Obituaries

Jan 6, 2026

Patricia Deuel was born in Scranton, PA on August 12, 1947. She attended Charles Sumner Grade School and West Scranton High School, where she graduated in 1965. After graduation, she stayed with her Aunt June in Syracuse, NY, and worked there at Mutual of New York. Later in life, she attended Cornell University.

She married Robert Deuel...

Jan 5, 2026

Attorney David A. Howell, 84, of North Abington Township, passed away on January 5th at Geisinger Community Medical Center, IC Unit. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol Armezzani Howell.

Born in Scranton, on October 9, 1941, he was the son of the late Florence Kehrli and Esdras Howell of Clarks Summit

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Jan 5, 2026

Roberta  "Becky" Allen, 79, of Nicholson passed away on Monday, January 5th, at Geisinger CMC in Scranton.

Born in Dumont, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Hamilton and Roberta Roberts Allen.  Prior to retirement, she was an insurance agent in Tunkhannock, PA.

Surviving is a son, Devin Allen, Tunkhannock; two daughters, Sara Wight...

Jan 3, 2026

Daphne Leeds, 78, of Tunkhannock passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Embassy of Tunkhannock. She is survived by her husband of more than 30 years, Bryan Leeds.

Born on August 11, 1947, in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Porter and Frances (Butler) Price.

A proud graduate of Pocono Mountain High School, Daphne furthered her academic journey at...

Jan 3, 2026

Nancy "Elaine" Byrne, 87, of Clarks Summit, was peacefully called home to the Lord on Saturday morning while at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. She is now reunited in eternal rest with her beloved husband, Ambrose Byrne, whom she cherished deeply.

Born in Morris County, NJ to the late Woodrow and Edna (Norton) Byram, and...

Jan 3, 2026

Patricia (Diffley) Mc Auliffe, 86, of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2026.

Born on February 23rd ,1939 to John Patrick and Margaret (O'Connor) Diffley, her greatest joys were her surviving brother, Thomas Diffley; her three daughters, and their husbands: Theresa and Andrew Kinsey of Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania, Josephine Mc Auliffe and David Solinsky of...

Jan 3, 2026

Ronald A. Fawcett, 87, of Ransom Township, died on Saturday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife Gaetana "Tina" Dorothy Fawcett, who died in 2022.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clara Fawcett. He was a 1957 graduate of Johnson Technical. Ron was employed over 30...

Jan 1, 2026

Angela Colombo, 90, beloved mother to five children, a loving grandmother to five grandchildren, great-grandmother to one, and a lifelong devout Catholic, passed away on January 1, 2026, at her home in Clarks Summit, PA.

Angela was born on January 7, 1935, in Scranton, PA. She grew up in the Green Ridge area of Scranton and spent...

Dec 31, 2025

It is with deep heartbreak that we announce the sudden passing of Scott Charles Siegler, 49, of South Abington Township on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. His widow is the former Colleen Coleman. The couple celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in October.

Scott was a devoted husband, loving father, and dedicated police officer. Born in Lancaster, he was...

Dec 30, 2025

Eugenia M. Castanares, 90, of Tunkhannock formerly of the Philippines passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Condrado Castanares in 1992.

Born on March 5, 1935, in the Philippines, she is the daughter of the late Gasbar and Gaegoria (Amper) Mendez.

Eugenia was known for...

Dec 30, 2025

Michael (Mike Stevens) Skerel, 81, of Glenburn Township, passed away on Tuesday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. His widow is the former Judy Lucas. The couple have been married over fifty years.

Born and educated in Swoyersville, Mike was given an assignment in high school to write a paper about "nothing". After receiving an 'A', he was...

Dec 29, 2025

Carol Ann Mack, 84, of Springville passed away on Monday morning at Oak Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Taylor. She was the widow of Robert Mack, who passed away in 2021.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Ceil Obarowski. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and, prior to retirement, she...

Dec 29, 2025

Barbara Jo Pacyna, 87, of Clarks Green PA, passed away peacefully at Allied Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Scranton, on Monday December 29, 2025.  Barbara was born in Honesdale and was the daughter of the late Eugene L. Coleman Sr. and J. Mildred Iloff Coleman.

Barbara developed a strong work ethic early in life, holding several positions...

Dec 26, 2025

Raymond C. (Raymo) Marzani, 58, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center, surrounded by love and the warmth of his devoted wife, Monica Shander Marzani, whom he married 29 years ago atop the Empire State Building in New York City.

Born in Scranton to the late Ray Marzani and...

Dec 25, 2025

Robert David James, 70, of Lake Winola passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at home.

Born on May 28, 1955, in Scranton, he is the son of the late William and Margaret (Davis) James.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. For 30 years, Robert devoted himself to the Clarks...

Dec 24, 2025

John Elon Conklin, 82, of Dalton, PA passed away December 24, 2025.

Born on January 28, 1943, he was the son of John and June Conklin of Wanaque, NJ. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force (1961-1965) and later joined the Pompton Lakes Police Department from which he retired in 1992 as a Detective...

Dec 24, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Ann Sossong Capwell of Clarks Summit died surrounded by loved ones on December 24th at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. She was the widow of Lloyd T. Capwell, who preceded her in death in 2005.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Yasinskas Sossong. She was a 1960 graduate of West...

Dec 23, 2025

Paul John O'Hearn, 86, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Tunkhannock Rehab and Health Care Center. He is preceded in death by his former wife, June O'Hearn and survived by his partner of 25 years, Joanne Lindsey.

Born on February 21, 1939, in Scranton, he is the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Davis) O'Hearn....

Dec 23, 2025

Albert Sterling Davis III, Dalton, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning. His widow is the former Dr. Patricia Ann Charney. The couple had been married 57 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Albert Sterling Davis II and Marion Phillips Davis. He was a 1966 graduate of...

Dec 22, 2025

Shirley Jane Walsh, born on June 26, 1948, in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, currently of Boca Raton, FL passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 77.

Family and friends are invited to attend Shirley's Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM from the St. Joachim's Church, Sterling St., Meshoppen, PA 18630...