Robert E. Decker Funeral Home

Anna W. Geeza, 95, of Peckville, died Monday at Glenmaura Senior Living, Moosic. She was the wife of Eugene S. Geeza, who died Oct. 31, 2014. Born in Blakely, daughter of the late Thomas and Piza Matechak Wolf, she was a graduate of Blakely High School and was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Peckville. She enjoyed line dancing, playing cards with neighbors and going to local casinos. She participated in knitting prayer shawls for the church. Anna's family would like... to thank the wonderful staff at the Pines in Clarks Summit, Glenmaura Senior Living, Moosic, and Sacred Heart Hospice for all their care and compassion. Surviving are a son, Eugene J. Geeza and wife, Janet, Dalton; a grandson, Matthew and wife, Emily, Redding, Conn.; granddaughter, Elizabeth Geeza, Peckville; great-granddaughter, Astrid; a sister, Irene Wolfe, Blakely; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Nicholas, Roger and John; and sisters, Rose Balog, Jennie Wolfe, Mary Boyko and Dorothy Wolfe. Services and interment will be held in St. Cryil's Cemetery, Peckville, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements, Robert E. Decker Funeral Home.

Senie Belle O'Malley, R.N., 73, of Peckville, died at home on Feb. 13, 2021, from Alzheimer's disease while a patient of Compassionate Care Hospice. Born in Manassas, Va., to Ernest and Myrtle Pierson Cornwell, she was one of 15 children. Senie was an adopted daughter of NEPA, where she and her husband, Rich, lived happily for more than 40 years, after falling in love in San Francisco. She loved her home and children, Shane (at home) and Kathleen (Minnesota), who meant everyt...hing to her. They gave her purpose and meaning. Her world revolved around their love and care. She was proud of them and their achievements. No children ever had their pictures taken more. Senie was a highly regarded nurse who cared for patients at the Mid-Valley Hospital for many fruitful years. She was also a licensed cosmetologist. During her younger years, Senie was quite the world-traveler, spending most of the 1970s in various Asian countries. While in India, she studied yoga under the instruction of B.K.S. Iyengar. She was inspired by the teachings of Meher Baba and enjoyed the music of Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. She looked forward to visits to Virginia to be with her beloved birth family and we mustn't forget her affinity for Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. In addition to her immediate family (which includes our faithful little dog, Penny), she leaves behind brothers, Irvin and Joe (Virginia), and Roy (Florida); as well as sisters, Gloria, Doris, Barbara and Kathy (all in Virginia). Total love to caregivers Kevin Williams, M.D., Michael Kim, D.O., and the staff at Telespond Senior Services, especially Kelli, Karen, Jen and Val. Arrangements by Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, Peckville.

James J. Black III of Scott Twp. passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Regional Hospital of Scranton at the age of 70. He was the son of James and Gertrude Engle Black of Scott Twp. (deceased). He was the loving husband of Mary Castelli Black and great father to Joshua Black (wife, Ellen) and Kevin Black (wife, Jessica), as well as the grandfather to Addison and Everly Black, who he loved beyond words. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his grandchildren ...and his great-nieces, Mariah and Kylee, to which he had a special bond. He could always count on them to make him laugh. Jim retired after 30 years as a supervisor from Thomson Consumer Electronics but was very active in his community as well. Early on in his family life, he was an active member of many softball leagues, ran his own carpet-cleaning business, started a pizza shop with his wife, was a member of the Justus Hose Co., a Scott Twp. supervisor, and was a 16-year member of the Lakeland School District Board. After his retirement, he became a member of the Scott Twp. Lions Club and the Masons. It would be hard to find someone in the Scott Twp. community who didn't cross paths with him. He is survived by his sister, Judy August (husband, Bernie) of Florida; brother, Russell Black (wife, Gail) of Scott Twp.; brother, Joseph Black of Archbald; sister, Rena Armbruster (husband, Charles) of Scott Twp.; and brother, Charles Black (wife, Cindy) of Clarks Summit; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He loved them all. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at both Geisinger and Regional Hospital of Scranton for his care. We would like to extend a special thank you to his home nurse and friend, Margaret Clancy, along with Dr. Richard Martin and Dr. Sean McCall. Please remember "Uncle Jimmy" for his kind heart, generous soul and love for his friends and family. The funeral will be Sunday with services by the Rev. Eric Watkins at 4 p.m. in the Robert E. Decker Funeral Home, 702 River St., Peckville. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery will be held Monday at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Sunday, 2 p.m. until time of service. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing directives are in place and attendees must wear a mask. At the funeral home, those present should expect to wait to enter the building until notified and express their condolences in a timely manner to be considerate of others. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Montdale United Methodist Church food pantry, Justus Hose Co., and Scott Lions Club.

John J. Prokarym, 86, of Jessup, passed away Saturday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. His wife was the former Mary Ann Slagan Prokarym, who died April 9, 2020. Born in Throop, son of the late Joseph and Sophie Kurpatwa Prokarym, he served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the Eynon VFW Post 7963. He had a love for birds, country music, cigars and his taxidermy. Surviving are three daughters, Karen and Tina Prokarym, both of Jessup; a...nd Suzan Prokarym, California; five sons, James Prokarym, Carbondale; David Prokarym and wife, Sue, Carbondale; Robert Prokarym and wife, Michelle, Mountain Top; Jackie Prokarym and wife, Priscilla, Pittston; and Randy Prokarym, California; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Stanley and Thomas. The funeral will be Thursday with Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Visitation Church, Dickson City. Interment and military honors will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing directives are in place and attendees must wear a mask. Arrangements, Robert E. Decker Funeral Home.

Frances Klinko, 90, of Archbald, died Wednesday at Geisinger Community Medical Center after a brief illness. Her husband was the late Richard F. Klinko, who died in January of 2007. Born in Mayfield, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Cicia Esolen. She was a graduate of Mayfield High School. She was employed as a seamstress in the garment industry before her retirement. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. Frances was one of a kind. She enjoyed... looking for bargains at the flea markets, going to the casino, making homemade spaghetti on Thursday nights, and visiting with family and friends. She was a woman of great faith and was a fighter till the end. Although family were not able to be with her in her final hours we know that she was not alone. Her devotion to the Mother of God makes us believe that she was there with her to take her into the loving arms of her son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Surviving are her two sisters, Theresa (Donald) Overdorff, Tunkhannock; Diane (Joseph) Daugherty, Downington; her four children, Kathleen (Protodeacon Theorore) Worobey, Throop; Richard P., Archbald; Jeffrey (Mary), Archbald; and Eileen (Malcolm) Eichert, Indiana; nine grandchildren, T.J. Worobey, Christopher (Dawn) Worobey, Jeffrey Klinko, Vanessa (Jonathon) Kasick, Melissa (Brian) Zembrzycki, Joseph Klinko, Nicholas Worobey, Maria Klinko and Jessica (Jack) Lee; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Theresa Esolen, Nancy Socha, JoAnn Bennington and Mary Cruse; four brothers, John, Anthony, Frank and Raymond. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Contributions can be made in her name to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or any local food bank.