Melsenia Crea, 87, of Lenox Township passed away November 12, 2024 at home. Her husband of 64 years, Frank Crea, passed away in 2022.

Born in Brooklyn, PA she is the daughter of the late Maurice and Rita Pappas Tiffany.
Melsenia graduated from Mountain View High School and was a retired housewife. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Nicholson. She loved to spend time gardening and crocheting.

Melsenia was blessed in her life with a family that cherished her. Her children, Sherri, Frank and Tracy, their children and grandchildren adored their Nana and PopPop with wonderful memories of time spent together. Melsenia loved her home and her flowers, especially in the summer where she was surrounded by her flowers.  Melsenia will be missed by all who knew her.

Melsenia is survived by a daughter, CherylAnn Kraska; a son, Frank M. Crea, wife Tracy Crea; grandchildren, Phillip and Jessica Kraska (wife), Capt. Alexander (U.S. Marine Corps) and Ashley (wife) Kraska, Caroline Bunn, Jared and Carly (wife) Bunn, Grayson and Grayson (wife) Crea; Great Grandchildren, Camryn Kraska, Colette Kraska, Maclin Bunn, Amelia Bunn, Joseph Kraska; and a sister, Jo Ann Lewandowski, (husband) Norman.

Calling hours will be Tuesday, November 26 from 10am until 11:45am in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

A mass of Christian burial performed by Rev. Arbogate Satoun will immediately follow at 12 Noon in the St. Patrick Church, 205 Main Street Nicholson.
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Interment will be held in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Nicholson.

Mark W. Scott, 68, of Nicholson, PA., passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Born on January 28, 1956 Meshoppen, PA., he is the beloved son of the late Gerald L. Scott who passed away in 1994 and Jean Scott of Hop Bottom, PA.

Mark is survived by his brother, Gerald Scott and sister in law Lynn Scott of Gibsonia, PA., and three cherished nephews; Alex, Phil, and Carl. He spent 39 years in the family home in Nicholson where he was known for his warmth, generosity, and boundless love for family and friends.

Mark had a passion for military memorabilia and enjoyed attending auctions. Fondly remembered for his blue 1970 ‘Cuda, he loved racing it around town in his younger days. As a master carpenter, Mark’s skills were remarkable. He crafted guitars for Bo Diddly, Ron Woods of the Rolling Stones, and the Hard Rock Café. He worked alongside his father in construction building homes and deeply respected both of his parents. Mark graduated from Mountain View High School in 1973.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Cindy Lou Maphis Gill, of Beaver Dams, NY. Known for his humor, he would often say they’d been married 40 years. Mark also leaves behind his daughter, Marly Jean Scott of Taylor, PA., along with granddaughter, Kennedy, and grandson, Killian.

Additionally, he played a loving role in raising four daughters; Lisamarie Hugo of Locust Fork, AL., Laura Lynn Bowman of Exeter, PA., Jennifer Cruz (David) of Nicholson, PA., and Jeannie Lanning of Dalton, PA. He is remembered by his 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Mark’s memory will also be cherished by his four brother in laws; Ronald(Carlotta) Wilson of Alpine, NY., Mark(Tammy) Williams of North Syracuse, NY., Terry (Kim) Butts of Big Flats, NY., and Joseph Maphis of Elmira, NY.; and also his best friend, Lucky Bedell, who never missed an opportunity to visit and was a constant in his life.
Mark is also preceded in death by his father, Gerald, and his granddaughter, Kora Ann, who heartbreakingly passed away on the same day, seven years apart.

Mark’s kindness, skill, and dedication to his family will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

We would like to thank Residential Nurses for his after-surgery care and Sacred Heart Hospice for their loving care.

Funeral services performed by Rev. Phil Richardson will be held on Monday, November 11th at 6pm in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

Family and friends may call from 4pm until service time.
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospice.

​Sarah McCullon, 30, of Factoryville passed away Wednesday, September 25 at the
University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia surrounded by her family following a courageous lifelong battle with illness.

Her husband is Ryan McCullon and they have been married for 8 years.

Born in Tunkhannock, Sarah is the daughter of William F. and Coralee Wilkins Evans.
Sarah loved her children and raising her family. Many local youth had the gift to have her as a babysitter and experience her joy for life. She also shared her love of children working at Daydreamers daycare in Fleetville and Newton. Sarah and Ryan also opened their home as foster parents. Sarah enjoyed her time at Lake Sheridan wakeboarding, driving and being captain of the boat, and all watersports.

Sarah is also survived by her three children, Lily, Noah, and Odin; two brothers, William B. (Laura) Evans and Michael (Carly) Evans; niece, Nora Evans; nephew, William R. Evans; mother in law, Maria Long, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her father in law, Jeffrey McCullon.

Funeral services performed by Rev. John Shaffer will be Monday, September 30 at 7:30pm in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.
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Calling hours will be from 4pm until service time.

Donald Lee Belcher, 63, of Hop Bottom, passed away Sunday, September 22 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Paolucci Belcher, with whom he shared nearly 39 years of marriage. Born May 1, 1961 in Sussex, NJ he is the son of the late Matthew and Eleanor Schaepe Belcher. 

Donald graduated from Mountain View High School and spent many years working in farming. Despite losing his left arm as a teenager, he pursued a successful career as a truck driver for over 20 years. Most recently, he was employed at Diaz Stone and Pallet in Kingsley, PA. He had a deep love for the outdoors and was an avid hunter and collector. He cherished spending time on the farm and always looked forward to fair season each summer.

Donald loved his family and cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren. Donald is also survived by his children, Christine (William) Zalewski; Russell (Brandy) Basalyga III; Dawn (Michael) McHale; Brain (Robin) Belcher, and Amber Belcher; grandchildren, Madison Zalewski, Reese Zalewski, Liam McHale, Luca McHale, and Colton McHale; a brother Timothy Belcher; two sisters, Mary Smarkusky and Teresa Flasher, cousins, and several nieces and nephews.
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A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Marcee Helene Dougherty, 68, of Harford passed away Tuesday, September 17.

Born in Philadelphia on February 20, 1956, she is the daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth Jacobson Fuiman.

Marcee was a licensed practical nurse with several certifications.

Before relocating to Harford, Marcee spent many years in Cheltenham, PA where she raised her family. Marcee loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson Cree. She was a very giving and helpful person with a huge heart. She enjoyed Coca Cola, reading, cut glass figurines, Tiffany lamps, and quiet. She always had a way to make life feel like home and was an excellent cook known for her stuffed shells.

Marcee is survived by a son, Marc (Mary) Dougherty; a brother, Lee Fuiman; and grandchildren, Cree, Faith, Zoeylynn, Cheyenne, Emily, Mary, Arik, and Brayden.

She is predeceased by a son, Brian Dougherty; former husband, Charles Dougherty; and mother in law, Mary Dougherty.
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A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday September 25 in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.