Elk Lake Class of 1994

11/17/2025

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10/19/2025

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Amy Pompey Murphy, who was called home by our Lord and Savior to be reunited with her husband and best friend, Matthew. Amy departed this life on October 8, 2025, at the age of 49 while at Allied Hospice in Scranton, PA during a very brief battle with cancer.

Amy was born in November 1975. She was the proud mother of her three sons, John, Tristan and Lucas. Amy had a successful career in the food service industry. During that time, she managed and co-managed several restaurants, mentored many employees and gained numerous friends. She also managed the trucking business owned by her and Matthew prior to his untimely death.

Amy was a carefree spirit known for her sense of humor, a loyal daughter, mother and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing games, doing art projects, camping and hiking in the mountains of Utah and snuggling with her beloved cat, Mooshie. Amy’s involvement with her Belegarth community contributed significantly to her overall happiness and brough her great joy. She deeply cherished her best friend, Cheyenne, who had become a sister to her from the time they first met while in elementary school.

Amy devoted the past few years of her life by returning to her childhood home to help care for her aging parents along with her brother and sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew, her grandparents, and her uncle, Dominic Pompey.

Amy is survived by her parents, John and Barbara Pompey, her children: John Jones (fiancé Courtney Burns), Tristan Jones (fiancé Sadie (Fearless) Long), and Lucas Jones; her brother, James Pompey (Lori); her sister Victoria Hyatt (Martin); her aunt, Judy Pompey; uncle Edward Pompey (Marlene), her nieces, nephew, great nephews, great niece, cousins and many friends. She will be missed by many but her memory will continue.

The family would like to thank the Allied Hospice care team for the compassion and kindness they displayed during Amy’s short tenure there.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice in Amy’s memory.
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A celebration of life service will be held on October 25 from 4 to 6 pm at Charles Litwin Funeral Home in Nicholson, PA 18446.

For directions or online condolences, http://litwinfuneralhome.com/obituaries1/amy-pompey-murphy

10/08/2025

Dear friends.. I have Received some very difficult news today regarding one of our classmates. Our friend Amy Pompey 💔passed away this morning. There is little information as of right now. Please keep her children, family and friends in your prayers.

12/27/2024

A wonderul man and teacher…
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Irvin Chester Aten, 81, of Nicholson passed away on December 24, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.

His wife is the former Anna M. Borove and they have been married for 58 years.

Born in Factoryville, Irv is the son of the late Carl and Lillian Grannis Aten.

Irv graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in 1961 and shortly after from Mansfield University. He spent two years teaching at Blue Ridge before enjoying a 31 year teaching career at Elk Lake.

Irv was a very active member of his community. Irv was a three time past master of the Nicholson Masonic Lodge #438 and also a member of Factoryville Lodge #341. He was a coach for the Nicholson Little League and teener program for many years. He officiated high school basketball, baseball, and softball in district 12 for many years, including state championship baseball and softball games. He was a director of the famous Hotel Niver softball tournaments and a connoisseur of Christmas lights. In his spare time, he also loved to golf and bowl.

Irv was a loving husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his children and watching their families grow.

Irv is also survived by two sons, Jamey (Ronnie) of Laceyville, PA and Jeremy (Erin) of Weaverville, NC; six grandchildren, Jael (Eddie), Joshua (Sara), Jourdan (Travis), Jaycen (Mitchell), Ada, and Nolan; four great grandchildren, Alex, Theo, Miles, and Cayden; two sisters, Elena McAndrew and Tina McGurl; and five brothers, Carl, Melvin, Russell, Ron, and Edward; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jocelyn; and two brothers, Richard and Gerald.

A viewing will be held on Sunday December 29 from 4-6pm in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

Funeral services performed by Rev. Steven Geske will be Monday December 30 at 11:00am with calling from 10:00am until service time in the Grace Lutheran Church, 351 Greenwood Street, Hop Bottom.

Interment will be held in the Nicholson Cemetery.
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In lieu flowers, donations may be made in honor of Irv to the Grace Lutheran Pre School, 351 Greenwood Street, Hop Bottom

For directions or online condolences, http://litwinfuneralhome.com/obituaries1/irvin-c-aten

08/31/2014

Our class has grown up together and endured many joys and losses. One of our brightest smiles will always be remembered. Our deepest regrets to Jeremy's beautiful wife Amy and his family.