 Dominick G. Pompey, “Dom,” 80, of Nicholson passed away Monday, June 29. He was married to his wife of 52 years, Judith Pompey.
Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late Romolo and Pauline Pompey. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he played baseball and served for six years. Dom enjoyed working with his brother and best friend John in Pompey Stone for many years. He loved coaching his daughter’s softball teams, he was the best coach they ever had. He also loved going fishing and hunting with his grandchildren. He was a devout and dedicated New York Yankees fan. The highlight of his later years was going to Florida to watch Yankees spring training with his son-in-law, Dave. Dom was a great story teller with an infectious laugh and exceptional sense of humor. He made everyone smile that knew him. Dom is also survived by his four daughters, Dawn Strickland and husband, Sam; Deborah Botscheller and husband, Dave; Danielle Pompey; and Judith Oliveira and husband, Amaury; grandchildren, Olivia, Charlie, Connor and Natalie; two brothers, John and Edward Pompey; nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends; and his beloved dog, Elliot. A funeral service, celebrated by Chaplain Jay McCracken, will be Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson Please be aware seating and capacity will be very limited during the service in order to properly social distance. There will be viewing and calling hours from 3 p.m. until service time.
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 Anna Pashchuk, 94, of Nicholson, died Saturday at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock.
She was the widow of Harry Michael Pashchuk, who preceded her in death in November, 2002. Anna was one of five children born to her beloved parents, Tessie Senishan Kurey and Michael Kurey, in Taylor, Pa., in Sloan Patch on May 20, 1926. She attended West Side Scranton schools. Anna was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 56 years; and her four brothers, John, Michael, Stephen and Eugene Kurey. She is survived by her beloved children: son, Paul Pashchuk and wife, Beverly; daughters, Audrey Massaker; Carol Huggler and husband, Bruce; sister-in-law, Margaret Kurey; 11 grandchildren, Jenny, Kathy, Paul Jr., Gretchen, Jason, Tasha, Alex, Lisa, Brooke, Erika and April; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter, Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews. Anna was a longtime member of the West Nicholson United Methodist Church and Loyalty Society. She worked as a seamstress in Scranton and Nicholson, but her primary occupation was as a farm wife and loving mother/grandmother to her family. She worked hard alongside her husband on the farm cooking, baking, gardening, canning and sewing. Holidays were a special time when she would cook delicious traditional Ukrainian dishes such as pierogis, machanka, halupki, paska bread, kolachi and poppyseed rolls. She loved cardinals, humming birds and watching Lawrence Welk, Pennsylvania Polka and wrestling on TV. She loved to tell her stories of growing up in Taylor, marrying and moving to the farm and raising her children. She was a caring soul who always inquired about family members who each held a special place in her heart. She always seemed to provide the most helpful words of wisdom and advice when needed and was our biggest cheerleader. She was strong-willed and feisty. As we said of her golden years, her mind was pretty sharp, but her tongue was sharper. Her family believes she was the best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother ever and she will be greatly missed. Her legacy is that she loved and cared deeply for her family and they love and care deeply for her. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. I n lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the West Nicholson United Methodist Church, c/o Diane Ditchey, treasurer, 44 Stanton Town Road, West Abington Twp., PA 18414.  Gus Wellings, 83, of Nicholson, died at home on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020.
Prior to working for the Tunkhannock School District, Gus worked for shipping industries in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He graduated from Harvard with a BA in Economics and a Master Degree in International Trade from the European Research Institute. Gus’ many passions included classical music, pistol and black powder shooting, woodworking, bee keeping, antiques, farming, gardening, and socializing. He loved to share his passions with others. He loved his family greatly. He was preceded by his parents, Augustus Joseph Wellings and Rose Standish (Bradford). He is survived by his loving wife, Karin, Children: Barbara Klabunde (husband Steven M. Klabunde) and Monica M. Wellings (husband Roman G. Politi), and Augustus Joseph Wellings III (wife Faith (Sands)), and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be private under the direction of the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson. The family would like to thank the support of the neighbors, Allied Hospice, and friends. Matthew M. Damiano (Grader Guy) of Nicholson died Thursday at home. His wife is Irene Bubacz Damiano and they would have been married 17 years on September 6.
Born in Taylor, he was the son of the late Romayne Schwab Damiano and the late Martin R. Damiano. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Overfield Twp. and was a member and cantor of St. Patrick Church in Nicholson. He was a 1973 graduate of Old Forge High School. He formerly trained and drove harness horses. He was also a member of the Endless Mountain Antique Power Association and he loved driving the road grader. Matthew is also survived by three sisters, Joan Kane, Linda Damiano, and Karen Stahler and husband, Terry; three brothers, Robert Damiano and wife, Sarah; and Jeffrey and Thomas Damiano; and two nieces, Kate and Ryen Stahler. A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by the Rev. Arbogaste Satoun, will be Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, Nicholson. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge. There will be a viewing Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to St. Patrick Church, P.O. Box 409, Nicholson, PA 18446; or the Endless Mountain Power Association, c/o Donnie Fuller, 384 Love Hill Road, Meshoppen, PA 18630. Janet Lois Albert, born December 14, 1937 left to be with the Lord on June 1, 2020. She was married on September 12, 1959 to Daniel Albert Sr. and they resided in Kingsley for 45 years after relocating from their hometown of Langhorne, Pa.
Janet was born in Nanticoke, Pa. to the late Stewart and Anna Stewart of Wapwallopen, Pa. She is the youngest of three siblings. She was predeceased by a brother, Stewart Stewart Jr. and survived by sister in law Aileen, of Dushore, Pa and survived by sister Pearl and brother in law, Jerry Stemrich, of Wapwallopen, Pa. Janet is a 1957 graduate of Newport Township High School. Janet and Daniel raised five children together at their home in Kingsley. Sons, Daniel D. Albert Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Kingsley, PA and Darrin D. Albert and wife, Darlene, of Bailey, N.C. ; Daughters, Dulcey D. Albert of Lenox, PA., Jody L. Albert and fiancé, Dennis, of Selma, N.C., and Sandra Albert of Kingsley, PA. and a son in law, Charles Church and wife, Cassidy, of Hallstead, PA. Janet is also survived by ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Janet was a light in lives of all who knew her. She was special to many and loved by even more. She was adventurous, positive, and compassionate. Janet put all of that love and compassion in everything she did; from her amazing flower beds, to her Dale Earnhardt collections, to her love of country music. If fun, laughter, and smiles were involved, you found Janet. The hearts and souls left behind will forever carry a piece of her love inside until we all meet again. A Celebration of Life will be held at a private location to honor Janet at a later date. We would like to recognize her loving granddaughter, Amanda Albert, whom has been by her side from the beginning. Nurse, personal shopper, adopted daughter; we all love you so very much. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. |
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