Obituaries
Jessie Jurista
Dec 14, 2024
Jessie (Bonnie) June Jurista, 90, of Monroe Township passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael Jurista in 2004.
Born on June 2, 1934 in Vernon, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Mable (Shupp) Everetts, Sr.
Jessie was a proud 1951 graduate of...
Rhonda Kinney
Dec 13, 2024
Rhonda Raylean (Hallock) Kinney, 69, of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Endless Mountain Health Systems, Monrose.
Born in Meshoppen on April 26, 1955, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Henry) Hallock; stepmother, Patricia Allen.
She attended Elk Lake High School. Rhonda dedicated many years of her working life to dietary services at Carpenter Care Center,...
Vanessa Campbell
Dec 11, 2024
Vanessa Campbell, 47, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Scott Helaman Campbell.
Born on December 28, 1976 in Salt Lake City, UT, she is the daughter of Marian (Slack) Bridger and Richard Obray (deceased).
She was a 1994 graduate of Davis High school in Utah...
Carol Gilpin
Dec 10, 2024
Carol Lee Gilpin, 80, of Tunkhannock, was called home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James Gilpin.
Born on August 29, 1944 in Centermoreland, she is the daughter of the late Loren and Nona (Winters)...
William Shoemaker
Dec 7, 2024
William Leo Shoemaker, 78, of Mehoopany passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Kingston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (Sands) Shoemaker in 2011.
Born on April 15, 1946 in Meshoppen, he is the son of the late Leo and Hazel (Emmons) Shoemaker.
Bill attended Elk Lake High School, where he laid the foundation for...
Raymond Dobrosielski
Dec 5, 2024
Raymond R. Dobrosielski, 86, of Springville passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at home. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret (Jurista) Dobrosielski.
Born on September 11, 1938, in Springville, he is the son of the late Edmond and Stella (Grocki) Dobrosielski.
He was a 1956 graduate of Springville High School. Raymond was a proud veteran of the United...
Keith Ayers
Nov 30, 2024
Keith Robert Ayers, 66, of Taylor passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at home. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vickie Ayers.
Born on September 30, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, he is the son of the late Earle and Nancy (Tarbox) Ayers.
He was a 1976 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Following his education, he served his country honorably...
Mary Ann Brozusky
Nov 27, 2024
Mary Ann Brozusky, 88, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Abington Manor, Clarks Summit. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Peter Brozusky in 2017.
Born on August 14, 1936 in Larksville, she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Malinowski) Magda.
She was a 1954 graduate of Larksville High School. Mary...
Rosemarie Harty
Nov 26, 2024
Rosemarie Harty, 62, of Scranton passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.
Born on June 26, 1962 in Goshen, NY, she is the daughter of Mea Hamil and the late Oliver Marshall.
Rosemarie was known for her warm smile, a testament of her joyful spirit and positive outlook on life. Her laughter and kindness left an indelible...
Linda Reed
Nov 16, 2024
Linda B. Reed, 83, of Springville passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at her sister's home.
Born on November 5, 1941 in Springville, she is the daughter of the late Basil and Jean (Lewis) Button.
Linda dedicated a significant part of her professional life to helping others. She worked for the American Red Cross from 1998-2003, where she began her journey during...
JoAnna Hutchins
Nov 3, 2024
JoAnna Lynne Hutchins ,42, of Tunkhannock gained her heavenly wings on November 3, 2024 after an unexpected medical emergency. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Dan Hutchins.
Born on July 27, 1982 at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of Jeff and Michaelle (Felker) Cox of Tunkhannock.
JoAnna was a 2000 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School,...
James Mullen
Nov 3, 2024
James William Mullen, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Valerie Mullen in February 2024.
Born on May 19, 1940 in New York, NY, he is the son of the late William and Christina (Kerr) Mullen.
He was a proud graduate of...
Janette Smith
Nov 1, 2024
Janette Marie (Stroka) Smith, 89, of Levittown, PA formerly of Tunkhannock passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arthur Smith in 2020.
Born on April 4, 1935 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Isabelle (Kristunas) Stroka.
She was a 1953 graduate...
Rita Levicke
Oct 31, 2024
Rita Levicke, 74, of Mehoopany passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at home. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Levicke.
Born on September 17, 1950 in Philadelphia, she is the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine (DiAscro) Mauriello.
She was a 1968 graduate of Saint Hubert's High School in Philadelphia. Her professional journey led her to work...
Ulrich Horger
Oct 8, 2024
Ulrich Peter Horger III, 68, of Tunkhannock passed away on Tuesday, October 8 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his wife, Ann (Berlew) Horger.
Born on December 9, 1955 in Bethesda, MD, he is the son of the late Ulrich and Jean (Hauenstein) Horger II.
Pete was a 1973 graduate of Riverside High School and further pursued his education...
Rosella Johnson
Oct 2, 2024
Rosella L. Johnson, 93, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arthur Johnson in 2013.
Born on January 22, 1931 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Joesph and Emma (Durling) Yurksza.
Rose devoted much her working life to the dress industry, beginning...
JoAnne Mucha
Sep 30, 2024
JoAnne Marie Mucha, 81, of Forkston passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at home. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Frank Mucha.
Born on November 26, 1942 in Nanticoke, she is the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Koval) Stadts.
She attended Greater Nanticoke High School. JoAnne's early years were shaped by her strong ties to her family...
Gertrude Billings
Sep 30, 2024
Gertrude L. Billings, 87, of Factoryville, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Embassy of Tunkhannock. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James Billings.
Born on August 19, 1937 in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Kosciuk) Bohenek.
She graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1955. Gertrude received her nursing...
Barbara Benson
Sep 30, 2024
Barbara L. Benson, 80, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Scranton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roger Benson in 2016.
Born on September 10, 1944 in Johnson City, NY, she is the daughter of the late Thomas and Marion (Ace) Lazarus.
She was a graduate of...
John Gurdak
Sep 27, 2024
John Gurdak, 67, of Factoryville passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at home. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Evelyn (Aguipo) Gurdak.
Born on August 21, 1957 in Luzerne, he is the son of the late John and Lottie (Zipko) Gurdak.
A proud graduate of Tunkhannock High School in 1975, John went on to serve in the United States...
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