James "Jamie" Gemski
Feb 8, 2026
James “Jamie” Gemski, age 68, of Laceyville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 8, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him always.
He was born on April 1, 1957 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the son of the late Narcy and Renee Trabish Gemski. He was employed with Cornell Manufacturing and later with GTP from which...
Rodney B. Millard
Feb 4, 2026
Rodney B. Millard, age 88, of Wyalusing, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
Rodney was born on January 11, 1938, in Rush Township, PA, and was the son of the late John Amasa Millard (d. September 3, 2005). He was raised in the Meshoppen area and graduated from...
Arden Wendell Tewksbury
Jan 30, 2026
Arden Wendell Tewksbury, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Geisinger South Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was born on October 26, 1932, on the family farm in South Auburn, the sixth of eleven children born to the late Eldred Parker Tewksbury and Elsie Arvilla Love.
Arden was a 1950 graduate of Meshoppen High School. Despite losing his...
Ann Johnson
Jan 28, 2026
Ann Johnson, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2026, at her home in Ormond Beach, FL.
Born on December 16, 1958, in Wilkes-Barre, PA the daughter of the late Edward Francis Wasilius (d. 1976) and Florence Richards Wasilius (d. 2007)
Ann was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, PA and was a graduate of E.L. Meyers High School Class...
Douglas H. Duffield
Jan 25, 2026
Douglas H. Duffield, age 66, of Spring Hill, PA passed away at his home on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Doug was born on May 11, 1959 in Lansdale, PA. He was the son of Horace “Duff” Duffield of Spring Hill, PA and the late Patricia Triol Duffield (d. October 12, 2024). He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School with...
Mary Lou Wood
Jan 24, 2026
Mary Lou Wood, age 71, of Sugar Run, PA passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Allied Hospice Center in Scranton, PA.
Mary was born on March 24, 1954 in Sayre, PA. She was the daughter of Jane English Higley of New Era, PA and the late Kenneth Higley, Sr. (d. April 17, 2015). She was a graduate of...
Gertrude "Trudi" E. Caines
Jan 23, 2026
Gertrude "Trudi" E. Caines, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in New Albany, PA, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 30, 1947, in Meshoppen, PA, Trudi led a life characterized by kindness, compassion, and an unwavering willingness to help others.
Trudi's career was as varied and vibrant as her personality. She...
Mary Jane Heim
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Jane Heim, age 95, of New Albany, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
Mary Jane was born on June 24, 1930, in Tamaqua, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Louise Gangloff Heim. She was a graduate of Wyalusing High School with the class of 1948.
She...
Geraldine Betty Shoemaker
Jan 21, 2026
Geraldine Betty Shoemaker, age 100, of Laceyville, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026, at the Embassy of Tunkhannock.
Geraldine was born on April 4, 1925, to the late Maysie Emmons in Springville, PA.
She would marry the late Harry H. Shoemaker (d. June 17, 1955) on October 4, 1941, and after his passing, she raised her six children....
Paul David Meas
Jan 21, 2026
Paul David Meas, 83, of New Albany, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026, at the Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilitation in Towanda, PA.
Paul was born on July 25, 1942, in Quakertown, PA, the son of the late Daniel F. Meas (d. October 10, 1997) and Lucy A. Kramer Meas (d. May 15, 1987). Growing up...
Gladys Marie Brown
Jan 9, 2026
Gladys M. Lacey Brown, age 90, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on Friday morning, January 9, 2026.
Gladys was a lifelong Laceyville residence, born on Franklin St in the Lacey Family House to the late Arthur F. Lacey (d. February 23, 1971) and Marie Williams Lacey (d. June 27, 1972). While growing up she attended the...
William R. Kinney
Jan 7, 2026
William “Buckwheat” R. Kinney, age 65, of Wyalusing, PA passed away on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.
Bill was born on December 3, 1960. He was the son of the late William T. (d. July 20, 2007) and Eleanor Platt Kinney (d. February 1, 2007).
He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High...
Alberta Joan Rogo
Jan 6, 2026
Alberta Joan Rogo, age 83, of Laceyville, PA passed away at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, on Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 2026.
Alberta was born on September 12, 1942, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was the daughter of late Lela Loveland Cunningham (d. July 9, 2000) and her stepfather, Lester Cunningham. (d. June 3, 1992). Growing up, Alberta lived in the...
Charles Joseph Fedak Sr
2025
Charles “Charlie” J. Fedak, Sr. was born on May 1, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Stephen and Amelia (Wlodarski) Fedak. He passed away at age 82 at his home on December 22, 2025, from complications of long-term Parkinson’s Disease.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eileen (Decker) Fedak; beloved daughter, Cynthia Brazanskas; son-in-law, Stephen Brazanskas; grandsons, Gavin...
Virginia L. Adams
Dec 19, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” L. Adams, age 90, of Stowell, PA, passed away on Friday evening, December 19, 2025 at her son’s, Jeff, home.
She was born on November 28, 1935. She spent her life around Farr Hollow and Jenningsville before marrying the love her life Marvin Lee Adams that she met at the Laceyville High School where she graduated from. The were...
Frank Harvey Simko
Dec 13, 2025
Frank Harvey Simko, age 77, a beloved member of his Wyalusing community and cherished family man, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Highlands Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Laporte, PA where he had been residing for the last 2+ years. Born on May 25, 1948, in Rahway, NJ. Frank lived a life dedicated to service, duty, and the love...
Kyle Lee Williams
Dec 11, 2025
Kyle Lee Williams, age 40, of Standing Stone Township, PA passed away at his home with his loving family on Thursday afternoon, December 11, 2025.
Kyle was born on November 2, 1985 in Bethlehem, PA. He was the son of Kevin L. and Judy Ann Price Williams. He was a graduate of Northampton High School with the class of 2007.
He was...
Christopher Paul Sack
Dec 9, 2025
Christopher Paul Sack, born on October 23, 1984, in Willingboro, NJ, passed away on December 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and laughter that touched the lives of many.
Christopher was a proud graduate of Elk Lake High School and furthered his education at Keystone College. His academic journey, like his life, reflected a spirit of determination and a...
Geraldine Mokris Update
Dec 3, 2025
The visitation for Geraldine Mokris on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 will now be held at the Rought Hall American Legion Post #510 Bingo Hall, 328 Old Rte 6 Rd, Laceville, PA 18623. The visitation will still take place from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with Deacon Raymond Pieretti reciting the Rosary immediately after.
Emery Frank Thorn, Sr.
Dec 3, 2025
Emery Frank Thorn, Sr. of Laceyville, PA passed away on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, at the Sayre Rehabilitation Center in Sayre, PA.
He was born on June 30, 1936, son of the late Frank and Florence Avery Thorn. Growing up in Ararat, Susquehanna County, Emery attended and graduated from the Thompson school in Thompson, PA.
After high school, Emery joined the...
