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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...
Melissa Sue Walsh-Abbott
Mar 25, 2025
Melissa Sue Walsh-Abbott, AKA Missey, Aunt Mimi, passed away due to unforeseen circumstances on March 25, 2025, at the age of 29. She was a bubbly, well-loved auntie, dog mom and a friend to everyone she met. She has touched so many lives, and is survived by her wife, many family members and friends. A Memorial Celebration of Life...
Robert William Yeager Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
Robert William Yeager Jr., 85, of West Scranton, passed away peacefully Sunday at home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was the widow of loving wife, Mary Ann Yeager, who passed away in 2002. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Robert and Alice Sutliff Yeager. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School....
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