Jan 18, 2023

Thomas “TK” Kuduk January 18, 2023

Thomas “TK” Kuduk, 70, Jessup, passed away at home following a lengthy illness.

Born on Dec. 22, 1952 and raised in Scranton, Tom was the son of the late Leon and Claire Lawler Kuduk. A graduate of Scranton Central High School, he began his career in sales and worked...

Jan 14, 2023

June A. Petrone, 90, of Dickson City, died on Saturday morning at Mid Valley Health Care Center, Peckville.  Her husband was the late Robert J. Petrone who died on January 23, 2011. They celebrated 60 years of marriage together.

Born in Dickson City on July 20, 1932, she resided there for the last 56 years. Her parents were the late...

Jan 12, 2023

James “Tarzan” Heenan Sr. January 12, 2023

James “Tarzan” Heenan Sr., Waymart, died Thursday at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Agnes Keller Heenan. The couple shared 40 years together.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Roger and Mildred O’Connor Heenan, he was educated in the Carbondale public school...

Jan 11, 2023

Samuel M. Azzarelli, 92, of Olyphant, died Wednesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife is the former Mary Orene Hayes. They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on July 4.

Born in Dunmore, he is the son of the late Michael and Mary Azzarelli and was a graduate of Dunmore High School. Sam retired from RCA in...

Jan 9, 2023

Judy Fofi January 9, 2023

Judy Fofi, 75, Waymart, died Monday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Donald and Rose Mang Hadsell, she worked for years at Gentex Corporation as an inspector. She enjoyed NASCAR, crossword puzzles, the casinos, Sunday dinner, swimming in her pool and going to the...

Jan 6, 2023

Karl (Doc) Parry January 6, 2023

Karl (Doc) Parry, Scranton, died Friday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was the husband of Alma Paniagua.

Born in Stroudsburg, PA, son of the late Edmund Parry Sr. and Phyllis Frisbie, he was an outgoing man that enjoyed making people laugh. He had a love for horror, Weird...

Jan 3, 2023

Jessica Doris Marie Romano, 35, of Foster Township, died on Tuesday, January 3rd. She lived most of her life in Monroe County.

Jessica was a graduate of Pocono Mountain High School, Class of 2005 and attended Northampton Community College. She loved to dance and enjoyed spending time with her friends.

She is survived by family and friends who will miss...

Jan 1, 2023

Leslie “Georgia” Edwards January 1, 2023

Leslie “Georgia” Edwards, 66, Carbondale, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Born in Liberty N.Y., daughter of the late Kenneth and Patricia Ackerly Edwards, Leslie opened her home to everyone. She loved animals especially her dog, Selena.

Survivors include...

Dec 30, 2022

Lydia Ann Haas December 30, 2022

Lydia Ann Haas, 85, Jermyn, died Friday at home.

Born in CA., daughter of the late Ernest and Mable Thomas Kelley, she worked in the banking industry and was a bartender at a California casino until just a few years ago. Lydia enjoyed spending time at the casino and...

Dec 24, 2022

Isadora Sheare Gerdusky December 24, 2022

Isadora Sheare Gerdusky, 84, Olyphant died Saturday at her residence.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Trevor and Ann Morrison Sheare, she loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed going to bingo and to casinos. The family thanks Traditional Care and Traditional Hospice for their compassionate care....

Dec 22, 2022

Margaret Evanina, 100 years young, died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 22.  Her husband, John Evanina, died in 1982. 

Born in the Pittsburgh area, she resided in Olyphant most of her life and was the daughter of the late Anna Jama and Michael Demian. She was a member of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield and belonged to the Order...

Nov 28, 2022

Thomas Dzwonczyk

November 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Dzwonczyk. Tom passed away on Nov. 28 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born in Elizabeth, N.J. on June 8, 1967, he was the son of the late Stanley and Philomena Renna Dzwonczyk. He attended...

Nov 18, 2022

Martha B. Mauro

November 18, 2022

Martha B. Mauro, 76, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully Friday after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Mauro, with whom she recently celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Born in Simpson, daughter of the late Russell Brooks and Antoinette Roskoski Brooks Antrim...

Nov 17, 2022

Melissa Stalter

August 3, 1986 – November 17, 2022

Melissa Stalter, age 36, resident of Childs, PA, passed away Thursday morning, as a result of a tragic accident.

Born and raised in Port Jervis, NY, she is the daughter of the late Robert Stalter, Jr., and the late Kelly (Hess) Coleman.

...

Nov 17, 2022

Gerard Joseph “Jerry” McHale

November 17, 2022

Gerard Joseph “Jerry” McHale, Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 17, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Archbald, son of the late John and Sadie Barrett McHale, he was a graduate of Archbald High School, Class of 1962.

Jerry is...

Oct 29, 2022

Richard J. Thomas, 80, a lifelong resident of Blakely, died on Saturday evening at Allied Services Hospice Center with his family by his side. His wife of 54 years is Babe Kohut Thomas. 

Born in Blakely, he was the son of the late Clement and Elizabeth Calvert Thomas. He was a 1960 graduate of Blakely High School and was the...

Oct 25, 2022

Claire J. Thomas

October 25, 2022

Claire J. Thomas, 93, Carbondale, died Tuesday at home. Her husband was the late David Thomas.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late John R. and Anna Stiles Williams, she worked for many years as an LPN at Carbondale General Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. She loved...

Oct 9, 2022

Gary F. Kielar Jr. October 09, 2022

Gary F. Kielar Jr., 44, Carbondale, died Sunday at Allied Hospice, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of Debbie Carite Kielar, and Gary F. Kielar and Carol Kielar.

He is survived by a daughter, Ava Kielar; half-sisters, Cassie Clarkson, of Plymouth; Marissa Grosso and...

Oct 7, 2022

Paul J. Sampson

October 7, 2022

Paul J. Sampson, 85, of Scranton, died Friday at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Helen Zdonski. The couple had been married for 56 years.

Born Feb. 8, 1937, son of the late Laura Sampson, he was a veteran...

Oct 5, 2022

Sally Ann Howe Embree July 12, 2022

Sally Ann Howe Embree, 84, passed away July 12, 2022, in Fort Pierce, Fla. Sally was born to Clare and Buddy Howe in Carbondale, Pa. She moved to West Islip, N.Y. after college and then made her way to Stuart, Fla., for more than 40 years before relocating to Fort...