Obituaries

Nov 3, 2026

Oct 30, 2026

Janet Matilda Newman, 70, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Oct. 30, 2026. Born in Mehoopany on March 2, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Donald Brunges Sr. and Grace Dymond. She was married to Gary Newman. After living in Arizona for most of her life, she moved back to Tunkhannock with her son. Janet cared deeply for her...

Oct 30, 2026

Celebrating the life and lasting impact of Donna Harding, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her. Donna passed away peacefully on October 30th at the age of 79. Born in Kingston on March 19, 1947, Donna was the beloved daughter of George and Mildred Giberson. Donna's educational journey...

Oct 29, 2026

Debbie A. Micklo passed away on Oct. 29th 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Meshoppen on Aug 4, 1962.

Debbie is survived by her loving husband John (JT Maxwell) Micklo who took care of her in the final years of her life. They had been together for over 40...

Oct 16, 2026

Kathleen A. Pisaneschi, a beloved mother, cherished partner, and devoted friend, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on March 23, 1963, in Denville, New Jersey, Kathleen's life was a testament to warmth, resilience, and love.

Kathleen was the cherished daughter of Franklin and Barbara Rudolf of Springville, Pennsylvania. Her early years were...

Sep 27, 2026

Jay Enoch Stark, 85, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Sept. 27, 2026, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Born in Scranton on Apr. 24, 1941, he was the son of the late Erwin and Ann Williams Stark. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1959 and was married to the former Erma Cook for 65 years.

Jay worked in...

Sep 24, 2026

Robert Roy Leonhart “Bob,” 73, of Lake Winola passed away at Allied Services Hospice Center on September 24, 2026 after being cared for at home by daughters, sister, and family including cousin Jim Rodney. He was born in Mehoopany on March 22, 1953 and was the son of William and Ann (Davitt) Leonhart. He was married to Peggy (Vangasbeck) Leonhart...

Sep 18, 2026

Ronnie "Bubba" Baker, age 67 of Tunkhannock, passed away on September 18, 2026 at the Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center after a short illness. He was born in Noblesville, Indiana the son of William Baker Jr. and Mary Simmons

He was retired for many years and was spending his time working in his woodshop. He loved to ride motorcycles and look at old...

Sep 11, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Olson, 54, of Factoryville, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, in an automobile accident alongside her mother, Diane Lynn Olson.

Jennifer was born on September 1, 1972, in Van Nuys, California, to Myron James “Ole” and Diane Skorich Olson. She attended school in Vista, California, until her family relocated to Pennsylvania in 1981. She graduated from Lackawanna Trail...

Sep 11, 2026

Diane Lynn Skorich Olson, 77, of Factoryville, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, in an automobile accident alongside her daughter, Jennifer Lynn Olson.

Diane was born April 14, 1949, in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late Steve and Leone (Loyear) Skorich. She graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School in 1967 and attended the University of Minnesota Duluth. In later years, after...

Sep 10, 2026

Valla E. Bell Posten, 86, of Tunkhannock, passed away Sept. 10 at Tunkhannock Rehab and Health Care Center. Born Dec. 1, 1939, in Nicholson, she was the daughter of the late Harry Pat Bell and Mildred Wright Bell. Raised on a farm in Nicholson, Valla enjoyed sharing stories of her childhood. She graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in 1958...

Sep 8, 2026

Lois “June” Jenner Wilson passed away on September 8, 2026, at the Tunkhannock Manor in Tunkhannock PA. She was the fourth of 6 children (Eliza, Alberta, Jean, Gary, and Arden) born to the late Harrison Edward and Pearl Belle Quick Jenner on May 20, 1931, in East Rush, Susquehanna County, and grew up on the small family farm. Fresh out...

Aug 3, 2026

Paul R. Corby, 63, of Factoryville, passed peacefully at home on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his children, family, and loved ones.

Born in Scranton on February 23, 1963, he was the beloved son of Calvin K. and Janet M. (Cleave) Corby of Factoryville.

Paul was a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School. For more than 30 years, he dedicated himself to...

Aug 1, 2026

Samuel R. Keithline, 71, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully at home on August 1st, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 7, 1955, in Meshoppen, he was the son of the late Samuel O. Keithline and Myra D. (Siglin) Keithline.

Sammy graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1973. Affectionately known as "Slammin' Sam," he worked as a dedicated laborer and...

Jul 30, 2026

William E. Frederici, 56, of Factoryville, died Thursday July 30, 2026, at home with his family by his side. He was born on May 30, 1970, in Tunkhannock; son of the late William G. Frederici who died in 2022 and the former Cecelia Mitchell of Factoryville. His wife is the former Daniella Geerts.

Bill was a devoted and loving husband and...

Jul 18, 2026

Barbara L. Stauffer, 84, of Factoryville died July 18, 2026 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. Born in Phillipsburg, N.J. on July 12, 1942; the daughter of the late Frank P. and Hazel Kinney Lerch.

Surviving is her husband Nelson Stauffer of Tunkhannock; daughter, Heidi Harvey (Daniel) of Lathrop Twp.; son, Eric Stauffer (Christy) of Round Hill VA; three grandchildren, Lindsey and...

Jul 12, 2026

Diana Yvonne Williams, of Factoryville, PA died at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton, on July 12, 2026. Diana was born in Tunkhannock, PA on February 3, 1947, the daughter of the late Lewis Evans and Ruth Moyer Evans. Diana married Roger Williams on July 10, 1965 and they had four children. Diana and Roger were married 60 years before his passing...

Jul 6, 2026

Ernest C. Lynn Jr., 72, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved him most.

Born in Wilkes-Barre on November 24, 1953, Ernest was the son of the late Ernest C. Lynn Sr. and Bethel Rinker Lynn.

For 51 years, Ernest shared a beautiful marriage with the love of his life, the...

Jul 4, 2026

Earl Shotwell Sr., 92, of Tunkhannock, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Tunkhannock Rehab Health Center. Born July 8, 1933, in Tunkhannock, he was the son of the late Claude E. and Erma L. Phillips Shotwell. He was married to the late Doris Shotwell for 71 years. Earl graduated from Tunkhannock High School and served in the United States...

Jul 2, 2026

Our beautiful daughter Sara Reynolds, 26, of Nicholson, PA, passed away on July 2, 2026 in New Milford Pa.

Sara was an amazing soul whose life, though far too short, left an unforgettable mark on everyone blessed enough to know her.

To know Sara was to know someone who cared deeply. She was the kind of person who would be there for...