Nov 7, 2025

Rosalie (DeFazio) Bradley, 87, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Ellen Memorial Care Center in Honesdale. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Bradley, who passed away in March 2013.

Born and raised in Clifford, Rosalie was the daughter of the late Peter and Philomena (Sirianni) DeFazio. She was a devoted lifelong member...

Nov 1, 2025

Jean Tusko, 88, Eynon, died at home on Saturday.

Born in Jermyn, daughter of the late William and Hazel Seymour McAuley, she worked for IBM for many years. She also worked for JC Penney’s and the Crystal Restaurant, Carbondale. Jean was a graduate of Jermyn High School and lifetime member of Jermyn Primitive Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening; spending time with...

Oct 30, 2025

Michele M. Prebich, 65, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Joseph Prebich, preceded her in death in March 2025.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Manarchuck Norella, Michele was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a selfless person who always took care of everyone...

Oct 23, 2025

Joseph D. “Joe” Bloomer, of Owego, NY, and formerly of Carbondale, PA, passed away on October 23, 2025.

Born on July 23, 1950, in Carbondale, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Howanitz) Bloomer, Joe was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. He went on to earn a degree in music education and spent his career sharing his passion for...

Oct 23, 2025

Lori Rizzi, 65, Carbondale, died at home on Thursday.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Joseph McGowan and Delores Savka McGowan, she was a 1977 graduate of Scranton Technical High School. She worked as a waitress before retirement. Lori served as an altar server at weekly Masses and Funeral Masses for Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Carbondale.

Surviving are: two...

Oct 17, 2025

Grace, 82, of Olyphant, is now living with Jesus in heaven.

She is survived by her son Jim and wife Kristie of New Hampshire; grandson James of Boston; granddaughter Cameron of New Hampshire; brother Tom and wife Diane of Avoca; sisters Ruth of Throop and Martha of Blakely; and nieces and nephews: David, Alf, Jon, David, Ken, Lisa, Kimberly, Pearl, and...

Oct 8, 2025

Jo-Ann Jones Howells, Carbondale, passed away on October 8th due to heart complications.

Jo-Ann is the daughter of Peter and Victoria Davis. She is survived by two sons, Michael Howells and fiancé Brianna Casey, and Casey Howells, a grandson, Hunter Howells, and a step-son, Cody Banks. Her siblings, Danielle Jones, Tracy Sanderson (Brian Smith), Jeffrey Jones, Amanda Ashby (Bobby), and Peter...

Oct 7, 2025

Mary Ann Coleman, 80, Carbondale, died at home Tuesday. Her husband is James P. Coleman.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Nick and Jennie Cassaro Rocco, for many years she was a seamstress in the garment industry and worked at Gentex later in life. She enjoyed going to the casinos; attending shows at the casinos; working spelling puzzles; having lunch...

Oct 3, 2025

Isabelle L. Cerra, 87, Carbondale, died peacefully Friday surrounded by her family. Her husband,

Bernard Ben Cerra, preceded her in death, Jan. 6, 2011.

Born in Carbondale, September 28, 1938, daughter of the late Carlo and Rose Andidora Scotch, she lived there most of her life. She graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1956 and married the love of her life...

Oct 1, 2025

Joan L. Acquisto, 91, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Ross and Anna Chamaglichella Acquisto, she was a seamstress in the garment industry and later worked at Gentex. She was a St. Rose High School graduate. Joan was a Eucharistic Minister; Lay Missionary; Altar Server; and a member of prayer...

Sep 30, 2025

Ford Joseph Kilgallon III, 56, Carbondale, died suddenly on Tuesday at home.

Born in Scranton, son of Ford J. Kilgallon II and Kathleen Elias Kilgallon, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired as a corrections officer.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: a daughter, Caroline Kilgallon, Carbondale; three grandchildren, Noah, Roman and Killian Campbell, all of Carbondale; a...

Sep 14, 2025

June C. Cummings, 87, Carbondale, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Dickson City, after an illness. Her longtime companion, William G. Kelly, died in 2019.

Born in Elmhurst on July 19, 1938, daughter of the late Leroy Baumgardner, Mary Glusauskas Baumgardner, and stepdaughter of the late Walter Spooner, June attended Scranton Schools and Johnson School for Art....

Sep 7, 2025

Clara Lillian Montone, 94, Carbondale, also known as Nana, died Sunday at Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton.

Born Oct. 17,1930 to the late Chester and Mildred Rude Thomas, Clara graduated from Waymart High School and furthered her education to become an LPN. Clara had sass; had flair; and wore a bow in her hair. Clara was well known as Nana throughout the...

Sep 2, 2025

Paul J. Wentovich, 77, of Mayfield, passed away Tuesday evening at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosalie “Rosie” J. (Fazio) Wentovich.

Born in Forest City, son of the late Paul and Marion (Bilko) Wentovich, Paul was a graduate of Lakeland High School and Lackawanna College. A proud United States Navy veteran,...

Aug 21, 2025

Mary Dodgson, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by the love of her family on August 21. Daughter of the late Donald and Peg (O’Haire) Dodgson, Mary was known throughout her lifetime as a kind and generous soul.

One of the eldest of seven children, Mary honed her caregiving skills at an early age. Always...

Jul 26, 2025

Marlene Rose Toczydlowski, 81, of Scott Township, passed away on Saturday at Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Joseph. They were married on October 17, 1964.

Born in Peckville, Marlene was a lifelong resident of Scott Township. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Olga Fedorchak Pish and...

Jul 9, 2025

Stephen P. Gallinot, 75, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabiltitation Center.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Carl and Eleanor Petrous Gallinot, he was a foreman at Glass Products before retirement. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran. Steve was a former assistant coach in the Carbondale Area Chargers and Jr. Chargers football programs.

Steve enjoyed going...

Jun 20, 2025

Marie Theresa (Marisa Tully) Fasulo, 65, of Childs, passed away at home on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Robert Fasulo, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. They would have celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on September 24.

Born in Scranton, Marie was the daughter of the late Gerard and Theresa (Jackanin) Tully. A proud...

Jun 19, 2025

Loretta Barrese

June 19, 2025

Loretta Barrese, 90, Mt Carmel, formerly of Carbondale, died Thursday at Mt. Carmel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Vincent Barrese.

Born in Whites Crossing, daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine McCabe Gorel, she worked as a seamstress in the garment industry and was...

Jun 10, 2025

Vincent T. Perri

June 10, 2025

Vincent T. Perri, 91, Greenfield Twp., died Tuesday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife was the late Marion Stefanovich Perri.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Jane Depoti Perri, he was a Korean War United States Air Force veteran.

He devoted...