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Robert J. Reynolds, Jr.

Robert J. Reynolds, Jr.

Apr 13, 2015

Robert J. Reynolds, Jr. Great Bend, PA October 22, 1955 - April 13, 2015 We are sad to announce the passing of our husband, father and friend, Bob. Bob was the elected auditor of Great Bend Township. He was also a member of the Rod and Gun Club of Hallstead/Great Bend, the VFW Post #6223, Great Bend, American Legion Post...

Reverend John J. King

Reverend John J. King

Apr 6, 2015

Reverend John J. Kingof Starrucca, PAReverend John J. King, of Starrucca, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. He was 92 years old. He is the son of Katherine (Gilleran) and Daniel King, also of Starrucca. Born on Nov. 26, 1922 in Starrucca, Penn., Rev. King attended St. Bonaventure University after completing high school. He received his undergraduate degree from St....

Priscilla J. Heller

Priscilla J. Heller

Mar 30, 2015

Priscilla J. HellerOf Susquehanna, PA    Priscilla J. Heller, 81 of State Route 171, Susquehanna, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA. Priscilla was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Maxian) McGuire. She was predeceased by her loving husband Claude “Smokey” Heller; son Alan Heller; and sister Barbara (McGuire) Frye. Priscilla was...

William C. Deutsch

William C. Deutsch

Mar 27, 2015

William C. Deutsch Of Susquehanna, PA       William C. Deutsch, 75, of Susquehanna, PA, passed away at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart on Thursday, March 27, 2015. Bill was predeceased by his father William J. Deutsch and mother Marie Geant Deutsch. He is survived by his loving wife Alice, son and daughter-in-law William C. and Valerie Deutsch; daughter and son-in-law...

Mary Jane Verboys

Mary Jane Verboys

Mar 17, 2015

Mary Jane Verboys Of Hallstead, PA     Mary Jane Verboys, 61, of Hallstead, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on November 24, 1953, to the late Lawrence and Betty (Sartell) Rice. Mary is survived by her brother William, Susquehanna, PA; her four children Brett and his wife Chrissy of...

Robert J. Bednarz Sr.

Robert J. Bednarz Sr.

Mar 17, 2015

Robert J. Bednarz Sr. Of Scott Center, PA     Robert J. Bednarz Sr., 76, of Scott Center Township, passed away after an illness on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna , PA. Robert was born in Simpson, PA, son of the late Charles and Anna Bednarz. He was survived by his three children Daniel and Carrie Bednarz...

Stuart W. Slocum

Stuart W. Slocum

Mar 15, 2015

Stuart Willis Slocum Of Jackson, PA     Stuart Willis Slocum died Sunday, March 15, 2015 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving family at the age of 66. He died after a courageous battle with carcinoid cancer. Stuart was born on June 13, 1948 in the same family farm in which he died. He was a 1966...

Roger N. Getter

Roger N. Getter

Mar 5, 2015

Roger N. Getter Of Susquehanna, PA   Roger N. Getter, 79, of Susquehanna, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA. Roger was born in Deposit, NY, on February 17, 1936 the son of the late Leon and Dagmar (Nelson) Getter. He was predeceased by his brother Leonard; brother-in-laws Gary Williams, Philip Medlar and...

Francis B. Peterson

Francis B. Peterson

Mar 1, 2015

Francis B. Peterson Of Carbondale, PA       Francis B. Peterson, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the Scranton Regional Hospital Hospice after an illness. Francis was born in Chelsea, MA, the son of the late Benson and Lucy (Liberatore) Peterson. He was predeceased by his brother Raymond Peterson. Francis is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Agnes and...

Stanley H. Long, Jr.

Stanley H. Long, Jr.

Feb 27, 2015

Stanley Howard Long, Jr.Of Susquehanna, PA  Stanley Howard Long Jr, 66, was a retired New York City Detective, a devoted husband, father, Grandfather and friend; he passed away on Friday, February 27.    He was Born January 9th 1949 and raised in Brooklyn. He graduated Nazareth High School in 1967, and then attended Merchant Marines School before joining The U.S. Air...

Dr. Arindam Purkayastha

Dr. Arindam Purkayastha

Feb 26, 2015

Dr. Arindam Purkayastha Of Windsor, NY     Dr. Arindam Purkayastha, a surgeon at Barnes Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna, PA, passed away at his home in Windsor, NY, on February 26, 2015. Dr. Purkayastha was born in Sylhet, currently Bangladesh, in 1940. He graduated from Calcutta National Medical College, and moved to the USA in 1968. He eventually settled in Windsor, and...

Elva Mae Wood

Elva Mae Wood

Feb 16, 2015

Elva Mae Wood Of Gelatt, PA       Elva Mae Wood, 91, died Monday, February 16, 2015, at her home near Jackson, PA.   Born in Ararat Twp., Susquehanna County, PA, on Dec. 30, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Jessiebelle (Murphy) Entrot.   She graduated from Thompson High School in 1940 and married George William Wood in 1943. She...

Olive E. Marion

Olive E. Marion

Feb 12, 2015

Olive Elizabeth MarionOf Thompson, PA   Olive E. Marion, 87, of Jackson St. Thompson, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 12, 2015, at her home. Olive was born in South New Jersey the daughter of the John H. and Sarah Barrett. She was predeceased by her daughter Karen Swiers; five brothers Jack, Bill, Phillip, Ray and Ralph Barrett; and two...

Sinon C. Smith, Sr.

Sinon C. Smith, Sr.

Feb 6, 2015

Sinon C. Smith, Sr. Of Susquehanna, Pa. Sinon C. Smith, Sr. "Sinie", 49, of Susquehanna passed away on Friday February 6, 2015 at the Barnes Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna. Sinie is survived by his father, Charles Smith, two loving children, daughter Freida Smith and companion Tom Walker, son Sinon Smith, Jr., and grandson Charles Walker; three sister and brothers-in-law, Jane...

Erwin Jay Hine

Erwin Jay Hine

Jan 20, 2015

Erwin Jay Hine Of Kingsley, PA       Erwin Jay Hine, 62, of Kingsley, PA, passed away after an illness on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at the Barnes Kasson Hospital, in Susquehanna, PA. Jay as he was known was born in Susquehanna, PA, the son of the late Basil and Maude Hine. He was predeceased by his four brothers Glen, Clifton, Donald...

Thomas F. Trynoski

Thomas F. Trynoski

Jan 19, 2015

Thomas F. Trynoski Of Oakland, PA Thomas F. Trynoski, 81, of Oakland, PA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, at the Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA. He was predeceased by his parents Edwin A. and Victoria Trynoski, brother Edwin E. Trynoski, and cousin Joseph Popp. Thomas is survived by a daughter Kathleen Trynoski, twin sister Theresa Maino, on grandson...

Gwendolyn G. Mckee

Gwendolyn G. Mckee

Jan 19, 2015

Gwendolyn G. McKee Of Susquehanna, PA Gwendolyn G. McKee, 85, of Susquehanna, PA, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, at the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre PA, after an illness. Gwendolyn was predeceased by her husband Kenneth C. McKee; son Carlton “Chip” K. McKee; great grandchildren Gavin J. Ockerman and Hanley McKee; and one brother James Carpenter. She...

John R. Stackowitz Sr.

John R. Stackowitz Sr.

Jan 16, 2015

John R. Stackowitz, Sr. Of Susquehanna, Pa.   John R. Stackowitz, Sr., 75, of Susquehanna, Pa. passed away Friday January 16, 2015 at home after an illness. He was born in Susquehanna, Pa the son of the late Adolph & Victoria (Zoldac) Stachovich. John was predeceased by his loving wife Mary M. Stackowitz and sister Blanche Perry. John is survived by...

Doris M. Folk

Doris M. Folk

Jan 5, 2015

Doris Folk Of Susquehanna, PA Doris (Cole) Folk, born March 22, 1928, formerly of Broad Ave passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, into the arms of the Lord and her loving husband of 50+ years where she will spend eternity. She was married May 16, 1948 to Gayle (Johnny) Folk of Markle, Indiana who pre-deceased her on February 21,...

Gertrude "Dolly" L. Lonzinski

Gertrude "Dolly" L. Lonzinski

Dec 31, 2014

Gertrude “Dolly” L. Lonzinski Of Great Bend, PA       Dolly Lonzinski, 71, of Great Bend, PA, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014, at her home after an illness. Dolly was predeceased by her parents Henry and Gertrude Schaffer; son Edward M. Lonzinski; Sister Carol V. Warner; and brother-in-law Terry Steinsto. She was survived by her loving husband of 49 years Michael...

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