Obituaries
James Davis
Dec 22, 2023
James "Jim" E. Davis, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Martha "Penny" Farr Davis, in 2020.
Born on June 16, 1939 in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Charles Edwin and Beryl (Ford) Davis.
A 1957 graduate...
Joseph Peca
Dec 21, 2023
Joseph Peca, 69, a lifetime resident of Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2023.
Joe - Joey/Yow/Pa - was born on April 5, 1954 to his loving parents, Joe and Josephine Peca. Josephine referred to Joe as the "light of her life".
He married his wife, Theresa, in 1983 and was able to spend 40 wonderful years together. Joe...
Connie Wilbur
Dec 15, 2023
Connie Wilbur, 89, of Falls, passed away Friday December 15, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Pittson Hospital on February 12, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Falls. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Stella (Azarowicz) Golenski. She is preceded in death by...
Anthony Kalmanowicz
Dec 14, 2023
Anthony Kalmanowicz, 85, of Sweet Valley passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at home. He is preceded in death by first wife, Margaret Pasquariello in 1998 and second wife, BeBe Ann Atiyeh in 2022.
Born on June 25, 1938 in Dupont, he is the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Ritzie) Kalmanowicz.
He was a graduate of St. John's...
Martha Montross
Dec 13, 2023
Martha Montross, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Marywood Heights, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Wayne Montross in 2011.
Born on August 31, 1947 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late George and Leona (Cook) Strohl.
Martha was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School class of 1966....
Alice Green
Dec 13, 2023
Alice June Green, 87, of Falls passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Born Alice June Faux in Falls, PA on June 20, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Blanche (Coolbaugh) Faux and Francis H. Faux. She was the beloved wife of Charles Barry Green for 65 years.
She graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School in 1954. Alice earned...
Valerie Lindner
Dec 9, 2023
Valerie Margueritte Lindner, 30, of Falls passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. She lost her long battle with a tick-borne disease that she acquired at age 10.
Born on November 2nd, 1993 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, she is the daughter of Henry Lindner and Zabel Bedrossian.
From a young age, it was clear that she possessed...
Clara Mattocks
Dec 8, 2023
Clara Elizabeth Mattocks, 84, of Tunkhannock went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gerald Mattocks, Jr. in 2021.
Born on July 19, 1939 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Walter and Martha (Furman) Squier....
Mildred Riepe
Dec 8, 2023
Mildred J. Riepe, 85, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at The Gardens at Tunkhannock. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frederick J. Riepe.
Born on November 18, 1938 in Lindenhurst, NY, she is the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (McPherson) Pike.
She was a 1956 graduate of Lindenhurst High School. On December 1st...
Lewis Robinson
Dec 7, 2023
Lewis C. Robinson, 86, of Mehoopany passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn (Arrowood) Robinson.
Born on March 11, 1937 on his family farm in Jenningsville, he is the son of the late Lewis V. and Mary (Stevens) Robinson.
He was a 1956 graduate of Tunkhannock High...
William Kern
Dec 6, 2023
William "Bill" A. Kern, Sr., 82, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Agnes "Kay" (Miller) Kern.
Born on May 23, 1941 in Pittston, he is the son of the late Albert and Camilla (Dunning) Kern.
Bill was a 1959 graduate of West...
Patricia Bradley
Dec 5, 2023
Patricia Bradley, 58, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
Born on June 21, 1965 in Abington, PA, she is the daughter of Marie Alfrey and the late Michael Gleason, Jr.
She attended William Tennent High School and graduated with the class of 1983. In 2013, Patricia accomplished another significant milestone when she...
Louis Paduck
Nov 14, 2023
Louis Paduck, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Janet Paduck who passed away on October 17, 2023.
Born on July 25, 1941 in Peckville, he is the son of the late Walter and Viola (Santarelli) Paduck.
He was a graduate of Archbald...
Theodore Montross
Nov 13, 2023
Theodore Montross, 81, of Dallas went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol (Story) Montross.
Born on May 5, 1942 in Centermoreland, he is the son of the late Ernest and Bethel (Shook) Montross.
He graduated from Tunkhannock...
Bernard Kmieciak
Nov 11, 2023
Bernard Kmieciak, 79, of Kingston passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Born on November 13, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of the late Brinley and Lottie (Swartz) Kmieciak.
Bernie was a graduate of Hanover High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Cuban missile crisis, displaying bravery and commitment to...
Karen Masley
Nov 10, 2023
Karen (Behn) Nemeth Masley, 74, of Pittston passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, John Masley.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughter, Lauranel Banks; stepsons, John and Jeffrey Masley; sisters, Laura DeBoer and husband Arlin, Marjorie Jennings and husband Kevin; granddaughter, Amelia Banks;...
Paul James
Nov 9, 2023
Paul G. James Jr., 72 years old of Tunkhannock, PA passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of November 9, 2023 at Robert Packer Hospital.
Paul was the son of the late Shirley Maclaney-James and Paul G. James. He was born at Nanticoke General Hospital. Raised as the oldest of 3 boys on a dairy farm in Red...
Agnes Abbey
Nov 8, 2023
Agnes Jean (Bartlett) Abbey was born on July 10, 1931 to Albert and Eva Bartlett. Agnes was one of seven children; her brothers were Albert, Robert, Kenny, and her sisters were Annabelle, Fern, and Jeanette. Many fond memories were made on the family farm through the years.
Agnes was married to the love of her life, Ray Abbey, and they...
Bertha Stone
Nov 4, 2023
Bertha Jean Stone, 70, of Scranton passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Ronald Stone in 2020.
Born on November 30, 1952 in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Glen and Sylvia (Fowler) Rosengrant.
She was a graduate of Montrose High School. She was a compassionate...
Charles Lasher
Oct 31, 2023
Charles A. Lasher, 84, of Dallas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Meadows Manor, Dallas. He is preceded in death by his wife of 20 years, Geraldine Lasher in 2006.
Born on February 16, 1939 in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of the late Reuel and Mary (Neyhard) Lasher.
He was a graduate of Dallas Township...