Obituaries

Jan 8, 2019

Phyllis F. Ritchie, 74, of Mehoopany passed away January 8, 2019 at the Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock PA. She is survived by her loving husband William Simon.

Born in Bristol, CT on November 20, 1944 she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mildred Czarnecki Brown.

Phyllis was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family.

In addition...

Jan 7, 2019

Jan 6, 2019

Thomas R. Law, 82, of Springville passed away on January 6, 2019 at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton PA. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Preziosi Law on March 13, 2008.

Born in Roxbury NJ, Tom was the son of the late Horace and Harriet Nolan Law. A 1955 graduate of Roxbury High School, Tom served his country in...

Dec 31, 2018

Irene A Talcott, 63 of Tunkhannock passed away suddenly on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Tyler Memorial Hospital.

 Born November 5, 1955, she was the daughter of Johanna Costello and the late John Costello.  She was a graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by Grange National Bank, Tunkhannock. 

Irene was the wife of the late Lawrence...

Dec 30, 2018

Haley Maree Lorenzen, 24, of Corbett Oregon died December 30, 2018.

Born on July 18, 1994 she is the daughter of Ralph Gene Lorenzen and Deanna Lee Hills Wall.

Haley enjoyed the outdoors from kayaking in her kayak “Ruby” to snowboarding. She found happiness in running and loved being around children. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and it wasn’t uncommon to open...

Dec 26, 2018

Richard “Butch” Wilbur of Falls died peacefully on December 26, 2018 after an illness.  Born February 17, 1934 in Scranton, he served in the U.S. Air Force with a specialty in crash rescue during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged.  He then returned to Falls where he lived his whole life.  Butch worked for East Falls Sand and Gravel...

Dec 26, 2018

Patricia Lynn Daily 56 of Mehoopany gained her wings and flew to heaven on December 26th 2018 at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Born in Philadelphia PA on May 17th 1962. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Virginia Gay Arnold-Schulth; her father, Richard Albert Schulth, and her brother, Kurt Tuttle.

She's survived by her 2 daughters and her granddaughter...

Dec 13, 2018

James J. Schappert, of Factoryville went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2018.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy Richards Schappert.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late James and Sylvia Scouten Schappert.  He graduated from Lake Lehman High School and Wilkes-Barre Business School.  He worked as a Systems Programmer...

Dec 10, 2018

Johnny Ray Moon, 72, of Tunkhannock, more commonly known as John Moon, completed his life journey after a long battle with cancer. He passed away on December 10, 2018 surrounded by family.

John was born on December 7, 1946 in Norwich, NY. John grew up in Saratoga, NY where he worked from a young age at the racetrack with the trotters....

Dec 8, 2018

Virginia Ruth Hoff, 97, of Tunkhannock passed away December 8, 2018 at the Gardens of Tunkhannock after a short illness.

She was the former Virginia Steever. Originally from Willow Grove, PA. She moved to the area in 1966. She was married for 72 years to the love of her life, Harold (Hal) Hoff, who passed in 2013.

She was active in the...

Dec 1, 2018

Daniel C. Berger, Sr., 85 of Tunkhannock died peacefully on Saturday, December 1, in the Gardens at Tunkhannock.

He was born in Scranton and was the son of the late William P. and Clara Turner Berger.

Daniel was a 1952 graduate of Scranton Tec High School and a Navy Veteran. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a supervisor for Penske...

Nov 30, 2018

Christopher L. Magalong, 27, of Clifford passed away Friday November 30, 2018.

Born in Tunkhannock on January 9, 1991 he was preceded in death by his father Mark Magalong and survived by his mother Marion Keithline.

Chris was an avid fisherman and loved taking his nieces and nephews along. He enjoyed working on cars and found light in spending time with his...

Nov 30, 2018

Jeanette Harvey, age 88, of Meshoppen, passed away Friday, 30 November, following a brief illness.

Wife of Donald Harvey, whom she married in 1954 and passed away in 2003.

One of eight children, daughter of James and Alice (McMillan) Gruver of Meshoppen, Jeanette was born in Plains Township, Wilkes Barre, PA in January 1930 and graduated from Meshoppen High School class of...

Nov 28, 2018

Rita A. Davis Berchem, 79, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday November 28, 2018 at The Gardens, Tunkhannock. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles P. Berchem.

Born in Scranton on July 12, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Mary Brennan Davis.

Rita was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Tunkhannock. She was...

Nov 26, 2018

Margaret Collins Kintner, a lifetime resident of the Mehoopany and Tunkhannock area, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA on Monday, November 26, 2018.

Born in Stowell, PA on December 19, 1928 to Mary Cain Collins and Lewis J. Collins.   She was tremendously proud of her Irish heritage and took...

Nov 23, 2018

Lucille G. Hobbes, 86, of Tunkhannock passed away November 23, 2018 at the Gardens of Tunkhannock. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Robert O. Hobbes.

Born in Montandon, PA on February 15, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Nevin and Elneda Caris Good.

Lucille was a member of the Tunkhannock Baptist Church. Prior to her retirement...

Nov 22, 2018

Betty Irene Johnson, 85, of Tunkhannock, passed away November 22, 2018, at her home.

She was born in Wyalusing on Aug. 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Sherman and Lucy Hoover. She was a graduate of Wyalusing High School.

Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening until she was no longer able to do so....

Nov 19, 2018

Shirlee A. Rocha, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away November 19, 2018 at the Gardens of Tunkhannock.

Born January 29, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Evan and Frances Wilson Trickey.

Funeral Services will be held at the convenice of the family.

Nov 18, 2018

David E. Mattocks, 49, of Tunkhannock returned to his heavenly home on November 18, 2018 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley after a valiant four-year battle with cancer.

He will be remembered for his firm faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, his deep love for his family, and his undying commitment to the dairy community and his farm.

Born January 7, 1969, he is...

Nov 18, 2018

Dr. John Franklin McIntyre, 79, of Waverly, passed away Sunday Nov. 18 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Monticello, Georgia, son of the late John and Evelyn McIntyre, he was a graduate of Monticello High School, where he won consecutive football state championships as starting quarterback, and received a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy, where he achieved the...