Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Colin Jacob Schaefer, 24, of Lake Winola, passed away after an accident on March 29, 2019.  Born in Tunkhannock on December 27, 1994, He was the son of Bobbi (Michael) Phillips of Tunkhannock, and Eric (Lois) Schaefer of Mehoopany.

Colin was a graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School, Class of 2013.  His infectious smile, laugh, and personality with be deeply remembered...

Mar 27, 2019

Frank Illuzzi II died Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart. His former wife, Donna Illuzzi, preceded him in death on Feb. 11, 2017.

Born Sept. 12, 1928, in Waverly, son of the late Francesco Illuzzi and Rose Illuzzi DiPietrantonio, he was a graduate of Dalton High; Keystone College; attended General Motors Institute and Rutgers University; served in the United States...

Mar 27, 2019

On Wednesday, March 27th, 2019, David Paul Wrobel, Clarks Summit, loving and selfless father of three children, passed away tragically at the age of 55.  David was born on March 4th, 1964 to Lois Sick Wrobel and the late Frank A. Wrobel Jr. David was a 1982 graduate of Abington Heights High School where he excelled in football and...

Mar 25, 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Helen Colman, Lake Winola, died Monday afternoon at the Jewish Home of NEPA in Scranton.  She was the wife of Richard Colman. The couple married in 1954.

Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Israel Leroy and Helen Smith Green.  Prior to her retirement she worked alongside her husband for many years.  She was...

Mar 22, 2019

Roy D. Montross, 58, of Tunkhannock passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2019.

Born at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Meshoppen, PA on April 4, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Geraldine Montross and brother Robert Montross.

He was a graduate of Tunkhannock Area, class of 1978. He was an avid archery and rifle hunter, loved...

Mar 21, 2019

Jean Elizabeth Mieczkowski, 96, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1977, her infant brother Harold and sisters Elda Hontz, Althea Nelson and Carolyn Dymond.

Born March 1, 1923 in Trucksville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Alpha C. Dymond and Augusta Ross Dymond.

Jean was a 1941 graduate...

Mar 19, 2019

Virginia M. Richards “Ginger,” 53, of Dallas, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Born in Pittsburgh she was the daughter of the late Donald & Audrey Lockhart. Ginger was a graduate of Dallas High School and Luzerne County Community College.

She was employed for many years in the medical equipment field...

Mar 18, 2019

Marguerite Yaklic, 71, of Scranton, died Monday evening at Allied Hospice Unit, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 43 years is Glenn Yaklic. Born in Elizabeth, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy (Gabriel) Burke. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School and worked at Met Life in Clarks Summit as a...

Mar 14, 2019

Raymond C. Hoene, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Joyce who lovingly cared for him during his final years.

Born in Corona, Queens, NY he was the son of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Camp) Hoene.  Ray...

Mar 14, 2019

Madeline "Madge" Brust, Clarks Summit, died late Thursday evening surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of Michael Brust, who died in 1995.

Born in Newton Township, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella Maffulo Peters.  She was a member of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church and worked for Gerrity's Supermarket for...

Mar 13, 2019

Mary McGraw Coyne McGuire, Waverly, died Tuesday at Allied Services Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Mae) Gilmartin McGraw. Two husbands, John E. Coyne, president of Comerford Theatres, and Dr. Edward McGuire preceded her in death.

Mary...

Mar 12, 2019

Brandon Eckhart, 26, of Monroe Twp. died Tuesday March 12, 2019.

Born in Tunkhannock on November 11, 1992 he was the son of Ray and Tracey Cromer Eckhart.

Brandon was a 2011 graduate of Tunkhannock School District and enjoyed his music, being outdoors, and art.

In addition to his parents Brandon is survived by his sister Julie Weaver; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral...

Mar 12, 2019

Catherine Jaskulski, Clarks Summit, died Tuesday evening at the Geisinger Community Medical Center.  She was the widow of Alfred Victor Jaskulski, who died in 1997.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late George P. and Catherine Roche Dougherty, she was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church.

Surviving are a son, Alfred and...

Mar 9, 2019

DeAun Mackie Schicktanz, 83, of Tunkhannock, PA, died Saturday March 9, 2019 in Swarthmore, PA. She is survived by her loving husband, Tom Schicktanz. Tom and DeAun would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on May 27.

Born in Topeka, Kansas on January 2, 1936, DeAun was the daughter of the late Frank and Flossie Short Mackie.

A child of the sunflower...

Mar 9, 2019

James Henry Rail, Sr. (Bullhead), 89, of Tunkhannock, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lane Rail, who passed away in 2003.

Born in Archbald, May 31, 1929, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Burok Rail. James attended school, in the early years, on...

Mar 9, 2019

Thomas Michael McGlynn, Sr., 77, died Saturday March 9, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Beverly Noon McGlynn.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on December 14, 1941 he was the son of the late John B. and Margaret Brice McGlynn.

Tom served his county in the Army in the 28th Infantry Division Artillery and the...

Mar 7, 2019

Gary Shepherd 83, formerly of Glenburn Twp. died Thursday evening at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Frances McHale Shepherd.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John J. and Doris Gibbs Shepherd. He graduated from Clarks Summit High School and went on to serve in the Navy...

Mar 7, 2019

Barbara H. Carpenter, 84, of Dalton died Friday at Allied Services Hospice Unit. She was the widow of the late Glendon Carpenter.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John Damm and Helen Shaeffer. She was a graduate of Dalton High School and was a homemaker her entire life. Barbara and Glendon took in...

Feb 26, 2019

Ernest C. Pasney, 77, of Springville passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn (Bannatyne) Pasney who passed away May 13, 2005. They were married in Cheboygan, Michigan on June 15, 1968.

Born in Hamtramck, Michigan on January 6, 1942, Ernest was the son of the late Ernest...