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Bradley G. Wescott, 70, of Nicholson died March 6 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
His wife is Sandra Williams Wescott, and they would have been married 40 years in July. Born in Scranton on March 24, 1951, he is the son of the late Richard and Eva Kline Wescott. Brad was a Penn State graduate and owned and operated The Pinery florist in Nicholson for 41 years. He also was well known at the Scranton Farmers Market as a vendor for 35 years. A special thank you goes to the doctors and nurses at the ICU Unit at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for the excellent care and attention given to Brad. Brad is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ruth Williams; brothers-in-law, James Williams and Michael Turner; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Turner (Al) and Virginia Williams; and many cousins. Brad was predeceased by a brother, Rick; an infant sister, Cynthia; and father-in-law, Lyman Williams. Brad's wishes were not to have any services.
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 Harold W. Stanton, Sr., 87, of Factoryville, passed away at home on Monday, March 7th, 2022 with his family at his side.
Born in Nicholson he was the son of the late Harold A. and Elizabeth (Wilson) Stanton. His widow is the former Lorraine Pierson. They would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary in July. Harold was a devoted and loving husband, grandfather and great grandfather. His family and friends were the joys of his life and they would always appreciate his stories and tales of the past when life was harder but simpler. He loved to read and was a great student of history. Long before the internet emerged, you could always count on Harold to answer all of the questions. He did not care much for fiction. For him, facts were all that mattered. This was apparent in his love for the game show Jeopardy. He was loved by all who knew him and he will be greatly missed. Harold is also survived by four sons, Harold W. (Louise) Stanton, Jr., Alan (Kim) Stanton, Darrell (Piper) Spitzer, Jimmy (Louann) Freeman, Five daughters, Jody (Jim) Neary, Gigi (Chris) Beischer, Libby Heskell, Tina (Jimmy) Rogers, and Karen (John Lopes) Ditchey; a brother, Donald Stanton; a cousin, James Stanton; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by a wife, Wanita (Antoine) Stanton; a daughter, Cathy-Le (Stanton) Schreiner; and two sisters, Nancy Emmons and Carolyn Smith. A small ceremony will be held at the Nicholson cemetery on 3/24/22 at 12:00 PM.  Kathryn M. Parkinson died December 15, 2021 with family by her side.
Kathryn was born in Minersville, P.A., on October 12, 1931, to the late Anthony and Lillian (Manzarsky) Yancavage. She resided in the Lake Sheridan area for the past 40 years. She was an active member and advocate of her community as a member of the Nicholson Women's Club, Nicholson Heritage Association, Red Hat Society, wrote the Nicholson News for the Wyoming County Examiner from 2002-2014 and was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Nicholson. Kathryn enjoyed life to the fullest. She was the happiest with her family and friends and enjoyed traveling, music, dancing, watching football, cardinal birds and fresh fallen snow. She was open, honest, intelligent and had an admirable quick witt. She was kind, generous and thoughtful with everyone she encountered and was truly loved by many. Kathryn is survived by her sister Carol Kaufman; children Donna Kay Hodges, Traverse City, M.I.; Richard Weist, Tunkhannock, P.A.; and David Weist, Nicholson, P.A.; seven grandchildren Jennifer Giles, Appomattox, V.A.; Gwendolyn Bildeaux, Traverse City, M.I.; Kelsey Weist, Lake Tahoe N.V.; Colby Weist, Philadelphia, P.A.; Chelsey Stemrich, Dalton, P.A.; Casey Tucker, Bringham City, U.T.; Dalton Weist, Nicholson, P.A.; and nine great grandchildren, Kathryn, Magnolia, Genevieve, Emmaline, Kinsley, Kennedy, Margo, Grady and Jack James. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband James E. Parkinson; siblings Lillian Ponter, Antoinette Manto, Edward Yanne, and great grandchild Russell F. Tilley IV. Memorial visitation will be held April 9, 2022 from 1p.m. to 3p.m. at Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson and Kathryn will be recognized at the 11:00a.m. Sunday mass on April 10, 2022 at St. Patrick's Church in Nicholson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nicholson Heritage Association, 21 Lackawanna Trail, Nicholson, PA 18446, (570) 871-0510.  Helen Ann (Kinney) Janesky, 73, of Hop Bottom, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 1. Born in Hop Bottom, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Felicia Kinney. Helen was married to the late Raymond H. Janesky for 38 years until his passing in 2012. Helen was the president of the Lathrop Twp. Historical & Genealogical Society, a member of the Union Grange Hall, Lathrop Twp., and St. Patrick’s Church, Nicholson. She spent a lot of her free time creating photo books about the town of Hop Bottom and also mugs and shirts with memorabilia of the local area. Most recently, she created a 100-year history of students that attended the Hop Bottom school. She loved to travel up and down the east coast visiting family and friends. Helen would also spend time researching her family tree. Helen worked at RCA in Dunmore for 30 years where she met her husband, Ray. Helen’s hobbies included reading, crocheting, trying different cuisines, flea markets and traveling. Helen was known for taking trips to Lancaster to visit her son and grandchildren, Outer Banks to visit her cousin Diana and Thom, Massachusetts for lobster and visiting extended family. She would also go to New Jersey with her mother to see her uncle Ed, heading down south to Florida, stopping in various states visiting her friends and relatives. Helen loved helping at Pennay’s Auction in Hop Bottom. She loved having Christmas Eve at her house, sharing it with her family. She was always on the go and always willing to help her family and friends when they needed her. Helen was a feisty and independent women loved by so many, she will be greatly missed. Surviving are her two sons, Raymond, Lancaster, and Robert (Jamie), Hop Bottom; and her three grandchildren, Dakota, Skyler and London. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Felicia Kinney; husband, Raymond Janesky; and sister, Mary Cappocia. The family held a private service for her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lathrop Twp. Historical & Genealogical Society.  Derek Anthony Kenia, 49 yrs. passed away February 17, 2022. He was born August 19, 1972, in Tunkhannock, Pa. Derek was a resident at Allied Services, Morgan Highway, Scranton, Pa. where he received excellent care.
Derek enjoyed his visits with his family, eating his favorite foods from McDonald’s (cheeseburger, large fry, large soda, and an apple pie) and Pizza Hut, listening to music, dancing, going to parties, camping at Sky Lake, fishing, and swimming at his Aunt Pat’s and Uncle Larry’s pool in the summer. Derek was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. His presence will be greatly missed. Derek is proceeded in death by his parents Daniel Kenia Sr. and Janet Burton and (foster parent) Grant Bowman. He is survived by (foster parent) Grace Bowman, Honey Brook; (stepmother) Karen Kenia, Factoryville; brother Daniel (Monica) Kenia Jr., Falls; (foster brother) Richard (Darla) Bowman, Honey Brook; sisters Michele (Walter) Garey, Tunkhannock, Beth (Jack) Elvidge, Falls, Erica Kenia, New York and Shannon Ingebright, Seattle, Washington; nieces Millicent Garey, Monique Kenia, Rachel Kenia, Ashley Kenia, Sheila Bowman and Felica Bowman; and five nephews, Walter Garey Jr., Nathan Garey, Adam Elvidge and Jason Elvidge.  Olive Smith, 95, of Nicholson passed away February 20, 2022 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.
He husband, Arvin Smith, passed away July 7, 2000. Born in Nicholson, October 29, 1926, she is the daughter of the late Leon Hanyon and Ruth B. Flynn. Prior to retiring she worked as a seamstress and as a house cleaner for many years. She was an avid Bingo player and could always be found playing at the Lake Carey Fire Company. Olive’s greatest pride and joy are her grandchildren and she loved every moment she could spend with them. Olive is survived by four sons, Larry and Eileen Smith, Ronald and Mary Smith, William and Connie Smith, Robert and Linda Smith; a daughter, Brenda and Wes Warner; Forty plus grandchildren; Thirty plus great grandchildren; and Four great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Richard and Bart Smith; a daughter, Nancy Smith; and a grandson, Jesse Fenton. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 5, at 11:00am by Rev. John Whitehead in the Nicholson United Methodist Church. Interment will take place in the Deckertown Cemetery. Donations may be made in Olive’s honor to Lake Carey Bingo c/o Lake Carey Fire Company, 18 Siren Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657  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  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. |
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