 Daniel D Moore went to be with The Lord on February 4,2022.
He was born in Troy, NY 10/09/1942. Dan was raised in Tuscon AZ. After graduating high school he Joined the Navy. He then married his wife of 59 years Karen. They had 3 children Nancy, Donald and Keith. Dan work as a Engineer at Singer Kearfott,Wayne NJ and Singer Links, Binghamton NY. Dan was proceeded in death by his son Donald and survived by his wife Karen(Prince)Moore; a daughter Nancy Deska and husband Ward of Phillipsburg, NJ; a son, Keith Moore of Washington State; 14 grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel, Jacob, Joshua, Corey,Kyle,Devin,Sarah,Patty, Brandon, Donald, Timothy, Steven and Amanda; 3 great grandchildren Natalie, Amelia and Elliana; sisters Melody Hensley of Tuscon, AZ; Mary Beth Landon Erlanger, KY and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 10 at 12 Noon. There will be calling hours from 11am until service time in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson
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 Herbert (HK) Chester Kilmer, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, January 30, 2022, at age 93.
HK was born on January 30, 1929, to Chester Kilmer and Winona Gumaer-Kilmer. He resided in Benton Township with his wife of 73 years, Elsie Kilmer. HK’s determination and persistent work ethic showed in his first conversation with his wife. Elsie was a switchboard phone operator, who assisted HK as he tried to proceed with a phone call. He insisted the call would not go through. Although he hardly believed a Kilmer could ever be wrong, Elsie broke the news that the receiving line was not answering his call and that he’d have to call back later. Intrigued by Elsie’s lovely voice, HK called the switchboard multiple times thereafter, in hopes that she’d answer his calls. To his liking, she answered time and again until they eventually started dating. Herbert and Elsie married on November 6, 1948, and had six children. He was the definition of the American Dream in his family’s eyes. He had worked as a truck driver and was involved in the timber industry in his early years. He then worked in the stone quarry industry for the majority of his life and was determined to give his family the best life possible, he eventually founded Herb Kilmer & Sons Inc. in June 1976. Still alive and well decades later, the family business built a foundation for success for HK’s children. His wife and children vividly recall their annual summer vacation to Fenway Park, where they cheered on the Boston Red Sox. HK was largely a fan of the Boston Celtics as well but had a special love for baseball, the American pastime. When he wasn’t working to support his family or cursing the Yankees in hopes of Boston taking the win in the seventh inning, he could be found pacing next to first base at local little league games. He made many contributions to the Benton Township Baseball Field, as he wanted little league baseball to have a positive impact on as many children as possible. He also loved bowling, jigsaw puzzles, his fishing trips to Canada, and stone conventions in Atlantic City, which came with nights at the casino as a bonus. Although HK gave his all to his family, his business, and his hobbies, he was a devoted Christian and member of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith. Because of this, his family rests assured that he now has the best ticket above Fenway Park in the presence of the Lord. He is survived by four sons, Roger Kilmer (Cheryl Albus), Jeffrey Kilmer (Diane Kilmer), Thomas Kilmer, and Kenneth Kilmer; two daughters, Sandra Compton (David Compton), and Jacqueline Kilmer; a sister, Audrey Depew; and a brother, Cecil Kilmer; twelve adoring grandchildren, twenty-six beloved great-grandchildren, and the love of his life, his wife Elsie Mary Kilmer. He was predeceased by a brother, Chester “Junie” Kilmer Jr., and daughter-in-laws Kathy Kilmer and Jean Kerr. A viewing will be held from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, February 5, at the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson immediately followed by the funeral service.  David James Payne, 71, of New Milford, passed away Saturday, January 29 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.
His wife is Judy Mae Cooley Payne and they have been married for 48 years. David was born November 8, 1950 in Meshoppen to Franklyn and Mabel Collum Payne. He was a graduate of Mountain View High School and was a member of the PA Farm Bureau and the South Gibson Methodist Church. David was hard working farmer. He was proud very proud of his life’s work and what he was able to provide. He loved his family and watching his grandchildren grow. David is also survived by a son, Jonathan David Payne; two daughters, Joy Lynn Allen (Tim) and Jenny Leigh Payne (Jimmer); five grandchildren, James Penny, Nathan Payne, Wyatt Yachymiak, Cali Yachymiak, and Carter Allen; two brothers, Dale F. Payne (Kim Kay) and Frank Payne (Brenda); and aunts Marie Acker and Esther Payne. The Funeral service will be Thursday, February 3, at 1pm by Rev. John Shaffer of the South Gibson United Methodist Church in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson. There will be a viewing from 11am until service time. Interment will be held in the South Gibson Cemetery. Donations may be made in honor of David to the Harford Historical Society, C/O Maureen Warren, 4158 Creek Rd, Kingsley PA 18826  Elizabeth (Betty) Mills, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away Jan. 18, 2021. Born December 2, 1937, in Scranton, she was the daughter of Evan and Helen Griffiths of Nicholson.
Betty graduated with an Associate’s degree from Keystone College, worked in the School library, Bendix, and spent several years working in real estate with Century 21 Sherlock Homes (formerly, Homes R Us) in Tunkhannock helping people find their special forever homes. Through her work at Bendix, she met the love of her life Charles (Charlie) Mills who she married on Aug. 29, 1960. Their love was that once in a lifetime relationship which was most evident through the letters and postcards Charlie sent to Betty back home in Nicholson while stationed in Korea. Betty’s son, John, remembers his mom for her huge heart, her enjoyment when spending time with family and friends, and her love for music, singing and dancing. Taegan describes MomMom as the most caring and loving person, always putting others before herself. She makes the best tuna fish sandwiches and loves playing board games. Betty enjoyed going for rides with Taegan and Jake Kakareka to Long John Silvers and Mannings for Coffee ice cream, her favorite; spending time with Dora (Oliver) on road trips to Philly, lunch dates, and riding around town. She played blackjack and other games with the gang at Glenmaura Senior Living where she earned the nickname Blackjack Betty because she would often get blackjack much to the dismay of the other players and became a celebrity at MidValley for her spot in a TV commercial. Involved in the community, Betty served as treasurer for the Dimock Community Workers for several years, volunteering with local community organizations, Dimock Community Church suppers, and lending a helping hand when needed. In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her husband Charlie, her brother Leonard, Uncle Jack, Aunt Florence, Aunt Ann, and an infant grandson Madison. Surviving is her son John C. Mills and wife Debbie; a granddaughter Taegan Jai-Lynn Mills, Dimock; Sister-in-law Jeane Griffiths, Gilbertsville, PA; a nephew Christopher Griffiths and wife Missy; grandniece Ella Griffiths, Massachusetts; and cousin, Jan Wicander, husband Erik, and their children, New Hampshire. Calling hours are Friday, Jan. 28, 5-7pm, with the Funeral held Saturday, Jan. 29, 11am at the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson. Internment in Dimock Cemetery, Dimock. The family invites friends to gather following the service at the American Legion Gardner Warner Post (Montrose/Elk Lake), in celebration of Betty’s life. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Folds of Honor (https://foldsofhonor.org/join-the-mission/ways-to-give) or Wounded Warriors project (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate). If donating, please be sure to note in memory of Betty Mills and thank you so very much.  On Wednesday, December 22, Edward R. Everett passed away at the age of 88.
Ed was a wonderful husband, father, builder and grower. A veteran of the Korean War, he served as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne of the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he attended trade schools, utilizing the G.I. Bill. He became an exceptional craftsman, specializing in homebuilding and cabinetmaking. Despite his incredible abilities within the construction trade, his greatest passion was always agriculture, and he became best known for his apple orchard known as Edgewood. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Andrew, his mother, Helen and brothers, Andrew and Leonard. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Delores, his two children, Lori and Ed, daughter-in-law, Claudia, grandson, Michael, brother, Robert, and sisters, Carolyn and Regina. A service is being planned for May of 2022 when the apple trees are in full bloom. Actual date and time will be provided once determined.  Naomi Borove Kropa, 100, of Springville passed away Thursday December 23, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her son, Billy, and husband of 60 years, William Kropa. Naomi is survived by her three sons, Ron of North Carolina, Tom and wife, Marlene of Springville and Carl of Springville; six granddaughters, Kristy Buchman and husband Jim of Tunkhannock, Samantha Davis and husband Herman of High Point, NC., Kasey Dellisanti and husband Angelo of Kannapolis, NC., Kalen Poulin and husband Andrew of Jacksonvillle, FL., Karley Burke and Ryan of Rockford, MI., and Kinsey of Kannapolis, NC; and also five great grandchildren, Aria, Adalind, Beau, Brynleigh, and Nalani. Naomi was born February 23, 1921 in Scranton, PA and as a young child moved to a farm in Lenox, PA. After graduating from Nicholson High School she moved and worked in New York City. On returning to Susquehanna County, she married William and raised their family on a dairy farm in Springville. Naomi enjoyed throughout her life gardening, quilting, ceramics, going to dances with her late husband and going to her sons and granddaughters many sporting events. She was also a dedicated member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Hop Bottom. Interment was held in the Lynn Cemetery.  Jody E. Nowalk, 62, of Hop Bottom, passed into the Grace of the Lord on the 21st of December, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was a loyal husband to Mae Nowalk and a seeker in the search for the secret to get rich quick and broke in a hurry.
Jody was born in Scranton on September 8th, 1959 to Carl Nowalk Sr. and Thuvia (Sue) Henry. He endured a 20 year and 11 day enlistment in the United States Air Force where he served as a Tele-Communications NCO; Master of all things microwave, RF, and teletype. Serving in a rare and self-heralded MOS which was referred to as the “Water Walkers”, he helped connect the world; providing phone calls to home for all US service members he deemed worthy of joining him and his compatriots in playing games of pinochle. Having wore out his last deck of decent USAF-issued playing cards in 2000, he retired home to Hop Bottom where he then spent the next two decades lending his incredible experience to all he worked with in the fields of telecom and natural gas production. He will be missed by all those he worked “in the trenches” with. In addition to his bill-paying career, he carried his professional drive to many volunteer efforts. Jody carried life memberships with Factoryville Fire Company and Hop Bottom Hose Company, latter of which he served several years as board member and treasurer. He was known for his joyful and wise presence, as well as his willingness to teach skills or knowledge anyone had enough patience and caffeine to learn. His kindness and outgoing nature was distinctly known to many and all will miss his presence. In one of his last texts to his wife, he professed her to be “the center of his world” and his children to be his “bright planets.” Something he had reiterated throughout all our lives. Jody is survived by his wife of 36 short years, Mae, and children: Emogene and Husband Aaron, Suzanne and Fiancé Dave, Nikolas and Fiancé Siara, Patrick, and Anthony. His brother Carl Nowalk Jr., sister Rosemarie Stanziale and step-mother Nancy Nowalk. His Extended/Unoffically Adopted family Jim, Gertrude, Frank, Diane, Aaron, Adam, and Avery Billings. And several Farmall and Massey-Harris tractors that the kids promise to fix. He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Nowalk Sr., and mother, Thuvia (Sue) Henry. A viewing will be held on December 26th, 3PM-5PM, at Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson PA. The funeral will be held December 27th, 11AM, at St. Patrick’s Church in Nicholson PA. Those who wish to attend the funeral mass are asked to go directly to the church. The procession will thereafter proceed to the Evergreen Woodlawn cemetery in Factoryville PA. Please dress appropriately (And casually) for the weather. In lieu of flowers (due to familial allergies), the family requests donations be made to Hop Bottom Hose Company or Factoryville Fire Company.  Joseph F. Peteritis, 87, of Nicholson, our wonderful father and grandfather, passed on to glory Monday, Dec. 20 at the Gardens at Tunkhannock. His wife, Madelyn Koerner Peteritis, passed away Nov. 19, 2018.
Born Aug. 13, 1934, in Mather, Pa., he is the son of the late Peter and Anna Peteritis. He was a sergeant first class in the United States Army and was employed as an electrician for most of his life. His job before retirement was a supervisor at Supermarket Services. He was a jack of all trades, but more importantly he was a very selfless man who did anything for everyone. We will miss him very much. Joseph is survived by his son, David Peteritis and wife, Jane of Mehoopany; a daughter, Debbie Lewis and husband, Darrin of Clifford Twp.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by 10 siblings. Funeral services will be Thursday at noon in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. Interment will follow in Nicholson Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 11 a.m. until service time.  Barbara Reploeg, age 54, of Nicholson, died Tuesday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Her husband is Kurt Reploeg.
Born in Tunkhannock, Dec. 11, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Sr. and Dorothy Snyder Noble. She was formerly an assistant manager for Pump N Pantry. Barbara is also survived by three daughters, Jennifer Oakley (Marcus), Crystal Miller (George), and Rebecca Lane (Cody); one son, Sgt. Richard Oakley (Amy); two sisters, Sandy Mecca and Debbie Townsend; two brothers, Melvin Noble Jr. and Stephen Noble; and 18 grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Bruce Allen Oakley Jr.; and two brothers, Timothy Noble and Dwight Pratt. Viewing hours will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. Memorial donations may be made to the True Friends animal shelter in Montrose.  On Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, Marjorie Winter, loving mother of five children, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at age 90. Formerly of Nicholson, Pa., she was born Nov. 30, 1930, in Scranton Pa., the daughter of Sherman and Anna Burns Nesbitt. She graduated from Harford High School in 1948.
She married Peter Palmisano of Scranton in 1952, living in Virginia and New Jersey until his death in 1975. She married John Winter in 1981 and the couple were longtime residents of Nicholson. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she served as a trustee, the Nicholson Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Tuesday Club and the Nesbitt Society. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, spending time with family and friends and was enthusiastic about cooking and baking. She was preceded in death by husband, John, in 2008; and son, Thomas. She is survived by three daughters, Donna Brent and husband, Chris, of Kennebunk Maine; Laura Palmisano, of Scott Twp.; and Julie Palmisano; one son, Steven Palmisano and wife, Ruth, of Laurel Springs, New Jersey; and stepdaughter, Martha Plantholt and husband, John, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Steven Margitich, Sarah Durrwachter, Joan Samblanet, Sophia Palmisano and Peter Palmisano; and five great-grandchildren, Faith, Claire, Anna, Caleb and Deklen. There will be a viewing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson, until an 11 a.m. memorial service. Interment will follow at the Nicholson Cemetery. |
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