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Alexandria, Virginia Robert Dubill 1936 — 2024 Robert Dubill, the retired executive editor of USA Today who directed a Pulitzer Prize-winning team while leading Gannett News Service in 1980, died Friday Aug. 23 in Alexandria, Va., from complications of a fall in June. He was 88. Bob was a proud son of the northeastern Pennsylvania town of Simpson, and an alumnus of the journalism program at St. Bonaventure University (Class of 1958, cum laude). A summer job at the Associated Press bureau in Buffalo led to his being hired by the AP upon graduation for an opening in Spokane, Wash., where he also began studying for a master's degree in political science at Gonzaga University before the Army drafted him. After being stationed at Fort... Dallas, Texas Thomas Bernard B. Walsh 1939 — 2024 Age 85, of Dallas, TX passed away on July 3, 2024. For a complete obituary, service information and to leave condolences, please visit affoplano.com Baldwinsville, New York Gail P. Karn 1938 — 2024 Gail Patricia Karn (Millar), 86, of Baldwinsville, NY passed peacefully, surrounded by family the morning of May 14, 2024. She was born March 9, 1938 to Charles and Lilian (O'Hara) in Hawley, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Hawley High School, she attended East Stroudsburg Teachers College to study education, eventually accepting a teaching position at Deerfield School District on Long Island. There she was to meet and marry the love of her life, David Karn from Macy, Indiana. Motivated by an opportunity for David at General Electric, Syracuse, their small family relocated to Baldwinsville, NY. Eventually, Gail was to teach elementary grades for the Baldwinsville School district until... Forty Fort, Pennsylvania Anna Mae Schroeder 1932 — 2024 Anna Mae Schroeder passed away at 91 on March 30 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Formally from Forty Fort. She is survived by 6 children: Joseph, Anne Marie, Irene, William, John, and Gerald; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday, April 3, at 11:00 at Assumption Greek Orthodox, Pocatello, ID. Burial Friday, April 19 St. Joachim's Cemetery in Meshoppen, Penn; 10:00 viewing at Sheldon Funeral Home. Bluffton, South Carolina Louis John Salerno 1938 — 2023 Louis J. Salerno, age 85, died peacefully at home on December 2, 2023. See complete obituary at Sauls Funeral Home (Bluffton, SC) website. Mr. Salerno's cremated remains will be privately inurned, with his predeceased daughter, at Old Forge Cemetery at a later date. North Branford, Connecticut Barbara Glendenning Platt 1931 — 2023 Barbara Glendenning Platt, 92, died peacefully on November 8, 2023 at her home in North Branford, CT. Born in Manhattan, Barbara grew up in Larchmont, NY and graduated from Mamaroneck High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English at St. Lawrence University in upstate New York, where she was a member of the Laurentian Singers and also crowned homecoming queen. After college, Barbara enjoyed living with dear friends in New York City, working at UNESCO and Time Magazine. Barbara met and married Henry L. Platt and moved to Pennsylvania in 1960. They lived together in Waverly for 53 years where they raised three children. A self-described 'domestic engineer', Barbara was an... Land O' Lakes, Florida Karen Joy Krueger 1947 — 2023 Krueger, Karen Joy (White), 75, of Land O Lakes, FL passed away peacefully in her home on 2 NOV 2023. Born in Scranton and raised in Clarks Summit, PA, she graduated from Abington Heights High School. She was married to Robert M. Krueger of Bethlehem, PA, where they raised 3 children, Robin, Mark, and Kevin. Karen enjoyed her career in banking and caring for elderly people with needs. She considered customer service and caring for the elderly as her calling. Karen is survived by her 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and sister, Donna Price and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, and parents, Donald and Thelma White. Karen will be laid to rest on Tuesday, 2 APR 2024 at 12:00pm at... Laconia, New Hampshire Blanche Fischetti Tomaselli 1924 — 2023 Blanche Fischetti Tomaselli, 99, of Court Street, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Blanche was born on April 16, 1924, in Scranton, PA, the daughter of Frank and Ida (Caterinni). She enjoyed volunteering at St. Francis soup kitchen, the Comm Club and various church activities. Blanche is survived by her daughter Susan Morin and her husband Don, two grandchildren David and Elizabeth, and a great granddaughter Gwen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Blanche is predeceased by her beloved husband Rocco Tomaselli, a sister Minnie Mead, and a brother Patrick Fischette. Services will be made at the... Macon, Georgia John Joseph ?Cagey? Graham 1947 — 2023 John Joseph Graham "Cagey", 75, of Macon, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Son of the late John Joseph Graham and Margaret Gilmore Graham, John was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1947. He was a proud graduate of the University of Albany in New York. John lived a vibrant and fulfilling life, touching the hearts of many with his larger-than-life personality. He was a doting grandfather and found great joy spending time with his grandchildren. John is survived by his children, John Graham (Ashlie) of Charleston, South Carolina, Margaret Moore (Cory) of Macon, Georgia, and Sarah Graham of Perry, Georgia; six grandchildren: Madeline Graham, Kate Graham, Graham... Laconia, New Hampshire Jacqueline B Shoemaker 1923 — 2023 Jacqueline B. Shoemaker, 100, of Cinnamon Lane, Laconia, NH, passed away on July 13, 2023, at Concord Hospital-Laconia. She was the widow of Dr. Richard N. Shoemaker who died in 2003. They formerly resided in Westport, CT and in Waverly, PA. Jacqueline was born in Plymouth, MA, on June 24, 1923, daughter of Arthur E. and Ruth (Bradford) Beever. She graduated from Newton HS in Newton, MA, and attended Colby Junior College and graduated from Katherine Gibbs School, Boston. She was a member of the Handel and Hayden Choral Society and studied music privately, both in Boston. She was a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Governor William Bradford Compact and the... Oldtown, Maryland Otto Edward Artifitch, Sr. 1944 — 2023 Otto Edward Artfitch, Sr., 79, of Oldtown, died July 8, 2023, at UPMC- Western Maryland. Born May 14, 1944, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Otto Andrew and Irene (Ruddy_ Artfitch. Mr. Artfitch was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. He then worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C in the Fingerprint Division. He joined the Maryland State Police and retired in 2004 after 38 years of dedicated service. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Marianne T. (Zdanoski) Artfitch; children, Otto E. Artfitch, Jr. and wife Kinsey, South Carolina, and Deirdre Dickson and husband David C. Dickson, III, Florida; a very... Inverness, Florida Irene Virginia Dickinson 1930 — 2023 Irene V. Dickinson of Clarks Summit, PA and Inverness, FL, passed away June 28, 2023 at Highland Place in Inverness. Born December 24, 1930 in Bernhard's Bay, NY, she was the daughter of F. Rolland and Shoudy Edwards Dickinson. She was a graduate of Mansfield University, PA receiving her B.S. in Music Education and her M.A. degree from the University of Illinois. She taught instrumental music at Abington Heights High School, Clarks Summit, PA for 33 years before retiring in 1984. During her tenure at Abington Heights she was the Coordinator of the Music Department and received many honors for her fine Marching and Concert Band programs. In addition she was the musical director and... Atlanta, Georgia Lee Ann Schweitzer Reeves 1945 — 2023 Lee Ann Schweitzer Reeves, devoted wife and mother, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born on November 1, 1945 to Thomas and Elizabeth Schweitzer in Scranton, PA, growing up in Fleetville, with her siblings Betsy, Tommy, Gretchen, and David. Lee attended Penn State University, where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and earned her degree as teacher. Tired of the cold winters in Pennsylvania, she flew across the country to Monterey, CA where she met her husband, Captain Robert D. Reeves II, USN Retired. With the birth of her two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Anne Caroline, Lee retired from teaching and focused on creating a loving home and raising two bad ass... Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Alan R. Loessy 1951 — 2023 Alan Robert Loessy, 71, of Chambersburg, passed away Tuesday morning, May 23, 2023 at his home following an extended illness. Born in Scranton as an identical twin on October 27, 1951, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard and parents, Lois and Harold Loessy. A 1969 graduate of Dunmore, PA High School, he graduated from the Career Academy of Broadcasting in Washington, DC before obtaining his first job as a broadcaster at WTRN, Tyrone, PA, the flagship station for Allegheny Mountain Radio Network. Alan served the public in some capacity his entire life. In 1975, he was selected to be Congressman Bud Shuster's District Manager and made his home in Chambersburg since then. In... Grovetown, GA, Georgia Marie Gaynor 1935 — 2023 Marie Gaynor, 88, entered into rest Saturday, May 20, 2023. Family members include her children: Theresa Stoop (Mike) of Aliso Viejo, CA, Thomas Jay Gaynor (Joyce) of Clarksville, TN, Michael Gaynor (Carolyn) of Grovetown, GA, Mary Ann Gaynor of Aliso Viejo, CA, Matthew Gaynor (Donna) of San Diego, CA, Dan Gaynor (Shannyn) of Aliso Viejo, CA, and Joann Summa of Dunmore, PA; 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Marie enjoyed cheering for the Philadelphia sports teams, playing cards, dancing, and singing. The memorial service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church with The Rev. Terri Degenhardt officiating. A reception... Indianapolis, Indiana John Capone 1934 — 2023 John Joseph Capone passed away on April 15, 2023, in the early morning hours. He was 88 years old but much younger in spirit. His loving wife Juliana preceded him in death after 56 years of marriage in 2016. John will be dearly missed by his loving family: daughter Carolyn Capone, son Carl Capone, and daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Michael Agostino, grandchildren John, Anthony, Julia, Peter, and Maria Agostino, his brother Bob Capone and wife Susan, and numerous other family members and loved ones. John was born in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, on December 23, 1934, to Anthony and Lillian Capone. He was the middle child of 3 brothers, older brother Frank who preceded John in death in l990...
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