 Mary Elizabeth (Wulff) Wadge Oakley passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2026 at Gracious Living Assisted Living in South Montrose.
Mary was the daughter of the late Edward and Elvira (McCullen) Wulff. Mary was born on December 21, 1934 in the White Mills area. She resided in Nicholson most of her life and for the last few months she resided at Gracious Living in South Montrose. She was the oldest of eight children. Her siblings were sister Patricia and her husband the late Thomas James; sister Rose and proceeding her in death her husband Michael Dubrachek and Don her companion; sister, the late Theresa and husband Lloyd Smith; brother, the late John Wulff; sister, Elizabeth and her husband the late Taylor Hortman; sister, the late Eleanor and her husband the late Clyde Very; and brother, Edward Wulff and his wife Jeannette. Mary had many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Proceeding her in death was her husband Arthur Wadge Sr. whom she had seven children with. Also proceeding her in death was her husband Ivan Oakley whom she had two children with. She was also preceded in death her companion of many years, Robert Kenyon. Mary had nine children, son Arthur Jr. and his wife the late Joan (Teserovitch), their four children Sherry, Valerie, the late Arthur III, and Stacey; son, the late Anthony, his six children Jason Wadge, Jeremy Hopwood, Anthony Jr. Catherine, Tessa and Patricia; son Allen and wife Deb their four children, Jennifer, Jodi, Jessica and Justina; daughter Beth and husband Richard Schirg their three children Jared, Brent and Sarah; daughter Mary and husband Walter Kordek and her daughter Amber McSpadden; son Andrew Wadge; daughter Kathleen, her four children Kristopher, Dustin, Brittany and Eric; son the late Derreck Oakley and wife the late Stacey their two children Alexis and Kevin; daughter Dorothy (Oakley) and husband Keith Jenkins, Dorothy’s two children Ashley Mason and Patrick Mason. Mary has many great grandchildren. Mary was a member of the ILGWU as a seamstress in many garment factories throughout her life. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish in Nicholson where she taught Sunday School and was a Eucharistic minister. Mary belonged to the Sunday Night Bowling League at Belvedere Lanes in Nicholson for many years, she enjoyed this activity, afterwards the friends would play cards. Mary had many hobbies, knitting, crocheting and sewing. She was very talented at taking patterns and making something beautiful. She also liked to read, she got a book swap started with her sisters, daughters and friends. She also liked to put together jigsaw puzzles. Mary liked to garden, whether it was a vegetable or flower garden she would be out there pulling weeds or planting some new thing. Mary enjoyed going to The Great Bend/New Milford Senior Center where she enjoyed socializing and meeting new people. We would like to thank the staff at Gracious Living for the loving care they gave her while she was there and the staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the loving care they gave her. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions to be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Mary’s name.
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 John J. Pompey, 90, of Nicholson, PA was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday March 25, 2026. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara; his son, James and wife Lori; his daughter, Victoria and husband Martin; his brother, Edward and wife Marlene; his sister-in-law, Judith; grandchildren Samuel and wife Rachel, Lyndsey and husband Kevin, Anna and husband Kevin, Rachel and fiancé Brent, John, Tristen and fiancé, Sadie, and Lucas. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Camden, Graham, Isaac, Benjamin, Elliana and Theodore, as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and his cherished dog, Bo.
John was a devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He approached life with warmth and kindness, never meeting a stranger. Before his illness, John found joy in riding his Quad to visit neighbors, relaxing in his favorite rocking chair on the porch while catching up on the latest news, or sitting under the shade of his favorite maple tree reminiscing and sharing stories of days gone by. John proudly served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division. His commitment to his country was evident throughout his life. He carried the values of dedication and service with him in everything he did. John was passionate about hunting and enjoyed watching sports, often sharing these interests with friends and family. Known for his generosity, he was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. John was preceded in death by his parents, Romolo and Pauline Pompey, as well as his youngest daughter, Amy, and son-in-law, Matthew. He deeply mourned the loss of his best friend and brother, Dominick, who was also his business partner with Pompey Stone. Their memories remain cherished within the family and community. Although he will be deeply missed, John's memory will live on through his smile, his stories, and the echo of his laughter. His influence and presence continue to inspire all who knew him, ensuring that his legacy endures. Viewing and funeral services are entrusted to Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, located at 91 State Street, Nicholson, PA. Family and friends are invited to call between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with Pastor John Shaffer officiating. John’s final interment will be held at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Nicholson, PA, following the funeral service.  William Herbert Herron, 78, of Nicholson passed away on Saturday March 21, 2026 at Geisinger CMC in Scranton.
His wife is Linda Haussler Herron and they have been married for 56 years. Born in Scranton, Bill is the son of the late George “Wes” Wesley and Ella Jeffers Hanna Herron. Bill was a lifelong resident of Nicholson and member of the Nicholson United Methodist Church. He graduated from Lackawanna Trail in 1965. He spent many years working in the family business, Nicholson Lumber, alongside his father, Wes, and his son, Bruce. Bill also had a passion for photography. With Linda at his side, they worked together operating a successful wedding photography business for many years. He was an avid reader and was always learning. He had a knack for technology and was a Ham radio operator. William is survived by his wife, Linda; a son, Bruce (Michelle) Herron; a grandson, Evan (Brittany) Herron; a granddaughter, Emily (Stephen) Wilczek; and a great granddaughter, Lilah Herron. A memorial service performed by Rev. Micheal Bealla will be held on Thursday, March 26 at 2pm in the Nicholson United Methodist Church. Family and friends may call from 1pm until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bill to the Nicholson United Methodist Church, PO Box 590, Nicholson PA 18446.  Marie Christine Fornicola, 72, of Nicholson passed away at home on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with her family by her side after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Her husband is Dominic Fornicola. Marie was lucky enough to spend the best 15 years of her life with her soulmate and best friend, Dominic. Born in Scranton and raised in Dunmore, Marie is the daughter of the late James and Victoria Nevoso Dervas. Prior to retiring, Marie worked many jobs over the years but was most proud of her days as a nurse. She had a green thumb. She enjoyed watching the hummingbirds fly about her beloved garden and watching all her plants grow with success. She was a great cook, loved her dogs, and enjoyed traveling as much as she could with her husband. Marie enjoyed a good book and her crime shows. Most of all, Marie loved her family and had great pride in being Nonnie and Ma to not only her grandchildren but also many others. Marie is also survived by her children: Rachel (Kevin) Hibson, Chris Wilmarth, Jeffrey (Bridget) Carpenter, Timothy (Amanda) Carpenter, Robert (Angela) Carpenter, Jessica Fornicola, Dominic (Sharon) Fornicola, Robert (Melissa) Fornicola, Zoe; grandchildren, Liam, Lilah, Zachary, Emmie, Pierce, Preston, Paisley, Aubrey, Aleia, Ricky, Isabella, Xavier, Greyson, Kayelynn, Evalina, and Hunter; mother in law, Bernie Fornicola, special brother and sister in law Larry and Darlene Fornicola, a nephew, James Dervas, and many other family and close friends. She was predeceased by her brother, George Dervas; and her dogs, especially Mariah. A Celebration of Marie’s life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in memory of Marie to True Friends Animal Welfare, 16332 Route 706 Montrose, PA 18801 or the Hop Bottom Hose Company, 150 South Center Street, Po Box 22, Hop Bottom, PA 18824 |
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