Jennifer Lynn Santanna

Mar 11, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Santanna March 11, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Santanna, 42, of Carbondale, died Saturday.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of Patricia Cowan, John Santanna and late stepmother, Cheryl Santanna. Jennifer loved working with children and had a great love for her pets. She previously worked part-time for NEIU and the Carbondale YMCA. Her...

Mary Ann Tomaine

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Ann Tomaine March 6, 2023

Mary Ann Tomaine, 80, of Waymart, died Monday, March 6, at Wayne Woodlands, Waymart. Her husband was the late James Tomaine.

Born in Mineola, N.Y., daughter of the late Walter and Bernice Lyzak Cboski, she was a volunteer at Regional Hospital of Scranton, enjoyed going out to dinner and...

Brian Anthony Novak

Mar 6, 2023

Brian Anthony Novak, of Scott Township and Olyphant, died unexpectedly at home on Monday. His wife is the former Alicia Tait.

Born in Scranton, on September 5, 1981, Brian attended LaSalle Academy, Jessup and Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore and was a graduate of Mid Valley High School, Throop, Class of 2000. He also attended the culinary program at Keystone...

Joseph Oakley

Mar 2, 2023

Joseph Oakley

March 2, 2023

Joseph Oakley, 68, of Childs, died at home on Thursday. His wife of 44 years is Becky Brister Oakley.

Born in Childs, son of the late Rexford and Helen Fife Oakley, his two granddaughters were the love of his life. They brought him so much joy. He enjoyed...

Joseph Norella

Mar 2, 2023

Joseph Norella March 2, 2023

Joseph Norella, 83, Whites Crossing, died at home on Thursday.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Louis and Helen Costantino Norella. Contracting polio as an infant, he wore a leg brace for his entire life but never considered himself disabled. Whether gardening, bowling, taking flying lessons,...

Elaine P. Vanleuven

Feb 27, 2023

Elaine P. VanLeuven February 27, 2023

Elaine P. VanLeuven, 94, Honesdale, formerly of Carbondale, died Monday at Ellen Memorial Care Center, Honesdale. Her husband was the late Lewis VanLeuven.

Born in Freeland, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Esther Rolls Schuster.  Elaine enjoyed camping, traveling, knitting and crocheting, and was active in...

William Henry Patrick O'Neill

Feb 23, 2023

William Henry Patrick O’Neill, 76, of Scott Twp., died on Thursday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former Theresa Gorton. They were married over 40 years.

Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late James and Mary Joyce O’Neill and was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. He was employed by New Home Venetian Blinds...

Margaret Maxine Carter

Feb 22, 2023

Margaret Maxine Carter February 22, 2023

Margaret Maxine Carter, 99, Newton Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin E. Carter.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Esther Wells. She was a member...

Frances A. Grecco

Feb 22, 2023

Frances A. Grecco February 22, 2023

Frances A. Grecco, 84, of Carbondale, died Wednesday at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehab. Center.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella Amato Grecco, she was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and sang in their choir for many years. During that...

Elizabeth Kathy Stemphoski

Feb 16, 2023

Elizabeth Kathy Stemphoski, 80, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. 

Born September 21, 1942, in Paget, Bermuda to Angelina Pedro, Kathy was adopted and raised by Reginald and Edna Darrell. She was a graduate of Mount Saint Agnes Academy, Hamilton, Bermuda. 

She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” Stemphoski and their children Donna Zeller, Deanna Kilmer,...

Amber Brenzovich

Feb 3, 2023

Amber Brenzovich

February 3, 2023

Amber Brenzovich, 43, of Mayfield, died Friday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Her husband is George Brenzovich.

Born in Honesdale, daughter of David and Rosemary Swingle Tregaskis, she was a homemaker, loved her family, enjoyed swimming and baking, and was an Autism advocate. She enjoyed the simple things in life....

Thomas "Tk" Kuduk

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...

June Ann Petrone

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...

James "Tarzan" Heenan Sr.

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...

Samuel Michael Azzarelli

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...

Judy Fofi

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...

Karl "Doc" Parry

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...

Jessica Doris Marie Romano

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...

Leslie "Georgia" Edwards

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...

Lydia Ann Haas

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...