Dolly Lonzinski, 71, of Great Bend, PA, passed away Wednesday December 31, 2014, at her home after an illness.

Dolly was predeceased by her parents Henry and Gertrude Schaffer; son Edward M. Lonzinski; sister Carol V. Warner and brother-in-law Terry Steinsto.

She was survived by her loving husband of 49 years Michael E. Lonzinski of Great Bend, PA; son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Kathy Lonzinski of New Milford, PA; daughter Laura Conarton, of New Milford, PA; son-in-law, Anthony Conarton of Great Bend, PA; brothers David and Pearl Schaffer, of Levittown, PA, Paul Schaffer, of Harford, PA, and James and Lisa Schaffer of New Milford, PA; sisters Audrey Steinsto, Tonsberg, Norway, and Linda and Charles Canfield, New Milford, PA; brother-in-laws, Clark Warner Jr. of Kinsley, PA, and Richard Lonzinski and Rene Neville, of Johnson City, NY; grandchildren Scott and Danielle Lonzinski, Matthew Lonzinski and Samantha Lonzinski; great grandchildren Kamryn, Wesley, Evan, and Gavin Lonzinski; precious friends Keith and Maxine Gunn, of Susquehanna, PA; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Dolly was a member of the Great Bend Hose Co. #1 Inc. since February 1977 where she served as the Department Secretary for 16 years and Treasurer of the Relief Association for the past 5 years. She served 15 years on the Great Bend Boro Council and was President of the Council for 12 years. Dolly was a past member of the Great Bend Hallstead Ambulance and was an EMT. She also was a member of the United Community Methodist Church, in Great Bend, PA where she was the former Choir Director and Organist for several years. Most important to Dolly was her family who cherished her and will miss her dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Great Bend Hose Co. #1 Inc. Fire Station, 54 Tannery St., Great Bend, PA, on Saturday January 17, 2015 at Noon, with Rev. James Major Officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Fire Station from 11am till noon, on January 17, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Great Bend Hose Co. #1 Inc., P.O. Box 201, 54 Tannery St. Great Bend, PA 18822; Great Bend Hallstead Ambulance, 5 Carroll St. Great Bend, PA 18822; the Hospice of the Sacred Heart 600 Baltimore Dr. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702; Broome Oncology Inc. 169 Riverside Dr. Binghamton, NY, 13905.

Doris (Cole) Folk, born March 22, 1928, formerly of Broad Ave., Susquehanna, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, into the arms of the Lord and her loving husband of 50+ years where she will spend eternity.

She was married May 16, 1948 to Gayle (Johnny) Folk of Markle, Indiana who pre-deceased her on February 21, 1999.

She was also predeceased by her parents Edith and Lewis Cole of Susquehanna and her sister Vivian (Cole) Wayman of Kirkwood, NY.

She is survived by a niece Donna Herbert of Baldwinsville, NY; a nephew Ronald Wayman of Conklin, NY; a great niece Laurie and Mike Free; two great nephews Steven Herbert and Darryl Wayman ;geat, great niece  Rebecca Herbert; great great nephew Joshua Herbert. She loved her family.

Doris was a 1946 graduate of Susquehanna High School on Laurel Street. She attended and graduated from Del Kader French School of Beauty Culture in Elmira, NY. She opened her own Beauty Shop for a few years. Doris later went to work at Singer Mfg. Furniture Factory in Hallstead, Pa where she worked in the sewing Dept. for a few years. She then worked for a few months for Rotocast when it was in the Erie Building. Then in August 3, 1958 she went to work for Matis Lingerie Factory in Oakland, where she sewed for many years. She was also a loving care giver to her grandmother and later years her mother, father and loving husband.

She has made many, many friends through her life-time and appreciated all of them. She always felt so very blessed for her special friends who did so much to help her through the bad times.

The funeral service was held at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, Pa  on Thursday January 8th with Pastor Kevin Setzer officiating.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Susquehanna, Pa.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Barnes Kasson Hospital SNF in Susquehanna, Pa.

“When I come to the end of my journey And I travel my last weary mile Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned And remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken: Remember  some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I’ve had loads of fun. Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles

And won, ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going. I would not have you sad for a day, But in summer just gather some flowers And remember the place where I lay, And come in the shade of the evening when the sun paints the sky in the West, Stand for a few moments beside me And remember only my best.”

John “Jack” Grandville Taylor Jr., 70, of Harford, PA entered into rest on January 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his companion of over 14 years, Connie Breese; two children, Robin and Ernie Mendes and John III and Sandi Taylor; five grandchildren, Chasity, Brock, Derek, John IV, and Joshua; five great grandchildren, Baylee, John V, Ali, Ashlyn, and Karlee; two sisters, Shirley Inscho and Linda and Sam Cronk; and many nieces, nephews, and Connie’s family. He was predeceased by his parents, John Sr. and Eugenia Taylor, a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and Melvern “Pete” Welch.

John resided in the Central Vally of California for 30 years before returning to Pennsylvania. He was a professional truck driver, driving across the country. John also hauled produce within the state of California. His last job was part time with Equipment Transport, Hallstead, PA. He liked fishing, hunting, riding the ATV, and being outdoors. John was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, companion, and friend.

The family would like to thank Dr. Speicher, the nurses and staff of Endless Mountains Health Systems, Geisinger CMC, Harford Ambulance, Lackawanna Ambulance, Traditional Home Health and Hospice nurses and aides for the exceptional care he has received. At John’s request, there will be no public services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Harford Ambulance, P.O. Box 206, Harford, PA 18823 or Traditional Home Health and Hospice, 113 West Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18512.

Lucille "Luke" VanAuken, 89, a resident of Great Bend, died January 1, 2015. She was born March 22, 1925 in Great Bend to the late Ralph Ives and Cora Bell VanAuken.  Lucille retired from Woolworth after 30 years of dedicated employment.

Lucille was preceded in death by her five sisters Ruth VanAuken Rose, (husband Clifton), Emma VanAuken Woodrum, (husband Jack), Mary VanAuken Sollie, (husband Harry), Ida Mae VanAuken White, (husband Sherril), Gladys VanAuken Murray, (husband Harold), and two brothers, Clarence (Josh) VanAuken, (wife Dagny), Earl VanAuken, (wife Ruth). Lucille is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Lucille enjoyed life and doing things with the family and friends. She will be missed by all of us and has now been welcomed into the LORD'S HOME and can rest in peace.