Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
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...
James G. Reddington
Dec 7, 2025
James G. Reddington, 68, of Olyphant, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after an illness. He is survived by the love of his life, Pamela Dunning, with whom he shared more than 22 wonderful years.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Marcinek) Reddington, he was a devoted member of St. Carlo...
Stephen Michael Semonich
Dec 5, 2025
Stephen Michael Semonich, 85, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Elaine Marlene Wanas Semonich, who died in September 2020.
Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mildred (Dragon) Semonich. Steve was a proud United States Army veteran, having...
Gerald "Jerry" Chellino
Nov 21, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Chellino, 65, Archbald, died Friday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife is Kathryn Murnin Chellino.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Gerald and Joan Sikorski Chellino, he was a wonderful uncle and friend. He was an avid Penn State fan; NY Giants and NY Yankees fan. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his special buddy, Sandro...
Elizabeth "Beth" Kranick
Nov 18, 2025
Elizabeth “Beth” Ruth Kranick, 66, of New Jersey and formerly of Olyphant, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Merry Heart Senior Care Center, Succasunna, NJ.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Michael and Elizabeth “Betty” (Bidwell) Kranick. A 1977 graduate of Mid Valley High School, Beth went on to earn her B.S. in Business...
Darrell Thomas Jones
Nov 11, 2025
Darrell Thomas Jones, 70, of Olyphant, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Mid Valley Health Care Center, Peckville.
Born on December 27, 1954, he was the son of the late William Thomas Jones and raised by his step-father, Robert LeClaire. A member of Elm Park United Methodist Church, Scranton and a graduate of Lakeland High School, Darrell proudly served...
Alexander J. Macinsky
Nov 9, 2025
Alexander J. Macinsky, Jr., 64, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marlene (Vasey) Macinsky. The couple celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on July 25, 2025.
Born in Scranton, Alexander was the son of the late Alexander J. Macinsky, Sr. and Jean Skoritowski Macinsky. A proud graduate of...
Rosalie Bradley
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...
Jean Tusko
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...
Michele Prebich
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...
Joseph D. "Joe" Bloomer
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...
Lorraine "Lori" Rizzi
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...
Grace Smugereski
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...
Jo-Ann (Jones) Howells
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...
Mary Ann Coleman
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...
Isabelle L. Cerra
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...
Joan L. Acquisto
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...
Ford Joseph Kilgallon III
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...
June C. Cummings
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....
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...
James G. Reddington
Dec 7, 2025
James G. Reddington, 68, of Olyphant, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after an illness. He is survived by the love of his life, Pamela Dunning, with whom he shared more than 22 wonderful years.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Marcinek) Reddington, he was a devoted member of St. Carlo...
Stephen Michael Semonich
Dec 5, 2025
Stephen Michael Semonich, 85, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Elaine Marlene Wanas Semonich, who died in September 2020.
Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mildred (Dragon) Semonich. Steve was a proud United States Army veteran, having...
Gerald "Jerry" Chellino
Nov 21, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Chellino, 65, Archbald, died Friday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife is Kathryn Murnin Chellino.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Gerald and Joan Sikorski Chellino, he was a wonderful uncle and friend. He was an avid Penn State fan; NY Giants and NY Yankees fan. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his special buddy, Sandro...
Elizabeth "Beth" Kranick
Nov 18, 2025
Elizabeth “Beth” Ruth Kranick, 66, of New Jersey and formerly of Olyphant, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Merry Heart Senior Care Center, Succasunna, NJ.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Stephen Michael and Elizabeth “Betty” (Bidwell) Kranick. A 1977 graduate of Mid Valley High School, Beth went on to earn her B.S. in Business...
Darrell Thomas Jones
Nov 11, 2025
Darrell Thomas Jones, 70, of Olyphant, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Mid Valley Health Care Center, Peckville.
Born on December 27, 1954, he was the son of the late William Thomas Jones and raised by his step-father, Robert LeClaire. A member of Elm Park United Methodist Church, Scranton and a graduate of Lakeland High School, Darrell proudly served...
Alexander J. Macinsky
Nov 9, 2025
Alexander J. Macinsky, Jr., 64, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away at home on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife, Marlene (Vasey) Macinsky. The couple celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on July 25, 2025.
Born in Scranton, Alexander was the son of the late Alexander J. Macinsky, Sr. and Jean Skoritowski Macinsky. A proud graduate of...
Rosalie Bradley
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...
Jean Tusko
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...
Michele Prebich
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...
Joseph D. "Joe" Bloomer
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...
Lorraine "Lori" Rizzi
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...
Grace Smugereski
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...
Jo-Ann (Jones) Howells
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...
Mary Ann Coleman
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...
Isabelle L. Cerra
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...
Joan L. Acquisto
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...
Ford Joseph Kilgallon III
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...
June C. Cummings
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....
