Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

Richard E. Gannon died peacefully on Sunday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton surrounded by his family, including his wife of over 40 years, Patricia Cino Gannon.

Born in Walton, New York, he was the son of the late Richard D. and Mildred Brooks Gannon. He was a 1963 Clarks Summit Abington High School graduate and...

Aug 24, 2023

Alice Virginia Suwak, of Newton Township, passed away in Scranton on Thursday afternoon after casting a 72-year-long arc of laughter and love across the sky and leaving wildflowers in her wake. She spent her final days surrounded by family and cracking jokes. She was the widow of Walter Suwak (died January 10, 1977) and Jeffery Rosencrance (died August 25,...

Aug 21, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Drugatz, 69, of Dalton passed away at his home on Monday. He was the husband of Julie Drugatz, his wife of 23 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Jake and Joan Sullivan Drugatz. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School and attended St Pius X Seminary. Prior to...

Aug 19, 2023

Ernest R. Gerfin, MD, 82, died on Saturday at his home in Lenox Township after a lengthy illness. His wife, Nancy Fletcher Gerfin, preceded him in death.

Born in Columbia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ernest and Jean Cover Gerfin. He was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and completed medical school at...

Aug 18, 2023

Gary David Holden, age 70, of Friar Tuck Street in Lincolnton, NC, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Mr. Holden was born March 02, 1953, in Broome County, NY, a son of the late Francis and Ruth Nichols Holden.Mr. Holden is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah Pansy Hoyt Holden of the home; daughter, Heather Ruth Holden...

Aug 17, 2023

Mary Dower, 76, of Beaumont died with family by her side on Thursday, August 17, 2023, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Richard Dower.

Born on September 30, 1946, in Peoria, IL, she was the daughter of the late Estella (Boylan) Buck and the late Chester Rabold. Mary, known in her...

Aug 17, 2023

Robert Paul Purcell, of Newton Township died on Thursday evening at Regional Hospital, Scranton. He was 89.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Frank D. and Margaret Braukus Purcell. Robert "Bob" was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, serving in Korea from 1952 to 1955. Upon return from Korea, Bob met and...

Aug 17, 2023

Leroy (John) Lawrence Dingee, of Fleetville, died on Thursday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly J. Sariti Dingee, who died in 2004..

Born in Clarks Summit, he was the son of the late Roy and Sarah Tripp Dingee. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and the Air...

Aug 15, 2023

John "Tuna" Jenkins, 68, Dickson City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 15th.

Born on December 9, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward and Margie Jenkins. He was a 1972 graduate of Abington Heights High School and graduated with honors from Lackawanna College, then worked in the Lackawanna County Tax Assessor's office for over...

Aug 14, 2023

Helen L. Wikoski, 101, of Tunkhannock entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Edmund Wikoski in 2009.

Born on November 22, 1921 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Alfred and Madeline (Klein) Dixon.

Helen had a strong faith in God and was a...

Aug 14, 2023

Judith "Judy" Macknosky Boettcher, South Abington Township, died on Monday at her home.  She was the widow of Robert "Bob" E. Boettcher Sr., who passed in 2007.

Born October 29, 1940 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Tessie Macknosky.  She started her life in Throop, then worked in sales for Solid Gold...

Aug 12, 2023

Corinne Ann Lane, 79, of Dunmore, formerly Lake Winola passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Lane.

Born on May 21, 1944 in New York, NY, she is the daughter of the late Dominic and Pauline (Janicek) Hanulec.

Corinne's journey began in Syosset, New...

Aug 12, 2023

Jean Brown of Clarks Summit, Pa., died peacefully Aug. 12, 2023, after a long and stubborn battle with Parkinson's disease.

Jean was born in Blakely on Jan. 13, 1932, the daughter of Michael and Anna Fallot Fex Sr. She attended Blakely High School and Mansfield State Teacher's College. After graduation, she taught for a short time, then...

Aug 11, 2023

Ruth Ann Petrini Griffiths, Carbondale, died on August 11th at Geisinger, Scranton.

Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Ruth Samenfink Petrini. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a welder for the Luger Wire Co. before retirement. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteering at the St. Francis of Assisi...

Aug 10, 2023

Linda L. Gesek of Clarks Summit died on Thursday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. She was the widow of Albert W. Gesek, her husband of over 31 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late George, Jr. and Esther McGuire Rice. She attended Dalton United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Clarks Summit...

Aug 10, 2023

Clyde R. Croft III, 80 of Benton Township passed away at his home on Thursday. He is survived by JoAnn Beloate Croft, his wife of 63 years.

Born in 1943 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Clyde R. and Elizabeth Higgs Croft and a 1960 graduate of Hall High School.

He...

Aug 9, 2023

Edmund W. Gruen (Murph), 93, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Gardens at Tunkhannock. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris C. (Kessler) in 1991. He is survived by his second wife of 30 years, Doris B.

Born on June 7, 1930 in Peckville, he is the son of the late Edmund and...

Aug 8, 2023

Janette Barber, 63, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on January 2, 1960 in Meshoppen, she is the daughter of the late Harry and Jessie Shiffer Barber.

Throughout her lifetime, Janette found joy in various activities and hobbies. One of her passions was candle making, as she reveled in the...

Aug 8, 2023

Joseph T. Gardier, Newton Township, died Tuesday afternoon at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.  He was the widower of Jeanne Beck Gardier, who died in April 2019.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Louis and Rose Tedesco Gardier. Joe was a prominent florist in Clarks Summit for many years as the owner of McClintock Florist.  ...

Aug 3, 2023

Sandra J. Chylak Tenio of Clarks Summit passed away on August 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Albert.

Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Julia Chylak and a graduate of Olyphant High School.

Sandra was a gifted seamstress. After working many years...