Obituaries
James Schappert
Dec 13, 2018
James J. Schappert, of Factoryville went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy Richards Schappert.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late James and Sylvia Scouten Schappert. He graduated from Lake Lehman High School and Wilkes-Barre Business School. He worked as a Systems Programmer...
Johnny R. Moon
Dec 10, 2018
Johnny Ray Moon, 72, of Tunkhannock, more commonly known as John Moon, completed his life journey after a long battle with cancer. He passed away on December 10, 2018 surrounded by family.
John was born on December 7, 1946 in Norwich, NY. John grew up in Saratoga, NY where he worked from a young age at the racetrack with the trotters....
Virginia R. Hoff
Dec 8, 2018
Virginia Ruth Hoff, 97, of Tunkhannock passed away December 8, 2018 at the Gardens of Tunkhannock after a short illness.
She was the former Virginia Steever. Originally from Willow Grove, PA. She moved to the area in 1966. She was married for 72 years to the love of her life, Harold (Hal) Hoff, who passed in 2013.
She was active in the...
Daniel C. Berger
Dec 1, 2018
Daniel C. Berger, Sr., 85 of Tunkhannock died peacefully on Saturday, December 1, in the Gardens at Tunkhannock.
He was born in Scranton and was the son of the late William P. and Clara Turner Berger.
Daniel was a 1952 graduate of Scranton Tec High School and a Navy Veteran. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a supervisor for Penske...
Christopher Lee Magalong
Nov 30, 2018
Christopher L. Magalong, 27, of Clifford passed away Friday November 30, 2018.
Born in Tunkhannock on January 9, 1991 he was preceded in death by his father Mark Magalong and survived by his mother Marion Keithline.
Chris was an avid fisherman and loved taking his nieces and nephews along. He enjoyed working on cars and found light in spending time with his...
Jeanette G. Harvey
Nov 30, 2018
Jeanette Harvey, age 88, of Meshoppen, passed away Friday, 30 November, following a brief illness.
Wife of Donald Harvey, whom she married in 1954 and passed away in 2003.
One of eight children, daughter of James and Alice (McMillan) Gruver of Meshoppen, Jeanette was born in Plains Township, Wilkes Barre, PA in January 1930 and graduated from Meshoppen High School class of...
Rita A. Berchem
Nov 28, 2018
Rita A. Davis Berchem, 79, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday November 28, 2018 at The Gardens, Tunkhannock. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles P. Berchem.
Born in Scranton on July 12, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Mary Brennan Davis.
Rita was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Tunkhannock. She was...
Margaret Kintner
Nov 26, 2018
Margaret Collins Kintner, a lifetime resident of the Mehoopany and Tunkhannock area, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Born in Stowell, PA on December 19, 1928 to Mary Cain Collins and Lewis J. Collins. She was tremendously proud of her Irish heritage and took...
Lucille G. Hobbes
Nov 23, 2018
Lucille G. Hobbes, 86, of Tunkhannock passed away November 23, 2018 at the Gardens of Tunkhannock. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Robert O. Hobbes.
Born in Montandon, PA on February 15, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Nevin and Elneda Caris Good.
Lucille was a member of the Tunkhannock Baptist Church. Prior to her retirement...
Betty I. Johnson
Nov 22, 2018
Betty Irene Johnson, 85, of Tunkhannock, passed away November 22, 2018, at her home.
She was born in Wyalusing on Aug. 6, 1933, a daughter of the late Sherman and Lucy Hoover. She was a graduate of Wyalusing High School.
Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed gardening until she was no longer able to do so....
Shirlee A. Rocha
Nov 19, 2018
Shirlee A. Rocha, 84, of Tunkhannock passed away November 19, 2018 at the Gardens of Tunkhannock.
Born January 29, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Evan and Frances Wilson Trickey.
Funeral Services will be held at the convenice of the family.
David E. Mattocks
Nov 18, 2018
David E. Mattocks, 49, of Tunkhannock returned to his heavenly home on November 18, 2018 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley after a valiant four-year battle with cancer.
He will be remembered for his firm faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, his deep love for his family, and his undying commitment to the dairy community and his farm.
Born January 7, 1969, he is...
John F. McIntyre
Nov 18, 2018
Dr. John Franklin McIntyre, 79, of Waverly, passed away Sunday Nov. 18 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Monticello, Georgia, son of the late John and Evelyn McIntyre, he was a graduate of Monticello High School, where he won consecutive football state championships as starting quarterback, and received a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy, where he achieved the...
Mathew David Hinkley
Nov 17, 2018
Mathew D. Hinkley, 36, of Factoryville passed away on Saturday November 17, 2018. He is survived by his fiancé Micki Giumento.
Born December 21, 1981 in Honesdale he is the son of the Reverend David L. and Janet A. Von Bartheld Hinkley.
Matt enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children around Factoryville.
In addition to his parents and fiancé Matt is survived by;...
Francis Lyle Hartman
Nov 9, 2018
Francis L. Hartman, 87, of Factoryville, PA died November 09, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death in 1997 by his wife Ruth Ann Anderson Hartman.
Born in Factoryville on February 4, 1931 he was the son of the late Fred and Hazel Barber Hartman. Prior to his retirement Francis was an Army veteran and worked for Procter and...
Mary Ruth Layaou
Nov 8, 2018
Mary Ruth Layaou, 83, of Evans Falls died November 8, 2018 at the Meadows Nursing Home, Dallas.
Born December 19, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lena Mary White Knott. She was a 1952 graduate of Kingston High School.
She attended the Kingston, Eatonville, and Evans Falls United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son; James Layaou and...
William Nelson Pogson
Nov 7, 2018
William N. Pogson, 78, of Tunkhannock died at Regional Hospital of Scranton on November 7, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Nancy Hughes Pogson.
Born in Philadelphia on May 6, 1940 he was the son of the late William and Blanche Pogson.
Prior to his retirement he worked for 50 years with Carpenters Local 1856 now known...
Dorothy J. Murat
Nov 1, 2018
Dorothy Jane Prince Hubbell Murat, 90, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday November 1, 2018 at the Gardens of Tunkhannock.
Born in Endicott, NY on March 15th, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mildred Prince.
Dorothy loved singing, knitting and collecting dolls.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Denton, two sons; Warren Hubbell, and James Hubbell, 8 grandchildren and...
Charles Stanley Fargo
Oct 29, 2018
Charles Stanley Fargo III, 59, of Auburn Township died at his home on Monday October 29, 2018.
Born in Meshoppen on August 6, 1959 he was preceded in death by his father the late Charles S. Fargo and survived by his mother Betty Shiffer Fargo.
Charles had a lifelong career at Proctor and Gamble, Mehoopany,retiring in 2014. He enjoyed working around his...
Irene Carey
Oct 27, 2018
Irene Carey 95, of Springville died Saturday October 27th at The Gardens in Tunkhannock. Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Ray D. Carey.
She was born on January 28, 1923 in Springville Twp. daughter of the late JC Wademan and Susan Conrad Wademan.
Irene was preceded in death by her daughter Priscilla Carey and Sister Dee Wademan.
She...
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