logo-image

Obituaries

Ann Morgan

Ann Morgan

Jan 29, 2025

Ann Morgan, 71, of Tunkhannock passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at her home.

Born on March 9, 1953 in Meshoppen, she is the daughter of the late Jack and Sara (Walsh) Morgan.

She graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1971 and pursued further studies at Keystone College and Wilkes University, focusing on Sociology and Psychology. Ann ultimately obtained...

Debra Creeden

Debra Creeden

Jan 24, 2025

Debra Creeden, 70, of Monroe Twp. passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born on January 7, 1955 in Wilkes Barre, she is the daughter of the late Donald and Eleanor (Haynes) Goble.

Debra attended Tunkhannock High School. She loved to drink beer, ride horses, and immerse herself in the thrilling atmosphere of stock car races....

Ruth French

Ruth French

Jan 23, 2025

Ruth French, 101, of Lake Winola went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at home. She is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Kenneth French in 1977.

Born on September 29, 1923 in Lake Winola, she is the daughter of the late Leon and Clara (Odell) Stevens.

Ruth was a proud 1941 graduate...

Marie Kanyok

Marie Kanyok

Jan 21, 2025

Marie J. Kanyok, 53, of Tunkhannock passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Darron Kanyok.

Born on September 27, 1971 in Luzerne, she is the daughter of Shirley (Zalenski) Krzysik and the late John Krzysik.

Marie was a graduate of Hanover High School. She dedicated over 20 years...

Gilbert Lawrence

Gilbert Lawrence

Jan 20, 2025

Gilbert L. Lawrence, 74, of East Lemon, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Connie (Rutledge) Lawrence. Gilbert was born on August 24, 1950 in Johnson City, NY and is the son of the late Norman and Jean Lawrence.

Gilbert enlisted in...

Ann Shinko

Ann Shinko

Jan 17, 2025

Ann Mary Shinko, 69, of Factoryville passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Carl J. Shinko.

Born on February 26, 1955 in Pittston, she is the daughter of the late Harry and Ann (Molloy) Scoble.

Ann was a 1973 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. At 15...

Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller

Jan 16, 2025

Lucy M. Miller, 86, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Albert C. Miller, in 2017.

Born on December 13, 1938 in Wilkes Barre, she is the daughter of the late Francis Mansfield.

She was a proud graduate of Coughlin High School;...

Carolyn Decker

Carolyn Decker

Jan 2, 2025

Carolyn Jane Decker, 62, of Tunkhannock passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Mountain Top Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Evans.

Born on October 15, 1962 in Meshoppen, she is the daughter of the late John and Marie (Smith) Decker, II.

She was a 1980 graduate of Cherry Hill High School in New Jersey. She had...

Lorie Kitchnefsky

Lorie Kitchnefsky

Jan 2, 2025

Lorie A. Kitchnefsky, 59, of Falls passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Endless Mountain Health Systems, Montrose. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dale Kitchnefsky.

Born on June 2, 1965 in Tunkhannock, she is the daughter of the late Larry and Betty (Kinney) Hallock.

She attended Lackawanna Trail High School. Lorie was a dedicated caregiver, serving in multiple...

Ian Hartman

Ian Hartman

Dec 28, 2024

Ian Michael Hartman, 18, of Mehoopany passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born on June 28, 2006 in Lewisburg, PA, he is the son of Joshua and Alaina (Nace) Hartman.

He was a 2024 graduate of Tunkhannock High School, where he was an active member of the band, participated in...

Jessie Jurista

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Share by: