Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Theodore D. Brown (Ted), age 40, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2023.

Ted was born on July 14, 1983, to surviving parents, Janet and Philip Brown in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. He was a 2001 graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

Ted grew up on Brown Hill Farms and enjoyed riding his "quads" (four wheelers) and dirt bikes in...

Jul 15, 2023

Jamie Marie Crane, 23, of Falls, PA passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2023 in the loving arms of her father, Jason and brother JJ.

Born on February 17, 2000 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of Jason and Carol (Wall) Crane.

Jamie graduated from Tunkhannock High School and went on to pursue a career as a certified nurse...

Jul 15, 2023

Mary Jennifer Tylutki passed away on July 15, 2023 at her home in South Abington Township. She was born in Scranton, PA and was a 1988 graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School, having been a member of madrigal chorus.

She was intelligent, articulate, kind, and very artistic. She created crocheted artwork which was displayed in parks in...

Jul 15, 2023

Edward J. Bewick Jr., 72,  passed on Saturday July 15th, surrounded by his family at Allied Hospice after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Stephanie Chup Bewick.

Son of deceased parents Edward J Bewick Sr and Madelyn Fay Kern Bewick, he was a lifelong resident of the Clarks Summit area.

Jul 13, 2023

William Walter Davis, Scott Township, died Thursday morning at the Regional Hospital in Scranton.  His wife of 60 years is Ruth M. Bliss Davis.

Born in Chinchilla, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary Reckles Davis. Prior to his retirement, he was the diesel mechanic and later became the shop supervisor for Wyoming Sand...

Jul 12, 2023

Bruce E. Rogers, 82, of Eaton Township passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dawn Rogers.

Born on September 16, 1940 in Vernon, he is the son of the late Herbert and Frances Rogers.

Bruce accomplished many remarkable feats throughout his life. After graduating from Tunkhannock High School in 1958, he set...

Jul 12, 2023

Sandra Cooper Phillips of Clarks Summit passed away peacefully on July 12 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on December 21, 1942 in Scranton, Sandi was the daughter of the late Dr. Harold B. and Beatrice Cooper. She was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and attended Marywood College. She married John D. "Jack" Phillips in...

Jul 9, 2023

God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ were sitting in the gardens of Paradise one afternoon. God turned to Jesus and said, "Our flowers are as lovely as ever, Son, but I've been thinking they could be even more beautiful with the right gardener."

Jesus replied, "I think you are right, Father - You always are. Do you have...

Jul 9, 2023

Walter B Corby, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton.

Born on January 15, 1947 in Meshoppen, he is the son of the late Floyd and Irene Robbins Corby.

He graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1965. After completing his education, Walter served his country with great honor as a member of...

Jul 6, 2023

Bertha May Sturman, 96, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the same home that she was born and where she lived her entire life. She was the 3rd generation to live in the Slocum Ave., Jennings Homestead.

Born on November 30, 1926, she is the daughter of the late Alfred Work Sturman and Susan Jennings Sturman.

She...

Jul 5, 2023

Michael Phillips, 62, of Ransom Township died on July 5, 2023 at home.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen Saville Phillips. Prior to his retirement, he worked in product design for McGregor Industries.

Surviving are a sister, Barbara Phillips of Scranton; a niece, Jennifer Kilonsky of Jermyn; two...

Jul 4, 2023

Christine Ann Mayer, 65, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at home. She is survived by her husband, John Mayer.

Born on August 4, 1957 in Scranton, she is the daughter of Charles Harris, Jr. and the late Helen Durdan Harris.

Christine was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School in 1975 and went on to further her education...

Jul 4, 2023

Rose Marie DeLeo Houle, 96, of Clarks Summit, died on Tuesday at Oakwood Terrace, Moosic.

Born in Mill City, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Grace Cianfanio DeLeo. Prior to retirement, she was the owner and operator of the Shalimar Hotel. She was a graduate of the Falls-Overfield High School and earlier attended Church...

Jul 3, 2023

Spencer W. Jonas, 83, of Falls passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Meadows Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jonas.

Born on July 2, 1940 in Richmond, UT, he is the son of the late Spencer and Viola Cole Jonas.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

After...

Jul 3, 2023

Charlotte Arissa Remington, 99, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Gracious Living Estates, Montrose.

Born on December 27, 1923, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Celinda Junk Pond. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Remington in 1987.

She had a deep love for gardening. The vibrant colors of bright pink,...

Jul 2, 2023

Donna Jean Caldwell, 80, of Tunkhannock died on July 2, 2023 in Clarks Summit following a lengthy illness.

Donna was born in Scranton on March 30, 1943 to the late Lois S. Smith and William H. Mitteer.

She grew up at Lake Winola and was a graduate of Falls-Overfield High School. She married the late, Arthur C. Caldwell II on...

Jul 2, 2023

Betty Hallock, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hallock.

Born on February 13, 1947, she is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Betty Harris Kinney. She was one of fourteen children.

She will forever be remembered as a dedicated custodian who served Tunkhannock High School...

Jul 2, 2023

Barbara Jean Meyers, 73, of Tunkhannock, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Barbie was born April 5, 1950, in New York. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth Benson.

She was married to George Meyers for 53 years and was a housewife and homemaker for her family.

She was...

Jun 29, 2023

Stephanie E. Hallock, 50, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Born on March 28, 1973, she is the daughter of the late Nancy and Eugene Gorko.

She was a 1991 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. She was a member of the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church and St. Mary's of the...

Jun 28, 2023

Agatha Engler, 93, of Scranton passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center.

Born on July 15, 1929, she is the daughter of the late William and Marcella Auksoraitis Baranauskas. She graduated from Mt. Sianal Hospital in Philadelphia. She was a nurse during the Korean War.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Jimmy Palla,...