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Regulatory matters - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of capital stock | 100.00% |
Payment of dividends description | The Penseco merger agreement contemplates that, unless 80 percent of our Board of Directors determines otherwise, the Company will pay a quarterly cash dividend in an amount no less than $0.31 per share through 2018, provided that sufficient funds are legally available, and that the Company and Peoples Bank remain "well-capitalized" in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines |
Period of accumulated net earnings acquired as a result of merger related to dividend | 7 years |
Loans outstanding | $ 0 | $ 0
Advances made | 0 | 0
Maximum [Member] |  |
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of funds transfer to affiliate | 10.00% |
Funds available for transfers | $ 25,373 |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Schedule of Capitalization [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of net earnings to surplus funds | 10.00% |
Quarterly cash dividend per share | $ 0.31 |

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