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Richard S. Lochen

1/25/2024

Richard Stanley Lochen, 83 of Nicholson passed away Thursday, January 25th after a brief illness.

Born in Nicholson, Dick was the son of the late Paul and Ramona Lochen. Dick was a lifelong resident of Nicholson, a town he cared about deeply. He served his community as an active firefighter for sixty-five years, and was fire chief of the Nicholson Fire Company for 35 years.

Prior to his retirement, Dick was proprietor of Lochen's Market where he enjoyed the company of his customers and special employees. He loved the outdoors and spent his free time hunting in West Nicholson and fishing with his best friend, Joe Woolsey. He was a founding member of the Nicholson Sportsman's Club and taught hunter safety to the youth in his town. An avid golfer, Dick enjoyed spending time golfing with his son and grandsons.

Dick was deeply committed to his family. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Sarah Jane (Watson). He is also survived by his son Rick and his wife Lisa; three grandsons, Richard III and wife Ashley, Nicholson, Matthew, Elgin Illinois and Bradley, Nicholson; his great granddaughter, Harper Anne; a brother, William; and a sister Paula.

The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to all the friends and neighbors who have lent support, as well as Allied Hospice for their care during his brief stay.

Friends may call Sunday January 28th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nicholson Fire Company or Nicholson United Methodist Church

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David Reploeg

1/23/2024

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David Reploeg, 81, of Nicholson passed away Sunday, January 21 at The Gardens in Scranton.
Born on Worchester, NY he is the son of the late Helmut and Hannah Jobmann Reploeg.
Prior to retiring he worked in construction and was a Navy veteran. He was an honorary member of the 2nd Brigade motorcycle club.
David is survived by two sons, Kurt and Carl; a sister, Ann Ferrerio; and several grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers, John and Steve.
There will be calling hours and viewing from 3-5pm Saturday, January 27 in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson

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Arthur R. Wadge III

1/21/2024

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Arthur R. Wadge III, 45, of Nicholson passed away Sunday, January 21 at home.
Born in Scranton, he is the son of Arthur R. Wadge Jr. of Nicholson and the late Joan B. Teserovitch Wadge.

Prior to his illness he was employed as the maintenance manager for Nicholson Borough and was also employed at Nicholson NAPA auto parts.

He was a lifetime member of the Nicholson Fire Company. He was a former coach of the Nicholson Christy Mathewson Girls Little League softball team and a longtime member of the Nicholson Athletic Association. Artie was an avid hunter, loved bowling, and would go out of his way to help anyone. He was fond of telling jokes and his favorite saying was “Don’t let your meatloaf!”

Arthur is also survived by three sisters, Sherry Anderson, Valerie Wadge, and Stacey Derylak; his paternal grandmother, Mary Oakley; one niece and one nephew; and aunts and uncles.

There will be calling hours and viewing on Wednesday, January 24 from 1-3 and 5-7pm in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nicholson Fire Company.

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Walter E. Haussler

1/17/2024

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Walter E. Haussler Jr., 80, of Dalton passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Geisinger CMC Hospital in Scranton after a brief illness.
Born in Dalton, he is the son of the late Walter and Gladys Phillips Haussler.
Walter was a 1961 graduate of Lackawanna Trail Junior/Senior High School where he excelled in sports and was captain of both the basketball and baseball teams.
Upon graduation he entered the United States Navy for which he served proudly. He was honorably discharged as Chief Petty Officer.
After returning home, he was employed by PennDot. In 1970 he was hired by Wes Herron at Nicholson Lumber where he was a devoted employee until his retirement in 2005.
Walter was a lifelong member of the Dalton Fire Company in which he served many offices. He was also a lifelong member of the Dalton United Methodist Church.
Walter was a hardworking man with a hilarious sense of humor. Everyone enjoyed talking with Walt at the “Yard”. He was a loving and generous son, brother, uncle, and friend.
He was predeceased by his parents; older brother, William Haussler; and nephew, Mark Haussler.
Walter is survived by his loving sister, Linda (William) Herron ; sister in law, Ruth Haussler; nieces, Beth (David) Daub and Kim (Tim) Stiteler; nephew, Bruce (Michelle) Herron; great nephew, Evan (Brittany) Herron; great nieces, Lindsay and Rachel Daub, Kari Stiteler, and Emily Herron; and great great niece, Lilah Herron.
Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Dalton Fire Company.
Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson

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Nancy E. Taylor

1/17/2024

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Nancy E. Taylor, 91, of Hop Bottom, Lenox Township, passed away Monday January 15 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton.

Her husband, Wayne Taylor, passed away in 2018. They were married in 1955 and married for 63 years when he passed.

Born in Kingsley, she is the daughter of the late Cleon and Marion Jackson Powers.
She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Through the years she cared for and babysat many local children. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Nancy is survived by two daughters, Marian Zablotsky (Harry) and Kathy Taylor (companion Jay Seamans); two sons, William Taylor and James Taylor (Laurie); a brother, Robert Powers; six grandchildren, Bethany Horn (Christian), Lucas Taylor, Marc Taylor (Alyssa), Brendan Evans, Brandi Taylor, and Brayden Taylor; and two great grandchildren, Hallie Mae Evans and Jack Taylor.

She was predeceased by a brother, Richard.

The family would like to thank Allied Services Hospice Center for the excellent care and respect shown to their mother during her time there.

Funeral services celebrated by her grandson, Rev. Lucas Taylor, will be held Saturday at 3pm in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson.

There will be a viewing Saturday from 1pm until service time.

Interment will be held in the Tower Cemetery at West Lenox at a later date.

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