Obituaries

Oct 14, 2021

Paula Ann Marcho, 59, of Scranton passed away October 14, 2021 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Born in Scranton on January 27, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Louis and Pauline Pesoli Marcho. She was a member of St. Lucy’s Church. Paula spent her time crafting and baking. She was everyone’s go to...

Oct 13, 2021

Joan Fay Menzies Palen, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully at home the morning of October 13. The daughter of Euphemia and John Menzies, Fay was born on March 7th, 1935 in Greenwich, Connecticut where she grew up. Her husband Ted, who was also a classmate in Greenwich, would have celebrated their 64th anniversary in December. A 1957 graduate of New...

Oct 12, 2021

Vincent G. Hanch, 87, passed away on October 12 th at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. He was a resident of Tunkhannock for the past 16 years.

Born in Kingston, he was a veteran of the United States Navy. Before retirement, he worked as a machinist, then part-time at Weis Markets. Vincent was an active member...

Oct 12, 2021

Joanna “Sue” Hoskins of Falls, PA, age 79. Pastor and co-founder of Maranatha Fellowship Church and Alpha Omega Academy, located in Swoyersville, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2021. Joanna was the wife of the late Rev. Harold Hoskins of 54 years. Born in Kingston, PA, she is the daughter of the late Fred...

Oct 11, 2021

James B. Kreinberg, Sr., 72, of Tunkhannock passed away on Monday October 11, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He is survived by his wife Ann Marie Rosengrant. Born on March 14, 1949 he was the son of the late William G. and Edna Hartman Kreinberg. In addition to his wife, he was survived by his daughter, Melissa Kreinberg; sister, Elaine...

Oct 9, 2021

Kathleen M. Collett, 67, of Galloway, NJ passed away on October 9, 2021 at Health Center of Galloway. Born in Wilmington, DE on March 14, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Kathleen Bates Collett. A graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Kathleen attended Misericordia University for her undergraduate studies. While teaching at Middle Township HS in NJ,...

Oct 8, 2021

Thomas E. Little, Dalton, passed away on October 8 th at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. His partner of 29 years is Janet Davis.

Born in Luzerne County, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine Merrick Little. He was a 1957 graduate of Scranton Technical High School and Plumbing Technical School.  Thomas was a...

Oct 8, 2021

Gail Matteucci, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away on Friday October 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Kenneth Matteucci. Born in Scranton on October 27, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Charlotte Brown Diamond. In addition to her husband, she is suvied by her...

Oct 6, 2021

Roberta ‘Bert’ Harvey, 94, of Tunkhannock passed away on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at her home. Born at home on Stoney Mountain Road in 1927, Roberta worked alongside her Mother, Father, Sisters and Brother, on their farm. Also as a young adult working at the Stonier residence as a housekeeper. All of these things installed a disciplined work ethic her...

Oct 5, 2021

Kenneth J. Newell, Sr., 83, of Tunkhannock passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Tunkhannock on June 21, 1938 he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Helen M. Bullock Newell. Ken had attended the Tunkhannock Area School District. Then was a proud United States Army Veteran stationed at Fort Jackson South...

Oct 4, 2021

Kevin Edward Price, 51, of Tunkhannock passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on October 4, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer D. Singer-Price. The couple was married on September 16, 2018 and recently celebrated their third wedding anniversary. Jennifer was the love of his life. Born in Trenton, NJ on October 10, 1969 he was the...

Oct 4, 2021

Frederick Campbell, 86, of Clarks Summit, passed away on Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife of 65 years is Marlene Dailey Campbell.

Born in Lyons, New York, he was the son of the late Bernard and Alta Rensler Campbell. He was a Marine Corps Veteran and worked as a Sales Rep for Sysco Food Service for...

Oct 1, 2021

Anne G. Graney, Factoryville, died Friday at Allied Hospice in Scranton.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Born in Queens, NY she was the daughter of the late Edward Blundell and Anne Durand Blundell.  Prior to her retirement, she was an accountant for the United Neighborhood Association.

Surviving are four daughters: Anne...

Sep 30, 2021

Eleanor Messner of Easton, Maryland - devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, friend - departed this life peacefully on September 30, 2021. Ellie was the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice (Wachter) Wahlers of Massapequa, N.Y. Ellie attended Seaford High School, Concordia College Bronxville and Concordia College River Forest where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in elementary education....

Sep 30, 2021

Wanda J. Montross, 74, of Tunkhannock passed away on Thursday September 30, 2021 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Richard Montross. Born in Scranton, PA on October 12, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Evangeline McKennas Ford. Wanda was a 1964 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High...

Sep 29, 2021

Regina Bernadette (Inch) Bennett, 77, of Clarks Summit, PA passed away on September 29, 2021 with her husband and sons by her side.

Regina was born in 1944 to Leslie J. and Veronica Clark Inch of the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.  In 1965 Regina met her husband, Robert A. Bennett (of Park...

Sep 26, 2021

Jeffrey C. Chichvar, 62, of Tunkhannock passed away on September 26, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife Benilda Gadores. Born in Swoyersville, PA on October 20, 1958 he was the son of the late John and Eleanor Liput Chichvar. Jeff served his country in the United States Military. He was a computer technician who enjoyed working...

Sep 26, 2021

Bruce E. Davis, Sr., 82, Newton Township, passed away, in the house he built, on Sunday after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  He is survived by the former Margaret Richards, who was his wife, caregiver, and best friend of over sixty years.

Born at home in Newton Township, he was the son of the late James...

Sep 25, 2021

Peter David Veltri, 67, of Dalton, died on September 25, 2021 due to complications arising from Covid-19.  He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed.

Pete was born on November 24, 1953 to Marion Veltri and the late Peter Veltri at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  He was raised in Throop, PA and graduated from Mid...

Sep 24, 2021

Lloyd E. Gustin (Rick), 73, of Auburn Township passed away on September 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann L. Bartels Gustin. Born in Troy, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1947 he was the son of the late Paul and Blanche Huntington Gustin. Lloyd was a 1967 graduate of...