Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
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, 2023Amber 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...
Isadora (Sheare) Gerdusky
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....
Margaret Evanina
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...
Thomas Dzwonczyk
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...
Martha B. Mauro
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...
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, 2023Amber 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...
Isadora (Sheare) Gerdusky
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....
Margaret Evanina
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...
Thomas Dzwonczyk
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...
Martha B. Mauro
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...
