Obituaries

Josephine M. Mahon

Josephine M. Mahon

Mar 4, 2026

On March 4th, Our beloved Mother and devoted “Mom Mom” Josephine Mahon left us. She was born in the Bull’s Head section of Scranton on April 12 1936 to Mary Russo Costanzo and Joseph Costanzo. She was tremendously proud of her Italian heritage. Many of her best memories were of Bull’s Head in North Scranton and being surrounded by her...

David James Evans

David James Evans

May 18, 2026

David James Evans, 91, a lifelong resident of Newton Township, died on Monday at home. He was the husband of the late Margaret Summerhill who died in 2000.Born April 30, 1935 in Newton Township, he was the son of the late Stanley and Zida (Winters) Evans. David was was educated in the Newton Schools and was a 1954 graduate of...

Joseph Gerard Hogan

Joseph Gerard Hogan

May 19, 2026

Joseph Gerard Hogan passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and dear friends on Tuesday, May 19.

Joe was born in West Scranton and was the only son of the late Gerald Hogan and Ruth (Stull) Hogan. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and received a BS in European History from the University of Scranton. He...

Benjamin Lee Kocher

Benjamin Lee Kocher

May 15, 2026

Benjamin Lee Kocher, lovingly known to many simply as “Pa,” passed away on May 15, 2026 at the age of 85, in the very home he built, surrounded by his family. Ben was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a truly kind and honorable man whose life was defined by integrity, humor, and an unwavering love for his...

Michelle Habeeb

Michelle Habeeb

Apr 30, 2026

Michelle Shelly Lee Habeeb, 51, Old Forge, died Thursday, in Giesinger at CMC.

Born July 31, 1974 in Scranton, and was the daughter Anne (McCrone) Drugatz, Scranton. She was 1992 graduate of Abington Heights High School, received her business degree from Luzerne County Community College. She formerly was a supervisor at Sams Club, Dickson City, and worked as a cook at...

Barbara Brophy

Barbara Brophy

Apr 30, 2026

Barbara Ann Brophy, 87, of Dickson City, died on Thursday, in Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She was the wife of the late Robert Brophy who died in 2000.

Born November 4, 1938 in Dickson City, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ann (Pijar) Tuleya. She graduated from Dickson City High School and business school. Barbara worked for...

Regina Caroline Stevens

Regina Caroline Stevens

Apr 24, 2026

Regina Caroline Stevens, 83, of Clarks Summit, died Friday, April 24th, in Allied Skilled Nursing. Born May 4, 1942 in Newton Township, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve (Lipinski) Matylewicz.

Regina was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Newton Ransom schools. She graduated from Marywood University with a Bachelors in Science. Upon graduation, Regina attended Robert Packer in Sayre,...

Doloris Urban

Doloris Urban

Apr 21, 2026

Doloris Dallachiesa Urban, 93, of Clarks Summit, died on Tuesday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of 52 years to the late Charles Leo Urban who died in 2005.

Born January 9, 1933 in Weston, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Grace (Fedrigon) Dallachiesa. She graduated from Weston High School in 1951. Doloris...

Margaret L. Wanick

Margaret L. Wanick

Apr 16, 2026

Margaret L. Wanick 85, of South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, in Regional Hospital Of Scranton. She was the wife of William Wanick to whom she was married for 60 years.

Born March 23, 1941 in Tunkhannock, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Othella (Farr) Lillie. She graduated from Tunkhannock Area High School and Bloomsburg University...

Steven Amos Green

Steven Amos Green

Apr 10, 2026

Steven A. Green, whose charm, humor, and generous spirit left a lasting impression on everyone he met, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, April 10, 2026, with his wife, Susanne, by his side. Steve fought a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 63.

Born in Scranton on September 24, 1962, Steve was the son of Martha Vonderhey and...

Danielle Ann Sheypuk

Danielle Ann Sheypuk

Apr 5, 2026

Danielle Ann Sheypuk, 48, a resident of Manhattan, New York, and originally from Jermyn, Pennsylvania, died unexpectedly on Sunday.

Born February 28, 1978 in Scranton, Danielle was the daughter of George and Delores (Fedorchak) Sheypuk.

After graduating from Marywood University in Scranton with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology (2000), Danielle moved to New York City to pursue her Ph.D. She...

Lawrence Alan Yeager

Lawrence Alan Yeager

Apr 5, 2026

Lawrence Alan Yeager (affectionately known as Clarence), 74, South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center due to complications from diabetes. He was married to his best friend, Mary (Manglaviti) Yeager, for nearly 54 years.

Born November 9, 1951 in Binghamton, NY, Larry was the son of the late Jack and Ruth (Taylor) Yeager. He graduated from Johnson...

Micheale A. Gorman

Micheale A. Gorman

Mar 25, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Micheale A. “Micki” Gorman, beloved wife, caring mother, cherished friend, and esteemed leader, who left this world peacefully on March 25, 2026, in Scranton, PA. She was the wife of Chad Rouse for 26 years and the mother of her daughter, Bronwen Rouse.

Born on July 29, 1968, in West...

Rose E. Miller

Rose E. Miller

Mar 20, 2026

Rose E. Miller, 89, of Falls, died Friday, March 20, 2026 at Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore. She was a lifelong resident of her family’s homestead in Falls. She is now rejoicing in the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born April 28, 1936, in Mill City and was the daughter of the late Eugene and Doris (Carpenter) Miller....

Charles F. McDermott

Charles F. McDermott

Mar 20, 2026

Charles Francis McDermott, 73, of Clarks Summit, died Friday, in Allied Services Hospice Center. He was the husband of Anne Marie (McDonnell) McDermott.

Born February 7, 1953 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Richard Joseph and Margaret Johanna (Mawn) MsDermott. Charles graduated from West Scranton High School in 1971 where he lettered in track and swimming and was...

Lisa Ann Allen

Lisa Ann Allen

Mar 18, 2026

Lisa Ann Allen, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her large extended family, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 62. 

Born in Queens, New York, to Raymond Lines, Jr. and the late Gail (Robbins) Lines, Lisa graduated from Mountain View High School. Later in life, she returned to school...

Patrick Welk

Patrick Welk

Mar 16, 2026

Patrick John Welk 86, of South Abington Twp, died unexpectely on Monday at home. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Holzwarth) Welk who died in 2024.

Born March 9, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY Pat was the son of the late John and Katherine (Skorupska) Welk. He graduated from St. John's Prep in 1957 and honorably served his country in...

Rebecca Jane Gryczko

Rebecca Jane Gryczko

Mar 3, 2026

Rebecca Jane Gryczko, 54, of Waverly Twp, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, in Regional Hospital Of Scranton.

Born March 25, 1971 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, TX she was the daughter of Dr. Gerald and the late Rebecca (Tebbetts) Gryczko. Rebecca graduated from Mt. Pocono High School and worked in a variety of roles throughout the community, most...

Karen Marie Barren

Karen Marie Barren

Feb 20, 2026

Karen Marie Barren, 66, of Glenburn, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday February 20th surrounded by family. She was the wife of Dr. Eric Barren to whom she was married for 37 years since May 1988.

Born February 19, 1960 in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Peterka) Monasky.

Karen graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and...

John E. Prior D.O.

John E. Prior D.O.

Feb 13, 2026

Jack Prior, 70, of Factoryville, Pennsylvania, died at home on Friday, surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 26, 1955, in Port Hueneme, CA, he was the eldest son of John E. and Theresa (Hoeger) Prior. He leaves behind his siblings, Patti (Adam Nichols), Mark (Laurie Burke), and Matt Prior (Sharon Noel), and his well-loved children, Caitlin Prior and her...