Obituaries

Jul 17, 2019

Aaron I. Pote, formerly of Tunkhannock, died unexpectedly in July 2019.  He was born in Tunkhannock on October 9, 1980, son of the late Howard R. Pote and the late Roxana (Knopic) Rowker.

Aaron loved spending time outdoors and had a great respect for nature, especially for animals. He enjoyed hiking, photography, and reading.

Aaron...

Jul 16, 2019

James Slamon, 67, of Tunkhannock died July 16, 2019 in float plane crash while on fishing trip in Labrador, Canada.

Born in Wilkes-Barre April 16, 1952 he was the son of Dorothy Slamon and the late James Slamon.

James (Jim) was a 1970 graduate of Meyers High School, 1974 graduate of Bloomsburg University, and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in...

Jul 15, 2019

Carl LaBar, 70, of Tunkhannock died July 15, 2019. Born in Tunkhannock on July 26, 1948 he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Ardena Brungess LaBar.

Carl is survived by his brother, Myron LaBar and wife Chrisanne; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth and David.

Family and...

Jul 14, 2019

Thomas William George, 64, of Bethel died July 14, 2019. Born in Meshoppen of October 22, 1954 he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Sandra J. Fuller George.

He was a 1973 graduate of Tunkhannock High School who was very active on the football team and wrestling. Tom lived in Martinez, GA prior moving to Reading, PA for the...

Jul 14, 2019

Richard D. Stark Jr. of Mehoopany died on Sunday July 14th in the Gardens in Tunkhannock. He was born in Scranton on June 7, 1941, son of the late Richard D. and Dorothy Galbraith Stark.

Dick was a 1959 graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Associates of Arts in Accounting from Keystone Jr. College class of 1961 and attended Wilkes College.

Dick was...

Jul 11, 2019

Elizabeth Stephens, 84, of Tunkhannock died Thursday July 11, 2019 at the Gardens, Tunkhannock. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 2005.

Born in Scranton on September 28, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Howard and Eva Smith Carey.

Betty is survived by son, Frank R. Stephens, Jr.; daughter, Charlette Arye, Shelia McGavin, Debbie Bates, Annmarie Stephens;...

Jul 11, 2019

William D. Goodman of Monroe Twp., died Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He was born in Wilkes-Barre on April 23, 1970 son of Helen Shook Goodman and the late Chester Goodman.

Bill was a 1988 graduate of Tunkhannock High School and attended Penn State and Keystone College. He was employed by Signa Communications in Scranton.

In addition to his...

Jul 11, 2019

Jul 8, 2019

Joseph Gregosh, 80, of Ransom died Monday morning  at Geisinger CMC. He was the husband of Helen Gregosh, the couple would have celebrated their 35 th anniversary in September.

Born in Ransom, he was the son of the late John and Anna Gregosh. He graduated from Newton-Ransom High School and served in the Army during the Cold...

Jul 4, 2019

Nancy Alger Ford, formerly of Bridgeton, N.J., and Easton, and, most recently, a resident of Clarks Summit, died on July 4 at the age of 89. Born on May 7, 1930, in York, the daughter of Paul and Adelaide Alger of Bridgeton, N.J., she was married for 63 years to the late Paul Maine Ford, who died in 2016....

Jul 3, 2019

Milton E. Hobbs, Jr., 90, of Clarks Summit, died Wednesday at Linwood Nursing Center, Scranton, PA.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn (Kitty) Hobbs, who passed in 2012 after 62 years of marriage.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Milton and Averil Pearce Hobbs. Milton worked as a self-employed electrical...

Jul 3, 2019

James Louis Barber, 61, of Factoryville died unexpectedly, July 3, 2019 at his home.

Born in Meshoppen on February 28, 1958 he was preceded in death by his father Harry S. Barber and is survived by his mother Jessie L. Barber (Shiffer).

In addition to his mother he is survived by son, Dennis Barber and wife Andrea of CA; daughter Christine Barber...

Jun 28, 2019

CAROL HOYT, OF CLARKS SUMMIT, PASSED AWAY FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 28, 2019.

BORN IN NORWALK, CONNECTICUT DEC. 27, 1939 TO EDWIN AND LILLIAN BRITTON CUNNINGHAM.

SHE GRADUATED FROM STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL, AND LA SELLE COLLEGE OF NEWTON, MA WHERE SHE WAS VICE PRESIDENT OF HER CLASS AND CAPTAIN OF THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM. SHE WAS A...

Jun 27, 2019

Daniel Rockaway, 66, of South Abington Twp., died late Thursday night at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Meri Rockaway.

Born in Glendale, W.Va, son of the late William "Paige" and Magdalen (Kurelac) Rockaway, he grew up in West Virginia and received his GED. Daniel and Meri moved to the...

Jun 25, 2019

David Boehning, 76, of South Abington Twp., died Tuesday afternoon surrounded by his loving family, including his wife of 51 years, Charlotte Miller.

Born in Francesville, Ind., he was the son of the late George and Laura Boehning. He was a graduate of Francesville High School and received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Baptist Bible College...

Jun 25, 2019

Kimberly R. Felker, 57, of Monroe Township died Tuesday June 25, 2019 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She is survived by her partner Lisa McHenry of Dushore. 

Born in New Jersey on October 6, 1961 she was the daughter of the late George and Marjorie Boyd. Kim was preceded in death by her younger brother Scott Boyd.  

In addition to Lisa she is...

Jun 21, 2019

6-21-2019

Jessie I. Mackey, Clarks Summit, formerly of Vestal NY, died Friday morning at the Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.  She was the widow of James Mackey.

Born in Dupont she was the daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Thauer Lidy.  She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. Prior to...

Jun 20, 2019

Walter M. Derhammer Sr., 74, of Monroe Township died Thursday June 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Goss Derhammer on January 13, 2015.

Born in Noxen on July 5, 1944 he was the son of the late William and Marian Baines Derhammer.

Walter was a lifelong resident of Monroe Township,...

Jun 20, 2019

Jeanette Roberts Brown, 99, longtime resident of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, with family by her side. She was blessed with good health and longevity, missing her 100 th birthday by just two weeks.

She leaves a son, William Brown and wife, Janice, Wasilla, AK; a son-in-law, Jack Willard, Windsor Run, NC; and...

Jun 19, 2019