Obituaries

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Edith D. Novak

Edith D. Novak

Nov 7, 2020

Edith D. Novak, age 89, of Meshoppen, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at The Gardens in Tunkhannock after a brief illness.

She was born on May 25, 1931 in Clarks Summit, PA the daughter of the late Joseph DonVito and Adaline Grippo. She was married to Arthur "Bud" Novak in 1972 until he...

Robert L. White

Robert L. White

Oct 30, 2020

Robert L. "Quail" White, age 86, of Stevensville, PA passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 peacefully at his home.

He was born on June 29, 1934 in White's Ferry, PA the son of the late William McComb White (d. January 9, 1979) and Irene Besteder White (d. January 22, 1979).  He was a graduate of Tunkhannock...

Jerome P. Lashley

Jerome P. Lashley

Oct 18, 2020

Jerome P. Lashley, of Centreville, VA passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on March 16, 1985 in Fairfax, VA the son of Gerald and Ann Marie Dobrosielski Lashley of Centreville, VA.

Jerome was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ted and...

Betty M. Bodnar

Betty M. Bodnar

Oct 16, 2020

Betty M. Bodnar, age 95, of Wyalusing, PA passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Bradford County Manor, where she had been residing for the last seven years.

She was born on September 23, 1925 in Taylor, PA the daughter of the late Henry and Francais Phillipi.  She was a graduate of the Taylor High...

William "Billy" Roger Dymond Jr.

William "Billy" Roger Dymond Jr.

Oct 15, 2020

William "Billy" Roger Dymond Jr., age 53, of Factoryville, PA passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at his home Billy was born on March 9, 1967, in Tunkhannock, PA the son of late William Roger Dymond (d. October 4, 2012) and Dorothy Anne Allen (d. October 24, 2018). He was a graduate of Lake Weir High School in...

Michael Patrick Flintjer

Michael Patrick Flintjer

Oct 5, 2020

Michael Patrick Flintjer, age 50, of Wyalusing, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2020, at his home.

Michael was born on June 11, 1970, in Queens, NY the son of Linda Morris and the late Michael Ross Flintjer. He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School with the class of 1989.  After high school,...

Connie I. Sharer

Connie I. Sharer

Oct 5, 2020

Connie I. Sharer, 67, of Laceyville, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

Connie was born in Sayre, PA, on October 8, 1952, daughter of Joyce Sharer.  She graduated from Wyalusing Valley High School, as a member of the Class of 1970.  Connie was a devoted housewife and mother prior...

Julia Sechrist Landon

Julia Sechrist Landon

Sep 23, 2020

Julia Sechrist Landon, 93, of Tunkhannock died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at The Gardens in Tunkhannock.  Born in Union Township, PA on February 26, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Ophelia Tebo Sechrist.  She was a graduate of Canton High School and was employed by Tyler Memorial Hospital for 30 years as a nurse's aide. ...

Adam James Gregerson

Adam James Gregerson

Sep 17, 2020

Adam James Gregerson, of West Auburn, PA, passed away peacefully, on Thursday afternoon September 17, 2020, after a valiant cancer battle, surrounded by his loving family.

Adam was born on April 1, 1974, in Tunkhannock, PA, the son of the late Louis J. Gregerson, who passed away on October 17, 1998, and Linda Whipple...

Thelma M. Brotzman Cunningham

Thelma M. Brotzman Cunningham

Sep 7, 2020

Thelma M. Cunningham of Spring Hill Road, Laceyville, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at the age of 92.

Born on the family farm on Spring Hill Road, Laceyville, on May 4, 1928, she was daughter of the late Foster (d. June 23, 1973) and Annis (Hall) Brotzman (d. June 21, 1943). She was a graduate...

Dale L. Grover

Dale L. Grover

Aug 24, 2020

Dale L. Grover, age 72, of Laceyville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020.

He was born on Aug. 24, 1948, the son of the late Elgie and Florence (Decker) Grover of Rush.

Dale was one of four children, Ellen Marie, Donna and Phyllis—all raised in Susquehanna County.

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Gerald "Gerry" H. Clouse

Gerald "Gerry" H. Clouse

Aug 20, 2020

Gerald "Gerry" H. Clouse, Jr., age 59, of Camptown, PA passed away with his loving family by his side on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home after suffering with cancer for the last 3 ½ years.

Gerry was born on July 22, 1961 in Newton, NJ the son of Gerald H. Clouse, Sr. of Camptown, PA...

George "Joe" E. Mcclain

George "Joe" E. Mcclain

Aug 18, 2020

George "Joe" E. McClain, age 79, of Golden Hill, PA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 with his loving wife at his side.

Joe was born on August 23, 1940 in Wilkes-Barre, PA the son of the late George J. (d. December 31, 1977) and Grace Kelly McClain (d. January 11, 2005).

He...

Marie L Mcmicken

Marie L Mcmicken

Aug 18, 2020

MARIE MC MICKEN WENT TO MEET THE LORD TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020 AT HER HOME IN MESHOPPEN.

MARIE WAS BORN AUGUST 19, 1934 TO BENJAMIN A. AND HARRIET CARR CARNEY.  SHE MARRIED LANCER MC MICKEN JR. OCTOBER 6, 1953. THEY OWNED AND OPERATED MC MICKEN'S GARAGE IN MESHOPPEN.

MARIE WAS A NOTARY FOR SEVERAL YEARS. ...

Dustin J. Ball

Dustin J. Ball

Aug 17, 2020

Dustin J. Ball, age 47, of Mayfield, PA, passed away unexpectedly at the home of his sister in Montrose, PA, early Monday morning, August 17, 2020.

Dustin was bon in Tunkhannock, PA, on August 8, 1973, the son John K. Ball and Susan O. Carter Ball. Growing up in the West Auburn area, Dustin...

Mary Jo Hollister

Mary Jo Hollister

Aug 13, 2020

Mary Jo Hollister, age 66, passed away Thursday morning August 13th at her home in Laceyville PA surrounded by her husband and children.

Mary Jo was a loving wonderful and strong mother and wife. She loved to cook and bake, collect plants, dance and sing she also loved to read and listen to music. ...

Mary E. Tinna

Mary E. Tinna

Aug 4, 2020

Mary "Mamie" Tinna, age 71, of Sugar Run, PA, died on Tuesday evening August 4, 2020 at The Gardens for Memory Care at Easton after her battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Mary was born in Queens, NY, on May 16 th , 1949. She was the daughter of the late Louis and Rita Ferrara Rubin. Mary attended Shadyside...

Kevin Scott Johnson

Kevin Scott Johnson

Aug 2, 2020

Kevin Scott Johnson, age 62, of Herrick Township, PA passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 7, 1958 in Sayre, PA the son of Beatrice "Bea" Young Johnson of Towanda, PA and the late Vernon "Ted" Johnson (d. January 3, 2009).  He was...

Ralph Harvey

Ralph Harvey

Aug 2, 2020

Ralph Harvey, age 66 of Meshoppen passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre in Hanover Township, PA.  Born on January 18, 1954, he was the son of the late Almon J. Harvey (d. 1989) and Olive E. Dymond Harvey (d. 2006).

Growing up in Meshoppen, Ralph developed his simple approach to life as...

Joshua Starr Hanley

Joshua Starr Hanley

Jul 18, 2020

Joshua Starr Hanley, age 45, of Wysox, PA died July 18, 2020 from an ATV accident. He was a baptized Christian. He was born on June 4, 1975 the son of Ed and Sue Hanley in Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

His family moved to the house on Crow Hill on the bad curve...