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Alice Keisling
Jul 26, 2025
Alice Keisling, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Born in Scranton, Alice was the cherished daughter of the late David and Anne Prosser. A 1963 graduate of West Scranton High School, Alice was recognized early in life for her intelligence and drive—earning First Honors in English and Science, being voted "Most...
Robert J. Szynal Sr.
Jun 25, 2025
Robert J. Szynal Sr., passed away on June 25, 2025. He is the husband of Yvonne Henning Szynal and celebrated their 66 th Anniversary on June 8. Born in Bayonne, N.J., he is the son of the late Julia Meliwick Szynal and Joseph Szynal. Bob was educated in Scranton Public Schools before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He...
Rachel Keisling Burke
Jun 23, 2025
Rachel Keisling Burke passed away, at the age of 56 on June 23, 2025, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She is the daughter of the late Ralph Keisling and Alice Keisling of Clarks Summit. Rachel was a 1987 graduate of Abington Heights High School and attended Marywood University. Before her illness, Rachel was employed with the...
Nancy Ann Hetman
Jun 4, 2025
Nancy Ann Hetman, 72 of Scranton, passed on June 04, 2025. She survived by her husband Gerard P. and son Gerard M. Private services were held under the care & direction of the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Scranton Private services were held.
Joann Marie Colton
May 31, 2025
JoAnn Marie Colton, 78, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at Elon Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Scranton, PA.
Born on September 19, 1946, in Aberdeen, Washington, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Donald and Cecilia (Weathers) Rattie. After graduating from high school, she traded the cool, rainy climate of the Pacific Northwest for the...
Vincent “Vince” M. Narcoonis
May 10, 2025
A true American hero climbed the stairway to heaven on May 10. A recipient of two Purple Hearts and many prestigious awards, he fought a courageous battle against Agent Orange. Vincent Narcoonis, 76, of Olyphant, PA, passed away in Scranton. Formerly from Throop, PA, he was the son of Edward and Frances Narcoonis. He is survived by his wife,...
William Clark Murphy
Apr 20, 2025
William Clark Murphy, 98, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, April 20 th , 2025, at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he had been a resident since 2019.
William had many nicknames, including Bill, Red, and Murph. He was born and raised in Trenton, N.J., the son of Wilbur...
James F. Mcnichols
Apr 18, 2025
James F. McNichols, aged 80, of Clarks Summit, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jan Meyer McNichols, who passed in 2004 and son Christopher McNichols, who passed in 2013. Born in Scranton, James was the son of the late James J. and Mary...
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