Obituaries

Roland “Rollo” Warrick, age 63, of Falls, passed away Wednesday morning at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, after acute illness. He is survived by his fiance and best friend of 13 years, Joan (Whitaker) Wincovitch.
A Scranton native, Rollo was born on February 28, 1957, to the late Rollo and Anna (Zawada) Warrick. He was a graduate of the former Scranton Tech High School before serving as the tree trimmer for the City of Scranton’s Public Works Department. Upon his father’s passing, he took over his business, Northern Tree Expert Company, along with his son Randy. They worked side by side until Randy’s unexpected death in March of this year.
A kind, caring and loving soul, Rollo would do anything for anyone in need. Family, especially his grandchildren, were the center of his life. He took great pride in his work and was widely known as the best in his field.
Leaving behind countless family and friends, he will be forever loved and missed.
Rollo is survived by his daughter-in-law, Tammi Warrick of Clarks Summit; his grandchildren, Damian and Madalyn Warrick, Michael Wincovitch and wife Rosie of Taylor, and their children, Francesca and Bianca, and Kimberly Reed and husband Jeff of Dalton, and their son, Jeffrey; his sister Carol McDonald and family of Florida, and nieces and nephews.
Rollo’s only child, business partner and friend, Randy Warrick preceded him in death.This was a loss that left Rollo and the rest of the family heartbroken.
Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge. Please visit the funeral home’s website to leave a condolence. Celebration of life services will be determined at a later date.