Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
William G. Wormuth Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
William G. Wormuth Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Augustus and Catherine (Moran) Wormuth. William was a hardworking and dedicated man, known for his skill as a carpenter and his strong work ethic. He was employed...
Ruth Caporali
Mar 22, 2026
Ruth Altemeier Caporali, 83, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Joseph J. Caporali, who passed away in March 2019.
Born in New Milford, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Lancaster) Altemeier. Ruth was a graduate of Blue Ridge...
Beverly Becker
Mar 20, 2026
Beverly Jean (Fitzmorris) Becker, 85, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Friday at Allied Services Hospice Unit in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Becker, who passed away in 2017.
Born in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Frances (Koss) Fitzmorris. Beverly proudly served her country as a veteran of...
Richard F. Walicki, Sr.
Mar 20, 2026
Richard F. Walicki, Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2026. He is survived by his devoted partner of over 30 years, Mary E. Arnese.
Born in Boonton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine (Good) Walicki. Richard was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved...
Paula Shanley
Mar 18, 2026
Paula (Baumgardner) Shanley, 82, of Olyphant, passed away Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
Our mother was born in Moscow, PA on October 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Baumgardner and Mary Glusauskas Baumgardner, and stepdaughter of the late Walter Spooner. She was a graduate of North Scranton High School and...
Marie R. McMyne
Mar 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Marie R. McMyne, 97, Carbondale, announces the passing of their beloved mother.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Andrew and Lucy Jackovitz Rushen, she was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School Class of 1946. She was employed at several garment factories until her marriage to John J. McMyne on February...
Nicholas Robert Fasulo
Mar 10, 2026
Nicholas Robert Fasulo, 34, of Childs, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of Robert Fasulo and the late Marie Theresa “Marisa” Tully Fasulo. Nicholas was an avid reader who took great pride in maintaining a meticulous book collection. He was also a devoted fan of WWE wrestling and enjoyed...
Deborah Swank
Mar 3, 2026
Deborah Swank, 66, of Kingsley, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She shared 28 years of marriage with her husband, Dana Swank.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Paul and Barb Ruth (Parker) Pugh and was a 1978 graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School. Deborah was...
Karen Lynn Saylock
Mar 3, 2026
Karen Lynn Saylock, 63, Old Forge, passed away on the morning of Tuesday March 3rd 2026.
Since birth in Passaic, NJ on December 22nd 1962, she was a light in the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She worked in many industries throughout her life. She enjoyed being a line cook but even more enjoyed being a...
Michael Andrew Bozym
Feb 24, 2026
Michael Andrew Bozym, 75, Olyphant, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. He and his loving wife, the former Patricia Kunchick, have been married for 51 magnificent years. She will always be his “Patsy Cline.”
Born in Scranton, son of the late Martin and Kathleen Bozym, he was the custodian of the Olyphant Post Office...
Robert W. Adams Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Robert W. Adams Jr., Bob or as most of the family referred to him as “Penner”, joined his family and Saviour in Heaven on Wednesday at the wonderful age of 93.
Born to the late Robert and Lelia Arthur Adams on November 22, 1932 in Whites Crossing, Pa., he worked for A&P and a division of A&P Supermarket Services for over...
Frank Caporali
Jan 29, 2026
Frank Caporali Jr., 92, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Marie (Calabro) Caporali, with whom he shared a loving marriage of 67 years.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Bruno) Caporali Sr. Frank was a graduate of...
Joseph W. Waibel
Jan 7, 2026
Joseph W. Waibel, 69, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with his family by his side. His loving wife of 23 years is Peggy Wise Waibel.
Born in Carbondale, Joseph was the son of the late Edward J. and Cora (Kilgannon) Waibel. A 1974 graduate of Carbondale Area High School, he was a member of the school’s...
Phyllis J. Coleman
Jan 6, 2026
Phyllis J. (Cicco) Coleman, 90, Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. Her husband, the late Edward W. Coleman, died in 2020.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Dominick and Catherine (Torchella) Cicco, she was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Phyllis enjoyed spending time...
Jose Alfredo Mendez Figueroa
Jan 5, 2026
Jose Mendez, 58, Orlando, Fl, passed away on Monday, January 05, 2026.
Born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, son of Jose Mendez and the late Maria Figueroa, beloved father, grandfather and family man, passed away surrounded by family. He cherished his time being surrounded by family and found his greatest joy at family gatherings and family celebrations. Whether it was a party...
Debbie (Kane) Fay
Jan 5, 2026
Debbie Fay, 66, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Dunmore Healthcare Center, Dunmore.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Johanna Battenberg and Thomas Kane, she graduated from Central Scranton High School and Lackawanna County Vocational Technical School with a degree as a licensed practical nurse. Prior to her retirement, she spent many years at Allied Services Developmental Disabilities...
John A Nicolio
Jan 2, 2026
John A. Nicolio, 97, passed away peacefully on January 2nd. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, caring brother, and loyal friend to many.
Jack was the beloved son of Augustine and Rose Nicolio, both of whom preceded him in death. From an early age, his faith played a central role in his life. His mother, Rose, faithfully prayed...
John A. Oravec
Dec 31, 2025
John A. Oravec, 102, loving known as “Jake,” passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. His wife, the late Gertrude C. (Phillips) Oravec died on September 13, 2011.
Born on December 19, 1923 in Jessup, son of the late Frank P. and Mary S. (Gellak) Oravec, Jake lived in Philadelphia for most of his life and was a...
Lynn Ciuccoli
Dec 22, 2025
Lynn Ciuccoli, 62, of Scott Township, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, December 22, 2025, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Michael Ciuccoli.
Born in Scranton, Lynn was the daughter of Dan Sokoloski, of Clarks Summit, and the late Dorothy Williams Sokoloski. She was raised in Scott Township, attended Lakeland schools, and was a graduate of Lakeland High...
James DeLoach Jr.
Dec 9, 2025
James DeLoach Jr., 60, of Carbondale, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, son of James Edward DeLoach Sr. and the late Melinda E Barnes-Brugman, James was a history buff who enjoyed watching the sky and collecting his favorite things. He was an unconventional thinker with a lifelong love of learning that was sometimes misunderstood. Whether his...
William G. Wormuth Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
William G. Wormuth Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Augustus and Catherine (Moran) Wormuth. William was a hardworking and dedicated man, known for his skill as a carpenter and his strong work ethic. He was employed...
Ruth Caporali
Mar 22, 2026
Ruth Altemeier Caporali, 83, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Joseph J. Caporali, who passed away in March 2019.
Born in New Milford, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Lancaster) Altemeier. Ruth was a graduate of Blue Ridge...
Beverly Becker
Mar 20, 2026
Beverly Jean (Fitzmorris) Becker, 85, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Friday at Allied Services Hospice Unit in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Becker, who passed away in 2017.
Born in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Frances (Koss) Fitzmorris. Beverly proudly served her country as a veteran of...
Richard F. Walicki, Sr.
Mar 20, 2026
Richard F. Walicki, Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2026. He is survived by his devoted partner of over 30 years, Mary E. Arnese.
Born in Boonton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine (Good) Walicki. Richard was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved...
Paula Shanley
Mar 18, 2026
Paula (Baumgardner) Shanley, 82, of Olyphant, passed away Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
Our mother was born in Moscow, PA on October 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Baumgardner and Mary Glusauskas Baumgardner, and stepdaughter of the late Walter Spooner. She was a graduate of North Scranton High School and...
Marie R. McMyne
Mar 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Marie R. McMyne, 97, Carbondale, announces the passing of their beloved mother.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Andrew and Lucy Jackovitz Rushen, she was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School Class of 1946. She was employed at several garment factories until her marriage to John J. McMyne on February...
Nicholas Robert Fasulo
Mar 10, 2026
Nicholas Robert Fasulo, 34, of Childs, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of Robert Fasulo and the late Marie Theresa “Marisa” Tully Fasulo. Nicholas was an avid reader who took great pride in maintaining a meticulous book collection. He was also a devoted fan of WWE wrestling and enjoyed...
Deborah Swank
Mar 3, 2026
Deborah Swank, 66, of Kingsley, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She shared 28 years of marriage with her husband, Dana Swank.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Paul and Barb Ruth (Parker) Pugh and was a 1978 graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School. Deborah was...
Karen Lynn Saylock
Mar 3, 2026
Karen Lynn Saylock, 63, Old Forge, passed away on the morning of Tuesday March 3rd 2026.
Since birth in Passaic, NJ on December 22nd 1962, she was a light in the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She worked in many industries throughout her life. She enjoyed being a line cook but even more enjoyed being a...
Michael Andrew Bozym
Feb 24, 2026
Michael Andrew Bozym, 75, Olyphant, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, February 24, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. He and his loving wife, the former Patricia Kunchick, have been married for 51 magnificent years. She will always be his “Patsy Cline.”
Born in Scranton, son of the late Martin and Kathleen Bozym, he was the custodian of the Olyphant Post Office...
Robert W. Adams Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Robert W. Adams Jr., Bob or as most of the family referred to him as “Penner”, joined his family and Saviour in Heaven on Wednesday at the wonderful age of 93.
Born to the late Robert and Lelia Arthur Adams on November 22, 1932 in Whites Crossing, Pa., he worked for A&P and a division of A&P Supermarket Services for over...
Frank Caporali
Jan 29, 2026
Frank Caporali Jr., 92, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Marie (Calabro) Caporali, with whom he shared a loving marriage of 67 years.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Bruno) Caporali Sr. Frank was a graduate of...
Joseph W. Waibel
Jan 7, 2026
Joseph W. Waibel, 69, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with his family by his side. His loving wife of 23 years is Peggy Wise Waibel.
Born in Carbondale, Joseph was the son of the late Edward J. and Cora (Kilgannon) Waibel. A 1974 graduate of Carbondale Area High School, he was a member of the school’s...
Phyllis J. Coleman
Jan 6, 2026
Phyllis J. (Cicco) Coleman, 90, Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. Her husband, the late Edward W. Coleman, died in 2020.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Dominick and Catherine (Torchella) Cicco, she was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Phyllis enjoyed spending time...
Jose Alfredo Mendez Figueroa
Jan 5, 2026
Jose Mendez, 58, Orlando, Fl, passed away on Monday, January 05, 2026.
Born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, son of Jose Mendez and the late Maria Figueroa, beloved father, grandfather and family man, passed away surrounded by family. He cherished his time being surrounded by family and found his greatest joy at family gatherings and family celebrations. Whether it was a party...
Debbie (Kane) Fay
Jan 5, 2026
Debbie Fay, 66, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Dunmore Healthcare Center, Dunmore.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Johanna Battenberg and Thomas Kane, she graduated from Central Scranton High School and Lackawanna County Vocational Technical School with a degree as a licensed practical nurse. Prior to her retirement, she spent many years at Allied Services Developmental Disabilities...
John A Nicolio
Jan 2, 2026
John A. Nicolio, 97, passed away peacefully on January 2nd. He was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, caring brother, and loyal friend to many.
Jack was the beloved son of Augustine and Rose Nicolio, both of whom preceded him in death. From an early age, his faith played a central role in his life. His mother, Rose, faithfully prayed...
John A. Oravec
Dec 31, 2025
John A. Oravec, 102, loving known as “Jake,” passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. His wife, the late Gertrude C. (Phillips) Oravec died on September 13, 2011.
Born on December 19, 1923 in Jessup, son of the late Frank P. and Mary S. (Gellak) Oravec, Jake lived in Philadelphia for most of his life and was a...
Lynn Ciuccoli
Dec 22, 2025
Lynn Ciuccoli, 62, of Scott Township, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, December 22, 2025, following an illness. She was the beloved wife of Michael Ciuccoli.
Born in Scranton, Lynn was the daughter of Dan Sokoloski, of Clarks Summit, and the late Dorothy Williams Sokoloski. She was raised in Scott Township, attended Lakeland schools, and was a graduate of Lakeland High...
James DeLoach Jr.
Dec 9, 2025
James DeLoach Jr., 60, of Carbondale, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at home.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, son of James Edward DeLoach Sr. and the late Melinda E Barnes-Brugman, James was a history buff who enjoyed watching the sky and collecting his favorite things. He was an unconventional thinker with a lifelong love of learning that was sometimes misunderstood. Whether his...
