Obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

Norma Jean Campbell, age 85, of Clapper Hill, PA passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024.

Norma Jean was born on January 16, 1938 on the family farm on Clapper Hill.  She was the daughter of the late Walter Henry Sharer (d. September 5, 1998) and Mable Wootton Sharer (d....

Jan 4, 2024

Dorothy E. Baldwin, age 96, of 30 Hobbs Rd, Tunkhannock, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early morning January 4, 2024, while at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Dickson City, PA after sustaining a fall.  She was born on March 23, 1927, while en route to her Great Grand Mother "Woomie's" house in Meshoppen Township,...

Jan 2, 2024

Troy K. Trauger, 59, of Meshoppen, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024.

He was born in Scranton, PA on April 25, 1964. He was a 1982 graduate from Tunkhannock High School. While in school, he participated in the band and enjoyed playing the trumpet. Following graduation, he joined the Army,...

Dec 30, 2023

Gloria Jean Rought, age 82, formerly of Wyalusing, PA went home to her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital.

Gloria was born on September 19, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  She was the daughter of the late George Faux and Arlene Wall.

She lived in the Wyalusing area...

Dec 29, 2023

Raymond Marbaker, 71, of Tunkhannock, PA (Mehoopany Twp) passed away at his home on December 29th, 2023 after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer.

He was born in Meshoppen, PA on December 24,1952, the only child of Clifton Marbaker and Betty Wilcox Marbaker. He was a 1971 graduate of Elk Lake High School. While in school,...

Dec 25, 2023

Nancy Ruth Ayers, 87, of Tunkhannock, formerly of Mehoopany, passed away on December 25, 2023 after a brief illness.  She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Earle "Doc" Ayers.

Born on May 25, 1936, in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Harold Tarbox and Blanche Ruth Walker.  She was a graduate...

Dec 24, 2023

Louise Becker Way, long time resident of Wyalusing Township, passed on to be with her Lord the morning of December 24, 2023 at the Sayre Health Care Center in Sayre, PA.   Louise lived on Stagecoach Road, Wyalusing for 59 years.  Due to declining health, from July 2017 until November 2021 Louise was a resident of Robert Packer Towanda Personal...

Dec 14, 2023

John "Jack" Brewer, age 80, of Slatington, PA, passed away on Thursday morning, December 14, 2023 at the St. Luke's Hospital in Lehighton.

Jack was born in Meshoppen, PA on October 10, 1943, the son of the late Harry (d. Oct. 12, 1972) and Betty Ladner Brewer (d. July 19, 1984).  Growing up in the Meshoppen area,...

Dec 10, 2023

David Foster Mullican, age 76, of Indian Hill, Tuscarora Twp., Wyalusing, PA, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home, Sunday morning, December 10, 2023, surrounded by his family.

David was born December 20, 1946 in the same home that he passed away in. He was the son of the late Ernest R. Mullican, who passed away...

Dec 8, 2023

Lee E. Bendinsky, age 83, of Wyalusing, PA passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 8, 2023 with his loving family by his side at the Gatehouse Hospice Unit in Williamsport, PA.

Lee was born on June 16, 1940 in Towanda, PA the son of the late Vincent (d. 2004) and Avis Linnell DeWire Bendinsky (d. 1992)....

Nov 27, 2023

Rodney Paul Martin, age 55, of Camptown, PA passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at his home.

Rodney was born on August 31, 1968 in Johnson City, NY the son of the late Melvin Martin (d. 1968) and Lillian Ruth O'Connor Martin DeLamarter (d. 2018).  He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School with the...

Nov 19, 2023

Daniel "Bubba" Keith Walters, age 57, of Laceyville, PA passed away on his birthday, Sunday, November 19, 2023 unexpectedly at his home.

Bubba was born on November 19, 1966 in Towanda, PA the son of the late Daniel R. (d. July 13, 2013) and Lynette June Kipp Walters (d. August 31, 2022).  He was a graduate of...

Nov 19, 2023

Lawrence H. Gatzke, age 79, of Mehoopany, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born in Orange, NJ on September 16, 1944, he was the son of the late William and Rose Santoz Gatzke.  A few years after graduating from Mendham High School, Lawrence joined the Army National Guard out of...

Nov 11, 2023

Jeffrey R. Fenton, age 52, of Wilmot, PA passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his home.

Jeff was born on April 3, 1971 in Towanda, PA the son of Marjorie Lee Fenton of Wilmot, PA and the late Arthur Fenton, Sr.  He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School with the class of 1990....

Nov 10, 2023

Betty M. Kitchnefsky, age 89, of Laceyville, PA, passed away on Friday afternoon, November 10, 2023, at the Wilkes Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born in Tunkhannock, PA, on July 23, 1934, the youngest of 10 children, born to Simon and Della Mosier Kitchnefsky. Growing up in Tunkhannock township, Betty grew up...

Nov 5, 2023

Randy Allen Hall, age 58, of Laceyville, PA passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Randy was born on April 6, 1965 in Meshoppen, PA the son of Mary J. Shoemaker Hall of Laceyville, PA and the late Roy "Bobby" R. Hall, Sr. (d. January 19, 2005).  He attended the Wyalusing Valley High School.

He was...

Nov 4, 2023

Mark C. Salsman, age 62, of Meshoppen, PA passed away comfortably at his home on Saturday, November 4, 2023 with his loved ones Tracy, Jonathan, Michelle, Paisley and Jonathan Craig by his side.

Born on November 21, 1960 in Sayre, PA, Mark was the son of the late Eldon and Eleanor Vandermark Salsman.

Mark enjoyed...

Nov 1, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Francis Howard, age 91, of Homets Ferry, PA passed away on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023 at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA.

Charlie was born on the family farm on November 28, 1931 the son of the late John Homet and Harriet Taylor Howard, Sr.  He attended the Camptown School and graduated...

Oct 11, 2023

Alice S. Hagendorf, age 93, formerly of Laceyville, PA passed away Wednesday evening, October 11, 2023.

She was born on October 22, 1929 in Mount Carmel, PA the daughter of the late Jesse M. and Lillian G. Chubb Neiswender.  She was a graduate of the South Philadelphia High School for Girls and earned her teaching degree from...

Oct 11, 2023

Marjorie "Marge" Jennings passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on October 11, 2023 at her family farm outside Meshoppen. Marge's presence warmed any room and her kindness and generosity always brought joy to those around her. She truly loved her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. Marge will be greatly missed by...