Obituaries
Rudolph "Rudy" Torres
Sep 4, 2026
Rudolph “Rudy” Torres, 71, of Santa Paula, California, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love of the family who meant everything to him.
Rudy grew up in Santa Paula, where his love of sports began at an early age. A gifted all-around athlete, he played baseball, basketball, and football throughout his school years. His talent...
William Robert Mullin
Sep 1, 2026
William Robert Mullin, 84, of Clarks Green, died on Tuesday, in Abington Manor. He was the husband of Ann (Flanagan) Mullin to whom he was married for over 54 years.
Born December 16, 1941 in Scranton, William was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Kitner) Mullin. He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Scranton Preparatory School. He went...
Andrea Marie Kneiss
Aug 30, 2026
Andrea Marie Kneiss, 71, Taylor, died Sunday, at home, surrounded by her loving family due to complications with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. She was the wife of Loren M. Dunham, Jr. The couple were married on May 25, 1996.
Born January 14, 1955, in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Raynak) Kneiss. A 1972 graduate of Old...
Paula Luteran
Aug 28, 2026
Paula Luteran age 65, of North East, MD, passed away Friday Aug 28, 2026. She was the eldest daughter and one of six children born to, predeceased parents Frank Kenneth and Mary Virginia Luteran. Paula earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton and later completed a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature from the University of Pennsylvania, where her doctoral...
John Pisaturo
Aug 26, 2026
John Pisaturo, fondly known by Johnny P and Grandpa Jones, 101, of South Abington Township, died at home on Wednesday. He was the husband of the late Joan Pisaturo who died in 2007.Born May 20, 1925 in Bronx, NY he was the son of the late Nicholas and Rose (Basciano) Pisaturo. He worked for over 48 years for Sandvik Steel...
Kenneth James Loftus
Aug 17, 2026
Kenneth James Loftus, originally from Clarks Summit, passed away after a long illness at his home in Philadelphia on August 17th.
Born on June 1, 1956, in Scranton and raised in Clarks Summit, he was the son of the late James J Loftus and Nancy M (Loftus) Loftus.
Ken was a 1974 graduate of Abington Heights High School where he was an...
Clara Louise Kozlosky
Aug 15, 2026
Clara Louise Kozlosky 93, Clarks Summit, died Saturday, in Abington Manor. Her Husband of 58 years, David D. Kozlosky, died February 22, 2013.Born April 3, 1933, in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Zalewski) Matylewicz. A graduate of Dalton High School. After raising her children Clara was employed by the Abington Heights...
Judith O'Malley Graziano
Jul 25, 2026
Judith O’Malley Graziano died July 25, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Attorney Russell J. O’Malley and Helen Burke O’Malley of Clarks Green.
She was a graduate of Marywood Seminary & Marywood College, and did post-graduate work there as well. She was the founder, and President of Northeastern Child Care Services from 1989 to 2012 and served as Honorary...
Richard A. Lewis
Jul 23, 2026
Richard (Rick) Lewis died peacefully in the morning hours of Thursday, July 23, 2026. At 90 years young, Rick left this life with a full and grateful heart. Rick, the loving husband of Pat Lewis for 62 years, was born on April 23, 1936 in Scranton, PA to the late Josiah and Peg Lewis.
Rick grew up in Clarks Green and...
James "Doc" Thomas Doherty
Jul 14, 2026
James "Doc" Thomas Doherty
July 14, 2026
James "Doc" Thomas Doherty, 82, Clarks Summit, died on Tuesday, in Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was the husband of the late Patricia Doherty who died in 2024.
Born March 13, 1944 in Ayre, MA he was the son of the late James and Mary (Gavin) Doherty. He was a 1962 graduate of St. Paul High...
Philip J. Sullivan
Jul 14, 2026
Philip "Phil" Sullivan, 86, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Phil lived a full life marked by faith, friendship, and a passion for the game of golf.
Phil was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne T. (Schreck) Sullivan, to whom he was married for 63 years. Born on March...
Thomas M. Cawley
Jul 12, 2026
Thomas M. CawleyJuly 19, 2026Thomas Michael Cawley, 77, of Waverly, Pennsylvania, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, July 12th, at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Tom was a devoted son and father, and a well-known presence in Waverly, where he was often spotted on long walks around the Community House with Lincoln, his beloved Bernedoodle.
Born in Scranton on...
William A. Lombardi
Jul 11, 2026
William A. "Bill" Lombardi, 99, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, just 13 days shy of his 100th birthday. He was the husband of Camille Busillo Lombardi.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on July 24, 1926, Bill was the son of Italian immigrants, the late Giuseppe and Carolina Semintilli Lombardi. He graduated from...
Pauline Heckman
Jul 10, 2026
Pauline Bartleman Heckman, 94, of Clarks Summit, PA, peacefully left her earthly body and walked into the arms of her Savior on July 10, 2026.Born July 30, 1931, Pauline was the youngest daughter of John P. and Florence W. Bartleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willard T. Heckman, and all of...
James Francis Kane
Jul 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Francis Kane, who departed this life surrounded by his loving family. James, 83, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at Geisinger CMC Hospital where he received the utmost care from the nurses, doctors and staff. He was the husband of Karen Ann (Abda) Kane.
Jim was born in Pittston on August 15,...
John J. Pallo
Jun 26, 2026
JOHN (JACK) PALLO, 99 years young, of South Abington Township and formerly of Dunmore, passed away on June 26, 2026 at Allied Hospice. He was the son of the late John and Mary Motichka Pallo, Sr., of Dunmore. His wife of 61 years, the late Theresa Renner Pallo, predeceased him on February 20, 2020.
He graduated from Dunmore High School, Class...
Reave Joseph Watkins
Jun 10, 2026
Reave Joseph Watkins, 75, a resident of Honesdale, passed away during a brief hospitalization at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, PA, on June 10, with his loving wife, Marge, by his side.
A musician, composer, producer, and arranger with more than 48 years of experience, Reave performed with many New Orleans musicians and toured nationally and internationally with popular recording artists. He...
Jean Frances Drasba
Jun 9, 2026
Jean Frances (Latniak) Drasba, 80, of Scranton, died peacefully at home on June 9, 2026, surrounded by her adoring family. She was the loving wife of the late Thomas Drasba who died October 13, 1996
Born September 25, 1945 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Anna (Marinach) Latniak. She was educated in the Scranton Schools. Prior...
Harold W. "Hal" Baillie, Ph.D.
Jun 7, 2026
Harold W. “Hal” Baillie, Ph.D., 76, passed away at home surrounded by his family and his books after a two-year battle with cancer.
He was born in West Orange, NJ, to Harold and Carolyn (Courtney) Baillie in 1950. When he was promoted to big brother, he took that role very seriously for his two sisters Lynn and Sharon. Hal was a...
Elizabeth R. Anderson
Jun 6, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson, 95, of Waverly, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and unwavering love. To all who knew her, she was "the best Mom, the most devoted Granny B," and a cherished friend whose gentle spirit touched countless lives.Born and raised in Scotland, Betty was the daughter of the late William...
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