Obituaries

Dawn Mary Demarchi-Tierney
Jun 23, 2026
Dawn Mary DeMarchi-Tierney, age 83, of Wyalusing, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2026, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
She was born in Jersey City, NJ, on March 4, 1943, to the late George A. Foote and the late Mary Jasinkiewicz Foote, and graduated from Snyder High School in Jersey City.
Dawn spent over twenty-five years living on...
James Duffy
Jun 23, 2026
James Duffy, 75, of Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Born on November 1, 1950, and raised in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, James built a life defined by deep devotion to God, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for his family and his Lord, Jesus Christ.
At the center of James’s world was his beloved wife of 57 years,...
Colleen Rae Newell
Jun 18, 2026
Colleen Rae Newell, age 69, of Springville, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026 in Dushore, PA.
Born in Limestone, Maine on May 12, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Joyce Mason (d. September 19, 2017) and David Melan, Sr. (d. January 27, 2025). After moving to Pennsylvania, Colleen attended Elk Lake High School and graduated with the...
Charles Walter Ellis, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
Charles Walter Ellis, Jr., age 92, of Brackney, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2026.
Charles was born at his childhood home in Landsdale, PA, December 11, 1933, to parents, Charles Walter Ellis, Sr. and Josephine Beck Ellis, both deceased.
Charles is survived by his wife, Priscilla Callaway Ellis of Brackney, PA, his sister, Josephine Papp,...
Susan V. Sane
Jun 3, 2026
Susan V. Sane, age 68, of West Auburn, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her home.
Susan was born on April 8, 1958, in Montrose, PA. She was the daughter of the late Glenn V. (d. September 7, 2003) and Betty J. Carter Squier (d. November 7, 2016). She was a graduate of Elk Lake High School with...
Nancy J. Brewer McGavin
May 24, 2026
Nancy J. Brewer McGavin, age 74, of Tunkhannock, PA (formerly of Meshoppen, PA) passed away on Sunday evening, May 24, 2026 at the Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Taylor, PA.
She was born on August 26, 1951 in Meshoppen, PA. She was the daughter of the late Harold (d. 1972) and Betty Ladner Brewer (d. 1984). She was a...
Jane Ciprich Ryan
May 21, 2026
Jane Ciprich Ryan, age 71, of Black Walnut, PA passed away at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, after a short battle with cancer and a 63 year struggle with Type 1 diabetes.
Born in Meshoppen, PA on August 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Ignatius (d. November 26, 1988) and Geraldine...
Jeffrey Michael Volutza
May 19, 2026
Jeffrey Michael Volutza, formally of Reading, PA, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 19, 2026, at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Troy, PA where he had been residing for the last few years.
Jeffrey was born on August 23, 1969, in Reading, PA. He was the son of Joseph Volutza and the late Susan Stoyko Volutza (d. April...
Carol Mae Gregory
May 10, 2026
Carol Mae Gregory, age 78, of Meshoppen, PA passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her home with her loving family by her side.
Carol was born on January 2, 1948 as the very first baby born at the Tyler Hospital in Meshoppen, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ronald and Ethel Jones Rogers. She was a graduate...
Barbara Anne Arey
May 7, 2026
Barbara Anne Arey, age 83, of Wyalusing, PA passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her home.
She was born on August 21, 1942 in Towanda, PA. She was the daughter of the late Frank B. (d. January 27, 1999) and Betty M. Oliver Allen (d. November 4, 2006). She was a graduate of Wyalusing High School with the class of...
Jennifer Lynn Henderson
May 5, 2026
Jennifer L. Henderson, age 42, of Laceyville, PA. went home on Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026.
She was born on May 19, 1983, in Media, PA, to Lynne Kelly Henderson and William R. Henderson. She graduated from the Oxford Area School District in 2001. Following graduation, she began her career as a truck driver, where she loved traveling on the road.
Jen...
Lesley "Punch" Lee Hotaling
Apr 25, 2026
Lesley “Punch” Lee Hotaling, age 66, of Wyalusing, PA passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.
Les was born on October 4, 1959 in Volney, NY. He was the son of the late Arlene Hotaling McMillan and step son of the late Gary McMillan. He was born and raised in New York and...
Joseph W. Dulney, Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Joseph W. Dulney, Jr., age 65, of Pittston, PA, passed away on Saturday Morning, April 18, 2026 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
A memorial service for Joseph will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at the Lovelton Hotel Bar and Grill, 528 State Route 4010, Mehoopany, Pa 18629.
Arrangements were...
Harold Carl Salsman
Apr 11, 2026
Harold Carl Salsman, 96, of Laceyville, passed away on April 11, 2026. A lifelong resident of the area, he was born on May 4, 1929, at the Salsman Family Farm on Golden Hill, Laceyville, PA. He was the son of the late Fred V. (d. March 8, 1988) and Effie May McCarroll Salsman (d. August 15, 1956).
Harold was a man...
Nancy June Jennings
Apr 10, 2026
Nancy June Jennings, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. Born on February 14, 1942, Nancy entered the world on a day meant for love, and she spent her life embodying exactly that.
Nancy’s early years were marked by profound loss, having lost her...
Dorothy F. Ayers
Apr 4, 2026
Dorothy F. Ayers (92) of Melbourne, FL passed away on April 4th, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1933, the daughter of Margaret and John Carter of Brooklyn, NY and had one sister, Catherine Long of East Meadow, NY who predeceased her in 1989. After graduating from Grover Cleveland High School in Brooklyn, she worked for AT&T in...
Nicholas "Nick" Nicholas
Mar 29, 2026
Nicholas "Nick" Nicholas, age 53, of Monroe Township, passed away on March 29, 2026, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Through his illness, Nick was never alone, his wife stood beside him every step of the way, surrounding him with love, strength, and unwavering support. Their love was a guiding light through even the hardest...
Robert John Patrick Gorman
Mar 25, 2026
Robert John Patrick Gorman, age 66, of Herrickville, PA passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Robert was born on December 27, 1959 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was the son of the late Ronald J. (d. December 27, 2014) and Edith Kolar Gorman (d. December 19, 2025).
He was most recently employed with DHL as a Fork...
Helen "Jean" Ann Daly Caine
Mar 23, 2026
Helen "Jean" Ann Daly Caine, age 90, of Spring Hill, PA passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of remarkable dedication and varied accomplishments, Jean's life was marked by her commitment to both family and community.
Born on July 24, 1935 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the...
Lyle Terry Wells
Mar 18, 2026
Lyle Terry Wells, age 75, of Wyalusing, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
Lyle was born on January 20, 1951 in Sayre, PA. He was the son of the late Russell and Jeanetta Canfield Wells. Lyle’s father was in the Army and the family moved to different places throughout the...




