Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Valerie Jean (Witkowski) Mullen, 83, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Mullen.

Born on August 3, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Piorek) Witkowski.

She was a 1957 graduate of Immaculata High School. It was...

Feb 26, 2024

Kathleen Ann Hoffman, 59, of Falls, passed away at home on Monday after a long illness.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Shirley E. Phillips Coggins. She was a 1982 graduate of Abington Heights High School and, prior to her illness, worked as a housekeeper and caregiver.

A mother's...

Feb 26, 2024

Gary Martin Katz, 60, of Clarks Summit, passed away in his home on February 26.

He was born to Meyer and Susan Katz in Brooklyn, NY on July 13, 1963, then spent much of his life in Long Island and Hartsdale, NY before moving to Pennsylvania. He proudly served and deployed in the military from 1982-1986 before...

Feb 25, 2024

Thomas A. Kropa, 67, of Springville passed away peacefully Sunday, February 25, 2024 in the home he built surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Marlene (Shevchuk) Kropa.

Born on March 23, 1956 in Kingston, he is the son of the late William and Naomi (Borove) Kropa.

He graduated from Elk Lake High School in 1974...

Feb 24, 2024

James Hatton, Sr., 73, died on Saturday at his home in Clarks Summit.  His wife of over 52 years is the former Linda Sobeck.

Born in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Rev. Harold K. Hatton and Minerva Elizabeth Berger. He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and a graduate of Bloomsburg...

Feb 21, 2024

Arthur "Wayne" Trivelpiece of Clarks Summit, PA passed away on February 21, 2024 at Wesley Village United Methodist Homes Rehabilitation Center in Pittson, PA.

Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur Trivelpiece and Jeanette (Jane) Nino Trivelpiece. Wayne worked in carpentry for years and owned a WoodMode franchise, Abington Cabinetry, with his...

Feb 21, 2024

William J. Grambo, 88, of Covington Township, died Wednesday morning at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Ann O'Donnell Grambo, who passed in 1999.

Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Joseph William and Catherine Kelly Grambo. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School, a Veteran of...

Feb 19, 2024

Harry L. Hunter, 74, of Meshoppen passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sandra (Branning) Hunter.

Born on October 6, 1949 in Dallas, he is the son of the late Harry and Leona (Adams) Hunter.

He was a 1967 graduate of Dallas High School. Harry's professional journey was...

Feb 19, 2024

Gloria M. Datel, 68, of Millville, PA passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.

Born on January 7, 1956 in New York, New York, she is the daughter of the late Albina Datel.

She was a devout Catholic and enjoyed going to church every Sunday.

She is survived by her son, Herbert Mullins; sister, Ann Delgado and husband Richard; nephew,...

Feb 19, 2024

John E. Enders, Ph.D., age 75, of Dalton, passed away on Monday, February 19, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Filiere Enders.

John enjoyed a long and successful career in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, first as a corporate executive and later as an independent consultant. He...

Feb 19, 2024

Jean M. Richter, 87, of Exeter, previously of Clarks Summit, peacefully began her next journey on February 19, 2024 surrounded by her children.

Born in Taylor, Jean was the daughter of the late George and Mary Fayocavitz Marshalek. Jean was a graduate of Newton Ransom High School Class of 1955 and was raised as a member of...

Feb 18, 2024

Janet Ann Kalasinski, 71, peacefully became an angel of God on Sunday, February 18, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.

Born and raised in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the late John Zinicola and Ann Noto Zinicola.

She was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and attended Brandywine College, Delaware....

Feb 16, 2024

Ann F. Davis, formerly of Layton Road, Clarks Summit, then Dalton, PA, passed away on February 16, 2024, after a short stay at Allied Services Hospice Center.

Born in Scranton, on April 30, 1937, Ann was the daughter of the late Brynmor and Anna McCarthy Davis.  She was a member of the Class of 1955 at Scranton...

Feb 14, 2024

Margaret (Peg) Irene Biesecker, 81, of Clarks Summit, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born in Scranton, PA on January 15, 1943, she was a twin daughter of Carl and Eva Becker.

Peg graduated from Dunmore High School in 1960 and worked at the Globe Store in Scranton. She was then a dedicated mother and housewife...

Feb 13, 2024

James C. Rogers, 84, of Mehoopany passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elinor (Holmgren) Rogers.

Born on September 23, 1939 in Dallas, he is the son of the late Eldon and Louva (Jones) Rogers.

Jim began his professional journey in 1963 when he joined Sears and Roebuck...

Feb 13, 2024

Stewart Phillips, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center.

Born on June 7, 1947 in Springville, he is the son of the late Donald and Frances (Chrisman) Phillips.

He was a 1965 graduate of Elk Lake High School. Stewart also served his country with honor in the United States Airforce.

Stewart dedicated many years of his...

Feb 11, 2024

Glenn Charles Layaou, Sr., 83, of Tunkhannock passed peacefully at home on Sunday, February 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Bodnar) Layaou.

Glenn was born on June 21, 1940 at the family home on Copper Mine Hill, Tunkhannock with Jennie Brody in attendance. He was the 13th child of the late Francis and Jennie (Decker)...

Feb 10, 2024

William Stanford Davis, recently of Lansdowne, VA, passed at the age of 71, following a 7-year long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

William was born on December 3, 1952, to William Benjamin and Virginia Mason Kennady Davis of Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from the Wilmington Friends School in 1970 and then obtained a degree from Duke University's...

Feb 9, 2024

David J. Mikulka, 80, of Meshoppen passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rosemary (Sherman) Mikulka.

Born on December 29, 1943 in Kingston, he is the son of the late Joseph Mikulka and Dolores (Zenda) Root.

David attended West Moreland High School before embarking on a remarkable career...

Feb 8, 2024

Herbert Raymond Otto Jr., 85, of Nicholson died on Thursday, February 8th at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. He was the widower of Marion Harin Otto, who died in 2018. The couple had been married 56 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Otto.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late...