Obituaries

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Joan F. Durland

Joan F. Durland

Nov 7, 2025

Joan F. Durland, age 87, of Wyalusing, PA passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Highlands Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Laporte, PA.

She was born on April 25, 1938 in Dushore, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Gordon E. and Frances G. Hunsinger Kinsley.  She attended Turnpike High School in Mildred, PA.  Joan married...

Harold Albert Moyer

Harold Albert Moyer

Nov 6, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend Harold Moyer, 73, of Wyalusing, was sent to his eternal home on November 6, 2025. Harold was the son of Albert and Dorothy Moyer of Lebanon Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Ceder Crest High School also in Lebanon and then graduated from Penn State University in 1974 with...

Michael William Hanley

Michael William Hanley

Oct 25, 2025

Michael William Hanley, 54, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born on October 31, 1970, Michael was a true character from the day he was born, bringing a vibrant and unforgettable spirit to everyone around him.

A proud 1989 graduate of Neshaminy High School, Michael was a passionate football player for the Neshaminy...

Shelia L Bouch

Shelia L Bouch

Oct 20, 2025

Shelia L. Bouch, age 73, of Laceyville, PA passed away Monday morning, October 20, 2025 at her home.

She was born on September 15, 1952 in Troy, PA the daughter of late Bruce (d. December 14, 1982) and Barbara Green Vargson (d. March 19, 1991).  She was a graduate of Troy High School with class of 1970....

David Arthur Green

David Arthur Green

Oct 16, 2025

Mr. David Arthur Green, age 75, passed away early Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Burlington, PA.

Dave was born on August 23, 1950, at the Mills Hospital in Towanda, PA, as the third child to Everett E. Green and Dorothy Marguerite Chilson Green.  He spent his childhood with...

Mary Jo White

Mary Jo White

Oct 12, 2025

Mary Jo White, age 62, of Troy, PA passed away on Sunday night, October 12, 2025 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.

Born on February 26, 1963 in Greenville, MS, she was the daughter of the late John David White (d. Sept. 1975) and Betty Cole White (d. June 6, 1992).

Mary Jo enjoyed many...

Robin Lea Brown

Robin Lea Brown

Oct 12, 2025

Robin Lea Brown, age 60, of Meshoppen, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home around 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Robin was born on October 19, 1964 in Meshoppen, PA the daughter of Judy Marie White Meeks and the late Francis Robert White (d. February 4, 1978).  She graduated from Auburn Baptist Academy.

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Sandra "Sandy" Kay Jayne

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Jayne

Oct 7, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Jayne, age 80, of Laceyville, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

Born in Meshoppen, PA on June 17, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Boyce and Berneta Beeman Carter.  Growing up in the Meshoppen area, Sandy attended Elk Lake High School and...

Richard Edward Kalinowski, I

Richard Edward Kalinowski, I

Oct 4, 2025

Richard Edward Kalinowski, 73, of Meshoppen, PA passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Richard was born on January 12, 1952, at Tyler Hospital in Meshoppen, PA, to Irene "Queenie" Mahoney Ciprich and the late Edward Kalinowski.  He was a proud graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School.

At the young age...

Doris L. Szarek

Doris L. Szarek

Sep 26, 2025

Doris L. Szarek, age 80, of Dougherty Rd, Meshoppen, PA (Auburn Center), passed away on Friday Morning, September 26, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side.

Doris was born in Morristown, NJ, on June 19, 1945, the daughter of the late Ralph P. Richards (d. August 2, 2009) and Julia Chamberlain Richards (d. October...

Kathi L. Adams

Kathi L. Adams

Sep 24, 2025

Kathi Lee Adams, age 58, of Laceyville, passed away at Allied Services Hospice Center on Wednesday afternoon, September 24, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Tunkhannock, PA on February 24, 1967, she was the daughter of Beulah Ellis Decker and the late Tracey H. Decker (d. Nov. 6, 2011).  Growing up in Susquehanna County,...

Diane Louise Hunter

Diane Louise Hunter

Sep 22, 2025

Diane Louise Hunter, age 64, of Meshoppen, PA passed away at her home on Monday evening, September 22, 2025, with her family by her side.

She was born on October 4, 1960, in Sayre, PA the daughter of Charlotte Louise Williams Wiggins and the late Raymond Allyn Wiggins. She was a graduate of the Owego Free Academy...

James Thomas Hepp, Sr.

James Thomas Hepp, Sr.

Sep 19, 2025

James Thomas Hepp, Sr., age 81, of Herrickville, PA passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.

Jim was born on January 15, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA.  He was the son of the late Onetta Flasher Hepp and Robert Hepp, Sr.  He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School with...

Delores Bluhm Hallock

Delores Bluhm Hallock

Sep 10, 2025

Delores Fulmer Bluhm Hallock, age 96, formerly of Laceyville, PA passed away Wednesday morning September 10, 2025 at the Tunkhannock Manor where she had been residing for the last few years.

She was born on August 14, 1929 in Dushore, PA the daughter of the late Samuel O. and Ella Alice Fulmer.  She was a graduate of...

Fred C. Storey

Fred C. Storey

Sep 6, 2025

Fred Charles Storey, 85, of Doolittle Hill, Laceyville, PA passed away peacefully, Saturday evening, September 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 1, 1940, in Meshoppen, PA, Fred lived an active life as a dairy farmer, with his loving wife Doris (nee Tokach) Storey. They were married on May 16, 1964 and recently...

James C. Bennett

James C. Bennett

Sep 5, 2025

James Bennett, Sr., age 77, of Meshoppen, PA passed away on Friday morning, September 5, 2025 at the Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose, PA.

He was born on June 21, 1948 in Meshoppen, PA, son of the late William C. (d. April 7, 1993) and Edith M. Adams Bennett (d. August 9, 1985).

After...

Richard A. Voda

Richard A. Voda

Aug 30, 2025

Richard A. Voda, age 79, of Laceyville, PA passed away at his home in Laceyville, PA on Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025 while in the presence of his loving wife of 57 years, Linda.

Born in Meshoppen, PA on August 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Ambrose "Ham" and Elizabeth Tokasz Voda.  Growing up...

Carrie Ann Kelley

Carrie Ann Kelley

Aug 29, 2025

Carrie Ann Lewis Kelley 55, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 29, 2025 at her home on Clapper Hill, PA.

Carrie was born in Tunkhannock, PA on May 20, 1970. She was the daughter of the late Gerald "Jerry" (d. June 7, 2011) and Sally Jo Harford Lewis (d. February 7, 1997).

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Phyllis M. Fritz

Phyllis M. Fritz

Aug 23, 2025

Phyllis M. Fritz, age 75, of Wilkes-Barre, PA passed away Saturday morning, August 23, 2025 at the Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Meshoppen, PA, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Joseph Bell, Sr. (d. December 22, 2004) and Rosalyn L. McAvoy Bell (d. February 17, 2018).  She was a...

Donald T. Palmer

Donald T. Palmer

Aug 20, 2025

Donald T. Palmer, age 86, of Sugar Run, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at home.

Don was born in Binghamton, NY on August 5, 1939, the son of the late Theron William and Marjorie Elizabeth Thomas Palmer.  He graduated from Binghamton Central High School, attended Broome Tech and Oklahoma State University where he earned...