Obituaries

Oct 14, 2018

Cecelia G. von Ahrens “Scotty” “Bobbie” “Ceil”, 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Factoryville on October 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger W. von Ahrens, Sr.

Born in Elizabeth Town, NJ on July 5, 1942 she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Ritzel Scott.

Originally from Elizabeth, NJ, Cecelia loved to relax...

Oct 10, 2018

Anthony Barrett DeCicco, Infant Son of Anthony and Erin Barrett DeCicco, Clarks Summit, was born on October 10, 2018 at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, and opened his eyes in Heaven.

He was preceded in death by his Grandfather, William DeCicco, Sr.

AJ - Mommy and Daddy love you so much and are so blessed to...

Oct 8, 2018

Samantha M. Delesky, 20, of Springville, died Monday October 8, 2018.

Born in Tunkhannock on November 8, 1997, she was the daughter of Joseph and Denise Vogel Delesky.

A 2016 graduate of Elk Lake High School, Samantha enjoyed spending time with her family, and found light in campfires and hunting with her father.

In addition to her parents she is survived by her...

Oct 7, 2018

Charles B. Gardecki, 84, formerly of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 7,2018 at the Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center in Dallas,PA. He will be missed by his loving wife of 50 years , Jean Gardecki. 

Born on August 6, 1934 in Chase, Jackson Township , he was the son of the late Bolish S. and Margaret E. (Sabol) Gardecki and was...

Oct 5, 2018

Doris M. Beers Dempsey October 5, 2018 Doris Dempsey, 94, Clarks Summit, died Friday morning. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Fred C. Dempsey. Doris was born in Scranton to the late Harold and Anna Brown Beers, raised in Chinchilla and was a graduate of Central High School and Lackawanna Business College. After Fred's service in the...

Oct 4, 2018

Hall W.”Bill” Massey 89, of Tunkhannock died Friday October 4th at the Golden living Center in Tunkhannock. He is survived by his wife Margaret Carr Massey.

He was born in Casper Wyoming son of the late Hall W. Massey Sr. and Pauline Hancock

They were a pioneering family homesteading in Casper Wyoming in his childhood.

He was a veteran of the United States...

Oct 4, 2018

Thelma “Chick” Mathews, 73, of Tunkhannock died Thursday October 4, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband John W. Mathews and would have celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary this month.

Born March 19, 1945 in Bristol, PA she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Thelma Moyer Audsley. A graduate of Bensalem High...

Oct 3, 2018

Mary Emily Naylor, 82, of Springville, passed away October 3, 2018 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Naylor.

Born January 10, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Roxannah Little Kraus. She was a graduate of Monroe High School, NY.

Mary attended Forkston United Methodist Church, she enjoyed...

Oct 2, 2018

Walter J. Zola, 86, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 2018 at Allied Services Hospice Center, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Theresa Russell Zola.

Born June 12, 1932 in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Walter and Julia (Naylor) Zola.

Walter was a graduate of Plymouth High School,...

Oct 2, 2018

Ralph Kowalewski, 89, Scott Twp., died Tuesday at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. He was the husband of Irma Jean (Beck) Kowalew­ski; the couple celebrated 59 years of marriage Sept. 28. Born in Scott Twp., the son of the late Theofil and Sophia (Bernoski) Kowalewski, Ralph was self-employed his entire life on the family farm. Early in his career, he owned...

Oct 1, 2018

Oct 1, 2018

Katherine Julia Drake

October 1, 2018

Katherine Julia Drake, 73, a lifelong resident of Clarks Summit died Monday at home. She was the widow of Kenneth G. Drake who died August 7, 2014. At the time of his death, the couple who had been high school sweethearts, were married for 48 years.

Born...

Sep 30, 2018

Shirley R. Norsen of Factoryville died Sunday afternoon at Allied Services Hospice Unit, surrounded by her family. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Evelyn Brown Rennie. She graduated from Central High School in 1947 and Lackawanna Business College in 1948. She was a retired employee of Aetna Life and Casualty and Akzo Salt...

Sep 27, 2018

Neil Jay Smith, 67, of Tunkhannock Township died September 27, 2018 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann.

Born February 3, 1951 he was the son of the Howard C. and Carolyn Werley Smith.

A graduate of Northern Leigh Neil enjoyed gardening and bird watching.

Neil is survived by daughter; Sylinda Smith and companion Joel Charron of...

Sep 25, 2018

Susan L. Kamarauskas, 69, of Montrose died September 25, 2018 at The Gardens, Tunkhannock. She is survived by her husband of 29 years Stephen Kamarauskas.

Born February 26, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Doris Ives Wiggins. She was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School and worked for Endless Mountain Health Systems until her retirement.

In addition to...

Sep 24, 2018

Owen Spencer Henning, 76, of Laceyville went to be with his lord after a battle with cancer on September 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Janice Meyer Henning.

Born in Kingston, PA on August 25, 1942 he was the son of the late Frank Owen and Naome Vastine Henning of Mehoopany.

Owen was a graduate of Tunkhannock...

Sep 19, 2018

Janet Mosier Dempsey, 87, of Tunkhannock died September 19, 2018 at the United Methodist Home, Tunkhannock. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Robert James Dempsey, Jr.

Born on November 6, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Pauline Capwell Mosier.

Janet was a member of Tunkhannock Presbyterian Church and graduated from Wyalusing High School,...

Sep 17, 2018

Louis Tucci, of Clarks Summit, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018, at Regional Medical Center, Scranton.  Born in Shenandoah, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mildred Kaminski Tucci.  He was the devoted husband of Jean Sinkovich Tucci for over 53 years. In addition to being a wonderful husband, Lou will be remembered as an amazing father...

Sep 14, 2018

Raymond Zabawa 68, of Johnson City, NY died Friday Sept. 14 at home. He was the widower of the former Marie O'Connell.

Born in Scranton he was the son of the late John and Irene Narsavage Zabawa. He was a graduate of North Pocono High School and achieved his Bachelor's degree in secondary education from Bethel College...

Sep 12, 2018

Loretta R. Thompson, 89, Clarks Summit, passed away Wednesday morning at the Allied Services Hospice Unit surrounded by family .  She was the widow of Richard Thompson who passed away in 2010. Born in Ransom Twp., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Schultheis.   Prior to her retirement,she was employed by Sears and Roebuck in the catalog...