Obituaries

Feb 11, 2026

Robert Edwin Post 72, of Clarks Summit, went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday in Allied Services Hospice Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Catherine (Secunda) Post to whom he was married for over 32 years.

Born July 28, 1953 in Kingston, he was the son of the late Harry Edwin and Helen (Gray)...

Feb 9, 2026

Ralph C Otley, 88, of Chinchilla, died Monday, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Mary Otley. The couple was married for over 42 years before her death in 2001.

Born February 25, 1937 in Scranton he was the son of the late Raymond and Christina (Weathers) Otley. Ralph graduated from Scranton Tech and was...

Jan 31, 2026

Dianne Marie Bonifanti 83, of South Abington, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, at her home. She was the widow of Lawrence Bonifanti, who died November 12, 2017. The couple had been married over 42 years at the time of Larry’s death.

Born June 21, 1942 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Oskorip) Lasinsky.

A graduate...

Jan 25, 2026

Bernadette "Bonnie" Chrysler (née Lavin), 87, of Waverly, Pa., passed away unexpectedly at home. She was the loving wife of Gerald F. Chrysler, who died in 2022. Jerry and Bonnie met when they were ten years old and were married in 1961.

Born August 24, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Bernard and Madeleine (Davy) Lavin. A...

Jan 22, 2026

Dr. Harold "Skip" L. Nelson Jr., V.M.D.

January 22, 2026

Harold "Skip" L. Nelson Jr., V.M.D., 74, Waverly Twp, sadly passed away on Thursday. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Lavelle) Nelson. He was a cherished brother, father, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed.

Skip was born September 13, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was raised in Montrose, PA by...

Jan 19, 2026

Robert “Bob” Schuman, born in 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 19, 2026. He was the son of the late Jerome and Gertrude Schuman.

Bob graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in 1967 and was elected to Beta Kappa. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland in 1971, graduating magna cum...

Jan 10, 2026

Kelly Schwinof, age 59, passed away on January 10, 2026, after a brief and unexpected battle with cancer. Her loss was sudden and deeply heartbreaking, and she will be missed beyond words by all who knew and loved her.

Kelly was a devoted mother and a loving grandmother whose family meant everything to her. She took great pride in her children...

Jan 4, 2026

Linda Rose Gensiejewski died peacefully on January 4, 2026, after a long illness, at Allied Skilled Nursing in Scranton, PA at age 82. She was the widow of Gerald G. Gensiejewski Sr. who died February 27, 1988.

Linda was born in Yonkers, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Zinkiewicz) Siuta. She was a graduate of St....

Dec 31, 2025

Dec 27, 2025

Jeanne Elizabeth Davis (Phillips), 72, of Clarks Summit, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains, after a swift battle with a rare illness. She was the devoted wife of Mark Alan Davis.

Born July 2, 1953, in Philadelphia, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Clarence “Phil” Phillips (d.2003) and Betty...

Dec 25, 2025

Ann L. Ebersole, known to those closest to her as Annie, of Clarks Summit, died at home on Thursday.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Delores Gdoven Dietz. She was a graduate of Dunmore High School and attended Empire Beauty School.

Annie was a loving wife, grandmother, mother, and sister who will be deeply missed by...

Dec 25, 2025

Robert M. Jezerski, 72, of Olyphant, passed away Thursday, December 25th.

Robert was born September 9, 1953 in Peckville and was the son of the late Chester and Margaret (Konecny) Jezerski. He was a graduate of Dunmore Central Catholic High School and attended Penn State where he excelled at playing basketball. Since his teenage years, he spent his career working in...

Dec 23, 2025

Dr. William Mohan, 81, passed away peacefully on December 23. Born on May 11, 1944, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Will lived a life marked by deep faith, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering devotion to family, students, and community. His early academic journey began at La Salle University, followed by his studies with the Franciscans, and three formative years in the seminary in...

Dec 21, 2025

Charles George Heim Jr, 69, beloved Father, Son, and Spouse, was called to his eternal resting place on December 21, 2025. He was the husband of the former Brenda McHugh.

He entered this world on February 8, 1956 in Levittown, PA, born to Ann Marie (Cotter) and the late Charles Heim, Sr. Charles worked as a systems analyst for TMG.

He was...

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

John J. Churla, Jr., 87, of Waverly Township, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, in Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. He was the husband of Adelinda "Linda" (Lolli) Churla to whom he was married to for 60 years.

Born January 5, 1938 in Scranton, John was the son of the late John and Wanda (Malinowski) Churla.

John graduated from Lafayette College with...

Dec 8, 2025

Keith David Ovens, age 70, died, Monday, December 8, 2025, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore.

Keith was born February 19, 1955, in Scranton. He was the son of the late Irvin Ovens and Paula Smetana Ovens. Keith was a 1973 graduate of Scranton Technical High School and earned an associates degree in business administration from Lackawanna College...

Dec 8, 2025

James Michael Moran, 76, of Clarks Green, died Monday, in Allied Skilled Nursing in Scranton.

Born September 30, 1949 in Portland, ME, Jim was the son of the late James Frederick and Eleanor (Fahey) Moran.

Jim earned his master’s degree in history from SUNY at Oneota and briefly worked as a teacher. Jim went back to SUNY Stoneybrook where he earned a...

Dec 7, 2025

     It is with deep love and gratitude for her life that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Eileen A. Noble, 78, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy woven from moments of strength, determination, and a life lived with an unmistakable presence. 

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Dec 4, 2025

Irene Marie Shimkus, 69, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, in Tunkhannock Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Born November 15, 1956 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Pranas Steponas Shimkus and Valeria Theresa (Klimaitis) Shimkus.

Irene attended Bishop Hannan High School and graduated valedictorian of her class in 1974. Being passionate about helping others, she went on...