Obituaries

Jane M. Egliskis

Jane M. Egliskis

Jan 15, 2017

Jane M. Egliskis, of Tunkhannock passed away on Sunday at the Golden Living Center, Tunkhannock. Born in North Eaton on July 31, 1925. Daughter of the late J.A. and Mary Robinson MacCreary. She was a 1943 graduate of the Tunkhannock High School, and a graduate of the Lackawanna Business College. She was the former director of the Wyoming County Red...

Byron D. Rosengrant

Byron D. Rosengrant

Jan 8, 2017

Byron D. Rosengrant, 77, of Tunkhannock, passed away Sunday January 8th peacefully at home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Baisley. He is survived by his brothers Russell (Norma) of Tunkhannock, LaRue (Brenda) of Pittsburgh, Walter of Tunkhannock, Step daughter Tina Tusar, sisters-in-law Cherie Letson (John), and Donna (John) Kowalewski, step...

Robert S. Thomas

Robert S. Thomas

Jan 7, 2017

Robert “Bob” Stanley Thomas 78, of Tunkhannock died peacefully Saturday, January 7th at St. Mary’s Villa in Elmhurst, PA. He was born in Lake Winola on May 6, 1938 son of the late Stanley E. and Frances Stetz Thomas. Bob was a 1956 graduate of the Tunkhannock Area High School, and a veteran of the United States Navy. Following his...

Eben H. Harvey

Eben H. Harvey

Jan 6, 2017

Eben H. Harvey, 95, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Friday morning, January 6, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born in Vosburg, Pennsylvania on Halloween in 1921, he was the son of the late Samuel Smith Harvey and Mary Jones. Eben was a World War II veteran who proudly served his country in England, Germany, and France before being Honorably Discharged....

Lucille M. Ratliff

Lucille M. Ratliff

Jan 3, 2017

Lucille M. Ratliff, of Tunkhannock died January 3, 2017 in the comfort of her home. She is the daughter of the late Felix and Anna Settefrati Garbowski. Surviving is her husband of nearly 60 years, Maynard J. Ratliff. Daughter; Lucy and John Galgano, of Springville. Son; Jeff and Dolores Ratliff of Palm Coast FL. Brothers; Joey Garbowski, Richie and Monica...

Arthur W Ball

Arthur W Ball

Jan 2, 2017

Arthur W. Ball also known as Artie to some, pop pop to his grandchildren passed away January 2, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Frank and Anna Yurkza Ball. He came from a large farming family knew hard work at an early age. Continued on in his life sometimes working 2 jobs at one time...

Francis R McKeon

Francis R McKeon

Jan 2, 2017

Francis R. McKeon Sr., 89, of Springville, PA died Monday January 2, 2017. Son of the late John and Ruth Becker McKeon. Born in Sayreville, N.J., where he resided with his family until 1977 when he moved to Springville, PA. He was a Navy Veteran serving during WWII. Frank was an active member of Nativity BVM Church, Tunkhannock, PA. Frank...

James R. McCormick

James R. McCormick

Dec 29, 2016

James R. McCormick of Falls passed away December 29, 2016 at Regional Hospital. Born January 2, 1943. Son of the late Robert H. and Almora Shanks McCormick. Funeral Services are entrusted to Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc. Services will be private at the convince of the family. For online condolences please visit www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com

Jessica Ann Benuska

Jessica Ann Benuska

Dec 24, 2016

Jessica Ann Benuska 28, of Tunkhannock died suddenly Saturday December 24th at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Tunkhannock on February 15, 1988 daughter of David and Tina Puterbaugh Wood of Tunkhannock. Jessica was well known for her kind heart and her loving caring and compassionate attitude. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Although...

Albert J. Wyda

Albert J. Wyda

Dec 17, 2016

Albert John Wyda, 92, of Vernon passed away peacefully on December 17, 2016 after a brief stay at the Celtic Hospice in Wilkes-Barre. Born in Luzerne, Pa. October 16,1924. Albert is the son of the late John Wyda and Mary (Partilla) Wyda. Albert was a graduate of the Beaumont High School in 1941 and spoke fondly, many times, of saving...

Rose T. Kumet

Rose T. Kumet

Dec 16, 2016

Rose T. Kumet of Tunkhannock died Friday in Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Old Forge on January 25, 1924 daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Vishnesky. Prior to her retirement she worked at the Rowker Dress Factory in Tunkhannock for several years. She was member of the Church of the Nativity BVM in Tunkhannock its...

Cynthia  Hernandez

Cynthia Hernandez

Dec 15, 2016

Cynthia Hernandez, of Dalton passed away on Thursday December 15, 2016 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was born in Bayonne, NJ, January 9, 1950 daughter of the late Robert Strong and Marie Kinsel Bell. Prior to her retirement she was a school bus driver in the state of New Jersey Surviving are sons; Willis Artrip, of...

Darla  Kasmierski

Darla Kasmierski

Dec 14, 2016

Darla J. Kasmierski of Mehoopany died Wednesday December 14th in Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock. She was born in Ridgeway, Pa. on August 20, 1942 daughter of the late Walter F. and Lavina Holmberg Lyle. Darla was an active cheerleader for her grandchildren attending numerous athletic events. She had a particular love for animals especially her pet dog Lulu. She...

Margaret  Kresge

Margaret Kresge

Dec 12, 2016

Margaret Kresge (better known as Peggy), 87, of Lake Winola, peacefully passed away amongst her loving family in her home on Monday December 12th . She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, of 56 years the late Arland Kresge. Born at Lake Winola, daughter of the late Leon and Clara Stevens, she graduated from Falls-Overfield High Schools. She...

Florence B. Cortese

Florence B. Cortese

Dec 9, 2016

Florence B. Cortese, 93, of Tunkhannock died Friday December 9, 2016 at Tyler Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilkes-Barre Township on September 12, 1923. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Levandowski. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by Henry’s Drug Store and Rexall Drug Store in Tunkhannock, she attended the church of the Nativity...

Betty J Dymond

Betty J Dymond

Dec 5, 2016

Betty J. Dymond 68, of Tunkhannock died on Monday December 5th at Regional Hospital in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Fred Dymond. She was born in Kingston on April 25, 1948 daughter of the late Betty June Wilkie and Step Father Robert Hallock. She was preceded in death by her sister Shirley Hallock....

Carol E. Mayeski

Carol E. Mayeski

Nov 18, 2016

Carol E. Mayeski of Tunkhannock passed away on Friday November 18, 2016 at The Pines in Clarks Summit. She was born in Forty Fort on April 29, 1943. Daughter of the late William and Alice Johnston Kishbaugh. She was a 1951 graduate of Forty Fort High School. Surviving is her husband of 51 years, Leo Mayeski. Sons and daughter-in-laws, Leo...

David Paul Strumski

David Paul Strumski

Nov 14, 2016

It is with deep sadness that the family of David Paul Strumski announce his passing in the early hours of November 14th. David was born in Tunkhannock Pa in 1943, the third of four children born to Francis Strumski Sr and Rose Thomas Strumski. David was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School in 1962. He was active in school athletics...

Debra M. Redmond

Debra M. Redmond

Nov 12, 2016

Debra M. Redmond 63, of Tunkhannock died Saturday November 12th at her residence. Born in Johnson City New York, daughter of the late John and Harriet Weaver Redmond. She was a 1971 graduate of the Tunkhannock Area High School, and worked as a Nurses Aid. She was the member of the Mill City Assembly of God Church. Funeral Services will...

Carl  Smith

Carl Smith

Nov 9, 2016

Carl William Smith, Sr. made his final journey home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Always an active, energetic fellow, Carl never fully recovered from a lawn tractor accident on September 4th. Born on April, 10, 1926, Carl was raised on his family’s dairy farm near Beaumont. The son of the late Charles and Jennie Hess Smith, he was educated in...