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Carolyn Malesky

Carolyn Malesky

Sep 17, 2023

Carolyn Rice Malesky, 77, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Malesky.

Born on July 12, 1946 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Irene (Harding) Rice.

Carolyn received her education from Tunkhannock High School and graduated with fond memories that...

James Wertman

James Wertman

Sep 17, 2023

James H. Wertman, 59, of Mehoopany passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Walters) Wertman.

Born on November 23, 1963 in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of the late James Wertman and survived by his mother, Janice (Thompson) Wertman. He was a 1981 graduate...

Deborah Rhinard

Deborah Rhinard

Sep 10, 2023

Deborah M. Rhinard, 71, of Tunkhannock passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home.

Born on July 12, 1952 in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Angelo "Nails" and Audrey (Miner) Labori.

She was a 1970 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Deborah's professional journey was marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence. For the majority of...

Daniel Janiszewski

Daniel Janiszewski

Sep 7, 2023

Daniel Fredrick Janiszewski, 70, of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2023, at home.

Born on August 25, 1953, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (McLaughlin) Janiszewski.

Danny was a light who could brighten every room he entered, and he brought a smile and laugh to every person he was near....

James Patterson

James Patterson

Sep 2, 2023

James A. Patterson, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Patterson in 2015.

Born on January 18, 1947 in Danville, PA, he is the son of the late Harry and Lucile (Hawkins) Patterson.

After graduating from Milton High School in 1964, James attended Thompson...

Gary Holden

Gary Holden

Aug 18, 2023

Gary David Holden, age 70, of Friar Tuck Street in Lincolnton, NC, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Mr. Holden was born March 02, 1953, in Broome County, NY, a son of the late Francis and Ruth Nichols Holden.Mr. Holden is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah Pansy Hoyt Holden of the home; daughter, Heather Ruth Holden...

Mary Dower

Mary Dower

Aug 17, 2023

Mary Dower, 76, of Beaumont died with family by her side on Thursday, August 17, 2023, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Richard Dower.

Born on September 30, 1946, in Peoria, IL, she was the daughter of the late Estella (Boylan) Buck and the late Chester Rabold. Mary, known in her...

Helen Wikoski

Helen Wikoski

Aug 14, 2023

Helen L. Wikoski, 101, of Tunkhannock entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Edmund Wikoski in 2009.

Born on November 22, 1921 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Alfred and Madeline (Klein) Dixon.

Helen had a strong faith in God and was a...

Corinne Lane

Corinne Lane

Aug 12, 2023

Corinne Ann Lane, 79, of Dunmore, formerly Lake Winola passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Lane.

Born on May 21, 1944 in New York, NY, she is the daughter of the late Dominic and Pauline (Janicek) Hanulec.

Corinne's journey began in Syosset, New...

Edmund "Murph" Gruen

Edmund "Murph" Gruen

Aug 9, 2023

Edmund W. Gruen (Murph), 93, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Gardens at Tunkhannock. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris C. (Kessler) in 1991. He is survived by his second wife of 30 years, Doris B.

Born on June 7, 1930 in Peckville, he is the son of the late Edmund and...

Janette Barber

Janette Barber

Aug 8, 2023

Janette Barber, 63, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

She was born on January 2, 1960 in Meshoppen, she is the daughter of the late Harry and Jessie Shiffer Barber.

Throughout her lifetime, Janette found joy in various activities and hobbies. One of her passions was candle making, as she reveled in the...

Jane Sherry

Jane Sherry

Jul 28, 2023

Jane Lewis Sherry, 97, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Meadows Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald T. Sherry in 2014.

Born in Kingston on October 30, 1925, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys Horsfield Lewis.

Jane was a graduate of Kingston High School in...

Doris Willets

Doris Willets

Jul 24, 2023

Doris Alice Willets, 102, of Orange City, Florida passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, under the care of Charming Lakes Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lakeland, FL.

She was born on April 21, 1921, in Falls, Pennsylvania. She was the third of 11 children born to Archie and Iona Eyet.

She was married to the love of her life Fred,...

Theodore Brown

Theodore Brown

Jul 16, 2023

Theodore D. Brown (Ted), age 40, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2023.

Ted was born on July 14, 1983, to surviving parents, Janet and Philip Brown in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. He was a 2001 graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

Ted grew up on Brown Hill Farms and enjoyed riding his "quads" (four wheelers) and dirt bikes in...

Jamie Crane

Jamie Crane

Jul 15, 2023

Jamie Marie Crane, 23, of Falls, PA passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2023 in the loving arms of her father, Jason and brother JJ.

Born on February 17, 2000 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of Jason and Carol (Wall) Crane.

Jamie graduated from Tunkhannock High School and went on to pursue a career as a certified nurse...

Bruce Rogers

Bruce Rogers

Jul 12, 2023

Bruce E. Rogers, 82, of Eaton Township passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Dawn Rogers.

Born on September 16, 1940 in Vernon, he is the son of the late Herbert and Frances Rogers.

Bruce accomplished many remarkable feats throughout his life. After graduating from Tunkhannock High School in 1958, he set...

Ruth Finch Mitchell

Ruth Finch Mitchell

Jul 9, 2023

God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ were sitting in the gardens of Paradise one afternoon. God turned to Jesus and said, "Our flowers are as lovely as ever, Son, but I've been thinking they could be even more beautiful with the right gardener."

Jesus replied, "I think you are right, Father - You always are. Do you have...

Walter Corby

Walter Corby

Jul 9, 2023

Walter B Corby, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton.

Born on January 15, 1947 in Meshoppen, he is the son of the late Floyd and Irene Robbins Corby.

He graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1965. After completing his education, Walter served his country with great honor as a member of...

Bertha May Sturman

Bertha May Sturman

Jul 6, 2023

Bertha May Sturman, 96, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at the same home that she was born and where she lived her entire life. She was the 3rd generation to live in the Slocum Ave., Jennings Homestead.

Born on November 30, 1926, she is the daughter of the late Alfred Work Sturman and Susan Jennings Sturman.

She...

Christine Mayer

Christine Mayer

Jul 4, 2023

Christine Ann Mayer, 65, of Dalton passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at home. She is survived by her husband, John Mayer.

Born on August 4, 1957 in Scranton, she is the daughter of Charles Harris, Jr. and the late Helen Durdan Harris.

Christine was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School in 1975 and went on to further her education...

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