Robert F. Reddon, 91, of Susquehanna, PA and Naples, FL, went to be with his Lord and Savior while at Barnes Kasson Hospital on April 3, 2016. He was the President and second generation owner of Reddon’s Drug Stores.

He was predeceased by his mother and father, Frank and Clara Reddon, his sisters, Sister M. Franceta IHM, Sister M. Clarice IHM and his daughter, Denise and business partner, Donald B. Robinson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Jane Van Aken Reddon, daughters, Kathleen Reddon and Roberta Reddon of Susquehanna, sons, Frank and Laura of Stamford, CT, Edward and Terry of Susquehanna, Robert and Brenda of Susquehanna, a sister, Betty O’Malley of Montrose, grandchildren, Chris Cavanaugh, Kevin Cavanaugh, Sarah and Sean McNabb, Timothy Reddon, Jon Reddon, Dan and Christie Kelly, TJ Kelly, Ashlee Getter, Nolan Reddon, Bobby and Casi Reddon, Lauren Reddon and Billy Reddon, one great - grandchild, Jase Reddon, and several nieces and nephews.

Robert attended Niagara University – his education was interrupted when he volunteered to join the Navy.  He trained at Ft. Pierce and became a member of the U.D.T., the forerunner of the Navy Scouts and Raiders.  After receiving his officer rating at Rochester University and Northwestern University, he was stationed at the border of China and India on reconnaissance patrol.  After the war he was the officer in charge of recreation base in Sasebo, Japan before returning to Niagara to finish his education.

Robert had a passionate commitment to his community; he served as Mayor of Susquehanna for many years.  He was the Fire Chief of the Chemical Engine Co., where he was known for his Sunday pancakes.  He was a member and chairman of the board for Peoples National Bank.  The Boy Scouts also awarded Robert with a Distinguished Citizen Award.

He was a charter member of Barnes Kasson Hospital and was the chairman of the fundraising board to match the John F. Kennedy grant to fund the hospital.  He donated land to the Boro of Susquehanna for a park in his father’s name and was a member of the Susquehanna American Legion for 70 years.

Robert was a firm believer in his Catholic faith.  He read for many years at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Starrucca, PA and also at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Naples, FL.  He was also a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and longtime member of the Vestal Hill Country Club and Naples Royal Palm Country Club.

Robert was a kind and loving father and husband.  He was proud of being truthful and honest.  He enjoyed his children and grandchildren.  He will be missed by all, especially his family.

The family would like to thank Dr. B. Patel and Dr. P. Patel and the second floor nursing staff for the compassionate and professional care he received while being a patient at Barnes Kasson Hospital.  We would also like to thank Judith Haley and Kathy Borowitz for the tender loving care he received.

A Mass of Christian burial was offered on Thursday, April, 7 at the St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Susquehanna, PA.

Interment will be in the North Jackson Cemetery, North Jackson, PA.

Arrangemets made by the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna, PA.

Please consider a donation to Barnes Kasson Hospital, 2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA  18847 or the Susquehanna Fire Department, 43 Erie Blvd. PO Box 175, Susquehanna, PA 18847.

Boyd Clark Manzer, 73, of South Gibson, passed into eternal life Sunday evening, March 13, 2016 following a long battle with Wegener’s Granulomatosis.

 Born October 21, 1942 in Scranton, PA, son of the late Jeff and Ann Manzer, Boyd was a graduate of Mountain View High School.  He obtained his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Scranton and served three (3) years in the U.S. Army, one of those in South Vietnam.  Following his Army tour of duty, he joined Crawford and Company, Atlanta, GA as a claims adjustor.  However, his home roots kept calling him to return.  Responding to that call he returned to the family homestead where he became a junior partner in the family dairy business, focusing on forage, soils, dairy and farm management.  Boyd was an active member of Gibson Grange 709 of the National and State Grange and was a member of the South Gibson United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities.  Boyd was very active in Boy Scouting, as well as being a former Eagle Scout and member of Order of the Arrow.  Shortly after returning to his farming roots, Boyd was selected to join a Five Member Team of Young Business and Professional men on an 8 week visit to Queensland and The Northern Territory of Australia sponsored by the Rotary International District 741, Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Boyd’s hands-on creativity was always visible in his floral and greenhouse business.  This career ended as his long battle with Wegener’s began.   His love of learning and teaching led him to share with others as a substitute teacher at Mountain View High School and then another new career, Tax Collector for Gibson Township.  Of all his loves, other than his family and friends, music has been the greatest love of all.  Boyd built a pipe organ in his “PIT” scouring the countryside with his very best friend, Father Tom Cappelloni, for the best pipes at the best price.   Many hours were spent in the assembly of and then playing his finished work until it was destroyed in a lighting strike fire.

Boyd and his wife, Jayne, spent 36 wonderful years living and walking their faith journey together.  They leave behind their precious daughter, Sarah (Bill Merritt, fiance) South Gibson; two sisters, Linda (Phillip) Hay, Andover, KS and Markie Pratt, Brooklyn, PA; nieces and nephews, Cannice (Dave) Decker, Scott Hay, Kerri (Andy) Ault and Dustin (Rachel) Pratt, as well as grandnieces and nephews.  Boyd was preceded in death by his wife, Jayne, his son, T.J. Manzer and his parents, Ann and Jeff Manzer.

A Memorial service will be conducted April 23, 2016 at 11:00 am in the South Gibson United Methodist Church by Pastor Margie McMcCarty.  Interment, Manzer Cemetery.  Greeting Family and Friends will begin at 10:00 am at the South Gibson United Methodist Church.

Memorial Donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House, Scranton, PA.  Online donations welcome:  www.rmhscranton.org.

Arrangements, Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford.  To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.parisefuneralhome.com.

Mary Parrillo, 99, Susquehanna, PA passed away peacefully at the Barnes Kasson Hospital on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

Born and raised in Susquehanna, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Liberata Mollica.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband of 71 years Pasquale “Pat” Parrillo; sisters Anna Trapanese and Sister Michaela, I.H.M.

Mary was survived by her loving son, Michael Parrillo of Binghamton, NY; neice, Toni Trapanese, Colorado; nephew, Frank and wife, Pat Trapanese, Las Vegas, NV; and her loving niece, Diane Armetta and husband, Jim Walsh, of Susquehanna, PA.

Mary was employed at the A&P store in Susquehanna, PA for many years. She was a wonderful, kind soul who will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Doctors B. and P. Patel and the staff of the Barnes Kasson Hospital and SNF for her excellent care.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held, at the St. John’s Church in Susquehanna, PA with Rev. David Cramer officiating.

Interment will be held in the St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA.

Arrangements by the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna, PA.

Phyllis L. French of Susquehanna passed away Friday, April 8th, after a 15 year battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents Donald and Vivian Burdick and her loving husband Edgar S. French of 57 years.

Phyllis is survived by her loving family including two sons and a daughter-in-law; Michael and Joan French, Mark French; one daughter and a son-in-law Susan and Shawn Roy; five grandchildren and one grandson-in-law; John French, Krystal and Richard Hannigan, Tyler Petriello, Connor and Brody Roy; one great granddaughter; Scarlet Hannigan; three brothers and sisters-in-laws; Warren and Margaret Burdick, Gary and Joyce Burdick, Joseph and Cindy Burdick; one sister and brother-in-law Rosemary and Cleon Lloyd and many cousin, nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was co-owner of French's Auto, Inc. along with her husband for over fifty years.  She was a member of the Association of Notaries for over forty years.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star Gill chapter 12 for forty five years.

A Memorial Service will be at the First Baptist Church, 695 Jackson Ave, Susquehanna, PA on Saturday April 16th at 11am with Pastor Gary Day officiating.

Interment will be held directly following the Memorial Service at the North Jackson Cemetery, North Jackson, PA.

The family will receive friends at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 6 to 8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of The Sacred Heart, 100 William St. Dunmore, PA.