Recent  Obituaries

Susan K. Guzo, 70, of Dallas, passed away Monday, July 21^st 2025 at her home.

Born in Florence, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Joyce Booth.

Susan received a Bachelor’s Degree in French from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was a noted Publicist who worked in Los Angeles, Arlington VA and Dallas PA. She was the founder of Guzo Communications, LLC which concentrated on health related issues.

Susan was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed listening to classical music, particularly Chopin.

Susan was preceded in death by her mother Joyce and father Gregory Booth.

Surviving are her husband of 30 years , Dr. David Guzo;  sister, Dianne van der Reyden and her husband Guillermo Mata; half brothers, Carson Booth and Brian Booth; sister in law, Linda Shypuleski and partner Edward Sinkevich; sister in law, Sandy Guzo; brother in law, John Guzo; niece, Lauren Landis and her husband Matt Landis; and great nephew, Max Landis.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 28^th at 11am at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.  Interment will follow at Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville.  Friends may call from 10am until time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation.

Christine F. Allan (Christy), 38, of Kingston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Christy was a bright light—curious, compassionate, and deeply loyal. She loved to travel, and her journeys took her from her time at Evergreen College to South Africa and Namibia, through years spent living in Colorado, to Ireland, Iceland, and countless places and concerts across the United States. Everywhere she went, she made lasting friendships and memories.

Music was the rhythm of her life—she found deep joy in live shows, and her concert experiences were some of her most treasured moments. She also had a passion for genealogy, spending hours tracing family history and connecting present to past with care and fascination.

Upon returning to Kingston, she worked at Dugan’s Pub and Breaker Brewing Company while pursuing her degree in nursing. She became a Registered Nurse and found purpose and pride in her work, most recently with Geinsinger and as a travel nurse with WellSpan Health in York, Pennsylvania.

Christy stood up for people—especially those treated unfairly—and found joy in bringing others together. Her warmth, wit, and unshakable loyalty will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving mother and stepfather, Susan and Bob Yocum; her sister, Saray Grodack, husband, Russell; her brother, Ted Allan, wife, Kate; her two adoring nephews, Teddy (8) and Wyatt (5); her stepbrothers, Bradley and Robert Yocum, and her half-sister, Jennifer Kepka. She is also deeply missed by her beloved dog, Louie, who was her loving companion.

Christy was preceded in death by her father, Edwin (Ted) Allan Sr.; her aunt, Isabella Cross; uncles, Austin, Chris, and Frank Allan; uncle, Robert Pahl; and her beloved cousins, Beth Cross and Danny Pahl—as well as the many dear friends she lost along the way.

Friends may call on Thursday July 31st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Harold C. Snowdon Home for Funerals, Inc., 420 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Graveside services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made toMostly Muttz Rescue orSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital, two causes close to Christy’s heart.

SUSAN BEATTYS MAINES

Susan Beattys Maines, 74, of Annandale, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was a loving mother, daughter, sibling, and friend. She was passionate about her work with children and families and had a deep devotion to her church.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of Alice Louise Beattys and the late Charles Ham Beattys.

Susan received her Bachelors from Eastern Baptist College and her Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University.

Throughout her career, Susan worked for the states of New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. She finished her career with America World Adoption Association. After retiring from social work, she worked part-time with the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington as well as volunteered with her church and community organizations.

Surviving is her daughter, Sarah Maines, of Sierra Madre, CA; mother Alice Louise Beattys; siblings Joan Werzinski, Karen Figel, Mark Beattys, Charlene Moules; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Thursday from Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc,. 140 N Main Street, Shavertown. The Rev. Jay M. Hanke will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call from 11am until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prevention of Blindness Society https://www.youreyes.org/ or Worldwide Heart to Heart Ministries https://www.h2hcv.org/

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