 On Saturday, October 30, 2021, Gerald “Jerry” Rettberg, 70, of Harford, PA, walked through the gates of heaven.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jan; three children, daughter Abigail (Matthew) Simons, son Daniel and son Charles (Antoinette); his grandsons Gabriel and William; his brother, James (Mary) and sister, Jackie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse “Jack” and Dolores Rettberg. He graduated with a degree in economics from Wilkes University. He retired from Emerson (Pittsburgh, PA). He was also formerly employed by Bendix Corp (Montrose, PA) and Universal (Binghamton, NY). He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, a lifetime member of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company, and a former volunteer with the Hop Bottom Hose Company. His love shined the brightest when he was with his family, relaxing on his porch. Services will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at First Baptist Church in New Milford, PA. Viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m., funeral service at 11:30 a.m. with a meal to follow at the church. Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home of Nicholson.
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 Maureen A. Mulhern, age 81, of Nicholson died Saturday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Her husband, Joseph G. Mulhern, passed away in 2019.
Born Jan. 7, 1940, in Exeter, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Mesaras Brek. Maureen was a member of the St. Patrick Church in Nicholson for 56 years. She was a former Avon lady and past member of the Nicholson Women’s Club. She enjoyed making ceramics, taking Florida trips with Joe, going to dog shows and attending sporting events with her grandchildren. Maureen loved and looked forward to Sunday breakfast with her family. Maureen is survived by two sons, Kevin and wife, Lori; and Michael and wife, Leslie; a daughter, Maureen Brace and husband, David; a brother, Daniel Brek; six grandchildren, David Brace and wife, Marissa; Adam Brace and fiancée, Kristi Krishak; Colleen Glaser and husband, Carl; Colin Mulhern, Gavin Mulhern and Keira Mulhern; and a great-granddaughter, Ella Brace. She was predeceased by a son, Joseph G. Mulhern Jr. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by the Rev. Arbogaste Satoun will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 205 Main St., Nicholson. Interment will follow in the Nicholson Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18503  Maureen K. Zukowski, 81, Nicholson, died October 11 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She is predeceased by her husband, Edward Zukowski. She was born in Carbondale, PA to parents Majorie S. Kenyon and Maurice Kenyon.
Maureen is survived by her two sons, Randy Zukowski, Florida; and Todd Zukowski, Texas. She is predeceased by her daughter Kendra Schubert, Chinchilla. She is also survived by her siblings: Robert Kenyon, Nicholson, and Rachel Schiavone Rood, Nicholson as well as her son-in-law Greg Schubert, Chinchilla, and daughter-in-law Reshma Zukowski, Florida. She was a devoted grandmother and will be survived by her grandchildren: Sloane Schubert, Zane Schubert, and Grey Schubert (all of Chinchilla); she is also survived by her granddaughters Riley and Reanne Zukowski, Florida. Maureen enjoyed being part of the community that she was born and raised in. She spent her whole life in Nicholson, where she raised her family and enjoyed time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her weekly lunches with her friends. A memorial service to honor Maureen’s life will be planned at a later date.  Donald William Smith, 76, of Montrose passed away Wednesday October 6 at the Allied Services Hospice Center. His wife is Elise Claudé Smith. Born in East Northport, NY, he is the son of the late Peter and Marie Gruner Smith. He retired after many years as a program manager. Donald was a proud Vietnam Army veteran and a member of Ayers Stone VFW Post 5642 in Montrose. Donald was extremely proud of his son Christopher for being in law enforcement and of his daughter Nona for being a teacher. He got his greatest joy watching his grandson play baseball and teaching him chess and enjoyed all of his granddaughters stories of chasing chickens and playing on the farm. Donald is also survived by a daughter, Nona Williams (Brian); son, Christoper Smith (fiancé, Fran Reilly); and two grandchildren, Owen and Abigail. Funeral services will be Monday, October 11 at 11:00am in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson with services by Chaplain Gerlin Valencia. Interment will follow in the Union Cemetery, Lathrop Township. Donations may be sent to the Ayers Stone VFW Post 5642, 16972 SR 706, Montrose, PA 18801  Alberta Mroz age 95 of Nicholson died Friday October 1, at her home. Her husband Chester passed away in 1994. Born in Scranton she is the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Chiappini. She was a member of Saint Patrick Church in Nicholson and owned and operated a diner before retiring. She is survived by a son Chester and two daughters Nancy Schultz Murphy and Sandra Mulgrew. Ten grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son Albert and a daughter Sharon and 2 brothers and a sister.
A mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Rev. Arbogaste Satoun will be held Wednesday October 6 at 10:00 AM in Saint Patrick Church in Nicholson. Interment will be in Saint Patrick Cemetery in Nicholson. Viewing will be Tuesday 3-5 PM in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home 91 State Street, Nicholson. Dorothy B. Franko, 94, of Hop Bottom died Thursday September 30, 2021.
Her husband Joseph J. Franko passed away in 1994. Born in Scranton, August 13, 1927 she is the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Mikucki Janicki. Se was employed and retired as a seamstress in the garment industry. She was a member of ILGWU and VFW auxiliary Elk Mountain Post 8488. Dorothy is survived by a grandson, Matthew Cokelyand companion Tara Williams of Springville. She was preceded in death by a beloved son, Joseph “Butchie”; a loving daughter, Dorothy Ann “Dee”; five brothers, Walter, Roman, Joseph, Chester, and Stanley; and a sister Charlotte Malinski. A blessing service will be held Friday, October 8 at 10:00am in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson celebrated by Rev. ArbogasteSatoun of St. Patrick Church of Nicholson. Interment will be held in the St. Patrick Cemetery in Nicholson. Joseph M. Walusch Jr., 56, of Kingston, died Tuesday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born in Norwich, N.Y., he was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn Hendry Walusch. He is survived by a brother, Jeffery; uncle, John; and aunt, Nellie Hendry. A blessing service by the Rev. Arbogaste Satoun will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be held in the Nicholson Cemetery. Paul E. Rahn, 77, passed away on September 21, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA. He was the beloved husband of Trudy (Therrien) Rahn who passed away in 2016. Paul was born in Torrington, CT to Edmund and Millie Rahn.
Paul moved to Fleetville, PA in 2003 where he continued his long career as an engineer. He had several joys in his life such as bird watching and Star Wars, but family was the most important to him. Paul had three daughters who preceded him in death: Jennifer Rahn, Tracy Hass, and Kelly Bannister. Paul is survived by his four siblings: Marjorie King, Ruth Ness, Tekla Walsh, and Eric Rahn. Friends and family are holding a private memorial to celebrate his life on October 30, 2021.  Wayne Willard Novitch, 71, of Nicholson, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2021, at Allied Skilled Nursing facility in Scranton.
Wayne was born in Scranton to the late Willard Novitch and Hildegarde Wyppich Novitch. He graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School in Factoryville; received his associate degree at Keystone Jr. College in Factoryville; and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting at Rider University, Lawrenceville, N.J., in 1971. Wayne worked at his father’s International Harvester dealership in Nicholson before opening his accounting practice in Scranton; first with H&R Block, then with Jackson Hewitt. He is a lifetime member of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen’s Federation where he served as president. He served as president of Northeast Fire Chiefs Association and was a member of the Nicholson Volunteer Fire Department for nearly 50 years, where he held several leadership positions including treasurer. He was a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran Church, Hop Bottom. Wayne was a devoted son to his parents and a caring big brother. He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Howson of Denver, Colo., and Carol Blatt of Dunkirk, Md.; and his brother, Ray Novitch of Purcellville, Va. He was a proud uncle to Sharon Blatt Medeiros of Taunton, Mass.; Greg Blatt of Ellicott City, Md.; Christopher Novitch of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Stephen Novitch of Campobello, S.C.; and great-uncle to Luke Medeiros of Taunton, and Savannah Novitch of Honolulu. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 14, 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. Both services will be held at Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson  Ann Marie ‘Penny’ Marcy, 74, of New Milford, passed away peacefully August 21, 2021, with family by her side.
She was born April 27, 1947, in Binghamton, NY. She was the eldest daughter of William and Angelina (Ciancio) Fisk. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother & great-grandmother. She enjoyed many years alongside her family running The Shutters and The Summit. She and James have owned and operated Marcy Quarries for 45 years. She also spent thirteen years working at Walmart where she met many special friends. She enjoyed her retirement years with James meeting wonderful lifetime friends through playing cards and casino trips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, William J. Marcy (his wife Lisa survives) and Richard A. Marcy. Surviving is her husband James E. Marcy Jr., to whom she was married for 44 years, and their son James E. (Gayle) Marcy III. Also surviving are two sisters, Denice (Patrick, deceased) Gaetani and Roxanne (Mark) Hogan; her grandchildren, William Hoover, Brittany (Zack) Rivenbark, Kellen Tangora, Melanie ‘Munchkin” Marcy, Tyler Marcy & William ‘Buddy’ Marcy; three great-grandchildren, Silvio Hoover, Mason Orfetel and Evelyn Rivenbark; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and her Godmother, Anna Rusnak. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00am in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson with services by Rev. George Gnade. Interment will follow in the Tower Cemetery, West Lenox. There will be a viewing on Tuesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home. |
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