Obituaries

Donald R. Egliskis

Donald R. Egliskis

Oct 28, 2021

Donald R. Egliskis, 88, of Dallas passed away on Thursday October 28, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Marion I. Goble. Born in South Eaton on October 30, 1932 he was the son of the late Andrew and Margaret Kristunas Egliskis. He was a member of the Gate of Heaven Church and a...

Robert G Parkison

Robert G Parkison

Oct 21, 2021

Robert Gene Parkison, 84, of Tunkhannock, known as Bob or Parky to friends and family passed away on October 21, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Bob was born on January 25, 1937, in Charleston, Ill. He was the son of Robert Victor and Lucille Jourdan Parkison. He was a graduate of University of Illinois and was a commissioned 2nd Lieutenant...

Carol Sue Belcher

Carol Sue Belcher

Oct 21, 2021

Carol Sue Belcher, 58, of Tunkhannock passed away on October 20, 2021 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Robert D. Belcher. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 2, 1963 she was the daughter of the late Eugene Thomas and survived by her mother Daisy Crane Thomas. She loved playing bingo every Friday at...

Giorgio Civolani

Giorgio Civolani

Oct 19, 2021

Giorgio Civolani, 83, of Vernon Pennsylvania and New York City passed away on Tuesday October 19, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Laurie Drummond Civolani. Born in Bologna Italy on February 2, 1938 he was the son of the late Augustina Civolani. He immigrated to the United States in 1975 where he met...

John Benton Fassett

John Benton Fassett

Oct 16, 2021

As a dear friend has written, John Fassett was “the dearest, kindest, most generous, most thoughtful, and most fun person ever.” John Benton Fassett, II was born to Esther Margaret “Peg” and Alvah Fassett in Tunkhannock on April 5, 1933 and died October 16, 2021 of complications from multiple myeloma. John attended Tunkhannock High School and graduated from Wyoming Seminary,...

Paula Ann Marcho

Paula Ann Marcho

Oct 14, 2021

Paula Ann Marcho, 59, of Scranton passed away October 14, 2021 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Born in Scranton on January 27, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Louis and Pauline Pesoli Marcho. She was a member of St. Lucy’s Church. Paula spent her time crafting and baking. She was everyone’s go to...

Joan Fay Palen

Joan Fay Palen

Oct 13, 2021

Joan Fay Menzies Palen, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully at home the morning of October 13. The daughter of Euphemia and John Menzies, Fay was born on March 7th, 1935 in Greenwich, Connecticut where she grew up. Her husband Ted, who was also a classmate in Greenwich, would have celebrated their 64th anniversary in December. A 1957 graduate of New...

Joanna A. Hoskins

Joanna A. Hoskins

Oct 12, 2021

Joanna “Sue” Hoskins of Falls, PA, age 79. Pastor and co-founder of Maranatha Fellowship Church and Alpha Omega Academy, located in Swoyersville, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 12, 2021. Joanna was the wife of the late Rev. Harold Hoskins of 54 years. Born in Kingston, PA, she is the daughter of the late Fred...

James B. Kreinberg

James B. Kreinberg

Oct 11, 2021

James B. Kreinberg, Sr., 72, of Tunkhannock passed away on Monday October 11, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He is survived by his wife Ann Marie Rosengrant. Born on March 14, 1949 he was the son of the late William G. and Edna Hartman Kreinberg. In addition to his wife, he was survived by his daughter, Melissa Kreinberg; sister, Elaine...

Kathleen M. Collett

Kathleen M. Collett

Oct 9, 2021

Kathleen M. Collett, 67, of Galloway, NJ passed away on October 9, 2021 at Health Center of Galloway. Born in Wilmington, DE on March 14, 1954 she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Kathleen Bates Collett. A graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Kathleen attended Misericordia University for her undergraduate studies. While teaching at Middle Township HS in NJ,...

Gail Matteucci

Gail Matteucci

Oct 8, 2021

Gail Matteucci, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away on Friday October 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Kenneth Matteucci. Born in Scranton on October 27, 1940 she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Charlotte Brown Diamond. In addition to her husband, she is suvied by her...

Roberta Harvey

Roberta Harvey

Oct 6, 2021

Roberta ‘Bert’ Harvey, 94, of Tunkhannock passed away on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at her home. Born at home on Stoney Mountain Road in 1927, Roberta worked alongside her Mother, Father, Sisters and Brother, on their farm. Also as a young adult working at the Stonier residence as a housekeeper. All of these things installed a disciplined work ethic her...

Kenneth J. Newell

Kenneth J. Newell

Oct 5, 2021

Kenneth J. Newell, Sr., 83, of Tunkhannock passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Tunkhannock on June 21, 1938 he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Helen M. Bullock Newell. Ken had attended the Tunkhannock Area School District. Then was a proud United States Army Veteran stationed at Fort Jackson South...

Kevin E. Price

Kevin E. Price

Oct 4, 2021

Kevin Edward Price, 51, of Tunkhannock passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on October 4, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer D. Singer-Price. The couple was married on September 16, 2018 and recently celebrated their third wedding anniversary. Jennifer was the love of his life. Born in Trenton, NJ on October 10, 1969 he was the...

Wanda J. Montross

Wanda J. Montross

Sep 30, 2021

Wanda J. Montross, 74, of Tunkhannock passed away on Thursday September 30, 2021 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Richard Montross. Born in Scranton, PA on October 12, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Evangeline McKennas Ford. Wanda was a 1964 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High...

Jeffery C. Chichvar

Jeffery C. Chichvar

Sep 26, 2021

Jeffrey C. Chichvar, 62, of Tunkhannock passed away on September 26, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife Benilda Gadores. Born in Swoyersville, PA on October 20, 1958 he was the son of the late John and Eleanor Liput Chichvar. Jeff served his country in the United States Military. He was a computer technician who enjoyed working...

Lloyd E. Gustin

Lloyd E. Gustin

Sep 24, 2021

Lloyd E. Gustin (Rick), 73, of Auburn Township passed away on September 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ann L. Bartels Gustin. Born in Troy, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1947 he was the son of the late Paul and Blanche Huntington Gustin. Lloyd was a 1967 graduate of...

Roger Furman

Roger Furman

Sep 20, 2021

Roger Furman, 82, of Meshoppen passed away on September 20, 2021 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore in the presence of his family. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Mary Ann Rezykowski Furman Born in Sayre on November 14, 1938 he was the son of the late Reginald and Dorothy Farr Furman. He was a graduate...

Louise Ann Offshack

Louise Ann Offshack

Sep 15, 2021

Louise Ann Offshack, 90, of Sugar Hollow, Tunkhannock passed away on September 15, 2021 at her home after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband George Offshack. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 19, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Wilma (Nancarrow) Sakoski. She was a 1949 graduate of Kingston High School and...

Charles E. White

Charles E. White

Sep 11, 2021

Charles E. White (T-Bone), 59 passed away on September 11, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deirdre White. Born on October 5, 1961 in Chicago, IL he was the son of the late Walter and Gertrude (Bufford) White. He was a member of the Bridgewater Church, Tunkhannock, the NRA, and enjoyed hunting,...