 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.
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 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. Vernon “Butch” Evans, 70, of Lady Lake, Fla., formerly of Nicholson, passed away on Nov. 13, 2021, at home.
Butch was born in Binghamton, N.Y., to Cradoc and Marjorie Evans on Sept. 6, 1951. He went to school in Factoryville, Pa. He married Diane on June 21, 2002, in Carbondale, Pa. He worked in research and development for P&G for 26 years. He was involved in the Old Friends Golf League, where he had gained many lifelong friends. Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Cradoc and Marjorie Evans; and his younger sister, Celene VanVleck. Butch is survived by his loving wife, Diane; sons, Timothy (Liza), Vernon Cradoc Jr. (Amanda); sisters, Connie, Bonnie (John), Roxana; grandchildren, Zoey, Vernon Cradoc III; several nieces and nephews. There will be a viewing Sunday, Nov. 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. A blessing service and entombment will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Mausoleum, Finch Hill, Carbondale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to charity of your choice.  Susan E. Love, devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 17th, 2021. She is now reunited with her mother in heaven.
Born in Warren, Ohio on January 30, 1943 to the late Luxor and Julia Parti Marko, she resided on Love Road in Hop Bottom, PA for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Helen and brothers John, George, Louis, Paul, James, and Eugene. Sue was a graduate of Trumbell Memorial Hospital School of Nursing In Warren, OH. She worked for most of her life, including 20 years at Montrose General Hospital. She retired from Clarks Summit State Hospital in 2004. Sue is survived by her husband of 55 years, Glenn; daughters Molly Love-Birosak (Thomas), Bonnie Love-Colwell (Matthew) and Roxanne Love Robinson; grandson Jacob Robinson and granddaughters Devon and Payton Colwell; and several nieces and nephews. Sue enjoyed dancing with her husband, shopping with her daughters and spending time with friends. She had a strong faith in the Lord and was a member of the Hop Bottom United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and even arranged a little church band as her girls were growing up. She was devoted to her children. She never missed a music lesson, concert or sporting event. She was a hard worker and a kind soul who always did for others. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home 91 State Street Nicholson, PA on Friday, November 19th from 5:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, November 20th from 10:00-11:00 AM with funeral to follow.  Janice A. Nesky, 73, of Nicholson passed away Saturday, November 6 2021 at Regional Hospital in Scranton.
Born June 9, 1948 she is the daughter of the late William and Eva Pasterchick Billets. Prior to retiring, Janice worked locally as a bank accountant was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Nicholson. Janice is survived by two nieces, Jessie Billets and Jayme Oulton; and seven great nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Zachary, Keith-Patrick, Preston, Michael, Jillian, and Liam. She was predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer Nesky; two brothers, William and Alan Billets, and a nephew, Ian Billets. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Ruth E. Tremayne Zablotsky, 78, of Kingsley, died peacefully at home on Nov. 4, 2021.
Born on April 1, 1943, Ruth was the daughter of Thomas Arthur and Naomi (Kintz) Tremayne. She was a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and Wyoming Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She served as a registered nurse and nursing supervisor at Clarks Summit State Hospital for many years, where she oversaw operations and patient care with a meticulous attention to detail. Ruth was an avid gardener and reader, and loved spending time at home with her family and friends. She was a member of the Harford Historical Society and chairperson of the West Lenox Cemetery Improvement Association bylaws committee. Ruth had a passion for researching genealogy, and over the years compiled an extensive living history of two families. She possessed a clear mind and strong spirit to the end. Ruth is survived by her loving husband of nearly 57 years, Donald Zablotsky, as well as two daughters, Susan Lastra (husband Robert) of Rutherford, NJ, and Sarah McCluan (husband John) of Pittsburgh, and two grandchildren, Allison and Jason Lastra. She was a loving sister to Lois Myers (husband Richard) of Hanover Township, and a wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may pay their respects at Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, Nicholson, on Friday, Nov. 12, from 2-4 pm. A celebration of life will follow immediately. A private burial will be held at a separate time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association-Greater Philadelphia Chapter, the Harford First Congregational Church and/or the West Lenox Cemetery Improvement Association (c/o Bev Wetering 959 Maloney Hill Rd, Nicholson, PA 18446).  Arthur G. “Jerry” Pelka, 78, of Tunkhannock passed away Monday November 1st at home. His wife is Mary Dowd Pelka and they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary October 5th.
Born in Dover, New Jersey March 1, 1943 he is the son of the late Arthur and Esther Carter Pelka. He was a member and past senior warden of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and had also served on the church Vestry. He worked for many years as an insurance adjuster prior to retiring from Mutual Benefit Group in 2007. Arthur graduated from Morris Hills Regional High School in Rockaway, NJ. He was then employed by the US Post Office for two years after which he joined the Army. Arthur served during the Vietnam War stationed in Fort Bragg, NC as a sergeant for the 82nd Airborne. He was member of the VFW and American Legion. After his service, his career in insurance adjusting began. He was a member and past president of both the NEPA Claims Association and the Pennsylvania Claims Managers Association. Jerry was an outstanding sportsman. He excelled at baseball, football, and basketball in high school and was offered a tryout for the Milwaukee Braves. He was a life member of the Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club serving as horseshoe chairman for numerous years and loved Wednesday sporting clays. He also enjoyed woodworking. He had a passion for the outdoors and hunting that is hard to surpass but what he truly cherished is the time he was able to spend coaching his children, watching his grandchildren play sports, and spending time with his family. Arthur is also survived by two daughters, Laura Cook and Tamara Zona (John); two sons, Jerry Pelka(Shana) and John Pelka (Kelly); three brothers, Kenneth Pelka, Allen Pelka, and Arnold Pelka; seven grandchildren, Christine Hubbard, Darryl Cook, Josh Cook, Sam Pelka, Isaac Pelka, Brianna Pelka, and Jack Pelka; two great grandchildren, Isabell Cook and Gabriel Hubbard; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kathryn Pelka. The funeral will be Friday, November 5th at 11am with services by Pastor Lou Divis in the St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Tunkhannock. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Park in Dallas. Calling hours will be from 4-7pm Thursday, November 4th in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson. Donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club Scholarship Fund. |
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