Obituaries

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...

Sep 21, 2019

Emily Patricia Winburn, 15, of Wilkes Barre died Saturday afternoon unexpectedly.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Robert Winburn and Jane Maconeghy . She was a 9th grade student at Wilkes Barre Area School District.

Emily was very active, enjoying swimming and dancing. She loved taking roadtrips with the family and getting together...

Sep 19, 2019

Rose Marie Eschenbach, 91, of Clarks Summit, PA, passed away Thursday morning at Allied Services Hospice Center. She was the wife of Arthur A. Eschenbach. The couple was married for 68 years.

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Sep 17, 2019

Maurice (Marc) I. Hart, Ph.D., 85, of Dalton passed away peacefully at home Tuesday evening surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 60 years is the former Mary Keenan. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Maurice and Anne Campbell Hart. He was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School, Maryknoll and Fordham University where he...

Sep 16, 2019

Judith A. Jones, 66, of Gravel Pond, formerly of Scranton, passed away on Monday at home. She was the wife of John H. Jones. The couple had been together more than 50 years and were married for 44 of those years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Marie Basalyga Asch. She...

Sep 15, 2019

Gertrude “Trudie” Collins, 86, of Tunkhannock PA, chocolate cake and cherry pie lover, porch sitter, and bridge and bingo playing friend passed away Sunday September 15, 2019 at the The Gardens, Tunkhannock PA after a blessedly short battle with a brain tumor. Her husband of 38 years Charles F. Collins preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 2000.

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Sep 14, 2019

Gene J. Altieri Jr., Lake Winola, died Saturday morning at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is Martha Zelinski Altieri; the couple was married for more than 48 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Gene J. Sr. and Anna Dalberto Altieri. Prior to his retirement, he worked for Brakebush Chicken. He was an...

Sep 14, 2019

Justin R. Masker, 41, of Clarks Summit, died suddenly Saturday at Geisinger CMC in Scranton.

Born in Scranton he was the son of Robert and Diline (Rosenkrans) Masker. He was a 1997 graduate of Abington Heights and worked numerous jobs before becoming disabled....

Sep 11, 2019

James G. Sickler, 86, of Northmoreland passed away peacefully on the morning of September 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Dorothy M. Goble Sickler.

Born in Eatonville on March 27, 1933 he was the son of the late Chester and Flossie Corby Sickler.

James served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War Era.

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Sep 10, 2019

Stephen T. Woodcock, 53, of Dalton died Tuesday after a long courageous fight with MS.  His wife of 29 years is Donee VanFleet Woodcock.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Harold Palmer Woodcock and Joan Rieger Woodcock. He was a graduate...

Sep 10, 2019

Leon W. Cadwalder, Lake Winola, died Tuesday morning at the Geisinger Community Medical Center.  His wife was Nancy Rogers Cadwalder who died in 2014.

Born in Scranton, he was son of the late Leon and Lorraine Helen Yaskanice Cadwalder.  He was a Marine Corps Veteran serving our country during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a member of...

Sep 9, 2019

Lucille K. O'Boyle of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on Monday evening after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Lucille fought this disease with the same grace and dignity that she lived her life. She was the wife of the late Francis J. O'Boyle, who died on March 17, 2012. Together they shared many years of happiness. They especially cherished...

Sep 9, 2019

James B. Walters, 68, of Nicholson died Monday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. His wife of 50 years is Sandra Lee Gorba Walters.

Born in Clarks Summit, he was the son of James and Eleanor Theresa Wilcom Walters. He attended the Faith Baptist Church in Peckville and, before his retirement, he was a truck driver...