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James L. Norconk

James L. Norconk

Dec 23, 2021

James L. Norconk, 77, of Tunkhannock passed away on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2021 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 26 years, Linda Norconk. Born in Newark, New Jersey he was the son of late Lydia Pickett. James was also a long-time resident of Wyalusing Pa where he helped at his mother’s...

David Ray Smith

David Ray Smith

Dec 23, 2021

David Ray Smith,72, of Ellendale, Delaware passed away on December 23, 2021 at Bayhealth Hospital, Milford, DE. Born in Williamsport, PA on August 21, 1949. He was the son of the late Lyman O’Dell and Jean Margaret Hallstead Smith David loved fishing, tinkering around his house, taking care of his yard, he always loved making sure the grass was mowed,...

Harry Dombek

Harry Dombek

Dec 21, 2021

Harry Samuel Dombek, age 85, known to others as Rabbi, Sholeach (which means someone sent in Hebrew), Shemuel, or just Harry, passed away on December 21st at his home near Tunkhannock, PA. Harry was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on February 29, 1936 to Nicholas and Helen Dombek. He attended Couughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre and graduated in 1954. Harry attended...

Jay L. Hanyon

Jay L. Hanyon

Dec 20, 2021

Jay L. Hanyon, 62, of Dalton passed away December 20, 2021 at The Gardens at Tunkhannock. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Harrington Hanyon. Born on September 3, 1959 in Meshoppen he was the son of the late Lee Hanyon. He was a farmer for over 30 years. He also worked at Deer Park Lumber. In addition...

Susan M. Teetsel

Susan M. Teetsel

Dec 20, 2021

Susan M. Teetsel, 80, of Meshoppen passed away on Monday December 20, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 46 years Peter W. Teetsel. Born in Altoona, PA on July 15, 1941 she was the daughter of the late, Patty Dieter. Prior to her retirement she was a registered nurse for Beverly Enterprises...

Josephine P. Murrell

Josephine P. Murrell

Dec 18, 2021

Josephine Murrell, 84, of Lake Winola, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2021. Mom, Grandma Josie, and GG as she was known by her family will be deeply missed. Josephine leaves behind a legacy of love with 6 children: Denise Daloisio of Apex, NC; Nicki Maciejczak of Sweet Valley, PA, John Mercurio, and wife Kelli of Stroudsburg, PA; MaryJo Baker...

Michael John Flynn

Michael John Flynn

Dec 17, 2021

Michael John Flynn, 75, of Tunkhannock passed away December 17, 2021 at Abington Manor. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy Gabriel Flynn. Born on November 17, 1946 in Port Jervis, NY he was the son of the late John Henry Flynn, Sarah Frances Redding Flynn-Wood and stepfather Malcolm Buesener Wood. He was retired from Procter and...

Judy Kaye Williams

Judy Kaye Williams

Dec 15, 2021

Judy Kaye Williams, 66, of Meshoppen passed away on Wednesday December 15, 2021 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roger Delraine Williams. Born in Meshoppen on March 25, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Norman and Anna Borgeson Johnson. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, fishing, reading, and especially watching the birds. In addition...

Donna M. Cravath

Donna M. Cravath

Dec 14, 2021

Donna Marie “Susie” Cravath ascended on a peaceful journey after suffering from a long-term illness. She resided at her lake home in Gouldsboro Pa. with her spouse of 51 years, Stephen J. Cravath until his passing in 2018. She was the daughter of George and Margaret Teetsel, Meshoppen Pa. Donna is survived by her two children Stephen P. Cravath, New...

Louis P. Bierly

Louis P. Bierly

Dec 11, 2021

Louis P. Bierly II 88 of Lake Carey passed away on December 11, 2021 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lynne (nee Prince) Bierly. Lou is the son of the late Rufus and Clara (Renfer) Bierly of West Pittston.

Lou was educated at West Pittston High School, General Motors Institute, Wilkes College and...

John G. Sickler

John G. Sickler

Dec 10, 2021

John G. Sickler 79 of Tunkhannock passed away into the arms of his heavenly father at his home on December 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Sutton Sickler in 2011 they were married on June 19, 1965 and celebrated 46 years together. Born in Wyoming County on March 25, 1942. He was the son of...

Roger W. Wintermute

Roger W. Wintermute

Dec 10, 2021

Roger W. Wintermute, 85, of Mehoopany passed away on December 10, 2021 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley A. Stone Wintermute. Born on November 3, 1936 he was the son of the late Roy R. and Beatrice Decker Wintermute. He was a member of the Mehoopany Baptist Church. Roger owned and...

Patricia Holly Acquino

Patricia Holly Acquino

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia Holly Acquino,69, of Blakely passed away on December 9, 2021 at Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA from Covid-19 complications. She is survived by her husband George Acquino. Born on December 13, 1951 in Tunkhannock, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Maxine Lane Stroka. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Gerald L....

Richard W. Bebb

Richard W. Bebb

Dec 8, 2021

Richard W. Bebb, 79, of Tunkhannock passed away on December 8, 2021 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He was preceded in death by his wife Vivian Zuzock in 1993 and his longtime companion of 34 years Joyce Holly in 2019. Born in Newark, New Jersey on October 24, 1942 he was the son of the late John L....

Douglas E. Spurlin

Douglas E. Spurlin

Dec 8, 2021

Douglas E. Spurlin, 73, of Tunkhannock, passed away on Wednesday December 8, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Jane Wilson Spurlin. Born in Astoria, New York on June 12, 1948 he was the son of the late Ted Lee and Mary Frances Lacavara Spurlin. Doug was a Truck Driver...

Barbara M. Walters

Barbara M. Walters

Dec 4, 2021

Barbara M. Walters, 68, of Tunkhannock passed away on Saturday December 4, 2021 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Meshoppen on February 5, 1953 she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Adams Walters. She was a 1971 graduate of Tunkhannock Area School District. Barb loved spending time with her family and loved doing genealogy research....

Adam Maciorkoski

Adam Maciorkoski

Dec 3, 2021

Adam Maciorkoski, 35, of Tunkhannock found peace on December 3, 2021. Born in Tunkhannock on April 5, 1986 he is survived by his loving parents Vincent J. and Deborah Delmar Maciorkoski. He was employed by Meshoppen Stone as a laborer and stone saw operator for 13 years. Adam spent his childhood at local ball fields playing baseball a sport that...

Bill Williams

Bill Williams

Dec 3, 2021

Bill H. Williams, 62, of Tunkhannock passed away on Friday December 3, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Carol E. Hensley Williams. Born in Oakland, California on May 2, 1959 he was the son of the late Lawrence and Florence Williams. Prior to his retirement Bill was a manager for Procter and Gamble,...

Samuel Strohl

Samuel Strohl

Dec 3, 2021

Samuel Caleb Strohl, 52, of Tunkhannock passed away suddenly at the Gardens on December 3, 2021, where he has been a guest since 2018. Born on October 6, 1969 he was the son of the late Rebecca Strohl. He was a 1988 graduate of Tunkhannock High School and a member of the Eaton Baptist Church where he served as an...

Jennie Lou Killian

Jennie Lou Killian

Dec 2, 2021

Jennie Lou Killian, 82, of Tunkhannock passed away on December 2, 2021 at the Abington Manor, Clarks Summit. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Frederick R. Killian on May 17, 2021. They will celebrate their 62-wedding anniversary in heaven on December 14. Born in Noma, Florida on November 8, 1939 she was the daughter of...

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