Obituaries

Patricia Bradley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...