Obituaries

Jan 11, 2024

Evalyn Wells Rudat, 95, of Scranton, and formerly of Fleetville,  died on Thursday at Linwood Nursing Center, Scranton. She was the widow of Arthur Rudat, who died in 2005. They had been married for 57 years.

Born in Fleetville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Iris Estelle Wells. She was a graduate of Benton...

Jan 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that our family announces the heavenly departure of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Sister. June M. O'Hearn, 83, of Tunkhannock passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born on October 7, 1940 in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Walter...

Jan 5, 2024

Marlene M. Nast, 92, of Hunlock Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5th, 2024 at Birchwood Nursing Home.

Born on May 8, 1931 in Donora, Pa, she is the daughter of the late William Riesenbeck and Helen (Pehl) Adamusko.

Marlene was a graduate of Donora High School. She received a college degree...

Jan 5, 2024

Stephen Youshock, Jr., 67, of Lake Ariel died on Friday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre.

Born in  Peckville, he was the son of the late Stephen Youshock Sr. and Shirley Havrilak Youshock. He was educated in the Mid-Valley School District and was a veteran of the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Concord in Philadelphia. Stephen...

Jan 4, 2024

Michael G. Stumbers, Clarks Summit, died on Thursday morning at this home. His wife of over 61 years is the former Joan Schmidt.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Stumbers. He was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Parish, Clarks Summit. Prior to retirement, he was employed at...

Jan 3, 2024

Michael Rennie Zanghi, 67, died January 3, 2024 after an illness in Las Vegas.  Born in Scranton, PA, on November 5, 1956, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Ware Zanghi.  Michael resided with his family for his first 20 years before moving from Clarks Summit to Las Vegas with his best friend Brad Golod, where...

Jan 3, 2024

Rosa Escalante (AKA Mami Rosa) led a remarkable and fulfilling life, spanning over a century. Born in 1921, she hailed from the small town of Ancash in Peru. From an early age, Rosa had a deep passion for learning and education, which she eventually transformed into a noble profession as an educator, dedicated to serving the less privileged.

Jan 1, 2024

Thomas Wyda, 91, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Wyda and his second wife, Hilda Moore-Wyda.

Born on March 26, 1932 in Vernon, he is the son of the late John and Mary (Partilla) Wyda.

He was a 1950 graduate of Tunkhannock High School...

Dec 30, 2023

Rex Richards, Naples, Florida, formerly of Clarks Summit, died on Saturday at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia after a cardiac event. He is survived by Sharon Davis Richards, his loving wife of eight years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Harold and Alma Richards. He was a 1967 graduate of Abington Heights High School...

Dec 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Cynthia Lee Buck Shook, 66, who departed this world on Thursday morning. She left an indelible mark on the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her and her memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

Born in Scranton on...

Dec 27, 2023

Richard Robino, 75, of Clarks Summit passed away at home Wednesday. He was the husband of Donna Cummings Robino.

Born in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of the late Adolf and Irene Juhasz Robino.

Richard loved playing the saxophone and was a worship leader, alongside his wife Donna, at Our Father's House.

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Dec 27, 2023

David Wilford Evans, 84, of Falls, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

David was the son of the late Wilford and Martha Evans of Chinchilla.  David was the brother of the late Gordon Evans who is survived by his wife, Moearii Evans.  He is also survived by brother, Phillip Evans and wife Catherine Evans; two...

Dec 24, 2023

Bruce T. Brunori, 62, of Mechanicsburg passed away Sunday evening in Clarks Summit at the home of his family. Born in Stroudsburg, he was the son of Joanne Marchese Brunori, Clarks Summit, and the late Ralph T. Brunori. He was an employee of the Pennsylvania State Treasury. Bruce graduated from Abington Heights High School. He was a standout member...

Dec 22, 2023

Richard A. Emans, 82, of Factoryville passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary C. Emans in 2021.

Born on January 23, 1941 in Hazel Park, MI, he is the son of the late Ralph and Thelma (Risk) Emans.

He was a graduate of Hazel...

Dec 22, 2023

James "Jim" E. Davis, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Martha "Penny" Farr Davis, in 2020.

Born on June 16, 1939 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Charles Edwin and Beryl (Ford) Davis.

A 1957 graduate...

Dec 21, 2023

Joseph Peca, 69, a lifetime resident of Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023.

Joe - Joey/Yow/Pa - was born on April 5, 1954 to his loving parents, Joe and Josephine Peca. Josephine referred to Joe as the "light of her life".

He married his wife, Theresa, in 1983 and was able to spend 40 wonderful years together. Joe...

Dec 20, 2023

Katherine S. Hopkins, Clarks Summit, passed away surrounded by family Wednesday evening at Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. She was the widow of Kenneth Henry Hopkins, who died in 2017. The couple had been married 49 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Haak Stoodley. She was a...

Dec 15, 2023

Connie Wilbur, 89, of Falls, passed away Friday December 15, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Pittson Hospital on February 12, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Falls. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Stella (Azarowicz) Golenski. She is preceded in death by...

Dec 14, 2023

Anthony Kalmanowicz, 85, of Sweet Valley passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at home. He is preceded in death by first wife, Margaret Pasquariello in 1998 and second wife, BeBe Ann Atiyeh in 2022.

Born on June 25, 1938 in Dupont, he is the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Ritzie) Kalmanowicz.

He was a graduate of St. John's...

Dec 13, 2023

Martha Montross, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Marywood Heights, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Wayne Montross in 2011.

Born on August 31, 1947 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late George and Leona (Cook) Strohl.

Martha was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School class of 1966....