Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Sammy Arthur
Nov 2, 2026
Sammy Arthur, 62, Clifford, died Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late George and Marjorie Nolan Arthur, he loved operating his own plumbing business and loved going to work every day. He cherished being a Pop-Pop to his grandchildren. A friend to so many, if you knew him, you loved him.
Surviving are: two...
Maureen Noll
Oct 29, 2026
Maureen Noll, 63, of Dickson City, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2026. She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Judy Korgeski.
Born in Scranton, Maureen was the daughter of the late Grace Noll. She attended Scranton Central High School and spent 26 years working as an injection molder at Cinram Mfg., where she was known for...
Patricia Boyles Mowery
Oct 24, 2026
Patricia Boyles Mowery, 75, Simpson, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.
Born in Altoona PA, daughter of the late William and Jean (Reading) Boyles, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Patricia looked forward to her annual family reunion, planning months in advance so...
Rosemary A. Greco
Oct 24, 2026
It is with great sadness, Rosemary Greco passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was an extraordinary woman who spent 50 years of her life as a hairdresser, bringing both beauty and joy to her clients, most of whom were also her childhood friends.
As a mother she chose to do without the niceties we take for granted such as...
Dorothy Armstrong
Oct 17, 2026
Dorothy Armstrong 74, Simpson, died Saturday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Her husband is John T. Armstrong.
Born in Johnson City NY, daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothea Ireland Johnson, she cherished time spent with family; enjoyed outdoor barbecues; playing bingo and cornhole; visiting her favorite store Boscov’s; and was a Scrabble champion. She was a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA).
In addition...
Roy H Green
Oct 16, 2026
Roy H. Green, 58, Olyphant, died Friday, October 16, 2026.
Born in New York, he was the son of the late Mel and Marion Green.
His survivors include a son, Stephen Green; a daughter, Gabriella Green; a brother, Robert Green; and two sisters, Tammy Green and Deborah Trotter.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of...
Bradford Rossetti
Oct 5, 2026
Bradford Joseph Timothy Rossetti, 78, of South Gibson, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He was the beloved husband of 29 years to Frankie (Faris) Rossetti.
Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Esilvio and Doretta Rossetti. Bradford proudly served his country as a United States Navy veteran for 22 years...
Donald Thomas
Oct 1, 2026
Donald D. Thomas, 95, Carbondale, died Thursday. His wife was the late Carolyn Miller Thomas.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late John and Margaret Shaffer Thomas, he spent a number of years in the banking industry and was the former president of Carbondale First National Bank. After retirement, he owned and operated a number of various business ventures including Banacom...
Michael Cerra
Sep 29, 2026
Michael J. Cerra, 85, Carbondale died Tuesday at Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Forest City. His wife is Nancy Taroli Cerra.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Michael B. and Catherine A. Neutts Cerra, he was a hairdresser for 60 years. He and his wife owned and operated Michael Cerra’s House of Coiffures for many years. Michael enjoyed trips...
Alice Mang
Sep 17, 2026
ALICE MANG IS DEAD
Yes, you read that correctly.
Alice Mang has officially retired from her favorite position: the porch on the hill of South Main.
For years, that porch was her command center. From there, she watched the cars, monitored the neighborhood, kept tabs on everyone’s business, and somehow knew what was going on before anyone else did.
Alice also had absolutely no...
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...
Sammy Arthur
Nov 2, 2026
Sammy Arthur, 62, Clifford, died Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late George and Marjorie Nolan Arthur, he loved operating his own plumbing business and loved going to work every day. He cherished being a Pop-Pop to his grandchildren. A friend to so many, if you knew him, you loved him.
Surviving are: two...
Maureen Noll
Oct 29, 2026
Maureen Noll, 63, of Dickson City, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2026. She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Judy Korgeski.
Born in Scranton, Maureen was the daughter of the late Grace Noll. She attended Scranton Central High School and spent 26 years working as an injection molder at Cinram Mfg., where she was known for...
Patricia Boyles Mowery
Oct 24, 2026
Patricia Boyles Mowery, 75, Simpson, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.
Born in Altoona PA, daughter of the late William and Jean (Reading) Boyles, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Patricia looked forward to her annual family reunion, planning months in advance so...
Rosemary A. Greco
Oct 24, 2026
It is with great sadness, Rosemary Greco passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026. She was an extraordinary woman who spent 50 years of her life as a hairdresser, bringing both beauty and joy to her clients, most of whom were also her childhood friends.
As a mother she chose to do without the niceties we take for granted such as...
Dorothy Armstrong
Oct 17, 2026
Dorothy Armstrong 74, Simpson, died Saturday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Her husband is John T. Armstrong.
Born in Johnson City NY, daughter of the late Clyde and Dorothea Ireland Johnson, she cherished time spent with family; enjoyed outdoor barbecues; playing bingo and cornhole; visiting her favorite store Boscov’s; and was a Scrabble champion. She was a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA).
In addition...
Roy H Green
Oct 16, 2026
Roy H. Green, 58, Olyphant, died Friday, October 16, 2026.
Born in New York, he was the son of the late Mel and Marion Green.
His survivors include a son, Stephen Green; a daughter, Gabriella Green; a brother, Robert Green; and two sisters, Tammy Green and Deborah Trotter.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of...
Bradford Rossetti
Oct 5, 2026
Bradford Joseph Timothy Rossetti, 78, of South Gibson, died Monday, October 5, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He was the beloved husband of 29 years to Frankie (Faris) Rossetti.
Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Esilvio and Doretta Rossetti. Bradford proudly served his country as a United States Navy veteran for 22 years...
Donald Thomas
Oct 1, 2026
Donald D. Thomas, 95, Carbondale, died Thursday. His wife was the late Carolyn Miller Thomas.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late John and Margaret Shaffer Thomas, he spent a number of years in the banking industry and was the former president of Carbondale First National Bank. After retirement, he owned and operated a number of various business ventures including Banacom...
Michael Cerra
Sep 29, 2026
Michael J. Cerra, 85, Carbondale died Tuesday at Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Forest City. His wife is Nancy Taroli Cerra.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Michael B. and Catherine A. Neutts Cerra, he was a hairdresser for 60 years. He and his wife owned and operated Michael Cerra’s House of Coiffures for many years. Michael enjoyed trips...
Alice Mang
Sep 17, 2026
ALICE MANG IS DEAD
Yes, you read that correctly.
Alice Mang has officially retired from her favorite position: the porch on the hill of South Main.
For years, that porch was her command center. From there, she watched the cars, monitored the neighborhood, kept tabs on everyone’s business, and somehow knew what was going on before anyone else did.
Alice also had absolutely no...
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...
