(February 15, 1949 - November 24, 2015)

Clinton E. Smith, 66 was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 after a brief and courageous second battle with cancer. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family.

Clinton was predeceased by his foster parents, Roland and Edna Olive (Carpenter) Smith; in-laws Joseph Charles and Ellen Elizabeth (Haynes) Pooler.

Clinton is survived by his former wife and very special friend, Beverly J. Smith (Brian Burman), his very special companion of 18 1/2 years, his cat, Trophy Smith; two daughters, Amy Rychlicki and husband Michael; Kelly M. Smith and boyfriend Kyle Brown; two grandchildren Michael and Madison Rychlicki; five furgrandbabies Mr. Sapado, Mr. Odapas, Lexy Grace, Chloe Addison, and Sophie Bella; very dear friends Peggie Pickering, Joseph Pooler, Linda Wright (Lalaneya), Alfred (Cyrena) Kuss, Vincent Di Cicco, Robert Geiger, Gregory (Karen) Lake, Sharon Darling, Richard Sherman, and numerous other good friends.

Clinton was born on February 15, 1949 in Susquehanna, PA. He graduated from Susquehanna Consolidated School. Clinton enlisted in the Navy when he was 20 years old. He served 11 1/2 years as active Military, and then re-enlisted in the Naval Reserves 10 days after retiring from active duty. He served aboard The USS Pocono, USS Nashville, and USNS Kingsport. Clinton worked at Frito-Lay for 26 years, alongside his dear Frito-Lay family.

Clinton enjoyed helping others, spending time with family and friends, taking pictures, reading, collecting coins & stamps, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, traveling, and having 'extremely' long talks with the son he never had, "Mr. Brown."

Daughters Amy and Kelly along with Mr. Brown had the pleasure of caring for Clinton at home during the last chapter of his life. At home, he enjoyed sharing stories, sitting outside in the sun, doing laps with his 'supped up' walker, and entertaining the many visitors who came to spend time with him.

A very special thanks to Lourdes Hospital, specifically SR. Herme (Hermenegilde M. Naluyima) and Lourdes Hospice, especially Erin Johnson and Cathy Dillenbeck. Another special thanks to our dear friend, Monica Usiak, for her help and assistance in making final arrangements for Clinton. Lastly, a special thanks to Kelly's NYSEG family for all of the wonderful food.

To celebrate Clinton's life, the family received friends at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave, Susquehanna, PA, on Sunday, November 29th with a Service that followed and was officiated by Rev. Chris Mogenson.

Memorial contributions can be made to Lourdes Hospice in Clinton's name.

Karen M. DeWitt (Nee Dunn) of Susquehanna, PA, departed this earthly plain on November 23, 2015, after a courageous and inspiring battle against cancer.  At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her family and loved ones, especially her cherished grandchildren Arie and Alex. 

Karen was born on August 14, 1955 to Cyril T. and Rose M. Dunn in Johnson City, NY.  She and her family later relocated to Susquehanna PA where she attended St. John’s parochial school and graduated from Susquehanna Community High School.  Karen was extremely close to her parents and siblings, John, Tom, Jean, and Paul.  Karen was elected homecoming queen in her junior year of high school.  After graduating in 1973, she attended the Wilson Memorial School of Nursing from which she graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1976.  Karen’s vocation was nursing and she exemplified rare qualities of compassion and concern for her patients.

On November 27, 1976, she married Myron B. DeWitt and the young couple moved to Auburn, NY where Karen worked at Auburn Memorial Hospital.  In the fall of 1977 Karen and Myron moved to Detroit, Michigan where Myron attended Michigan State University School of Law and Karen was employed at Hutzel Hospital in the Oncology and OB/GYN units.  There she shared her qualities of empathy and compassion with her patients and formed strong friendships with doctors and nurses with whom she served.

In 1980 after Myron’s law school graduation the couple moved back to Broome County, NY where Karen was employed in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of her alma mater and Myron at the Law Firm of DeWitt and Schneeberg.  Again Karen focused her qualities of kind-heartedness and warmth towards her patients, the premature babies and their families. 

In 1981, Karen and Myron were blessed with their first born Lauren and in 1984, with Janine.  The family continued living in Broome County until 1985 when they moved home to Susquehanna, PA to be closer to their families.  Karen began working in Home Health Care at Barnes Kasson County Hospital.  The position proved to be a great fit for Karen’s skills, empathy and compassion, and she ultimately became Director of the Home Health Care Department.  Karen’s dedication and selflessness were such that she continued to serve and perform her duties after her diagnosis approximately 5 ½ years up to the present.

In 2012, Karen was blessed with her first granddaughter, Arie, and in 2014 with a grandson, Alex, children of her daughter Lauren and son in law Joseph.  As they lived nearby, Karen savored every opportunity to give them her love and attention.  She treasured giving and receiving love from her “little angels.”

Karen was and is a very spiritual person, who found great solace and enjoyment in her Roman Catholic Faith, particularly her participation in choir and as a Eucharistic Minister.  Her strong faith and family support helped her wage her courageous battle which gave us more time with her and will forever inspire us.  Her spirit and love will endure in our hearts and minds forever. 

Karen loved family and friends and took great pleasure in organizing and preparing for celebrations, especially cooking for holidays, special occasions, parties and family gatherings.  Christmas was her favorite celebration, as a giving person she took great satisfaction in gift giving particularly for the children and in contributing to the St. John’s Giving Tree.  She loved decorating, planning and the giving opportunities of the Christmas celebrations.  She especially appreciated the opportunity for spiritual renewal. 

Personally and professionally Karen touched and affected many people with her compassion, love and caring.  She is survived by her caring siblings John, Tom, Jean and Paul, her loving husband Myron, two lovely daughters Lauren and Jan, and her beloved grandchildren Arie and Alex.

A Funeral Mass was held at the St. John’s Church, Susquehanna, PA on November 28th, 2015 with Rev. David Cramer officiating.

To celebrate Karen’s life, an Irish Wake was held at Hennessey’s Funeral Home on November 27th. 

In lieu of flowers, the family hopes that gifts be made to Lehigh Valley Health Network to continue to support the research and education that gave Karen and her family the gift of time.  Checks should be payable to Lehigh Valley Health Network with memo inscription: Cancer Education and Research and mailed to:

Development Department
Lehigh Valley Health Network
2100 Mack Blvd., 6th Floor
Allentown, PA 18105

You may choose to include a note that the donation is made in memory of Karen DeWitt.

Patrick J. Klym, 64, of Susquehanna, PA passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at the Barnes Kasson SNF, in Susquehanna, PA.

Patrick was predeceased by his parents John and Josephine Klym and his one brother Daniel Klym.

He was survived by his sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Roger Glover; brother and sister-in-law Raymond and Lillian Klym; sister-in-law Carole Klym; five nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews.

Patrick lived in Susquehanna, PA his entire life. He graduated from the Susquehanna Community High School. Following High School Patrick worked at the Hallstead Foundry and Matis’s Manufacturing. He was a member of the American Legion. His hobbies included doing puzzles and drawing. Patrick will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors and staff at the Barnes Kasson SNF.

Rhonda Marie Thorn, 38, of Hallstead, PA entered into rest on November 26, 2015. She is survived by her fiancé and love of her life Gary Garland.

Rhonda is also survived by her sons, Craig Monks Jr. and Dylan Monks; a daughter, Brittany Barnes; her father and step mother, Emery Thorn Jr. and Laureen Otasevic; her mother, Laura Connis; paternal grandfather, Emery and Andrea Thorn Sr.; four siblings, Kimberly Conrad, Christina Thorn, Emery Thorn III, and Katrina Thorn; many nieces and nephews; her step grandfather, Kenneth Pratt; step sisters and step brother, Jolene Conigliaro, Rebecca Otasevic, Danica Conigliaro, and Petar Otasevic.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Breanna Barnes, and her paternal grandmother, Claudette Pratt.

Rhonda’s whole life was wrapped up in her children, nieces, and nephews. She was her children’s biggest fan, attending all their sporting events, and so proud of their many accomplishments.

The family received friends on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Inurnment will be made in Ararat Cemetery with Breanna. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the family fund c/o Peoples Security Bank and Trust, 82 Franklin Street, Hallstead, PA 18822.