May 21, 2024

Larry A. Holgate, 64, of Nicholson passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday evening after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Boyd Irwin and Mary Jane Zrowka Holgate. Graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School, he spent most of his career self-employed as a...

May 20, 2024

Rose Marie Rubner, South Abington Township, unexpectedly passed away on Monday evening in Dickson City. She was the widow of Raymond Charles Rubner, who died in 2010.

Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Nazzarino and Rose Carey Tomasetti. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School and served her family as...