Obituaries

Oct 1, 2013

Jayne (Wasylyniak) Hughes-Lurowist 57 years, Bloomsburg died Tuesday, in Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. She was the wife of ten years married to Gerry Lurowist.

Born June 12, 1956 in Scranton, she was the daughter of Michael A. and Marie (Eskin) Wasylyniak Jr., Scranton.

She was educated in the Scranton Schools and was a 1974 graduate...

Sep 22, 2013

Jean F. Leadbeater Botscheller, 88, of Lake Winola, died Sunday in VNA Hospice Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She was the widow of Joseph C., who died July 31, 1993. The couple had been married more than 49 years.

Born March 30, 1925, in Factoryville, daughter of the late Albert and Frances Smith Leadbeater, she lived...

Sep 19, 2013

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Campbell of Clarks Green died on Thursday, September 19, at home after an illness.

Born November 9, 1935, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J. and Ann McHugh Campbell. Betty graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1953 and continued her education at the University of Scranton. For many years,...

Aug 28, 2013

Donald J. Hopkins Sr., 93, Dalton, died Wednesday in Hospice Community Care, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Mae Farrell, Dalton.

Born Jan. 26, 1920, in Scranton, he was the son of the late James and Mary Price Hopkins. He was formerly a long-time resident of North Scranton. A graduate of...

Aug 18, 2013

Shirley White Kveragas, 59, of Kingston, formerly of Clarks Summit, died Sunday.

Born Oct. 28, 1953, in Scranton, she was the daughter of Audrey Dunlop White, Clarks Summit, and the late James White. Shirley was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Wilkes University. She was employed by the...

Aug 17, 2013

Peter William Sensi, 80, of Scranton passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.

Born July 27, 1933, in Scranton, son of the late Joseph and Louise Augusiewicz Sensi, he was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and Keystone Junior College. He served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War. A past member of Glen...

Aug 11, 2013

Sheila Marie Keenan, 73, Clarks Summit, formerly of Archbald, died Sunday at home.

Born Aug. 26, 1939, in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Mary M. Cawley Keenan. Shelia lived most of her life in Archbald before moving to Clarks Summit in 1993. She was a 1957 graduate of Archbald High School...

Jul 7, 2013

Ruth G. Greiner Rausen, 88, formerly of New York City, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. She was the widow of John Rausen, Ph.D., a mathematics professor.

She was born July 16, 1924, in Scranton, the daughter of the late Will and Esther Carey Greiner. She returned to the Scranton area to be...

Jul 7, 2013

James Joseph Matthews, CPA 71 years, South Abington Township, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Golden Living Center, Scranton. He was the husband of the former Nancy Ann Jackson.

Born July 15, 1941 in New York, NY, he was the son of the late James and Agnes (Paschel) Matthews.

Jim was a successful Certified Public...

Jun 23, 2013

David Alan Gardner, 64, Clarks Summit, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, doing what he loved best, riding his motorcycle. He suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle was struck by a deer. He was transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

Born November 13, 1948, in Ridgway, PA, he was the son of Thelma (Bennett) Gardner, Clarks Summit and the...

Jun 20, 2013

Christine Faye (Staff) Schneible, 63, Clarks Summit, died Thursday in VNA Hospice Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She was the loving wife of Scott Schneible for more than 33 years.

Born March 19, 1950, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Kleeman Staff. She resided in Clarks Summit since 1984....

Jun 19, 2013

Rosemarie Sherman Schultheis, 70, of Clarks Summit, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Hospice Community Care, Dunmore. She was the widow of William Schultheis, who died July 22, 1979.

Born Sept. 26, 1942, in Factoryville, daughter of the late Glendon and Cynthia Teel Sherman, she lived most of her life in Newton Twp. and was a graduate...

Jun 13, 2013

Susan Jean Cawley, 77, of Clarks Summit, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, in VNA Hospice Unit, Geisinger Community Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph Thomas Cawley. The couple had been married more than 45 years.

Born March 11, 1936, in Lakewood, Ohio, daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary Evelyn Edelman Fahey,...

May 24, 2013

Deborah Ellen Hoban 48 years, Scranton, died Friday, May 24, 2013, shortly after being admitted to Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Born February 21, 1965 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the Virginia (Gairens) Erixson, Scranton and the late Joseph Hoban.

She was educated in the Scranton Schools and was a 1983 Graduate of Scranton...

May 20, 2013

Leonard W. Rafalko, 78, of Clarks Summit, died Monday evening, May 20, 2013, at Commonwealth Hospice of Northeast Pa. He and his wife, the former Lorraine Folta, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 17.

Born Nov. 24, 1934, in Scranton, son of the late Stanley and Julia Strellish Rafalko, he was educated in Minooka...

May 17, 2013

Marilyn Simes Shawger 82 years, of Fenwick Island, De formerly of Clarks Summit passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013, after an illness. She was the wife of the late Rev. George W. Shawger, a United Methodist minister.

Born December 29, 1930 in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Richard V. and Mary Jane Johns...

May 16, 2013

Rita Marie (Callahan) Calvey 84 years, Clarks Green, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at home. She was the wife of Patrick A. Calvey, Jr.

She was born May 29, 1928 in Taylor, and was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Meehan) Callahan. She was a 1946 graduate of West Scranton High School and furthered her...

May 14, 2013

Theodore Varady 61 years, Dalton, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Memorial Sloan-Kettering New York, NY after a long courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 35 years was the former Vicky O'Dell. The couple was married September 24, 1977.

Born August 24, 1951 in New Brunswick, N. J. he was the son of the late Stephen...

May 8, 2013

Patricia Elizabeth (Wood) Marx, RN 60 years, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday, at home. She was the wife of Dr. David E. Marx. The couple celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary, February 17, 2013.

Born March 24,1953 in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Janet (Brooks) Wood. She lived in Clarks Summit since 1993. She...

May 3, 2013

Liang-Chen Chuang, 71 years, Clarks Summit, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was the husband of 47 years married to the former Hwa-Tzea Lin.

Born January 18, 1942 in Taiwan. He lived in Clarks Summit over 35 years. He was a Pharmacist, his professional career for over 35 years and retired from...