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William Clark Murphy

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

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

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.

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....

Joyce Ann Slimak

Joyce Ann Slimak

Jan 30, 2025

Joyce Ann Slimak, 69 of Throop, passed at home, with her loved ones at her side. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Florence F. Rutkosky. Joyce was a graduate of Mid-Valley High School.

She is survived by three daughters, Melissa Grzenda, TX, Jennifer Marcinkevich Stein, Throop, Crystal Marcinkevich, NC, 5...

Gerard J. “Jerry” Motsay

Gerard J. “Jerry” Motsay

Jan 23, 2025

Gerard J. "Jerry" Motsay, 73, of South Scranton, passed on Thursday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. His loving wife of 34 years is Sharon Kudrich Motsay. Born in Carbondale, Jerry was the son of the late Raymond and Helene Romanishyn Motsay. Jerry was a graduate of St. Rose High School, Carbondale, Lackawanna College and received his BA Degree from...

Jean M. Radzwillowicz

Jean M. Radzwillowicz

Jan 19, 2025

Jean M. Radzwillowicz, 75, formerly of Taylor, passed on Sunday morning at the Gardens of Green Ridge. Her husband of 53 years, John J. Radzwillowicz passed on July 11, 2023. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Judge Lavelle. Jean was a 1967 graduate of West Scranton High School and retired from Lackawanna...

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