Obituaries

Dennis Everitt

Dennis Everitt

Oct 28, 2023

Dennis Everitt, 81, of Monroe Township passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at River View Nursing Home, Wilkes-Barre. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Margaret (Humenansky) Everitt in 2018.

Born on August 15, 1942 in Bloomsburg, he is the son of the late Bruce and Frances (Shultz) Everitt.

Dennis was a 1962 graduate of Tunkhannock...

John Nonnemacher, Sr.

John Nonnemacher, Sr.

Oct 27, 2023

John Nonnemacher, 76, of Jenningsville passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Highlands Healthcare, LaPorte.

Born on October 9, 1947 in Jenningsville, he is the son of the late Howell Nonnemacher and Amy (Stevens) Nonnemacher

John graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1965. Following his education, he embarked on a remarkable career that spanned several...

Wallace Ruiz

Wallace Ruiz

Oct 20, 2023

Wallace William Ruiz, 94, passed away in his family home in Tunkhannock, on Friday Oct. 20, 2023.

Wally was born on Dec. 3, 1928, to his mother, Constanza Ramirez and his father, Alvaro Ruiz in the Bronx, N.Y.. His parents having divorced, Wally was raised by his adoring mother.

Wally enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17 in 1945....

Janet Paduck

Janet Paduck

Oct 17, 2023

Janet Paduck, 81, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Geisinger CMC. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Louis Paduck.

Born on March 4, 1942 in Peckville, she is the daughter of the late John and Hannah (Vandenvort) Call.

Janet was a woman of great faith and took joy in singing Hymns. She was a...

Frank L. Salzmann, III

Frank L. Salzmann, III

Oct 9, 2023

Frank L. Salzmann, III, 89, of Tunkhannock went peacefully home to the Lord Monday, October 9, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce (Hefferan) Ross Salzmann.

Born on November 10, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of the late Frank L. and Helen (Bartlett) Salzmann.

He...

Kenneth Taylor

Kenneth Taylor

Oct 3, 2023

Kenneth D. Taylor, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at The Gardens at Tunkhannock.

Born on November 21, 1942 in Topeka, Kansas, he is the son of the late Orlando and Lola Louise (Conley) Taylor. He was a member of the Heart Lake Community Church.

Ken excelled in his academic pursuits. He received his Bachelor of Art...

Vincent Bowers

Vincent Bowers

Sep 27, 2023

Vincent Bowers, 57, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Born on September 18, 1966 in Philadelphia, he is the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Gorski) Bowers. He was a 1985 graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

Vince embraced adventure and sought comfort in exploring the great outdoors. His passion for biking was unmatched...

Robert Sickler

Robert Sickler

Sep 25, 2023

Robert Sickler, 61, of Springville passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Sickler.

Born on October 3, 1961 in Meshoppen, he is the son of Robert Sickler and the late Joy (Singer) Sickler. He was a 1979 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Bob was also a member of the Lemon...

Betty Savickas

Betty Savickas

Sep 24, 2023

Betty I. Savickas passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, just three days shy of her 98th birthday. She is preceded in death by her husband, George who passed away on November 21, 1996.

Betty was born in Tunkhannock, PA, to Geraldine (Ball) Churchill and Howard E. Churchill on September 27, 1925. She graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1943....

Donald Wall

Donald Wall

Sep 24, 2023

Donald R. Wall, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes Barre. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sally (Appleby) Wall.

Born on July 23, 1941 in Pittson, he is the son of the late Loyd and Eleanor (Richards) Wall. He was a member of the Dymond Hollow United Methodist Church.

Donald...

William Slater

William Slater

Sep 21, 2023

William R. "Bill" Slater, 77, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He is preceded in death by his wife in 2008, Beverly Slater.

Born on June 2, 1946 in Scranton, he is the son of the late Kenneth and Jean (Davies) Slater.

Bill graduated from West Scranton High School in 1964. He enlisted in...

Randy Herman

Randy Herman

Sep 21, 2023

Randy Herman 63, of Tunkhannock passed away surrounded by his family as he took his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah (Joyce) Herman.

Born on August 3, 1960 in Meshoppen, he is the son...

Robert Anderson

Robert Anderson

Sep 19, 2023

Robert Anderson, 75, of Tunkhannock passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ann (Massaker) Anderson.

Born on September 9, 1948 in Port Washington, NY, he is the son of the late John and Louise (Blumburg) Anderson.

Bob was a 1966 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He began his...

James Orasin

James Orasin

Sep 18, 2023

James C. Orasin, 96, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret “Midge” (Tornich) Orasin.

Born on October 9, 1926 in Forest City, he is the son of the late Andrew and Angela (Selan) Orasin.

James served his country and joined the United States Navy in 1944....

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...