All Obituaries

Frances Vauter, 102, formerly of Forest City, died Saturday morning at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Vauter, who founded the Clover Farm Dairy and Humdinger Ice Cream store in Forest City. Born January 27, 1916, in Browndale, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Cercek Skube. Frances grew up in Browndale and then lived in Forest City until 2002, when she moved to Pittsburgh to be with her daughters. She loved to sew and...

William J. Paulin, 76, of Forest City, died Thursday morning at the Forest City Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 56 years is Mary M. “Pudgy” Paulin, Forest City.  Born June 23, 1941, in Herrick Center, son of the late Felix and Rose Zgavec Paulin. Bill was a graduate of Forest City High School and a parishioner of Ascension Parish. Prior to retirement, he worked for NEP Telephone Company and was a police officer in Forest City Borough...

Joseph L. McAlla, 63 died unexpectedly on Thursday April 5, 2018. He was born June 16, 1954, son of the late Joseph and Lynnette (Brainard) McAlla. He married his wife, Jean (Yakubik), on April 21, 1973 in the Clifford United Methodist Church and they would have celebrated their 45th anniversary this year. They have three children: Donna Keslo and husband Philip of Union Dale, Brad McAlla and wife Antoinette of Clifford and Brian McAlla of Clifford . They have nine grandchildren:...

Pauline Mihelc, 99, formerly of Union Dale, died Sunday evening at the Forest City Nursing Center. Born June 20, 1918, in Forest City, daughter of the late Frank and Fannie Bosak Mihelc. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Forest City. Pauline would have been 100 years old this coming June. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, Frank, and Joseph and a sister Anna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday April 3 at 12 noon in St....

Thomas A. Mellow, PhD, 72, of Forest City died Sunday morning at North Penn Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born April 23, 1945 in Forest City, he was the son of the late Fred and Kathryn Dunleavy Mellow. Tom was a member of Ascension Parish and sang in the St. Agnes Church Choir. He graduated from Forest City Regional High School, University of Scranton and University of Arizona. Tom held a doctorate in linguistics. Prior to retirement, Tom was a professor at Penn State University main...

Helen Chudzinski, 93, of Forest City, formerly of Matamorus, died Friday evening at the Forest City Nursing Center. Her husband Robert Chudzinski died in 2003. Born October 28, 1924 in Simpson, daughter of the late Michael and Julia Siwiec Tokarczyk. She was a graduate of Fell High School and a member of Ascension Parish. Prior to retirement she worked in quality control at Kolmar Labratory, Matamorus. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Charles John Ripple, 63, of Preston Twp., died Monday evening at home. His wife of 43 years is the former Diane Arthur. Born February 4, 1954 in Deposit, NY, son of the late Jacob and Gertrude Loven Ripple, Sr. He was a graduate of Hancock High School and a member of the United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement, Charlie was Head Maintenance Supervisor at Forest City Regional High School. He enjoyed woodworking and working on antique engines. He will be greatly missed by his...

Regina Marie Dragwa, 69, of Forest City died Wednesday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Her husband of 49 years is Rich Dragwa. Born November 17, 1948 in Carbondale, the daughter of the late Walter and Pearl Cebular Gursky. She was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School and a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City. Prior to retirement she was a cook at the Forest City Nursing Center. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Also surviving...

Ann M. Cyzeski, 86, of Forest City, died Sunday morning at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Her husband of 54 years, Frank J. Cyzeski died September 21 2017. Born June 25, 1931 in Forest City, daughter of the late John Clark and Anna Dunleavy Clark. She was a parishioner of Ascension Parish. She became an organist in St. Agnes Church when she was 12 years old. Throughout her life she played the organ in all of the Forest City churches. She was a member of the Forest City American...

Joseph “Joe Martin” Miluszusky, 84, of Richmondale, died Friday morning at the Forest City Nursing Center. His wife, the former Ann E. Shino died in 2011. Born November 26, 1932 in Browndale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lottie Abromanviciute Miluszusky. His father was an inventor and successful businessman and founder of the Browndale Feed Store. Joe graduated from Forest City High School and attended radio school in New York City. Joe was famously known as...