Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

Ann Grill Devers, Scranton, died Thursday afternoon at Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Frederick and Veronica Boshek Grill.  Prior to retirement, she was a licensed practical nurse and a member of the Holy Cross Church.

Surviving are two daughters:  Sandra Marino and Debra Devers, both of Scranton; grandchildren  Christopher...

Oct 8, 2019

Joan Lee Rudisill (Place) of Southampton, PA passed away peacefully on October 8, 2019.  She was born in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late John and Hazel Place of Clarks Summit, PA.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Laren Henry Rudisill, her twin brother John Place and his wife Barb Place.

She is...

Oct 7, 2019

Ella D. Rosengrant ,  93, of Mehoopany, passed away October 7’th at The Gardens in Tunkhannock.  Born in Montrose on March 31, 1926, she was the daughter of Edwin and Bernice (Sivers) Babock. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Rosengrant. 

Ella was a 1944 graduate of Dimock High School and was a lifelong member of the Russell Hill...

Oct 7, 2019

John Hevers, 63, of Jefferson Township, passed away on Monday. His wife is the former Carol Franks.  The couple had been married 34 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John Francis Hevers and Arla Virginia Jones Hevers.  John was a 1974 graduate of Abington Heights High School and a member of the...

Oct 7, 2019

Joyce Marie Weaver, 86, peacefully passed away on October 7, 2019.

Joyce was born April 24, 1933 in Mehoopany, PA to Harold & Helen Williams. She married Dave Weaver on June 13, 1953 and they raised four children.

In addition to her parents Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Dave, Son David II, Grandson David III, and Great Granddaughter Abigail...

Oct 6, 2019

Margaret Fisher, 94, died Sunday October 6, 2019 at Wesley Village, Pittston. She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Fisher in 1973.

Born in Barnsville on July 15, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Williams Kern.

She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Tunkhannock and The Eastern Star.

She is survived by her...

Oct 5, 2019

Walter McCoy, 83, of Springville died Saturday October 5, 2019 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Janet Fehrle McCoy.

Born in Chambersburg, PA on June 10, 1936 he was the son of the late James and Ethel Vinson McCoy.

Walt had a fantastic sense of humor and knowledgeable in so many...

Oct 5, 2019

Mary Anne Fidati Eggleston, 76, Waverly Pa, enjoyed great success in her life as a gifted entrepreneur, generous philanthropist, and was a respected businesswoman in Northeastern Pennsylvania for decades. She worked tirelessly as a director/vice president at Pagnotti Enterprises and its subsidiary companies where she played an integral role in

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Oct 4, 2019

Edward Barkowski, 95, formerly of Kendall Park, NJ, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. He has now joined his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Claire Symons Barkowski, who preceded him in death in 2009. She was truly the love of his life.

Born in "the Eynon",  he...

Oct 3, 2019

Patricia J. Stevens, 71, of Mehoopany died Thursday October 3, 2019 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Richard G. Stevens.

Born in Factoryville on August 24, 1948 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Schlesser Harvey. She was a 1966 graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

Pat was a member of...

Oct 2, 2019

Robert Joseph O'Hora, 66 of South Abington Township, died Wednesday afternoon at Geisinger Community Medical Center.  His widow is the former Cheryl Ann Stephenson.  They were married 45 years.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Cyril Paul and Jeanne La Fontaine O'Hora, he was the owner/operator of O'Hora Silk Screening and was a member of the...

Sep 30, 2019

Norman R. Johnson, 90, of Tunkhannock died September 30, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Anna H. Johnson in December of 2017.

Born in Clarks Summit on June 20, 1929 he was the son of the late Robert and Caroline Kresge Johnson.

Norm served his country in the United States Army...

Sep 30, 2019

Sam Misiura was born on July 15, 1977 and raised in Clarks Summit.

His exciting journey in 2000 led him to Ohio, where he worked as an executive chef and, most recently, as a sales representative for Sirna & Sons of Ravenne, Ohio.

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Sep 30, 2019

Karen C. Lynch, 48, of Scott Township, entered in eternal rest on September 30 at Allied Services Hospice Center. Karen fought a ten-year battle with cancer with the same courage, dignity and grace by which she lived her entire life.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Robert and Marilyn OLeary  of Scott Twp.. Karen graduated...

Sep 30, 2019

Philip Michael Felker, also lovingly known as Bubba, broke free from his chains of addiction on September 30, 2019. Born May 18, 1993 to his parents; Robert Felker of Sugar Hollow, and Rhonda Felker of Tunkhannock.

Philip was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School class of 2011. He was an avid athlete and enjoyed and excelled in graphic arts and design....

Sep 28, 2019

Jeffrey Alan Farnham, 50, of Lanham, Maryland, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. His wife of 23 years is the former Celeste Marie Rossi.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Joseph Sr. and Grace Kochis Farnham. Jeff was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and Wilkes University. He worked at Allied Services for over 10...

Sep 28, 2019

Theresa (Terri) Wasko Evans, Clarks Green, died Saturday evening at her home. She was the widow of Paul Evans, who died March 30, 2018. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene Wosko. Before her retirement, she was employed with Thomson Electronics (RCA) in Dunmore for more than 30 years. She was a member...

Sep 26, 2019

Judith Ann "Judy" Nafus, 77, of Dalton, passed away September 26, 2019 at Allied Skilled Nursing after a brief illness.

Born on June 13, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Gladys Nafus. Judy was a 1962 graduate of Scranton Central High School and was employed for several years by Emery Worldwide until her...

Sep 25, 2019

Otto P. Robinson Jr., Esq. of Scranton, passed away on Tuesday evening surrounded by his loving family at the family cottage at Lake Winola. He is survived...

Sep 23, 2019

Thelma Louise Davis Jayne, Clarks Summit, died Monday morning at her home. Her husband is Glenn Jayne Sr. They were married more than 69 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sr, and Sadie Jones Davis. Before her retirement, she was employed with International Salt Co. which was later Akzo Salt. She...