Obituaries

John "Jack" Joseph Sherwood, 84, of Cresco, PA, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus. He was the loving husband of Brenda (Coffman) Sherwood, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born September 16, 1940, in Dover, NJ, Jack was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Tierney) Sherwood.

Jack retired in 2001 after 40+ years of combined service with Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ, and Tobyhanna Army Depot in Tobyhanna, PA. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Debra Sherwood; his aunt, Irene Tierney; sister, Suzanne Adams; brother-in law and sister-in-law, Bill and Barbara Coffman; sister-in-law, Joyce Coffman, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Sevret; brothers, Joseph Sherwood and Paul Sherwood.

Eamonn Greenan, 43, of Cresco, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in Yonkers, NY, he was the son Edward and Noreen (Keane) Greenan. Eamonn was the beloved husband of Mary Clare (O'Keefe) Greenan with whom he shared his lifetime with. Mary and Eamonn met when they were 15 years old. Eamonn worked as a day laborer for the Local 731. He was a member at Innovation Church of Cresco.

In addition to his wife, Mary Clare and parents, Edward and Noreen, Eamonn will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Liam Joseph Greenan and Aidan Finnegan Greenan; daughter, Norahayne Greenan; sisters, Veronica Dixon and her husband Sean, Sister Maria Goretti and Genevieve Greenan, as well as, many beloved nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann Krolikowski, R.N., 81, of Cresco passed away at home on Friday, January 10, 2025 after an illness.

Born on February 2, 1943, and raised in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Mikiewicz) Lefchak. Mary Ann graduated from Old Forge High School in the class of 1960 and pursued her education at Wilkes College and College Misericordia and earned her registered nurses license from Nesbitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Kingston, where she was recognized with third academic honors in her class.

Mary Ann began her nursing career after moving to Saltaire Fire Island, NY, and later relocated to the Poconos, where she worked at Pocono Hospital for many years. She transitioned to school nursing, serving primarily at Barrett Elementary Center and Monsignor McHugh School. While raising her daughters, Mary Ann achieved a significant milestone by earning her Master’s degree in 1988 from College Misericordia.

Mary Ann had a zest for life that took her all over the world with her friends and daughters. She cherished time spent with her Birthday Club friends and enjoyed walking, yoga, and the beach.

Robert K. "Bob" Kistler, 60, of Cresco, passed away Tuesday morning January 14, 2025, at his home in Cresco.

Bob was born in Scranton on February 27, 1964, to Kenneth and Shirley "BJ" (Nauman) Kistler also of Cresco. He graduated from Pocono Mountain High School and was currently employed as the manager of Pocono Ski Rentals in Tannersville.

John Stanley Orleski, of Cresco, Pa., passed away at Slate Belt Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, after an illness. He was 91.

John was born on March 4, 1933, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to the late Francis (Jawor) and Alexander Orleski. He grew up in a large family in Scranton Patch and spent his life dedicated to his family. John joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas where he also became the chaplain's assistant. John met the love of his life while living in Philadelphia, and married Carol, who preceded him in death eight years ago. He missed her every single day.

Irlene Naomi Miller, 86, of Ashley passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Cresco a daughter of the late George and Naomi Haggerty Price.

She was a graduate of Barrett Township High School and formerly employed at Kmart. Irlene was a member of the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to attend western dances and was a tooled leather work artist.

She was a loving wife and mother and was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd J. Miller; son, Charles Gross; brother Ted Price.

Surviving are her daughter Dawn Gross, Ashley; daughter-in-law Linda Gross; sister-in-law, Judy Price; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

George Adlow Traugh left this world peacefully, at home with loved ones on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from complications of cancer. He was 85.

George was born to Anna Ellen (Zieser) and Jesse Grant Traugh, the next-to-last of five boys - Bob, Richard, Jesse, Jr., and Denny- and grew up in Berwick, Pa. He joined the U.S. Air Force after High School and served his country for three years with honor in Europe and elsewhere.

James 'Jim' F. Walsh of Canadensis and formerly of Scranton, died Friday November 22, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Anne Rainey Walsh. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late James and Gertrude Graham Walsh. Through his career he worked for Cohen & Cohen, Stroudsburg; Instrument Specialties/Laird, Delaware Water Gap; Carson & Robert’s, New Jersey; and retired as the Chief Financial Officer of Noble Biomaterials, Scranton.

Margaret (McNevin) Pfirman, 96, of Cresco, passed away at home on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Born in Binghamton, New York; she was the daughter of the late H. McNevin and Daisy Carob.

Barbara T. Seese, 82, of Canadensis, passed away early Friday morning, November 8, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in East Stroudsburg. She was the wife of Roger P. Seese with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

Born on October 2, 1942 in Malvern, she was a daughter of the late Donald Thomas and Patricia (Harris) Kircher.

William "Billy Mac" McAllister, 77, of Cresco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, surrounded by his daughters. Born in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of the late Allen and Mary (Weaver) McAllister.

Philip "Phil" B. Faler, 78, of Mountainhome, PA passed away peacefully at Monroe County Hospice House on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.