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06/24/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Mitchell family as it was our privilege to have been able to provide comfort care for this proud Veteran, in his time of need.

🙏🏻🇺🇸Robert John Mitchell, 65, of Dallas, passed away peacefully at Allied Hospice Wilkes-Barre, Sunday, June 21st, 2026.

Born in Kingston on October 7, 1960, he was the son of the late Robert George Mitchell and Dorothy Lugar.

Bob attended Dallas High School and Wilkes-Barre Vo-Tech. Right out of high school, Bob joined the Marine Corps for 4 years. When returning home, he worked for Royer Foundry, Lynweld, Hadsall Excavating, R.N. Fitch, Baines, Falzones, H&K Group, and Cleveland Brothers Caterpillar Equipment. Bob helped his brother-in-law with Pigmeister catering after being forced to retire following a heart attack. In 2021, he helped his friends, Jim and Arlene on their farm.

Bob loved riding his motorcycle. He was an animal lover, enjoyed meeting new people, and talking to complete strangers. He would have a yard sale twice a year and just loved interacting with the people that came. He was a great storyteller, and all was true. He did the best Donald Duck impression. He loved hunting and coming in at the end of the day telling all about what he saw and sometimes what he missed.

Bob enjoyed making things with his hands, making beautiful wishing wells, birdhouses, wheelbarrows etc.; and he was glad family members were able to get a piece of his handy work. He even helped the Pigmeister build Roasters. He would drop whatever he was doing to help someone.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Mishanski.

He is survived by the love of his life, Peggy Cobleigh Mitchell, married for 39 years this August; sisters, Debbie (John) Reece, South Carolina; Pam (Reggie) Murrill, Georgia; Sharon, South Carolina; brothers, Jeff (Jennifer) and John (Teresa); and lots of nieces and nephews.

Bob is grateful for the compassionate care he received while in ICU Wilkes-Barre Genera Hospital and at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 26th, at Noon at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Interment will follow at Huntsville Cemetery and a Celebration of Life following that at his home by Pigmeister Catering. Friends may call Thursday from 5pm-7pm at the funeral home.

Robert John Mitchell

June 21, 2026

06/23/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Voytkowski family as it was our honor to have been chosen to provide comfort care for this proud Veteran, in his time of need.

🙏🏻🇺🇸Joseph (Joe Lake) Stanley Voytkowski, Jr., 85, of Wapwallopen, died on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Allied Services Integrated Health System, Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by his loving family, daughter, and grandsons.

Born Nov. 20, 1940, in Mocanaqua, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Helstowski) Voytkowski.

Joe was a graduate of Newport High School, he worked as a telephone repairman, and he served honorably in the United States Army.

On April 4, 1970, he married the former Elaine Federici, and together they celebrated 48 years of marriage before her death on Oct. 19, 2018.

Joe was a member of St. Mary's Church, where he served as an usher and helped maintain the church cemetery. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 495 and the Polish Falcons Nest 163. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandsons and loved watching western movies.

Preceding him in death, in addition to his parents and wife Elaine, are one sister, MaryAnn Kapica, and her husband, Jerry.

Surviving are his daughter, Lisa Cerreta of Jenkins Township; two grandsons, Dominic Cerreta of Pond Hill and Anthony Cerreta of Jenkins Township; two sisters-in-law, MaryAnn Chesney and her husband Tony, and Janet Obitz; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A viewing will be held at the Mayo Funeral Home, 77 N. Main St, Shickshinny, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with a mass of Christian burial to be held following the visitation at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Church / St. Faustina Kowalska Parish, 150 Main St., Mocanaqua, with the Rev. Brian VanFossen Officiating.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mocanaqua.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mayo Funeral Home Inc., Shickshinny.

For information or to send condolences, visit www.mayofh.com.

06/23/2026

Our deepest condolences are with the Gagatek family as it was our privilege to have been able to provide comfort care for our former Allied Services colleague in her time of need.

🙏🏻Carole L. Gagatek, age 75, of South Wilkes Barre, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Allied Hospice Center, Meade Street, Wilkes Barre.

Born December 1, 1950 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Donald Beynon and Shirley Parker Beynon. Carole was a graduate of West Scranton High School, Class of 1968. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed at John Heinz Rehabilitation Center and in past years she was employed by Topps Corporation.

Carole was a devoted wife, mother and nana and she adored the time that she spent with her family.

In addition to her parents, Carole was preceded in death by a sister, Cheryl Beynon.

Surviving are her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas M. Gagatek; two daughters, Stacy Rauch and her husband, Travis, of Berwick, and Susan Shubilla and her partner, Ian Williams, of Plymouth; grandchildren, Colby Rauch, Brady Rauch, Allie Shubilla and Jake Shubilla; brother, Frederick Beynon, of Scranton; sisters, Louise Wren and her husband, Atty Myles Wren, of Moosic, Donna McHale and her husband, Jerry, of Plains, and Sandra Johnson and her husband, Jeff, of Thornhurst; and sister-in-law, Marlene Danouski, of Shavertown. Carole is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the S. J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 West Main Street, Plymouth with Rev. Gerald Gurka officiating. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Dallas.

Family and friends may call Tuesday for 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

To share online condolences, please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com.

Carole L. Gagatek

June 19, 2026

06/23/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Letner family, as it was our privilege to have been able to provide comfort care for this lifelong nurse, on the campus she once worked and delivered quality care to many in need.

Marie A. (Magera) Letner, 66, of Ashley, passed away on Thursday at the Allied Services Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center, following an illness.

Born in Kingston on Feb. 18, 1960, she was the daughter of Anita Butler Magera & the late Michael Magera.

She was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, class of 1978. She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre & by the Birchwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke, until her retirement.

Marie loved to listen to music, especially rocking to the tunes of the Rolling Stones. She loved to talk on the phone, for hours, with her daughter & her closest friends. Marie enjoyed spending her time with her family, most especially her granddaughter, Nina, whom she adored.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 11 years; Joseph J. Letner Jr.

Surviving is her loving daughter; Abby Petroski & her husband Michael, granddaughter, Nina, mother; Anita Magera, sisters; Denise Mesaros & her husband Michael, Barbara Duffy & her husband Timothy, Anita Magera & Linda Magera, brother; Timothy Magera, several nieces & nephews & their families.

A Memorial Prayer Service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:45 pm from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, with Rev. Vincent Dang officiating. Inurnment at a later date will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Family & friends may call on Friday from 5 to 6:45 pm.

Marie A. Letner

June 18, 2026

06/23/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fila family.

🙏🏻Dorothy E. Fila, 93 of Roaring Brook Township died Tuesday at Allied Hospice in Scranton following an illness. She was the widow of George R. Fila who died May 17, 2024.

Born September 7, 1932 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Surry) Kusin.

Dorothy was educated in the Dunmore schools, and early in her life was employed by Golo Footwear in Dunmore.

Dorothy loved visiting Mount Airy Casino and playing the lottery.

Her family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Villa Assisted Living, and Allied hospice for their wonderful care.

Surviving is her brother Stephen Kusin of Dunmore; nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings George Kusin, Wesley Kusin, John Kusin, Michael Kusin, Mary Tempesta, Madlyn Kusin, and Jule Kusin.

Graveside services will be conducted at Fairview Memorial Park in Elmhurst Township.

Arrangements are entrusted to Duffy & Snowdon Funeral Home of Moscow, PA.

For online condolences, visit the funeral home website or page.

Dorothy E. Fila

June 16, 2026

06/22/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Lesh family.

🙏🏻Roseanne Mead Lesh, 73, of Trucksville, died Saturday, June 13, at Allied Services Hospice, Wilkes-Barre. Her husband of 48 years is David J. Lesh. Born in Duryea, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Santamaria Angeli Mead.

A graduate of Pittston Area High School, she was a beloved wife, sister, mother and Nana. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Kelly Bull; a son, David R. Lesh; nine grandchildren: Marilyn, Gabriel, Logan, Ava, Zachary, Brianna, Jake, Paige, and Brody; three sisters: Rachel Genovese, Angela Musgrave, and Lisa Chaiko; two brothers: Karl and Mark Mead; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her beloved dachsunds, Gnocchi and Dolly.

She was also preceded in death by two sons: Joseph Ronald Lesh and Jeremy Bull.

The funeral will be Friday with a blessing service at 11 a.m. at Neil W. Regan Funeral Home, 1900 Pittston Ave., celebrated by Fr. Jonathan Kuhar, followed by interment of her urn at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Friends and family may call Thursday from 4-7 p.m.

To email condolences visit nwrfh.com.

Neil W. Regan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

06/21/2026

In remembrance of our father’s and grandfather’s who have passed away on Father’s Day 2026, yet whether their passing was only days ago or if years have passed, each has left a lasting impression and legacy in our lives. 🙏🏻

06/20/2026

Our deepest sympathies are with the Pritchyk family.

🙏🏻Walter Pritchyk, Jr., a longtime resident of Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Allied Hospice in Scranton following a recent illness. He was 70 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Marie (Dobrowolski) Pritchyk, whom he married on October 18, 1980. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, hard work, and service to others.

Born on December 4, 1955, in Old Forge, Walter was the son of the late Walter, Sr. and Eleanor (Horyczon) Pritchyk. A proud graduate of Old Forge High School’s Class of 1973, he continued his education at Mansfield University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1977. Following college, Walter dedicated much of his professional career to public service through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, retiring from SCI Waymart. Never one to sit still, he later worked as a background investigator for CACI.

Walter believed strongly in giving back to the communities that meant so much to him. For decades, he was an active member of the Falls Lions Club, where he formed lasting friendships and was honored as a Lion of the Year. He generously volunteered his time at Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen in Tunkhannock and remained a faithful lifelong member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church in Old Forge. Whether through organized service or simple acts of kindness, Walter was always willing to lend a hand and support those around him.

Outside of work and volunteerism, Walter found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved spending time fishing and enjoying the outdoors, and making memories with family and friends. For many years, he owned a home in North Wildwood, New Jersey, where he enjoyed the shore and worked at Morey’s Piers. Those who knew Walter will remember his steady presence, his willingness to help others, and the pride he took in being a husband, father, and friend.

Above all else, Walter’s greatest source of pride was his family. He is survived by his daughter, Attorney Emily Pritchyk, and her partner, Hayley Glah, of Bridgeport; his sister, Debbie (Pritchyk) Walls and her husband, Rev. Bob Walls, of Old Forge; his aunt, Sonia Buberniak of Uniondale; as well as numerous nephews, cousins, and extended family members. He shared a particularly close bond with his cousin, John Pritchyk of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who was often regarded as the brother he never had. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his twin daughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Jessica Sadie Pritchyk.

Walter’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the physicians, nurses, and staff of Allied Hospice for the compassionate care and support they provided throughout his illness.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, 512 Summer Street, Old Forge, with services celebrated by Walter’s cousin, Rev. David Shewczyk. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those attending are asked to proceed directly to the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Walter’s memory to the Falls Lions Club, P.O. Box 15, Falls, PA 18615.

Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., Old Forge.

Walter Pritchyk, Jr.

June 18, 2026

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we pause to reflect on the significance of freedom and the ongoing pursuit of equality. We honor those who came before us, celebrate the progress made, and remain committed to fostering understanding, inclusion, and opportunity for all. 🫶

06/19/2026

Our deepest condolences are with the Courtwright family as it was our privilege to have been a part of Roseann’s life journey.

🙏🏻Roseann Courtright, West Scranton, passed away on June 12, 2026 at Allied Services after a brief illness. She was married to William Little Courtright for more than 40 years until his death in in 1991. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Amelia Consolazio Casciano, was a faithful member of St. Lucy’s Church, now St. Patrick’s Church, and in addition to her role as a homemaker worked for years in the grocery business.

Roseann is survived by her children Charlotte Franco and her husband Horace and his children; William Courtright and his wife Kim; Robert Courtright and his former spouse Maria, all of Scranton; Barbara Courtright, Reston, VA; grandchildren Bill Courtright, Esq., and significant other Kate Mcllhenny, Dr. Patrick Courtright and his wife Dr. Jenni Courtright Xu, Lindsey Jones and her husband Matt, Taylor Myrah and her husband Joe, Sean Shaughnessy, Brian Courtright and his wife Tess, Michael Courtright and his wife Jessica; eleven great-grandchildren, Cooper, Clark, Oban, Callon, Cameron, Carson, Catherine, Quincy, Sonny, Lucy and Liam.

In addition to her husband William and parents Roseann was predeceased by her sister Catherine Braga, her husband Reno and brothers Daniel and Joseph Casciano.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ken Sebasstinelli who treated our Mom like family and all the therapists and home health care professionals who helped Mom to stay at home for as long as possible and the staff at Allied who cared for her with special thanks to Gloria.

In accordance with Roseann’s wishes private services were conducted at St. Patrick’s IHM Chapel with internment immediately following in Cathedral Cemetery.

Donahue Funeral Home, 303 S. Main Ave., Scranton, PA 18504 is honored to have the opportunity to assist the family for Roseann’s final arrangements.

Roseann Courtright

June 12, 2026

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