Gerald Dale Burgess, 82, of Hop Bottom passed away Sunday January 12, 2025 at Regional Hospital in Scranton.

His wife is Melvina Freeman Burgess and they have been married for 62 years.
Born in Tunkhannock, he is the son of the late Louis and Verna Dymond Burgess. He graduated from Tunkhannock High School and was a self-employed truck driver for many years.

Gerald was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family. In his spare time he could always be found working on his truck and he liked to hunt, fish, and camp.

Gerald is also survived by four sons, Kenneth Burgess (Ronni), Jerry Burgess , Bob  Burgess (Tara), and Tim Burgess (Jill); twelve grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a brother, Wayne Burgess (Marie); a sister, Gladys Anderson; a sister in law, Susan Burgess; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased four sisters, Eleanor, Esther, Marion, and Loretta; and a brother, Louis Jr.

A memorial service performed by Rev. John Whitehead will be held on Saturday February 1, 2025 at 12 Noon in the Nicholson United Methodist Church.
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Family and friends may call from 11am until service time at the church.
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​Rosemary Pashchuk Phillips passed away Saturday January 4, 2025 peacefully in her sleep at Geisinger CMC in Scranton.

Born April 14, 1954 she is the daughter of the late Agnes Morris Pashchuk and William Pashchuk.

Rosemary was an orthodox Christian. She graduated from Mountain View High School and shortly after from Keystone College.

Rosemary had a love for life. She enjoyed going out dancing, visiting the Philadelphia flower shows and local casinos.

Rosemary pursued a variety of professions in her life. She frequented the New York City commercial fashion shows to buy wedding dresses for her boutiques in Clarks Summit and Olyphant. In addition, she was employed at Weston in Archbald. Also, after her father’s passing, she ran the family’s dairy farm.

She loved animals and adored her poodle, Tiger Woods.

Rosemary is survived by her sister, Nancy Pashchuk Chuta and her husband, Father James Chuta; and numerous cousins.

Funeral services by Father James Chuta will be held at 12 Noon Friday January 10 in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

Family and friends may call from 10am until service time.

Interment will follow in the St. Michael’s Cemetery in Starkville.

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

Mary Ann Sabuacak, 88, of Nicholson passed away Friday, December 13 at Abington Manor. 
Her husband, Nicholas, whom she married November 8, 1958 passed away in 2013.
Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Wrazien Rock.
Mary Ann graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Scranton and worked for over 20 years at Clarks Summit State Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing bingo. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Nicholson, the Nicholson Women’s Club, and the Secret Pals. 
Mary Ann is survived by a son, Gary Sabuacak; two daughters, Cindy (Harold) Luther and Donna (Breck) Schreckengost; three grandchildren, Corey (Brittany) Luther, Nicholas and Kendra Sabuacak; one great grandson, Colton Luther; a brother Michael Rock; a sister, Patty Golembeski, and many nieces and nephews.
She was also predeceased by her daughter in law, Karen Sabuacak. 
The family would like to thank the staff at Abington Manor 3rd floor West crew for the excellent care provided to Mary Ann during her stay.
A Mass of Christian burial performed by Rev. Arbogaste Satoun will be held Friday December 20 at 10am in the St. Patrick Church in Nicholson. 
Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Starkville. 
Family and friends may call from 5-8pm Thursday December 19 in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Recreation Center at Abington Manor in honor of Mary Ann.

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