Obituaries

May 25, 2021

Molly Iris Lane Coker, 13, of Tunkhannock passed away on May 25, 2021. Born on December 18, 2007 she is the daughter of Rylan P. Coker and Rebecca J. Lane. Molly loved her family, her friends, and the world around her. She immersed herself in learning, reading, history, music, animals and nature. Molly loved going to the vernal pools behind...

May 20, 2021

Ellen "Ellie" Wellard, 77, of Chinchilla passed away at home on Thursday morning.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith E. Wellard, Sr., who died in 2019.  The couple had been married 56 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Robert E., Sr. and Helen (Cusick) Brennan.  She was a graduate...

May 17, 2021

Frederick “Fred” R. Killian died Monday evening, May 17, 2021 in the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton after a long battle with Dementia. Fred is now resting in eternal peace and his own memories will no longer be a struggle for him. He was born in Shickshinny, Salem Twp. On November 3,1936 son of the late Fred and...

May 16, 2021

Don Race of Waverly died Sunday May 16 th after a short battle with cancer.  He was 75.

He was a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.

Don grew up milking cows on his grandfather's farm.  Upon graduation from Scott High School (Lakeland), he attended Keystone (Junior) College.  He then was offered a job...

May 15, 2021

Robert (Cobby) G. Colbenson, 74, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on May 15, 2021. Bob was born in Kingston, PA to Robert G. Sr. and Doris Harvey Colbenson on November 15, 1946. He went to high school at Tunkhannock Area School District and graduated in 1964. He attended East Tennessee State University after high school to continue his football dreams...

May 13, 2021

Amelia passed away one sad day in May 2021.  She fought till the end but left this world too soon.

We can call Amelia, God's little scholar. Amelia was a retired Physician, Teacher and a Registered Nurse.  In our hearts we know she is dancing in heaven with her father Jorge Escalante, whom she adored.  Amelia was...

May 11, 2021

Robert "Bob" Warren passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of May 11th at the Gardens at Tunkhannock.

He was born May 9, 1943, son of Albert John and Alice Genevieve (Searfass) Warren. He grew up in his family home on Church Street in Waverly next door to the...

May 9, 2021

Mary Bolouski, 92, of Tunkhannock, passed away Sunday, May 9th, at home. Born in Lewistown, on June 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Scalzo Esposito. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Albert M. Bolouski. Mary attended Lewistown grade school and graduated from Lewistown high school. She met her husband Albert through mutual friends while...

May 8, 2021

Stephen James Evanusa, 57, of Scranton, died at home.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Lillian Abbott Evanusa, Sr..

He was the owner of MultiForce, a cleaning business. Stephen was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed by many.

Surviving are a son,...

May 8, 2021

James Nothoff Sr. 68 of Monroe Twp passed away Friday May 8, 2021 at home with his truest companion; his dog- Buddy. Born in Wilkes-Barre, June 4, 1952, he was the son of the late Jack and Stella Klimovich Nothoff. James was a very proud US Navy Veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman; you could often times find him smoking/grilling...

May 8, 2021

Ruth O'Neil, 95, of Scranton, died peacefully Saturday morning at Lackawanna Health and Rehab Center, Peckville.  She was the wife of the late James O'Neil, who died in 1976.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Carl A. and Nellie Baux (Baksis) Zvalauskas. Ruth worked as a homemaker and was a member of St....

May 7, 2021

Dr. Paul J. Coolican, of Clarks Summit, passed away Friday at Geisinger CMC, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, the former Joan Ann Orr. Born at home in Scranton on July 31, 1930, he was the son of the late Fred and Sara Flaherty Coolican. After graduating from Scranton Preparatory...

May 6, 2021

Richard Clarence Courtright, 73, of Ransom Twp., a resident of Gino Merli Center, passed away on May 6, 2021.

Born Sept. 4, 1947, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Jane Courtright. Richard was a veteran of the United States Marines and served in Vietnam, where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service...

May 6, 2021

Bernard Paul Martin Sr. 82 of Falls passed away on Thursday May 6th in the same home which he was born in. He is survived by his loving wife Christine (Kuffa). He was the son of the late Joseph J and Mary (Kridlo) Martin. He graduated from Falls Overfield High School in 1956 and took over running the family dairy...

May 6, 2021

Margaret Rose McGowan (née Harrity) died Thursday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband is James P. (Miles) McGowan. The couple married in 1991.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William Leo and Margaret Smith Harrity. Prior to retirement, she worked for the U.S. Postal Service for...

May 5, 2021

Dorothy McCormack, 93, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday evening at her daughter's home.  She was the widow of Robert J. McCormack, Sr., who died in 2012. The couple were married for 58 years.

Born in South Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Patrick Albert. She was a graduate of St. Mary's of Assumption...

May 3, 2021

Timothy (TJ) M. Noble Jr., 41, of Meshoppen lost his battle with heart disease on May 3, 2021 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He is survived by his wife Andrea L. Sheldon Noble. Born in Tunkhannock on March 1, 1980 he is the son of the late Timothy M. Noble, Sr. and survived by his mother Penny Smith. TJ enjoyed...

Apr 24, 2021

George L. Carpenter, Jr. passed away April 24, 2021, at 89 years old.

He was a proud veteran of the US Coast Guard, a retiree from the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, and a loving, devoted family man. His greatest accomplishment in life, besides receiving the Treasury Department's Silver Lifesaving Medal, was his family.

He was predeceased by...

Apr 24, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John William Walski, Scott Township, PA, at the age of 99 ½. He died peacefully at Allied Hospice Center on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Born October 1, 1921 in Dickson City, PA, John was the son of the late John and Anna (Reckless) Walski. He was...

Apr 21, 2021

Shirley Holmes, 98, died Wednesday afternoon at Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Holmes, who died in 1987.

Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura Hemp Sweet.  Shirley was a graduate of Dunmore High School and a veteran of the United...