William (Bill) Thomas Plouman, 73, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, alongside his family on the morning of October 28, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Born on January 31, 1953 in Troy, New York, Bill was the son of the late Jack and Janet Plouman of Latham, and brother to his surviving sisters Elizabeth Plouman...
Judy GrassoOctober 3, 1946 – October 28, 2026Judy Grasso, 80, of Scranton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and the heart of her family, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, just weeks after celebrating her 80th birthday.Judy shared a beautiful, lifelong love story with her beloved husband, John “Johnny” Grasso. Their relationship began as a friendship that blossomed into love...
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Alan Paul Brout, 96. Alan was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, accomplished accountant, avid golfer, passionate orchid grower, and loyal Dartmouth alumnus.Born in the Bronx on December 23, 1929, Alan grew up in Mount Vernon, New York, and attended A.B. Davis High School and Dartmouth College, where...
David Frank FornaszewskiJune 15, 1944 - Oct 27,2026David Frank Fornaszewski, 82, of Moscow, died Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Born June 15, 1944 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Zigmund and Blanche (Owca) Fornaszewski. Dave attended Scranton schools and graduated high school while in the Navy as an electronics technician. He then worked at NCR in Virginia...
Richard “Rich” Hempel was born on June 12, 1950, in Paterson, New Jersey, to George and Dorothy Hempel.Rich attended Newark State College, now known as Kean University, where he earned a degree in elementary education and was a member of the Sigma Beta Tau fraternity. After graduating, he worked as an elementary school teacher. In 1983, he married Paula Milonas,...
Edward (Ted) John Rayner, Jr., age 57, of West Grove, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 27th, with his loving family present.Ted faced a long and courageous battle with an aggressive brain cancer, meeting every challenge with optimism and an unwavering determination to be here for his family and friends—especially his two boys. His eldest son, Logan,...
Maury Herman, known to friends and family as Moe, died on October 27, 2026, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 80. Born on August 19, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he lived a life marked by kindness, humor, and intelligence. Moe moved to Seattle in 1972 to study Ethnomusicology at the University of Washington, where he found a meaningful place...
**In Loving Memory of Caroll May Jones**August 23, 1944 – October 27, 2026Caroll May Jones, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on October 27, 2026, at the age of 82.Caroll is survived by her children, Kelly Hamilton, Aletha Knowles, and Roger Knowles II; Sheena Cragle and Tiffany Howell. Also included in her family is Jennifer Knowles, wife of Roger.Her grandchildren include...
With gratitude for a life rich in devotion, creativity, and love, the family of Blanche Theresa Leccese shares that she died on October 27, 2026, in Brentwood, New Hampshire, at the age of 83.Born on February 23, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey, Blanche Theresa Leccese, née LePage, created a life centered on the people, values, and pursuits that mattered most...
Gordon Doe July 7, 1945 – October 27, 2026Gordon Doe lived a life measured not by time, but by mileage. Born on July 7, 1945, in Brockton, Massachusetts, weighing just 3 pounds, 4 ounces, he moved with his family at six months old to Ocean Park, Maine. The pines, marshes, and beaches of Ocean Park became the backdrop for a...