Obituaries

Jean Ann Russell

Jean Ann Russell

Jan 29, 2023

Jean Ann (Palla) Russell, 84, formerly of Clarks Summit, PA died on Sunday in Philadelphia after a brief illness.  She was the wife of the late James Henry Russell.  The couple was married on March 13, 1960.

Born April 24, 1938 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Palla. She graduated from West Scranton...

Francis Michael Goskowski

Francis Michael Goskowski

Jan 24, 2023

Francis Michael Goskowski, 72, of Clarks Summit, died on Tuesday, at home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Lyons) Goskowski to whom he was married since October 8, 1993. 

Born on February 12, 1950 in Forest City, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Antonyak) Goskowski. He graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelors Degree...

Judy Ann Nolan Simmons

Judy Ann Nolan Simmons

Jan 19, 2023

Judy Ann Nolan Simmons, 69, of Scranton, succumbed to her decade-long fight with cancer and was finally set free on January 19th, 2023, with her loving daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving adoptive parents John W. & Trinita Rivera Nolan, as well as a sister, Patricia.

Born in Piraeus, Greece on February 2nd, 1953,...

Thomas A. Dickinson

Thomas A. Dickinson

Jan 6, 2023

Thomas A. Dickinson, 97, formerly of La Plume, died on Friday, in The Pines, Clarks Summit. He was the husband of Ann (Schofield) Dickinson to whom he was married over 72 years.

Born Nov. 4, 1925 in La Plume, Tom was the son of the late Harry and Mabel (Thomas) Dickinson. He graduated from Dalton High School and honorably served...

Robert "Bob" A. Common

Robert "Bob" A. Common

Jan 2, 2023

   Robert “Bob” Alan Common, 77 years, residing in Clarks Summit, died Monday at Green Ridge Health Care Center after longstanding medical issues. His loving and devoted wife of 35 years was the former Penny Hall.   Born Sept. 10, 1945, in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Lincoln “Linc” and Gladys (Thorpe) Common. He was a graduate...

Raymond W. Bechtel

Raymond W. Bechtel

Dec 31, 2022

 

   Raymond W. Bechtel, 84, of Clarks Summit, died Saturday at Allied Services Hospice Center. He was the loving husband of the former Jean Sporer. They were married for more than 50 years.   Born Sept. 18, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William E. and Mary Margaret (Walsh) Bechtel. A graduate of Bellevue High School,...

Patricia Joan Belt

Patricia Joan Belt

Dec 29, 2022

Patricia Joan (Bolt) Belt, 85, of Dalton, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Celebration Villa of Mid Valley, formerly Elmcroft of Mid Valley.  She was the wife of the late Reverend James Leon Belt who passed away earlier this year.  The couple were married since June 13, 1959.

Born February 12, 1937, in Covington, PA, she was the daughter...

Victoria Corrine McDonald

Victoria Corrine McDonald

Dec 24, 2022

Victoria McDonald, 77, a retired teacher of the Scranton School District where she taught for more than 30 years, died at her home in South Abington Twp. after a brief illness. She was 77.

Born in Scranton on March 20, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Corine Broadway McDonald. She graduated from Central High School in...

Brian E. Evans

Brian E. Evans

Dec 22, 2022

Brian E. Evans 47, Richmond, died Thursday, in Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Richmond, VA.

Born December 29, 1974 in Scranton, he was the son of Carlton W. and Alice Ann (Nodolski) Evans, Sr. Clarks Summit.  A 1993 graduate of Abington Heights High School, and received his Associates degree from Penn State University where he also received his Bachelor of...

Shirley Wagner Eagen

Shirley Wagner Eagen

Dec 21, 2022

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Shirley Wagner Eagen, of Clarks Summit, PA, passed away peacefully at home on December 21st surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of James Michael Eagen, Jr., who died in 2008. The couple were married for 52 years.

Born in Mt. Pocono on January 23, 1932, to the late George S. and Anna (Titus) Wagner. She...

Thomas William Sheehan

Thomas William Sheehan

Dec 13, 2022

Thomas William Sheehan, 83, of Dalton, died on Tuesday in Regional Hospital of Scranton.  He was the husband of the late Theresa "Terry" Catoggio.  The couple was married since June 24, 1978.

Born February 18, 1939 in Scranton, Thomas was the son of the late Thomas Gregory and Helen (Berge) Sheehan.

Tom was a 1957 graduate of Scranton Preparatory School...

David O. Friedrichs

David O. Friedrichs

Dec 1, 2022

David O. Friedrichs, 78, of Clarks Green, Pennsylvania, died December 1, 2022 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton, PA of cancer.

Born October 31, 1944, in White Plains, New York, David grew up in nearby New Rochelle, and was the son of K.O. and Nellie H. Friedrichs.  He graduated from New Rochelle High School and New York University, where...

Nancy J. Russo

Nancy J. Russo

Nov 24, 2022

Nancy J. Russo, 75, Montrose, died Thanksgiving Day in Allied Services Hospice Center.

Born Jan. 31, 1947 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Stanko) Moshkowski. Formerly of Scranton, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School. She will be missed by many, especially her four children. In our hearts our mother will hold...

Rachel S. Michaels

Rachel S. Michaels

Nov 22, 2022

Rachel Ellen (Stone) Michaels  90 years, Waverly, died Tuesday, at home after a long and beautiful life. She was the wife of the late Albert F. Michaels, an Abington Heights Teacher who died October 9, 1986.

Born in Scranton on January 22, 1932, she was a life-long resident of Waverly, and was the daughter of Abington area veterinarian, the late...

Richard R. Silbert, M.D.

Richard R. Silbert, M.D.

Nov 19, 2022

Richard R. Silbert, MD, 70, of South Abington Township, died peacefully at home on Saturday surrounded by family and loved ones. Richard was the loving husband of wife Jeanne Ellis Quinn, to whom he was married for over 26 years.

Born December 21, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, Richard was son to the late Milton and Genevieve (Goldberg) Silbert. Growing up...

Phyllis J. Gallagher

Phyllis J. Gallagher

Nov 14, 2022

Phyllis Ann (Jones) Gallagher, 85, a longtime resident South Abington Twp., died Monday at home. She was the wife of Martin Robert Gallagher. The couple was married since Aug. 24, 1968.

Born in Washington, D.C. she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Ann (Hudak) Jones.

She graduated from Dunmore High School and Lackawanna College. Phyllis and her husband...

John M. Carr

John M. Carr

Nov 10, 2022

John M. Carr, Nicholson, died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was husband to Patricia Marie (Rogan) Carr. The couple had been married since Feb. 20, 1960.

Born July 4, 1940, John was the son of the late Earle Arthur and Agnes (McCarthy) Carr. John founded and ran Holly Label Company, Inc, in 1972 until he...

Robert Michael Wills

Robert Michael Wills

Oct 22, 2022

Robert Michael Wills, 72, of Clarks Summit, died on Friday in Allied Services Hospice Center after his battle with interstitial lung disease. He was the husband of 48 years to Kathryn Wills (née Kolenda).

Born June 14, 1950, in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Paul and Lillian Wills (née Young). He graduated from Union High School...

Charles J. Samer, Jr.

Charles J. Samer, Jr.

Oct 21, 2022

Charles J. Samer Jr., 83, Clarks Summit, died Friday at home surround by his loving family. He was the loving husband of 60 years married to the former Jeanne L. Seida.

Born Oct. 1, 1939 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Helen (Schreiber) Samer Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic...

Mary Ann Leiber

Mary Ann Leiber

Oct 3, 2022

   Mary Ann (Obelinas) Leiber, 93, of South Abington Twp., died Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City. She was the widow of Stanley Bernard Leiber, who died July 4, 1981.   Born June 2, 1929, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and late Valerya (Danella) Obelinas. She was a graduate of Factoryville High School. Mary helped on...

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