Carl W. Carpenter Sr. of Nicholson, PA, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026
surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 18, 1951, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Carl was the
son of James Carpenter Sr. and Betty Jane Wesley Carpenter of Factoryville.
He graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in
1970, where he proudly served as president of the school's Future
Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.

Carl dedicated his career to hard work and service. He was employed
as a welder at Fisher Stoves in Tunkhannock, later
worked as Campus Grounds and Fields Supervisor at Keystone College
in La Plume and retired from the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in 2006 as an equipment
operator.

On May 1, 1971, Carl married the love of his life and high school
sweetheart, Patricia Carpenetti. Together they built a life centered on faith,
family, and hard work, celebrating 55 years of marriage on May 1,
2026.

Carl was a member of Factoryville United Methodist Church.
Carl found his greatest joy in his retirement years, spending time with
Patricia, caring for their farm, working on his beloved tractors,
and enjoying the outdoors. He especially loved hunting and treasured
every opportunity to be outside doing what he loved.

Carl is survived by his best friend and devoted wife, Patricia; his sons, Carl Jr.
(Judi) Carpenter of Wilkes-Barre, and Mark (Tiffany)
Carpenter of Conway, SC; and his four cherished
grandchildren, Corina, Courtney (Ryan), Paige, and Madeline.

Carl will be remembered for his quiet strength, strong work ethic,
unwavering devotion to his family, and his love of the land. His
kindness, wisdom, and steady presence will be deeply missed by all
who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday September 26 from 10am-12 Noon in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson followed by a blessing service performed by Rev. Arbogaste Satoun at 12 Noon.
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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 1444 East Lackawanna Avenue, Suite 218 Olyphant, PA 18447 or to Blue Ridge Future Farmers of America (FFA), 5150 School Road, New Milford, PA 18834

Kimberly Kay Payne, 62, of Kingsley passed away July 29, 2026 at Allied Services Hospice in Wilkes Barre after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born November 23, 1963 in Lenoxville, Pa., she is the daughter of the late Cyril Miller and Dona Brainard Warner.

Kimberly was a 1982 graduate of Mountain View High School. She then married the love of her life, Dale, in 1985 and together for the last forty years they have raised a loving family and operated a successful excavating company hand in hand. Kim had a passion for photography and gardening. She enjoyed her trips around Lake Idlewild and she loved her dog Bella & her chickens.

Kimberly is survived by her husband, Dale; two sons, Kyle and Trevor; granddaughter, Willow; sister, Debbie; great niece, Katie; and lifelong best friend Joyce. As well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Kimberly is predeceased by her two brothers, Willie and Donnie; and two sisters, Racine and LuAnn.
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Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family with interment in the South Harford Cemetery.

Ida Mae Strickland, 91, peacefully departed this earth on July 20, 2026.

Ida Mae was born on March 9, 1935 to Vera Mae Oakley Packer and Ralph Edward Packer in Nicholson, PA. She was a graduate of Nicholson High School and the Temple School of Nursing. In 1956, she married Bill Strickland and settled into a home on Greenwood Street in Hop Bottom, where Ida took on the role of homemaker.

Ida was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She loved attending her son’s baseball and softball games and could often be found in the stands. One of her great joys in life was time spent with her husband and family at Rainbow Shores campground along Lake Ontario. They enjoyed many years there with close friends and family. Ida was known for keeping a sparkling clean house and always having an ice-cold pitcher of unsweetened ice tea in the refrigerator.

Despite never practicing as a nurse, Ida’s consummate role in life was that of a caretaker. She cared for her mother for many years until her death at the age of 99, cared for her husband until his passing in 2021, and deeply cared for her children.

Ida is survived by her three children, Claudia (William) Lopatofsky, Brad (Penny) Strickland, and William (Michelle) Strickland, and eight grandchildren: Michael (Jessica) Lopatofsky, Erica (John) Kryst, Lisa (David) Schaffer, William (Tara) Lopatofsky, Cassidy (Brian) Robinson, Jessica (Cameron) Hollister, Maura Strickland, and Paige Strickland. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren.

Ida was predeceased by her beloved husband of 65 years, Bill Strickland, and sister, Marjorie Inderlied.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 23rd at 4pm in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson. Friends may call from 2pm until service time. Interment will follow in the Nicholson Cemetery.
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As a final note, the family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Forest City Personal Care for loving Ida as if she was their own.

Joseph Louis Nichols III, 65, affectionately known to everyone as Jody, passed away Tuesday June 30th at Geisinger CMC in Scranton after a hard-fought battle with cancer. 

Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Joseph M. Nichols Jr. and Barbara Kapalski Nichols.

Jody graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in 1979 and then enlisted in the United States Navy. After his service to his country, Jody worked at the Wyoming County Correctional Facility for 29.5 years and retired as a Corporal corrections officer.

Jody was a well respected member of the model train community. He formed the Endless Mountains Model Railroad Club in 2010 and was a former member of the Hudson Model Railroad Club. He also dedicated his time as a member of the Nicholson Fire Company for over 40 years and also a member of the Lake Carey Fire Company for over 30 years. 

What Jody enjoyed most was his family. He loved the time spent at family dinners, especially Michael’s cooking, and having his family together.   He enjoyed time at his pool, which he affectionately called the Cement Pond.

Jody met the love of his life while working bingo at the Lake Carey VFC. They were married on December 31, 2007 at the same location.  They would have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve.

Jody is survived by his wife, Alison Barnes Nichols; a sister, Barbara Nichols; a niece, Rebecca Fisher, and a nephew, Michael Fisher.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Leona Nichols; and maternal grandparents, Louis and Adele Jones.

Calling hours for Jody will be from 5-7pm Sunday July 5 in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

A blessing service, performed by Rev. Arbogaste Satoun, will be held on Monday July 6 at 11am in the funeral home. Family and friends may call from 10am until service time.

Interment will be held in the Nicholson Cemetery.

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​Garry L. Foltz, Sr., 73, of New Milford, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2026. He will be remembered for his deep devotion to family, work, and community, always striving to make a positive difference for those around him.
 
Born on May 30, 1952 in Bellefonte, PA, Garry was a son of the late Wayne K. Foltz and Jerene S. (Willow) Foltz. He grew up in Pine Grove Mills, PA where he developed his lifelong love of muscle cars and the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Garry was a 1970 graduate of State College High School and also graduated from Williamsport Area Community College where he met his wife, Catherine (Diaz) Foltz.
 
Garry was a devoted father who worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for his children and instill in them the importance of discipline and self-reliance in school, sports, and daily life. He transformed his love of cars into a 37-year career in the automotive industry, including time with Buick in Williamsport, PA, Koerner Ford in Scranton, PA, and Mike Carns Ford in Hallstead, PA. Garry was also on the Automotive Advisory Board of Williamsport Area Community College and a Harford Township Supervisor for 6 years. He served on the School Board of Mountain View School District for 16 years.
 
Garry was a proud father and grandfather who especially enjoyed spending time with his family along with going to car shows, hunting, fishing, farming activities, and visiting his “Cousin Mickey” in Florida. He also enjoyed talking with people and sharing experiences.
 
Garry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Catherine D. Foltz of New Milford, PA; son, Garry L. Foltz, Jr. and his wife Trina (Buhler) Foltz of Sea Bright, NJ; daughter, Elisa S. Foltz of Durham, NC; son, James J. Foltz and his fiancé, Valorie A. Pratt of Hillsboro, OH; daughter, Angela F. Chamberlain and her husband Oliver Chamberlain of Broomall, PA; grandchildren, Kyle H. Foltz and Camryn L. Foltz of New York, NY; and grandsons, Chase C. Chamberlain and Oliver C. Chamberlain III of Broomall, PA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was pre-deceased by his brother, Robert E. Foltz of Duncannon, PA.
 
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the outstanding care and support that Garry received from the team at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, NY and Basking Ridge, NJ, especially Robert Daly, MD, Afsheen Iqbal, MD, and Carly Osborne, NP.
 
Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Reverend Arbogaste Satoun of St. Patrick Parish Nicholson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick Church, 205 Main St., Nicholson, PA 18446.

John Krizauskas, Major, United States Air Force, Retired, of Boron, California passed away on March 10, 2026 at the age of 81. He was raised in Nicholson, Pa. He graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School and Lehigh University. He retired after serving for 20 years as an engineer in the Air Force.

John is survived by his sisters, Judith Corcoran, Sandra (Fred) Vineyard, Marion (Peter) Marisco; brothers, David (Karen), Timothy, Joseph, Edward, Michael (Janine) Krizauskas; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Mildred and Paul Krizauskas; and a brother, Paul Krizauskas Jr.

A funeral mass will be held on May 29th at 10am in the St. Patrick Church, Nicholson with services by Rev. Arbogaste Satoun. 
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Burial will follow the mass in the Fairview Memorial Park in Elmhurst, Pa.

Elizabeth Ann Lauer Robison, of Simpsonville, SC, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2026.
 
Her Life and Legacy: Born on April 17, 1958 in Monroe County, PA, Elizabeth was the daughter of David Franklin Lauer, Sr. and Lorraine Elizabeth Lauer.
 
Education: Elizabeth grew up in Springville, PA and graduated from Elk Lake High School where she was head cheerleader. She was involved with her church and 4H. She later received a B.A. in Political Science from Western Kentucky University, a law degree from The Atlanta Law School, and a Masters in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
 
Career /Associations: Elizabeth began her career in the oil & gas industry in Oklahoma. She would later become a Greenville County Probate Court assistant to Judge Debra Faulkner for over a decade. She was also an Executive Director of an Assisted Living Facility, did guardianship work at Miracle Hill Ministries, and concluded her career as a Christian Counselor, specializing in the use of E.F.T. to help married couples in distress find relief and paths forward toward marital healing and reconciliation. She was a member of 4H, Daughters of the American Revolution, and for the past two decades, a dedicated covenant partner at First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, SC. There she was involved in Missions groups, Choir, and church Greeting, especially each week at her Prime Time Life Group on Sunday Mornings.
 
Throughout her life, Elizabeth was known for her warmth, beautiful smile, genuine concern for others, her unwavering Christian faith, and her tasteful display of color and fashion. Elizabeth never sought the spotlight of attention, but when it shined on her, she accepted it with grace, charm and beauty. With a steady perseverance through life’s ups and downs, Elizabeth’s life was defined by her deep and personal faith in Jesus Christ more than in any worldly achievements. Her faith was not just something she practiced on Sundays; it was the person she was and the way she lived. She drew daily strength from reading God’s Word, listening to inspirational Christian music, and fellowshipping with other believers and good friends.
 
Elizabeth loved being with her husband Gill, anytime, anywhere. She loved travel, theater, flowers, coffee, sporting events, concerts and reading. She also treasured time spent with her son Austin and all of her family in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. Throughout her life, Elizabeth’s trust in God’s promises provided a sense of peace that comforted all who were near her. She lived with an obvious joy and peace as she poured her life into her family, friends, and all people she encountered. She looked forward with hope to the day when she would meet her Lord in heaven, and be re-united with those who had gone before her. 

 
Family:  She was a loving, devoted wife and mother, a cherished sister, niece, cousin and aunt; she was a loyal, kind, gracious, wise, trustworthy and gracious friend.
 
She is survived by:
• Her Husband: David McGill Robison, III (Simpsonville, SC), Her Son Austin Daniel Teel (Mauldin, SC)
• Her siblings: Shirley Lorraine Krayeski (Springville, PA), Miriam Maerene Vance (husband Alan) (Clarksville, TN), Eileen Marie Kamensky (husband Tony) (Nicholson, PA), and Paul Albert John Lauer (wife Irma) (Springville, PA).
 
She is predeceased by:
David Franklin Lauer, Sr. (father), Lorraine Elizabeth Lauer (mother) and David Franklin Lauer, Jr. (brother)
 
Services Information:
South Carolina-
Services Information:
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service honoring Elizabeth Robison
Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10am
First Presbyterian Church - Greenville, SC
Visitation will follow the service at 11am at the church

A Meal for Family members will begin at 12:30pm at the church
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Elizabeth loved Flowers!
South Carolina - Flowers should be sent on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 to:
First Presbyterian Church
200 West Washington Street
Greenville, SC 29601
 
In Lieu of Flowers – 2 Options
1. Gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Elizabeth
Robison to support cancer research and patient care at:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
P.O. Box 849168
Boston, MA 02284
or via dana-farber.org/gift

2. Gifts may be made to Grace to You in memory of Elizabeth Robison to support the
spreading of the Gospel / training of ministers / equipping of the saints at:
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Grace to You
P.O. Box 4000
Panorama City, CA 91412
or via phone at 800-55-GRACE