 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. Family and friends may call from 11am until service time at the church.
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 John Richmond Raub, 92, of Kingsley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday January 10, 2025.
His wife is Jane L. Wheeler Raub and they have been married for 71 years. Born in Kingsley, he is the son of the late Sylvenus and Ruth Gumaer Raub and graduated from Harford High School. John worked for 15 years at Mountain View High School and retired as an entomologist working for the government. He was a member of the Dwarf Rabbit Club and he created his own breed of dwarf rabbit. He was very crafty and always just kept busy. John was a special husband and father who loved his family dearly. John is also survived by two daughters, Susan Raub and Candy Jean Statts; two sisters, Beverly Raker and Ann Lippolis; two brothers, Luis and Phil Raub; and his “adopted” son Charles Raub. He was predeceased by his daughter, Diane Raub; and two brothers David and Boyd Raub. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in the Tower Cemetery, West Lenox.  Lynn Stephanie Zinsmeister passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1936, in The Bronx, New York, to Andrew Morgan Parker and Pearl (Green) Parker.
Lynn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hugh Robert Zinsmeister, with whom she shared 64 happy and wonderful years after marrying on November 28, 1953. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Helen Maurer; son-in-law, Thomas F. Maurer; granddaughter, Stephanie Romaine Maurer; and sister, Dale McMeekin. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was loved dearly by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her grandson Andrew D. Maurer and his wife, Christine, and their six children: Jude, Alise, Eveline, Joseph, Annabel, and Thomas of Broad Run, VA; her grandson Daniel T. Maurer and his wife, Linde, and their daughters Isabelle and Emilia of Nicholson, PA. She is also survived by two nieces, two great-nieces, and two great-nephews. Lynn was actively involved in numerous organizations throughout her life. She was a member of the Eastern Star and The Order of the White Shrine and served as a past Mother Advisor of The Order of Rainbow for Girls, holding the Grand Cross of Color in recognition of her service. She was a life member of the Good Sam Camping Club and a charter member of the Pennsylvania Keystone Travelers. As a founding and life member of the Lewistown Pistol Club, she served as secretary for several years. She was also a member of the Family Motor Coach Association and The Pine Creek Valley Roadrunners, where she served as secretary for a number of years. Professionally, Lynn worked at Montgomery Ward in Lewistown for 14 years before joining Kish Bank, where she dedicated 24 years before retiring in 1998. Lynn moved to Elan Gardens in South Abington Twp., PA in 2020, where she lived out the remainder of her life. She enjoyed many new friendships and received excellent care from the numerous staff members. She had quite the social calendar, and on any given day, she could be found reading, arranging flowers, attending special events, and playing her favorite game "Rummikub" with special friends. All arrangements will be private, however, memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Rosemary Koshinki, 77, passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at her home in Hop Bottom.
Rosemary was born on January 8, 1947, in Scranton, PA. She was the daughter of Halstead and Mary Giles Hanyon. She was a graduate of Mountain View School District. Rosemary was a hard worker and worked many different jobs throughout her lifetime. She was the secretary and bookkeeper, until retirement, for her and her husband's businesses. Rosemary loved to read, cook, play cards/games, travel, go to the beach and spend time in her beautiful flower gardens. Her greatest joy in life was making amazing memories with her family and friends at the many pool parties and vacations spent together. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years, John Koshinski; daughter, Danielle Scott and husband Alex, of Kingsley, PA; daughter Michelle Cheatum, of Scranton, PA; grandchildren, Alexandra Scott Brozonis and husband Dalton, of Clifford Twp., PA; Collin Scott and Caden Scott, both of Kingsley, PA; great-grandsons, Finley and Eli Brozonis, of Clifford Twp, PA; a stepson, John Allen, of Hop Bottom, PA; and four half sisters, Holly Harrington and husband Mark, Nancy Woods-Krukowski and husband Kevin, Gindy Hanyon and Sunny Brunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws, Louis and Marguerite Stoss, a brother Paul Hanyon, half sister, Tracy Fulls, a son Joshua James Koshinski, who died at birth, and her beloved grandson, Connor Scott. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday January 11, 2025, in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson, PA 18446. The family will receive visitors from 12-2 PM, with a service to be held immediately after. Interment will be at a later date, at Maplewood Cemetery, Kingsley, PA., at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hop Bottom Hose Co. or the Montrose Minutemen.  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. |
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