Obituaries

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,...

Jun 28, 2023

Sheila Anne Kochmer, 76, of Clarks Summit passed away on June 28, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Sheila was born to Mary and Frank Heffron in Scranton on July 5, 1946, and was a beloved sister to her nine siblings. Sheila was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School in West Scranton and Marywood College.  After receiving...

Jun 25, 2023

Roy E. Prevost, 60, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Bonnie Altemus Prevost.

Born on August 26, 1962, he is the son of the late Judson and Esther Jones Prevost. He was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School class of 1980...

Jun 24, 2023

Nelson "Ned" Nichols Connell, of Waverly died June 24th at his home.  He was the widower of Sherry Connell who died in October of 2022. The couple was married 49 years.

Born in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late E. William and Mary Nichols Connell.  Ned worked for various architecture firms and, in 1985,...

Jun 22, 2023

Bonnie Lee Hall, 80, formerly of Clarks Summit, passed away on June 22nd at her home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Born in Newport News, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Hall Ferrell and Thomas Hall. She was a 1960 graduate of Clarks Summit Abington High School and also graduated from Lackawanna Academy of...

Jun 20, 2023

Craig C. Head, 91, of Meshoppen passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Sayre Healthcare. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bette Head.

Born on December 25, 1931 in Kearny, New Jersey, he is the son of the late William F. and Ethyl (Krough) Head.

He was a 1950 graduate of Kearny High School and joined the...

Jun 19, 2023

Joan E. White, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Allied Services, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy White.

Born on April 3, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Luella Glover.

Joan graduated from Susquehanna High School. She was an accomplished seamstress and crocheter. Her loving nature was evident...

Jun 18, 2023

Francis Osif, 94, of Scott Twp., passed away Sunday morning at his home. Clare, his wife of 71 years, died in January of this year.

Born April 18, 1929, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Stracka Osif. Prior to retirement, he worked at Acme markets for 48 years at some local stores located...

Jun 12, 2023

Henry Marlatt, 88, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly A. Marlatt.

Born in Hackettstown, NJ on May 21, 1935 he is the son of the late Kenneth and Muryl Taylor Marlatt.

Henry was a graduate of the Ridley Park High School Class of 1952. Upon graduation,...

Jun 10, 2023

Genevieve M. Shemanski, 81, of Factoryville passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, John Shemanski.

Born on August 30, 1941, she is the daughter of the late John and Bernice Buberniak.

Genevieve was a kind-hearted woman with a lovely smile and bright eyes. She enjoyed life...

Jun 7, 2023

Rosemarie Fritz, Layton Road, Justus and formerly of Allentown, passed away on Wednesday, June 7 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. For over 58 years, she was the dedicated and loving companion of Jack Dakey who died on May 3, 2023.

Rosemarie was a kind and compassionate person and a caregiver to many people. She...

Jun 5, 2023

John Peter Ray, 82, of Scranton, formerly of Clarks Summit, passed away on Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  His wife of over 55 years is the former Antoinette "Toni" Simens.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Peter James Ray and Edna E. Rafalko Ray. He was a 1958 graduate of Scranton Technical High...

Jun 5, 2023

Thomas Jeffrey (Jeff) MacMillan of South Abington Township and Baylors Lake crossed the bar surrounded by his loving family on Monday evening at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His wife of over 58 years is the former Karen Jenkins.

Born in Williamsport, he was the son of the late John and Anna Jones MacMillan. He was a 1956 graduate...

Jun 4, 2023

Jack Frazier, resident of Clarks Summit, retired teacher, left this life on June 4, 2023.

The son of Jack and Beatrice Z. Frazier, he is survived by his wife, Pamellia (Reeves), and their children, Ian, Owen (Marsha) and Bronwyn Frazier-Miller (Ben); his four grandchildren, Trent, Wyatt, Annabelle and David Gavin; and his brother, William (Beverly); sisters, Beatrice...