Obituaries

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Emery Frank Thorn, Sr.

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...

Geraldine A. Mokris

Geraldine A. Mokris

Dec 3, 2025

Geraldine Anne Bullock Mokris, age 78, of Auburn Center, PA passed away on December 3, 2025, at the Tunkhannock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Tunkhannock, PA.

Geri was born to the late Gerald (d. October 3, 1987) and Hellen Yucas Bullock (January 11, 1997) in Auburn Center, PA, on March 15, 1947. Geri grew up in Auburn Center at Bullock...

Eugene Kishbaugh

Eugene Kishbaugh

Nov 26, 2025

Eugene Kishbaugh, a beloved family man, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice in Scranton, PA.

Born on July 21, 1942, in Laceyville, PA, son of the late John C. and Myrtle Freeman Kishbaugh, Eugene lived a life marked by his commitment to both his family and his work.

Eugene earned his diploma from Wyalusing High School, graduating with...

Bradley Albert Shatinsky

Bradley Albert Shatinsky

Nov 25, 2025

Corporal Bradley Albert Shatinsky, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home on Hidden Meadows Lane in Browntown, PA on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025.

Brad was born on August 9, 1961 in Susquehanna County. He was the son of the late Albert V. (d. November 11, 2011) and Jenora Brown Shatinsky (d. June 7, 2013). He was raised in Laceyville...

Ronald D. Trowbridge

Ronald D. Trowbridge

Nov 24, 2025

Ronald Dale Trowbridge (AKA Pop-Pop), 70, of Laceyville, PA, passed away on November 24, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by the family he loved in his own quiet, steady way.

Born on July 8, 1955, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, to Robert Trowbridge and Norma Woodruff Trowbridge. Ron spent his entire life in the Wyalusing/Laceyville Area. He carried with...

Ashley Nicole Turner

Ashley Nicole Turner

Nov 22, 2025



Ashley Nicole Turner, age 28, of Forkston, PA passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Born in Tunkhannock, PA on December 18, 1996, she was the daughter of Robert Turner of Forkston, PA and Toni Hicks of Elmira, NY.

Growing up in the Forkston area, she attended Tunkhannock High School. Ashley was employed with Ace Hardware in Scranton, PA.

She enjoyed being in...

Bill "Walleye" Walter

Bill "Walleye" Walter

Nov 19, 2025

Bill "Walleye" Walter entered eternal rest on Wednesday moring November 19, 2025, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart.

He was born on October 17, 1957, in Sayre, PA, to William Walter, Sr, and Mary Fassett Walter. Bill was a graduate of the Wyalusing Valley Class of 1975. Bill worked in the bluestone industry for many years before joining Latona Trucking,...

Theodore Mosier

Theodore Mosier

Nov 17, 2025

Theodore “Teddy” Mosier of Wyalusing, PA passed away on Monday evening, November 17, 2025 at the Highlands Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Laporte, PA where he had been residing recently.

Teddy was born on September 10, 1952 in Meshoppen, PA. He was the son of the late George and Ann Comstock Mosier, Jr. He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High...

William "Bill" James Matson

William "Bill" James Matson

Nov 14, 2025

William “Bill” James Matson, Sr., age 83, of Stoney Point, PA passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 with his family by his side at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus.

Bill was born on the family farm on Stoney Point Road on April 30, 1942. He was the son of the late Clifford J. (d. May 12, 1986) and...

Timothy Mark Dymond

Timothy Mark Dymond

Nov 13, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Mark Dymond passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Tunkhannock, PA on November 13, 2025 at the age of 57.

Tim was born in Tunkhannock, PA on June 27, 1968. He was the son of the late Dorothy Anne Allen Dymond (d. October 24, 2018) and William Roger Dymond (d. October 4, 2012). He was also...

Edith Rose Ermisch

Edith Rose Ermisch

Nov 12, 2025

Our beautiful mother, Edith Rose Reed Ermisch passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2025, with her family holding her hands—just as she always wanted. She was 89 years old and, true to her nature, faced every challenge with grace, optimism and faith.

Four and a half years ago, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, but she never...

Susan O. Ball

Susan O. Ball

Nov 11, 2025

Susan O. Ball, 71, of Retta, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. She was born on November 23, 1953. Throughout her life, she brought joy, warmth, and kindness to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Suzy graduated from Elk Lake in 1971. As a young adult, she worked as a butcher at Carter's Market in Black Walnut....

Joan F. Durland

Joan F. Durland

Nov 7, 2025

Joan F. Durland, age 87, of Wyalusing, PA passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at the Highlands Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Laporte, PA.

She was born on April 25, 1938 in Dushore, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Gordon E. and Frances G. Hunsinger Kinsley.  She attended Turnpike High School in Mildred, PA.  Joan married...

Harold Albert Moyer

Harold Albert Moyer

Nov 6, 2025

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend Harold Moyer, 73, of Wyalusing, was sent to his eternal home on November 6, 2025. Harold was the son of Albert and Dorothy Moyer of Lebanon Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Ceder Crest High School also in Lebanon and then graduated from Penn State University in 1974 with...

Michael William Hanley

Michael William Hanley

Oct 25, 2025

Michael William Hanley, 54, of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born on October 31, 1970, Michael was a true character from the day he was born, bringing a vibrant and unforgettable spirit to everyone around him.

A proud 1989 graduate of Neshaminy High School, Michael was a passionate football player for the Neshaminy...

Shelia L Bouch

Shelia L Bouch

Oct 20, 2025

Shelia L. Bouch, age 73, of Laceyville, PA passed away Monday morning, October 20, 2025 at her home.

She was born on September 15, 1952 in Troy, PA the daughter of late Bruce (d. December 14, 1982) and Barbara Green Vargson (d. March 19, 1991).  She was a graduate of Troy High School with class of 1970....

David Arthur Green

David Arthur Green

Oct 16, 2025

Mr. David Arthur Green, age 75, passed away early Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Burlington, PA.

Dave was born on August 23, 1950, at the Mills Hospital in Towanda, PA, as the third child to Everett E. Green and Dorothy Marguerite Chilson Green.  He spent his childhood with...

Mary Jo White

Mary Jo White

Oct 12, 2025

Mary Jo White, age 62, of Troy, PA passed away on Sunday night, October 12, 2025 at the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.

Born on February 26, 1963 in Greenville, MS, she was the daughter of the late John David White (d. Sept. 1975) and Betty Cole White (d. June 6, 1992).

Mary Jo enjoyed many...

Robin Lea Brown

Robin Lea Brown

Oct 12, 2025

Robin Lea Brown, age 60, of Meshoppen, PA passed away unexpectedly at her home around 4:30 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Robin was born on October 19, 1964 in Meshoppen, PA the daughter of Judy Marie White Meeks and the late Francis Robert White (d. February 4, 1978).  She graduated from Auburn Baptist Academy.

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Sandra "Sandy" Kay Jayne

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Jayne

Oct 7, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Jayne, age 80, of Laceyville, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 7, 2025 at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

Born in Meshoppen, PA on June 17, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Boyce and Berneta Beeman Carter.  Growing up in the Meshoppen area, Sandy attended Elk Lake High School and...