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03/17/2026

Eleanor Ramey, 90, of Springville, passed away at home on March 14, 2026. Born Dec. 13, 1935 in Philadelphia to John and Ruth Fehrle, she was married to Melvin Ramey for 54 years.

Eleanor is survived by her children Nancy Passehl, James Ramey, Richard Ramey, Alice Kilmer, Patty Stemrich, sisters Janet McCoy and Barbara Haller, 19 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son Michael, and brothers Jack and Richard Fehrle.

At Eleanor’s request, there will be no funeral services.

03/10/2026

Bethel “Betty” M. Statnick, age 93, of Centermoreland, passed away at the Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Dallas on March 9th. Born in Centermoreland on January 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Bethel Shook Montross.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Statnick, who passed on March 7, 2026. Following her graduation from high school, Betty attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. After completing her studies, she worked in Jewish mission ministry in New Jersey.

Betty was a dedicated Christian serving her Lord as a devoted member of Northmoreland Baptist Church. She held positions as Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Director, and Financial Secretary for several years. Additionally, she was employed at the Centermoreland General Store and provided childcare services. Betty enjoyed playing the piano, accordion, and singing in the church choir. She was also active in the Child Evangelism Fellowship.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Sharon Geritz, sister Ola Mae Schoonover, and brother Ted Montross.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Shaffer and husband John of Tunkhannock; her son, Robert Alan Statnick of Centermoreland; her sisters-in-law, Betty Ann Howell of Centermoreland and Carol Montross of Centermoreland; her grandchildren, Anwyn Statnick (David), Kristina Shaffer (David), Amy Shaffer (Jason), Jessica Fetzko (David), and Jake Shaffer (Mikaela); and her great-grandchildren, Aiden, Ollie Mae, and Jade Dunn, Roselie, Elaina, and June Shaffer.

Funeral services for both Bob and Betty Statnick will be held on Monday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Military honors for Robert Statnick will take place at 1:45 p.m. Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Perrins Marsh Cemetery in Centermoreland.

For online condolences or directions, please visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northmoreland Baptist Church, 21 Ripplebrook Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, or Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen, 51 Warren Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657.

03/09/2026

Robert “Bob” Calvin Statnick, age 97, of Centermoreland, passed away on March 7 at Highland Manor in Exeter.

Robert was born in Centermoreland on July 4, 1928, and was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Wildrick) Statnick. He was united in marriage to the former Bethel Montross on September 21, 1956.

Robert was a Union Electrician with IBEW Local and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

A lifelong member of Northmoreland Baptist Church, Robert was actively involved in the construction of the church’s current building. He had a deep passion for aviation and enjoyed building model aircraft, attending airshows, and taking flying lessons. He also loved the outdoors, particularly hunting. Robert was well known in the community for his lawnmower collection and repair work.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Statnick, and his daughter, Sharon Geritz.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Bethel Statnick; his daughter, Donna Shaffer and husband John of Tunkhannock; his son, Robert Alan Statnick of Centermoreland; his sister, Betty Ann Howell of Centermoreland; his grandchildren, Anwyn Statnick (David), Kristina Shaffer (David), Amy Shaffer (Jason), Jessica Fetzko (David), and Jake Shaffer (Mikaela); and his great-grandchildren, Aiden, Ollie Mae, and Jade Dunn, Roselie, Elaina, and June Shaffer.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Military honors will be at 1:45 p.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Perrins Marsh Cemetery in Centermoreland.

For online condolences or directions, please visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northmoreland Baptist Church, 21 Ripplebrook Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, or Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen, 51 Warren Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657

02/27/2026

Betty Ann Dennis, 92, of Tunkhannock, passed away at her home on February 26, 2026. She was born in Tunkhannock on June 9, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Albert Louis Snover and the late Vida May Stark.

Betty was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School. She was married to the late Lee Marbaker and the late Harold Dennis. She enjoyed crafts, reading, and polka music.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Mack, and a brother, Robert Snover.

She is survived by her sons, Gary Marbaker and his wife Susan of Tunkhannock, and Duane Marbaker and his wife Carol of South Carolina; her brothers, Lynn Snover and his wife Shirley of New York, and Albert Snover Jr. of New York; six grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. For online condolences or directions, please visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.

02/24/2026

Roger Williams, Sr. of Factoryville, PA died at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton, on February 23, 2026. Roger was born in Tunkhannock, PA on November 22, 1945, the son of the late Thomas Williams and Lucy Champion Williams. Roger married Diana Evans in 1965 and they had four children.

Roger was a 1963 graduate of Tunkhannock High School.

In his younger years, Roger was a house painter. Roger was a Millwright for Local Union 443 (formerly 261) from 1965 until his retirement.

Roger enjoyed reading, genealogy, history, and debating politics.

Roger was preceded in death by his oldest son, Roger Williams Jr., brothers Fred Williams and Thomas “Tucker” Williams, and a sister Alice Novembrino.

In addition to his wife, Roger is survived by a son, Brian Williams (Nona); and daughters Shawn Skovronsky (Steven) and Shannon Williams (Mark Scappatura) and grandchildren Dillan Chewey, Evan Skovronsky, and Owen and Abigail Williams; and four great children Bryn Rose, Loralei, Cameron and Raelynn. Roger is also survived by his siblings, Carl Williams, Sarah Williams and Jean Sorensen, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sat. Feb. 28th at 11am from the Harding Litwin Funeral Home 123 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Pa. A viewing will be held from 9:30am until the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Vaughn Cemetery Mehoopany. For online condolences or directions visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming County Cancer Society PO Box 629, Tunkhannock, PA, 18657.

02/21/2026

Carl K. Aten Sr. Online streaming service will start at 11:15 am

02/11/2026

Carl Kenneth “Sonny” Aten, Sr., 90, of Hernando, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, FL. Born at home in Factoryville, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 1935, Carl was the son of the late Carl Brown and Lillian Grannis Aten.

After graduating from Factoryville High School in 1954, Carl began a life guided by hard work, humor, and deep devotion to family. In 1966, he moved with his family to Cocoa, Florida, where he worked for the Gulf Oil Company before purchasing his own Gulf gas station in 1981. Following retirement, Carl, alongside his brother Russell, developed a computer program and later worked for a wood truss company traveling around FL and meeting new people to sell their goods.

Carl’s greatest pride was his family, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was known for his quick wit, generous heart, and gentle guidance, teaching his loved ones the values of responsibility and kindness. While living in Ohio, he remained deeply active in his church, forming lifelong friendships that became like family.

Carl was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Leona Clearwater Aten, and his brothers, Irvin (survived by his wife, Anna of Nicholson, PA), Richard (survived by his wife Alice of Henderson, Texas), Jerry (survived by his wife, Becky of Harford, PA) and brother-in-law Marty McAndrew of Factoryville.

He is survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters, Melvin (Agnes) Aten of Factoryville, Russell (Charlene) Aten of Clearwater Beach, FL, Ronald (Nancy) of Adams Center, NY, Edward (Deb) Aten of Lake Sheridan, PA, Elena (Marty) McAndrew of Factoryville and Tina (Jim) McGurl of Clark's Summit. He is survived by his children Nannette Aten Bayer of Newberry SC, his sons, Carl K. Aten, Jr. (Rose) of Menfi, Italy, Brian Aten (Sabrina) of Beverly Hills, FL and his daughter, Brenda Aten Ryan (Pete) of Jackson, GA. He is survived by his 16 grandchildren, Henry Tobar (Yesenia), Robert Karl Bayer, Samantha Lynne Bayer, Anthony Aten (Taylor), Andrea Kennedy (Shaun), Alyssa Gander (Jeff), Britany Aten, Kyle Aten (Kelly), Brooke Ally (Ramon), Brianna Perhla (Scott), Kristen Aten, and Sharlotte Castro (Ray), Korey (Sarah) Snowden, Corey Matthew (Danielle) Ryan, Ashley (Stephen) Paladino, and Allison (Delvin) Jordan. Preceded in death by Granddaughter Jessica Alexandra Schultz, daughter of Nannette. Also survived by 31 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:45 a.m. from Anthony P. Litwin, Jr. Funeral Home in Factoryville, PA, on February 21, 2026, with visitation from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Interment at Factoryville Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Carl's name to the Alzheimer's Association on their website at donorservices.alz.org.

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Please visit this site on Saturday 2/21/2026 at 11:30 am to attend Livestream service https://evt.live/carl-k-aten-sr

02/02/2026

Gail L. Dziak, 69 of Falls passed away at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital on January 31 2026 surrounded by her family.Born in Dalton August 25, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Willam and Dora Rogers of Dalton. She was married to her husband Gene Dziak of Falls for the last 48 years. She was a 1974 graduate of Tunkhannock Area High School, She worked at Ransom Nursing Home for a number of years. She became a seamstress working alongside her mother Dora and her mother-in-law Shirley. She became a school bus driver for Tunkhannock Area School driving for Ed Hawk for 15 years. Gail became a member of the Lake Winola Fire where she became an EMT and than became the ambulance captain. After many years of service she was awarded the highest rank of Life Member. She loved camping with many of her friends and family. She also loved her dogs Bo and Tank She was a loving mother of two sons Gene Dziak and Michael Dziak both of Falls and a loving Grandmother MaKayla, Billy and Eddie. Surviving in addition to her husband are sons Gene Dziak and Ann, Michael Dziak, Daughter-In-Law Danielle Dziak, Granddaughter MaKayla Billings and husband Avery, Grandson Billy Dziak and wife Katie and Grandson Eddie Dziak. Two loving grandchildren Jay and Samatha Tonti. Granddaughter Thea Osborn and husband Chase. Two sisters Linda Duggan of West Virginia, Pam Brown husband Rick of Dalton. Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Lake Winola United Methodist Church 326 Maple Drive Dalton Pa. 18414 on Thursday February 5th at 11:00 am with Pastor Jenny Woods presiding There will be a viewing at 10:00 am prior to the service. There will also be a viewing on Wednesday February 4th from 5:00 Pm to 7:00 Pm at the Church. Interment will follow the service on Thursday at Fairview Cemetery in Lake Winola. The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital for their above and beyond care during this difficult journey. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests donations to the Lake Winola Fire Company Po. Box 73 Lake Winola Pa.18625.

02/01/2026

Susan Whitford Lydon, known to many as “Susie,”76, of Fleetville, PA, passed away on January 13, 2026, at Elan Skilled Nursing in Scranton, PA, after a long illness. She was born on October 21, 1949, in Scranton, PA.

Susan spent most of her life in Fleetville, PA. She graduated from Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit, PA, and later completed business training with IBM, developing skills in bookkeeping and office systems that she used throughout her working life. She worked at a local meatpacking facility in the Scranton area, later served as a teacher’s aide at Benton Elementary School, and then worked with her family at Jim’s Auto Center and Nichols Bus, where she kept the books and drove school bus.

Susan later married James Lydon, and together they owned and operated a trucking business, where she handled bookkeeping and day-to-day operations.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Susan was involved with several community organizations. She volunteered with the Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company, Girl Scout Troop 422, Benton Little League, the PTO during her children’s grade school years, and served as treasurer for Fleetville United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed Scrabble and was known for being difficult to beat. She shared a close bond with the family’s toy poodle, Chopper, who was almost always at her side.

Susan is survived by her children, Ginger Nichols (Dan Moore) of Denver, CO, and Robyn Nichols (James R. Nichols) of Fleetville, PA; her grandchildren, Seamus Nichols and Kiara Nichols; and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Naomi (Tripp) Whitford; her brother, William Whitford; her sister, Nancy Whitford Manning; her husband, James Lydon; and her former husband, James Nichols.

In keeping with Susan’s wishes, no services will be held.

01/30/2026

Diane Britton, 76, of Factoryville died, Wednesday Jan. 28, 2026 at home. She was born in Scranton on Sept. 21, 1949. The daughter of the late Kennard M. and Ramona Ayers Britton.
She graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in 1969. Diane worked in the Maintenance Department at Lackawanna Trail School District until her retirement. She enjoyed playing Bingo, crocheting, bowling and fishing.
Diane was preceded in death by her brother, Kevin R. Britton who died Jan. 3, 2024 and her brother-in-law Bruce Rivera who died on March 14, 2025
Surviving are two sisters, Cyndy Sanders of Lancaster, NH, Becky Rivera of Factoryville, several nieces, and a nephew.
Celebration of Diane’s Life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Anthony P. Litwin Jr. Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 Reynolds St. Factoryville. Interment at Evergreen-Woodlawn Cemetery, Factoryville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Factoryville Fire Company 412 College Ave. Factoryville PA 18419

01/30/2026

Howard Wayne Comstock, 74, of Tunkhannock, passed away at Geisinger CMC Hospital on January 29, 2026. Born in Meshoppen on June 18, 1951, he was the son of the late Howard Culver Comstock and the late Evelyn Keisinger of Mehoopany. He was married to the former Ellen Hanson for 10 years.

A 1969 graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Howard served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a phlebotomist at Tyler Hospital and in the family business, Comstock Garage in Mehoopany, alongside his father and brother. Later, he was employed at P&G for over 20 years, working in papermaking. Howard loved hunting, fishing, golfing, photography, and spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them compete in their various sports.

He also enjoyed camping, kayaking, and being outdoors. He had a passion for woodworking.

In addition to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his brother, Corey Comstock; sister, Kay Tunnicliff; and daughter, Andrea Comstock Allen.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his children: Melissa and husband Paul Eckert of Bloomville, NY; Sarah and Kevin Hallock of Tunkhannock; and Jennifer Knapp of Weedsport, NY. His grandchildren include Lacey and Adelynn Eckert, Avery Allen, Kevin Hallock Jr., Linus Woodhams, twin sister Jane Miller, of North Carolina, and a brother in-law Sevelon Tunnicliff of Mildred, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is scheduled to take place on February 8th at 7pm from the Harding Litwin Funeral Home, located at 123 W. Tioga, Tunkhannock. Military honors will be held at 6:45pm and the visitation will start at 5pm at the funeral home. For online condolences or directions, visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.

01/23/2026

Ruth Ellen Hetrick-Tylutki-Tierney, 70, of Glasgow, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1955, in Sharon, PA, to Clair D. and Sara M. Hetrick, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Sharon High School and then attended Mansfield University, where she
received her bachelor’s degree.

Ruth had a creative ability to turn everyday events into a fun and unique life experience. She brought this spirit to everything she was involved in, from family to community involvement, to work, and with friends. She was a fun-loving, light- hearted, and inclusive person who left a lasting impression on all who crossed her
path.

In her early career as an early childhood educator at Keystone College, she took great pride in shaping the minds of the children she taught. She continued that legacy later in her career as a Curriculum Specialist with Teachstone, Inc., where she helped shape the minds of other educators across the country. Ruth loved her
job and was praised for her ability to inspire greatness in others.

A lifelong fan of the Steelers, she enjoyed watching sports, including rooting for LSU, listening to music, knitting, sharing her recipes with her children each time they would visit, dancing with her husband, Kevin, who promised they would always dance.

Ruthie or Rudy, as she was often lovingly addressed, holds a very special space in the hearts of many and will be fondly remembered by all who have had the chance to love her. YAYA!

Left to cherish Ruth’s memory are her husband, Kevin Tierney; daughters, Sara Tylutki (Brian) and Ashley Tylutki (Dale); sons, Michael Tylutki and Joshua Tylutki; sister, Betsy Brice (Keith); and brother, Ralph Hetrick (Terri).

Ruth’s wishes were to be cremated, and for there to be no service. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com.

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