Obituaries

Apr 24, 2025

Floyd Heim, age 96, of New Albany passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at home.

Floyd married Beverly Bennett on October 10, 1953 and together they raised a son and a daughter. He was very close to his grandchildren.

He was a graduate of Wyalusing High School with the class of 1948.

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Apr 15, 2025

Jennie Marie Owen (Wandall) of Laceyville, PA, at the age of 86, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on April 15th, 2025. Born on January 17th, 1939, in Meshoppen, PA, her life was a testament to resilience, hard work, unwavering dedication to family, and a hint of stubbornness.

Jennie's journey through life was as...

Apr 14, 2025

Edna Huffman Morse, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2025. Edna Kathryn was born on August 18, 1930, to Walter and Bertha Huffman in Wilmot, Pennsylvania. Raised on the family farm, Edna developed a lifelong love for animals, gardening, and nature. She attended Wyalusing Valley High School, where she met and fell in love...

Apr 13, 2025

Shirley Louise Jones Howard, age 96, of Homets Ferry, PA passed away Sunday evening, April 13, 2025 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Shirley was born on April 27, 1928 in Warren Center, PA the daughter of the late Edwin R. and Leola Rockefeller Jones.  She was a graduate of the LeRaysville High School...

Apr 7, 2025

Alfred S. Place, age 96, of South Auburn, PA passed away, Monday afternoon, April 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  This is the same home that he was born in on July 26, 1928 as the only son of the late Otto "Doc" Place (d. November 8, 1966) and Marie (nee Swisher) Place Sharer (d. June...

Mar 28, 2025

Richard "Rick" Calvin Shaffer, age 70, of Wyalusing, PA, (Taylorville), passed away at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Burlington, PA, early Friday morning March 28, 2025.

Rick was born in Wyalusing, Pa. on October 15, 1954, the son of the late Calvin L. Shaffer (d. September 10, 2003) and the late Doris K. Kunkle...

Mar 26, 2025

Patricia L. Canfield, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 26, 2025, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA.

Born in Whitaker, CA on November 17, 1947, she was the daughter of the late John J. (d. 2001) and Genevieve R. Hughes Hitchcock (d. 2002).  Growing up in Susquehanna County, Patricia attended...

Mar 21, 2025

Ian Connor Kenyon, age 19, of New Albany, PA passed away on Friday morning, March 21, 2025 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Born in Wellsboro, PA on August 22, 2005, he was the beloved son of Teresa Casile and the late William...

Mar 16, 2025

Tinamarie (Tina) Carlin, age 58, was healed from her long and painful illness when she was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2025.

Tina was born Tinamarie Myers on April 21, 1966 in Cogan Station, PA. She was the daughter of Harry Otto "Harry O" Myers and Dolores "Dolly" Lapka Myers....

Mar 4, 2025

James G. Hinkson, Sr., age 61, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 4th, 2025.

Born on March 11th, 1963, Jim grew up in Lancaster County where he graduated from Manheim Township School District.

Jim enlisted in the Marine Corps and attained the rank of Lance Corporal.  After completing his military service, he worked for Murry...

Mar 2, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Zoller, 68, of Wysox, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Meadowview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Montrose after a long battle with cancer.

Cheryl was born July 14, 1956 in Warwick, NY, the daughter of the late William P. Zoller, Jr. (d. June, 1999) and Lynn (Davidson) Zoller of Meshoppen.

Cheryl was...

Feb 25, 2025

Marcella Lena Whitney, age 99, of Susquehanna, PA passed away on February 25, 2025 at Barnes-Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna, PA.

Born on July 19, 1925 in Towanda, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Smith) Jayne.  Marcella was raised on a dairy farm in Stevensville, PA where she learned the value of hard...

Feb 21, 2025

Jacqueline A. Castle, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Guthrie Skilled Nursing Facility in Towanda, PA.

Born on August 8, 1942, in Sayre, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Nora Hatch Marshall, and beloved grandparents Nelson and Rhoda Hatch, both deceased.

She...

Feb 13, 2025

Loralee Lyn Holiman was born August 24, 1958, in Star Cross, NJ, the fifth child of the Rev. Mr. Harold Hight and his wife, Carmen Ford Hight. With her family she spent every summer at the family summer place in Rushville, PA.

After graduating from High School at Faith Christian School in Sparta, IL, she attended Covenant...

Feb 6, 2025

Ralph R. Milliron Jr., age 83, of Laceyville, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday Morning, February 6, 2025, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

He was born on July 7, 1941, in West Chester, PA, the son of Ralph R. Milliron, Sr. (d. January 14, 1988) and Mary Linden...

Feb 6, 2025

Charles Snider, Sr., age 91, of Meshoppen, PA passed away on Thursday morning, February 6, 2025 at Allied Hospice Services in Scranton, PA.

He was born July 5, 1933 in Mannington, WV to John and Mary (VanSickle) Snider.  He eloped with his sweetheart and love of his life, the late Eileen Fluharty (d. March 23, 2022), on...

Jan 28, 2025

Jane Ann Bendock, age 69, of Laceyville, PA passed away on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born on August 19, 1955 in Pittston, PA the daughter of the late Charles Edward McGrath (d. January, 2009) and Audrey Helen Campbell McGrath (d. September, 2016).

Jan 28, 2025

Marge was my partner, my friend, my wife.  The best thing that ever happened to me.

In her younger days, she enjoyed camping, fishing for bluegills, and loved a good campfire with friends.  She enjoyed cooking, doing puzzles and watching the birds come to our bird feeders.

She was preceded in death by her father,...

Jan 27, 2025

David J. Melan, Sr., age 96, of Laceyville, PA passed away on Monday morning January 27, 2025 at the Embassy of East Mountain Nursing Home in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Born on May 14, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Edward J. (d. 1964) and Leola E. Smith Melan (d. Sept. 10, 1996).  Growing up...

Jan 23, 2025

Glenn Brewer, age 80, of Tunkhannock, PA passed away on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, PA.

Born in Montrose, PA on June 13, 1944, he was the son of the late George F. (d. January 28, 1999) and Eva Banks Brewer (d. March 19, 2010).  Growing up in East...