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Pearl A. La Rue, age 80, of Dimock Twp, formerly of Nicholson died December 22, 2020 at home. Her husband Harry passed away in 2005. She was a member of the West Nicholson United Methodist Church.
Pearl is survived by a son, Steven, and two daughters, Beverly Plum and Shirley Jenkins, and grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Harry and Timothy; a daughter, Maryellen Gannon, seven brothers, and four sisters. The funeral services were private with interment in the Nicholson Cemetery.
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 Anthony F. Diaz, 60, of New Milford, Harford Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Born on July 20, 1960, Anthony "Tony," was the son of the late Manuel and Maria Diaz. He graduated from Elk Lake High School and participated in many Special Olympics events. Tony lived and worked on the family farm and was a member of St. Patrick Church, Nicholson. In 2014, Tony moved to the caring residential community of Pathfinder Village in Edmeston, N.Y., just outside of Cooperstown, where he enjoyed a level of independence and freedom to live his own life. The family would like to express deepest appreciation to the Pathfinder staff for embracing Tony with excellent care, kindness, and support. Tony was a gentle and loving person who always had a smile, and "everyone was his friend." He had a passion for policemen, firefighters, and superheroes. Tony was very patriotic and always saluted people in uniform and the flag. He loved being with family and friends, and especially enjoyed music and singing, sports, Pepsi and Mc Donald's, "Hogan's Heroes" and "Mash". He will always be loved and missed. Tony is survived by four sisters; Cecelia Zammito, Lakeland, Fla.; Josephine Diaz, Allentown; Gloria (Vince) Conway, Kingsley; Catherine (Garry) Foltz, New Milford; and four brothers; Maurice, New Milford; Manuel, Jr., New Milford; Benedict, Nicholson; and John, Kingsley . Also, sister-in-law Gwenn Diaz, and brother-in-law, Charles Stankevich; favorite Aunt Solange Fernandes and cousin Joe Nunes, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Maria A. Diaz. Funeral arrangements are private and will be provided by Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, Nicholson, Pa. with a Private Blessing Service by Father Arbogaste Satoun, St. Patrick Church, Nicholson. Interment will be held in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Nicholson. Memorial donations may be made to Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Rd., Edmeston, N.Y. 13335, or St. Joseph's Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18509.  Adeline Marie Fallon, 63, of Kingsley, Pa., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 24, 2020, after her battle with breast cancer for the past seven years.
Adeline was born Oct. 6, 1957, in Edison, N.J. She is the daughter of Mary Gowen (Kress) and John Gowen. She was a graduate from Mountain View School District and earned her associate’s from Keystone College. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hop Bottom, where she presided as president for eight years. She was a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School superintendent, and founder and chairperson of Christian Aids Awareness. She also put together VBS and plays for the church community. She was also a member of South New Milford Baptist Church where she greeted others at the Welcoming center, especially during the Southern Gospel Concerts. She retired from Clarks Summit State Hospital in 2014. Adeline enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, being involved with church activities and having people at her home. She loved going on cruises and trips. She liked reading mystery books and hosting Bible studies. She was fond of her plants and took care of them. She made it a point to reach out to others who were going through a similar battle and to spread the Gospel of the Lord. Adeline leaves behind a husband, Duane; a son, Christopher; two aunts; several cousins; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Gowen (Kress) and her father, John Gowen; and her sister, Mary Gowen. A memorial service will be planned in the near future. In lieu of flowers, Mom wanted people to keep passing kindness around and to do good for others. Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson.  Lawrence G. Kletsko, 69, of Nicholson, died November 15, 2020 at home.
Born January 11, 1951, Larry was raised on his family's farm in Springville. He graduated from Elk Lake Sr. High School and was a long-time employee of Donald Dean & Sons where he crafted furniture. Most recently, Larry enjoyed spending time vegetable gardening and tending to his beloved colony of cats. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna (Petras Drabik) and Andrew; his sister Rose Ann Banko and his half-brother Michael Drabik. He is survived by a brother Robert (Deborah); his children Christine Lynn (Joshua), Marissa Young (Zak); grandchildren Isabella, Zachary, and Declan; and Donna Kletsko (Schuler), the mother of his children. Special thanks to the neighbors and friends he left behind. No services have been scheduled at this time. Memorial donations can be made in his name to True Friends Animal Welfare Center, 16332 SR 706, Montrose, Pennsylvania 18801.  Craig D. Smith, 66, loving husband and father of three children, of Nicholson, passed away unexpectedly in Belleair Beach, FL on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He and his wife Nancy A. Smith would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on December 26th.
Born May 11, 1954 in Scranton, Craig is the son of the late Francis and Ruth Francis Smith. Upon graduating from Abington Heights High School, Craig completed his bachelor of science degree from Bloomsburg University while serving as a noble member of the Delta Omega Chi fraternity in 1977. After completing his education, Craig joined his father and brother in their family business, Francis Smith & Sons. FS&S was started by his grandfather in 1936. With hard work and determination, Craig became company president. Together he and his work family endeavored tirelessly to grow and expand FS&S and Smith Air Center. Craig was a founding member and past president of the Tank Installers of Pennsylvania, member, and past board director of the Petroleum Equipment Institute. By 2015 FS&S had outgrown its Chinchilla roots, relocated to Scott Township, and added Smith Industrial Solutions to the Smith family companies. Finally, after 40 years, Craig passed along the family legacy to the 4th generation and partially retired to spend more time with the love of his life, Nancy. Together they loved to travel to Belleair Beach, cruise around on their boat, and fish at Lake Winola. They enjoyed spending time with friends, but most importantly loved spending time with their grandchildren. Misten Lister!! Craig had a unique sense of humor with an arsenal of jokes as deep as the line at the Nicholson Potato Pancake Stand. He was born in Yankee pinstripes, bled Giant’s blue, and got a green thumb at 66. Indycar grabbed his attention and he cherished sharing the sport with Nick and Nancy. When he was home, he enjoyed sitting by his pond watching his fish and frogs. He was a member of Nicholson Masonic Lodge #438, the Nicholson Athletic Association, and board member of the Nicholson Heritage Association. He also is a proud supporter of the Nicholson Fire Company, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, and Interfaith. Craig continued the tradition of supporting and sponsoring a team in the Abington Little League for over 50 years. Craig was truly a family man and loved his work. One of his favorite events was the company Christmas party. He always led the celebration with a memorable act that will never be duplicated. Craig left a lasting impression “pull my finger” on everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by so many. Craig is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children; Nicholas Smith, Eddie Ware Jr. (Erin), Dana Edwards (John), Tank, and Hershey; a brother, Bill Smith; two sisters, Carol Ann Saar and Connie Leavsley; grandchildren, Beau, Carson, and Sam Ware & Addison and Benjamin Edwards; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sisters; Claudia Rebuth and Carol Granville. The family will receive calling hours from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a private service at 3:00 on November 21st at Francis Smith and Sons, 26 Sams Road, Scott Township in the lower building. Masks are required and friends are asked to follow social distancing guidelines. Flowers may be sent directly to the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson by Friday, Nov. 20 Donations may be made to the Nicholson Heritage Association, P.O. Box 496, Nicholson, PA 18446; True Friends Animal Welfare Center, 16332 SR 706, Montrose, PA 18801, or the donor's favorite charity.  Joan Geraldine Smith Sickler, born April 10,1932 to the late Marshall and Eunice Deats Smith, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 3 at home. Her husband Leland passed away in 2017.
Joan was a member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, and the Gideon’s Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Waverly High School. She enjoyed drawing, painting, gardening, and entertaining her children’s friends in her home. She was a great help on her husband’s dairy farm. She’s survived by her children: Daniel (Kathie), Dean (Marjorie), Laurie (Doug) Strong, Lynn (Ron) Wilson, Gail (Ivan) Wilson, nineteen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her sisters Faye Matthews and Elaine Mack; brothers Marshall and Calvin. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 11 am at Lynn and Ron Wilson’s home, 85 Rogers Lane, Tunkhannock, PA. Interment will be in the South Eaton Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 6 to 8 pm in Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State Street, Nicholson, PA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideons International in memory of Joan.  Janice A. Steelman (Miller) born September 11, 1936 passed away on Oct 27th while residing at the Gardens of Tunkhannock. Her husband, Charles passed away in 2016.
Janice retired from Prudential Ins where she worked as a claims adjuster and was a graduate of Roxbury High School, NJ. She loved to travel and spend time with her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. Baking was one of her passions and she was proud of her many ribbons from the Harford Fair. She is survived by her children: Paula Smith (Jeff Herbert), Hop Bottom, PA, Charles (Belleville, OH) and Christopher (Jillianne) Randolph, NJ, Son-in-Law: Jamie (Norma) White, Punta Gorda, FL. Brother: Henry (Carroll) Miller, NJ, Sisters: Brenda (Robert) Riffle, NC, Pamela (Vincent) Azzariti. Grandchildren: Jennifer, Andrew, Jackie (Jason), Jessie (Cory), Charles (Kristin), Jeremy, Stephanie, Charles Matthew (Alicia), Kristin (Ryan) and Alexandra. Several Great-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and great nieces and nephews. Janice was predeceased by her daughter, Wanda Dee White. A Funeral Service will be held on November 14th at 1:00 p.m. at the Hop Bottom United Methodist Church. Interment will follow the service at Lathrop (Squires) Cemetery with a luncheon at the church directly thereafter. Pastor Brian Nichols will be presiding. The funeral service will also be available virtually for anyone unable to attend. Contact Paula Smith or the funeral home for link to virtual services. Arrangements by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, Nicholson, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Summer Lunch Box, PO Box 74, Hop Bottom, PA 18824.  Robert Herman passed into the hands of the Lord on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at the age of 85. Bob was born in 1935 in Fort Wayne, Ind., and graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1953. He married Elaine Herman of West Nicholson in 1957 and was married for 56 years until her death in 2014.
Bob joined the United States Air Force in 1954, where he served for 27 years including service during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. His assignments included stateside time in Texas, Alaska, Maryland, Mississippi, New York and Illinois, and overseas in Scotland, Turkey, North Africa (now Libya), Taiwan, Korea, and Belgium. He and Elaine then returned to her family farm in West Nicholson in 1981. Following his Air Force career, he worked for 15 years as an electronics technician at Bendix/Allied Signal. Bob enjoyed hunting and was passionate about fishing, teaching that skill to his son, grandsons, and great-grandson. He and Elaine were avid square dancers, dancing their way across Europe and landing with the club in Abington. Bob was an accomplished square dance caller. He was a director in the Wyoming County Conservation District for a number of years and volunteered with the Nicholson Fire Company Auxiliary and the Wyoming County Fair. He also raised beef cattle as a “hobby.” He was an easy-going guy with a sense of humor who loved kids and animals and was well liked by all – he was everyone’s favorite uncle. Bob was the son of the late Howard and Mary Jo Herman of Tunkhannock. He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Tilton (Tom); daughter-in-law, Joanne Wisniewski; brother, Tom Herman of Tunkhannock; sister, Betty Rosselot of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, Elaine; son, Steve Herman; and brother, Bill Herman. A funeral service will be held at West Nicholson United Methodist Church at 11:30 on Monday, Oct. 12 following family visitation time from 10 to 11:30. Interment will follow the service at Nicholson Cemetery (approximately 12:15) with a luncheon at the church directly thereafter. Arrangements are being handled by the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home in Nicholson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the West Nicholson United Methodist Church, PO Box 151, Nicholson, PA 18446.  Loren George Alden passed away on Oct. 2, 2020. Loren was born on March 21, 1949, the son of the late Loren and Gladys Pratt Alden of Nicholson, Pa.
Loren graduated from Lackawanna Trail High School class of 1967. He continued his education at Johnson School of Technology before embarking on a 30-year career at Procter and Gamble, Mehoopany. He retired in 1997 and for many years enjoyed dividing his time between Nicholson and Cape Canaveral, Florida. For the last several years he has resided in Factoryville, Pa. Throughout his life Loren enjoyed hunting, landscaping and collecting antiques. He was a member of the American Legion in Nicholson and the VFW in Lenox, Moose Lodge 1276 in Tunkhannock, and the Community Bible Church in Tunkhannock. Loren is survived by two sons, Timothy Manzer, Scranton; and Timothy Alden, Dalton; three brothers, William Pratt (Marti), Tunkhannock; Donald Pratt (JoAnn), Nicholson; and Robert Pratt, Minoa, N.Y.; one sister, Ann Johnson (Glenn), Maryville, Tenn.; and his cousin, George Alden (Micki), Tunkhannock. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Doris Bauer Hayes (Jerry). The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Lauren Nicholls and the entire ICU team at GCMC in Scranton for their compassionate care. Funeral arrangements are through the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. Due to COVID-19, there will not be any visiting hours. There will be a graveside service Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Nicholson Cemetery officiated by Pastor David Stuckey at noon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions for Loren may be made to the Wyoming County Community Health Foundation, 5954 SR 6, Tunkhannock, PA 18657  Jeanne Evelyn Boyd Hagan, 88 years, of Hop Bottom, Pa., passed Sept. 27, 2020, at Greenridge Nursing in Scranton, Pa.
Jeanne was born April 1932 in Columbia Hospital of Women in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late Evelyn R. Almoney Boyd and Kenneth W. Boyd. Jeanne grew up in York, Pa. and attended York public schools. She married Patrick John Hagan in December 1955 and they were married 63 years. Her husband Patrick John passed in April 2019. In her earlier years, Jeanne was an avid horseback rider and also enjoyed traveling with her husband throughout the United States. She lived part time in River Ranch, Fla., where she had many friends and was a member of the Red Hat Society for Women. Talented in art, Jeanne enjoyed spending time with her friends in Diane Stizza’s art classes and had her work displayed in Martens Creek Art Gallery. Her art projects and working in her yard kept her young and active throughout her later years. Jeanne is survived by her daughters, Jane Guzior and Lynne Nilson. She is predeceased by her son, Mark. She is also survived by five grandchildren, John Guzior and Kathleen Guzior, children of Jane Guzior; Patrick Hagan and Kim Hagan, children of Mark Hagan; and Gordon Nilson, son of Lynne Nilson. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Charles H. Litwin Funeral Home, 91 State St., Nicholson. |
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