Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Judi (Goffredo) Mozeleski
Sep 14, 2026
Judi Goffredo Mozeleski, 75, Carbondale, who valiantly battled cancer for more than 30 years, died Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore surrounded by her loving family. Her husband is Anthony Mozeleski Jr..
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Renna Goffredo, she cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was a hospital lab technician...
Joseph S Green IV
Sep 10, 2026
Joseph S. Green IV, 44, Carbondale, died Thursday at home. His wife is Lori Barkley Green.
Born in Cornwall NY, he was the son of Joseph S. Green III and the late Patricia Porter Green. He was a supervisor at Home Depot in Dickson City. His daughter was his heart and enjoyed being around her while she rode her horses. He...
Joseph Zaccone
Sep 9, 2026
Joseph Zaccone, 75, Fell Twp., died Wednesday September 9th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife was the late Maria A. Lynch Zaccone.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Francesco and Jeanette Cerra Zaccone, he cherished time spent with his grandchildren; was a member of the International Plastic Modelers Association; an avid NASCAR fan; and a fan of...
Charles J. Peduto Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Charles J. Peduto Jr., 72, Carbondale died Tuesday at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Tamaqua.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Charles J. and Rose Calafut Peduto Sr., he worked in the accounting office at UPS prior to retirement. He was an avid reader and history buff who enjoyed golfing and watching history documentaries.
Surviving are: a sister, Pamela Peduto,...
Judith A. (Kelly) Heenan
Sep 5, 2026
Judith A. (Kelly) Heenan, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Heenan, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Chester, PA, Judith was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Daniels) Kelly Wilkens. She was a 1963 graduate of...
Leonard Rebernik
Aug 20, 2026
Leonard R. Rebernik, 98, Peckville, formerly of Carbondale, died Thursday at Carbondale Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center. His wife was the late Mildred Ross Rebernik.
Born in Browndale, son of the late Frank and Jenny Verboys Rebernik, he was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division Artillary. He was a member of St....
Sarah Sheridan
Aug 17, 2026
Sarah (Dempsey) Sheridan, 89, of Scott Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband, Michael Sheridan, preceded her in death in 2012.
Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late James Bernard “Dewey” Dempsey and Gertrude (Reeves) Dempsey. She was a parishioner of St. John Vianney Parish at...
Stanley Diamond
Aug 14, 2026
Stanley Diamond, 82, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Joy Fedorchak Diamond, by his side on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Commonwealth Regional Hospital of Scranton.
Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Harry and Florence Diamond.
After living in New Jersey, Stanley moved to Olyphant more than 30 years ago. He was a...
Jean Pochettino
Aug 10, 2026
Jean Pochettino, 98, Carbondale, died Monday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her companion was the late Edward Beardsley.
Born in Jersey City NJ, Jean spent her early life in Lyndhurst NJ. She resided in Pennsylvania for a number of years and spent many recent years in Carbondale. She will be missed by family and friends.
Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows...
Daniel Sokoloski
Aug 6, 2026
Daniel Sokoloski of Clarks Summit, formerly of Scott Township, PA passed away Thursday August 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held September 12, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Montdale Community Church.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Hudak-O’Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 Garfield Ave., Olyphant, under the care and direction of...
Rinaldo R Alexandria
Aug 5, 2026
Rinaldo R. Alexandria, aka Alessandro, 93, of Dickson City, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, with his devoted wife, the former Mary Ellen Donnelly, faithfully by his side. Just weeks before, they had been looking forward to celebrating their twelfth wedding anniversary on August 26, 2026.
Born in...
Ellen Morcom
Aug 4, 2026
Ellen Morcom, 89, Carbondale, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Ronald Morcom.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Rexford and Helen Oakley, she cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, and family. She loved being a mom and enjoyed reading and gardening.
Survivors include: a daughter, Mary Hambke-Wade, Carbondale; a...
Helen Bitting
Jul 30, 2026
Helen Bitting, 70, Scranton, died Thursday, July 30 at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Patrick and Helen M. Brown Donohue, she worked for many years as a nurses’ aide. She enjoyed antiquing and motorcycle riding. She was a member of a number of motorcycle clubs through the years as was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.
Helen...
Ann Opeil
Jul 29, 2026
Ann Opeil, 75, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband, Ronald “Scribby” Opeil, passed away in December of 2024.
Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Gabriel) Guzzi. Prior to retirement, she worked for the Pennsylvania State Treasury Department. Ann took pride...
John Mihal
Jul 29, 2026
John N. Mihal, 75, of Lake Winola, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 49 years, the former Marlene Pierce.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, John was the son of the late Gilbert and Theresa (Kuharcik) Harvey. John graduated from Lake...
Gladys A. Dearie
Jul 25, 2026
Gladys A. Dearie, 84, of Carbondale, passed away at home surrounded by her daughter Joyce Oakley and her family.
As per Gladys’s wishes, there will be no public services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale.
To offer an online condolence, visit the funeral home’s website...
Stephen "Steve" Shaffer
Jul 23, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Shaffer, 47, of Carbondale, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in East Stroudsburg.
Born in Scranton, Steve was the son of the late Jerry and Mary Lynn (Demianovich) Shaffer. A proud 1997 graduate of Carbondale Area High School, he went on to build a successful 18-year career with T-Mobile, where he served as a general...
Hilda DiBiasi
Jul 23, 2026
Hilda N. Nati DiBiasi, 98, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully early Thursday, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Frank R. DiBiasi, who preceded her in death in 2008.
Born in Carbondale on July 26, 1927, Hilda was the daughter of the late Dominick and Orsala Fancelli Nati.
Hilda met the love of her...
Joseph Kull
Jul 17, 2026
Joseph Kull, 86, Carbondale, died Friday July 17th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. His wife was the late Theresa Kull.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Mary Kull, he was a forklift operator at RCA. Joe was passionate about hunting, fishing and sports. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed supporting his late sons during their high...
Thomas J. Davis
Jul 15, 2026
Thomas J. Davis, 67, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his brother in Forest City. His beloved wife, the former Joan Mayock, preceded him in death in 2016.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Clarence and Joanne (McGurgan) Davis. Tom was a 1977...
Judi (Goffredo) Mozeleski
Sep 14, 2026
Judi Goffredo Mozeleski, 75, Carbondale, who valiantly battled cancer for more than 30 years, died Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore surrounded by her loving family. Her husband is Anthony Mozeleski Jr..
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Renna Goffredo, she cherished time spent with her family and friends. She was a hospital lab technician...
Joseph S Green IV
Sep 10, 2026
Joseph S. Green IV, 44, Carbondale, died Thursday at home. His wife is Lori Barkley Green.
Born in Cornwall NY, he was the son of Joseph S. Green III and the late Patricia Porter Green. He was a supervisor at Home Depot in Dickson City. His daughter was his heart and enjoyed being around her while she rode her horses. He...
Joseph Zaccone
Sep 9, 2026
Joseph Zaccone, 75, Fell Twp., died Wednesday September 9th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife was the late Maria A. Lynch Zaccone.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Francesco and Jeanette Cerra Zaccone, he cherished time spent with his grandchildren; was a member of the International Plastic Modelers Association; an avid NASCAR fan; and a fan of...
Charles J. Peduto Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Charles J. Peduto Jr., 72, Carbondale died Tuesday at Greenwood Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Tamaqua.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Charles J. and Rose Calafut Peduto Sr., he worked in the accounting office at UPS prior to retirement. He was an avid reader and history buff who enjoyed golfing and watching history documentaries.
Surviving are: a sister, Pamela Peduto,...
Judith A. (Kelly) Heenan
Sep 5, 2026
Judith A. (Kelly) Heenan, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of Patrick Heenan, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Chester, PA, Judith was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Daniels) Kelly Wilkens. She was a 1963 graduate of...
Leonard Rebernik
Aug 20, 2026
Leonard R. Rebernik, 98, Peckville, formerly of Carbondale, died Thursday at Carbondale Rehabilitation and Heathcare Center. His wife was the late Mildred Ross Rebernik.
Born in Browndale, son of the late Frank and Jenny Verboys Rebernik, he was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division Artillary. He was a member of St....
Sarah Sheridan
Aug 17, 2026
Sarah (Dempsey) Sheridan, 89, of Scott Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband, Michael Sheridan, preceded her in death in 2012.
Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late James Bernard “Dewey” Dempsey and Gertrude (Reeves) Dempsey. She was a parishioner of St. John Vianney Parish at...
Stanley Diamond
Aug 14, 2026
Stanley Diamond, 82, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Joy Fedorchak Diamond, by his side on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Commonwealth Regional Hospital of Scranton.
Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Harry and Florence Diamond.
After living in New Jersey, Stanley moved to Olyphant more than 30 years ago. He was a...
Jean Pochettino
Aug 10, 2026
Jean Pochettino, 98, Carbondale, died Monday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her companion was the late Edward Beardsley.
Born in Jersey City NJ, Jean spent her early life in Lyndhurst NJ. She resided in Pennsylvania for a number of years and spent many recent years in Carbondale. She will be missed by family and friends.
Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows...
Daniel Sokoloski
Aug 6, 2026
Daniel Sokoloski of Clarks Summit, formerly of Scott Township, PA passed away Thursday August 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held September 12, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Montdale Community Church.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Hudak-O’Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 Garfield Ave., Olyphant, under the care and direction of...
Rinaldo R Alexandria
Aug 5, 2026
Rinaldo R. Alexandria, aka Alessandro, 93, of Dickson City, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, with his devoted wife, the former Mary Ellen Donnelly, faithfully by his side. Just weeks before, they had been looking forward to celebrating their twelfth wedding anniversary on August 26, 2026.
Born in...
Ellen Morcom
Aug 4, 2026
Ellen Morcom, 89, Carbondale, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Ronald Morcom.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Rexford and Helen Oakley, she cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, and family. She loved being a mom and enjoyed reading and gardening.
Survivors include: a daughter, Mary Hambke-Wade, Carbondale; a...
Helen Bitting
Jul 30, 2026
Helen Bitting, 70, Scranton, died Thursday, July 30 at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Patrick and Helen M. Brown Donohue, she worked for many years as a nurses’ aide. She enjoyed antiquing and motorcycle riding. She was a member of a number of motorcycle clubs through the years as was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.
Helen...
Ann Opeil
Jul 29, 2026
Ann Opeil, 75, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her beloved husband, Ronald “Scribby” Opeil, passed away in December of 2024.
Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Gabriel) Guzzi. Prior to retirement, she worked for the Pennsylvania State Treasury Department. Ann took pride...
John Mihal
Jul 29, 2026
John N. Mihal, 75, of Lake Winola, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 49 years, the former Marlene Pierce.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, John was the son of the late Gilbert and Theresa (Kuharcik) Harvey. John graduated from Lake...
Gladys A. Dearie
Jul 25, 2026
Gladys A. Dearie, 84, of Carbondale, passed away at home surrounded by her daughter Joyce Oakley and her family.
As per Gladys’s wishes, there will be no public services.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale.
To offer an online condolence, visit the funeral home’s website...
Stephen "Steve" Shaffer
Jul 23, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Shaffer, 47, of Carbondale, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital in East Stroudsburg.
Born in Scranton, Steve was the son of the late Jerry and Mary Lynn (Demianovich) Shaffer. A proud 1997 graduate of Carbondale Area High School, he went on to build a successful 18-year career with T-Mobile, where he served as a general...
Hilda DiBiasi
Jul 23, 2026
Hilda N. Nati DiBiasi, 98, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully early Thursday, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Frank R. DiBiasi, who preceded her in death in 2008.
Born in Carbondale on July 26, 1927, Hilda was the daughter of the late Dominick and Orsala Fancelli Nati.
Hilda met the love of her...
Joseph Kull
Jul 17, 2026
Joseph Kull, 86, Carbondale, died Friday July 17th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. His wife was the late Theresa Kull.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Mary Kull, he was a forklift operator at RCA. Joe was passionate about hunting, fishing and sports. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed supporting his late sons during their high...
Thomas J. Davis
Jul 15, 2026
Thomas J. Davis, 67, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his brother in Forest City. His beloved wife, the former Joan Mayock, preceded him in death in 2016.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Clarence and Joanne (McGurgan) Davis. Tom was a 1977...
