Summit High School Alumni Obituaries

With hearts shattered beyond anything words can hold, our family announces the passing of Joshua Lee Gutierrez, our tender, gentle, deeply loved young man who gained his heavenly rest on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at only 18 years old. Joshua’s life was a quiet, steady blessing — a soft light in a...

Mechanic Falls – On Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, Maryann (Kus) Jalbert, loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 82 at home. Maryann was born on April 26, 1943, in Summit, NJ, a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Trytek) Kus. She spent her childhood in New Jersey and later m...

David M. Lydick 56 Patton passed away August 19 2025 at home. Born January 16 1969 in Erie PA son of adoptive parents Ford and Eva Merchel Lydick. He is preceded in death by adoptive parents Ford and Eva Merchel Lydick. He is survived by loving wife Jenny Berish Lydick stepchildren Dylan and Nathan ...

Mr. Paul Michael Mike Bodkin age 74 of Clifton Forge died Friday October 10 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital Roanoke. Mike was born June 13 1951 in Clifton Forge VA. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul Wright Bodkin and Mildred Hicks Bodkin and his younger brother Steve Bodkin. Mike is s...

Daniel Robert DeGroot passed away peacefully on Friday December 5 2025 after a valiant eightyear battle with cancer. He was at Overlook Medical Center in Summit NJ and he was surrounded by his adoring family. We are so proud of how strong he has been and with heavy hearts we are happy for him to hav...

Teressa Marie Saffell (nee Brannan), 64, passed away January 1, 2026. Teressa was a 1981 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a lifelong resident. Teressa loved campin...

Carol Ann Slotterback Hepler 90 passed away Sunday December 28 2025 at Souderton Mennonite Homes. She was preceded in death by her husband Lamar Robert Hepler on April 4 2023. They were married for almost 68 years at the time of his passing and were former residents of Telford PA for almost 60 years...

Frank Steven Mozdian Sr. 83 passed away peacefully Thursday September 11 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Connecticut to John and Ann Draus Mozdian and raised in Laurel Run then lived in North End WilkesBarre for most of his life. Frank worked as a mechanic a factory worker and a cleaner b...

Kathleen M. Prinkey 79 passed away peacefully on December 1 2025 at her residence in Mt. Pleasant. Born on January 7 1946 in Scottdale the daughter of the late Charles M. and Mary Regina Brown Leonard. Kathy was a longtime and faithful member of St. Pius X R. C. Church Mt. Pleasant. Kathys was a gra...

Eugene Francis McAteer Jr. 86 of Bedminster passed away on Tuesday June 10 2025 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. He was born in Jersey City on June 13 1938 a twin son along with James Burke McAteer to Eugene F. Sr. and Eileen McDonough McAteer. He was raised in Kearney having attended Queen of Peace ...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Crystal Genevieve Rodenbaugh will be held on Saturday December 6 2025 at 1100 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alma Nebraska with Father Maurice Current as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Orleans Nebraska. Crystal Genevieve Gaf...

Claudette Kneece Staggs, 88, of Greenville died Saturday, January 3, 2026 at TerraBella Summit in Greenville.  Claudette was born in Fort Lawn, S.C. on February 26, 1937, she was the only child of parents Verne Kneece and Mildred J. Kneece of Newberry. Her father, Verne was the superintendent o...

Hilda Rodriguez attended high school in Levelland in her younger years and continued her education in South Plains College and received her associates degree in Levelland. She was blessed by our Lord with five children. Hilda worked for Greers Pluming and the City of Levelland for 3 years. Also work...

On January 3 2026 Robert L. Bob Rhoades was holding the hand of his wife and helpmate when God called him home. He passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior. While sad for their earthly loss the family rejoices for the celebration in heaven. Bobs earthly journey began as the first b...

Donald Jay Ezrin of Clarks Summit died on Monday December 1 2025 at Wesley Village Rehabilitation Pittston. Born in Philadelphia he was the beloved son of the late Sidney and Edie Hassman Ezrin. He was a proud graduate of Coral Gables High School in Florida and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree i...

The twins of a Broadway dancing couple Joel and his sister Judith were later adopted by the Reverend George and Jean Whitford Andrews. Reverend Andrews a prominent figure in Lackawanna County was the pastor and founding father of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit. Though deeply devoted ...

Eugene Barkasy affectionately known to so many in Dunmore as Turtle passed away on December 30 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. Born to George and Margaret Lesso Barkasy Gene grew up in Dunmore and proudly graduated from Dunmore High School in 1963. Immediately after graduation he enlisted in t...

On November 15 2025 our cherished mother wife grandmother greatgrandmother sister aunt and friend Sharon Gayle Lang Ard left this earthly life and entered the presence of her Heavenly Father. Her passing was sudden and deeply heartbreaking for all who loved her. Sharon lived a life defined by compas...

Fred C. Evans Sr. 75 yrs of age of Summit Hill passed surrounded by his loving family on January 7 2026. He was the son of the late Edward Evans Sr the late Marion Shuck Evans. He was a graduate of Panther Valley High School. He was the owner and mechanic of Evans Auto body until his retirement. He...

John F. Skeeter Rutch 92 of Summit Hill passed away peacefully on Sunday Oct. 26 2025 at St. Lukes Hospice in Bethlehem. He was the husband of the late Mary Ginda Rutch who passed away on Oct. 18 2014. Born in Summit Hill he was the son of the late John and Martha Lisella Rutch. He was a graduate of...

Anna Louise Tee of Summit Hill went to join her husband and son on January 6 2026 in her home surrounded by love. Born on "Groundhog Day" February 2 1932 on her family farm in Buffalo Mills Bedford County Pa. She was the daughter of the late Victor C. Turner and May Crissey. She graduated from Summi...

Paul J. Uher Jr. 84 of Lansford passed away on Friday Dec. 12 2025 at his residence. He was the husband of Carol Hahn Uher. They were married for 52 years this past Nov. 23rd. Born in Coaldale he was the son of the late Paul J. Uher Sr. and Blanche Kuhla Uher. He was a graduate of Marian Catholic Hi...

Adele L. Lech Bobbie 98 of Coaldale PA passed away on December 23 2025. She was married to Lewis A. Lech for 50 years until his passing in January 1998. Born in Coaldale Adele was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Basiago Laskos. She was a 1945 graduate of Coaldale High School and a member of...

Robert A. Coccio Jr. 34 of Andreas formerly of Summit Hill passed away on Friday Oct. 10 2025 at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. Born in Lehighton he was the son of Robert A. Coccio Sr. of Andreas and Monica Akins and her husband Chris Henritzy Pops of Lansford. He was a graduate of Panthe...

Helen Neifert 97 of Lansford PA passed away on Thursday Nov. 13 2025 at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale. She was married to Donald C. Neifert for 49 years until his passing on Feb. 14 2017. Born in Coaldale she was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Skomsky Rim. She was a 1945 g...

Charles Charlie D. Uhls of Lees Summit Missouri passed away on October 12 2025 in St. George Utah while doing what he loved mostplaying golf. Born in Indianapolis Indiana on May 30 1967 Charlie lived a life full of laughter connection and heart. Charlie was the definition of charisma and kindness h...

Robert John Horutz 81 of Clarks Summit PA passed away peacefully on November 24 2025 following a brief illness . Born in WilkesBarre to John and Evelyn Sovyrda Horutz Bob grew up in Little Falls NJ and graduated from Passaic Valley High School. He earned a BS in Civil Engineering from NJIT and a Mas...

Attorney David A. Howell 84 of North Abington Township passed away on January 5th at Geisinger Community Medical Center IC Unit. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Carol Armezzani Howell. Born in Scranton on October 9 1941 he was the son of the late Florence Kehrli and Esdras Howell of Clarks Su...

Nancy Marie DeRiggi Curra passed away peacefully on December 14 2025 at the age of 93 leaving behind a legacy of deep faith devotion to family and quiet service to all who knew her. Born in Dalton Pennsylvania on May 27 1932 she was the daughter of the late Anthonio and Celestra Capalongo DeRiggi im...

Born in Scranton he was the son of the late William Allen and Judy Ann Petty. He attended Abington Heights High School and was a huge NASCAR fan. Surviving are a brother William B. Petty and his wife Deborah of Clarks Summit nephew William B. Petty of Clarks Green niece Samantha Lynn Petty of New Je...