Obituaries

Jun 9, 2021

Mary C. Emans, 81, of Factoryville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Regional Hospital, Scranton from medical complications. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Richard A. Emans, with whom family, friends, travel, and living life to the fullest was shared. A demeanor of pure goodness, Mary radiated light and love everywhere she went. Born...

Jun 9, 2021

Donald H. Moyer III, 61, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday.

Born in Philadelphia in 1959, he was the son of Carlene Howard, Clarks Summit, and the late Donald H. Moyer, Jr. A graduate of Abington Heights High School, class of 1977, he was a four-year letterman and co-captain of his high school wrestling team. Prior to his retirement,...

Jun 9, 2021

Clara J. Smith, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away on June 9, 2021 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Smith in 1998. Born on January 11, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Hazel Singer. Clara enjoyed spending her time with family and friends going to Pow-Wows, reading, word searches, playing...

Jun 8, 2021

Edward F. Dominiak, Jr., 92, of South Abington Township, died Tuesday morning at Abington Manor.  He was preceded in death by Marie A. Dominiak, his wife of 67 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Thelma and Edward Dominiak, Sr..

Before retirement, he was employed in the maintenance department of the...

Jun 4, 2021

Charles J. Kingston, 57, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday June 4, 2021 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Susanna Gabriel Kingston. Born in Meshoppen on September 13, 1963 he is the son of the late Clifford J. Kingston and survived by his mother Jean Kukucka Steele and husband Ron. Charlie...

Jun 4, 2021

Frank Theodore Yun III, of Jenningsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 4 at his home surrounded by his family and beloved dog Bella at the age of 46. Frank fought a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, but was always thinking of his family rather than himself. He was loved and will be missed by all that knew...

May 27, 2021

Irene D. Artfitch, 96, of North Scranton died at her home on Thursday afternoon.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto A. Artfitch, who died in 1989.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Andrego and the stepdaughter of the late John Soma.  She was a member of Trinity...

May 26, 2021

Goldie K. (Chamberlain) Mingus left her earthly home for her Heavenly Home on May 26, 2021 at the age of 72 years and 10 months. She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Wanda Chamberlain, Sr., brother Lester (Zeke) Chamberlain Jr., and niece Casey (Runyon) Matthews. Goldie is survived by her three sons Darry Mingus, Justin (Kate) Mingus...

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...