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.

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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...

Oct 3, 2022

Edward Christopher Smigiel, 76, of Justus-Scott Township , died on Monday evening at Regional Hospital, Scranton after a brief illness. His wife was the former Michele Jacqueline Dempsey. They were married on August 29, 1975 and celebrated their 47th anniversary.

Born April 12, 1946 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Kolakowski Smigiel.

A graduate...

Sep 27, 2022

Areiana Wilson September 27, 2022

Areiana Wilson, 15, Carbondale died Tuesday at home. Born in Scranton, daughter of Joseph Wilson and Yajaira Ocasio, she was an amazing child who put a smile on everyone. She was grateful for the smallest things in life.

She is also survived by: a grandmother, Crystal Oliveira, Forest City; aunt,...

Sep 23, 2022

Michael Peregrim, Jr., 89, a lifelong resident of Blakely, died in the early morning on Friday at home with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, the former Ann Barrett.

Born in Blakely, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Peregrim. He was a graduate of Blakely High School and was retired from Casket Shells, Inc., Eynon with...

Sep 22, 2022

Frances Capozzi September 22, 2022

Frances Capozzi, 87, Forest City, died at home on Thursday morning. Her husband was the late Thomas Capozzi.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Katherine Snow. The family extends its sincere gratitude to Jennah McDonough for her assistance during this difficult time....

Sep 5, 2022

Diane Melko September 5, 2022

Diane Melko, 61, Carbondale, died Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born in Connecticut, daughter of the late Theodore W. Melko and Vera Oaks, she was a CNA. Her favorite animal was her dog, Fattie.

Surviving are: a daughter, Melissa Melko, Carbondale; grandchildren, Jelyssa Delrosario, Hailey Melko, Kayden Melko...

Aug 25, 2022

Marlene Peterson, 80, of Scranton, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at Allied Services Hospice after a prolonged illness.

Born Aug. 16, 1942, in West Scranton, she is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Kavulich Algar and Lori Dructor and her two granddaughters, Stephanie and Melissa Algar, lovingly known to them as Grandma Horsey. She was...

Aug 23, 2022

Rebecca A. Dodson August 23, 2022 Rebecca A. Dodson, 65, Carbondale died Tuesday at Forest City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Ridgeway, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Judge Zalesky. She worked at IBM for many years and enjoyed crafting and playing cards and board games. She was a tarot card reader. An animal...

Aug 19, 2022

Kathryn O’Hara August 19, 2022 Kathryn Ann O’Hara, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, at Carbondale Area Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. Born Kathryn Peduto, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose Peduto and a lifelong resident of Carbondale. She was a graduate of St. Rose High School, Carbondale, and attended...

Aug 18, 2022

Francine A. Mead, 77, of Scranton, died on August 18th at home. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Kenneth. 

Born in Biloxi, MS, her parents were the late Francis and Mildred Bulat, Olyphant. Prior to moving to Scranton, she raised her family in Basking Ridge, NJ before moving to Clinton, CT and later Coconut Creek, FL. Francine owned and operated...

Aug 10, 2022

Carmella Bonacci August 10, 2022 Carmella Bonacci, 100, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Molinaro Bonacci, she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale. Carmella enjoyed going to the original Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons games with her sister and brother, as well as spending...

Aug 1, 2022

Ruth E. Simrell August 1, 2022 Ruth E. Simrell, 94, Scranton, died Monday at The Gardens at Scranton.  Her husband was the late Floyd Simrell. Born in Waymart, daughter of the late Rollin E. and Jessie Marsh Blair, she was an LPN and later was an inspector at Daystrom (Lockheed Martin) where she retired. She was a loving wife who...

Jul 29, 2022

Steven J. Kane Jr. July 29, 2022 Steven J. Kane Jr., 44, Carbondale, passed away Friday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Steven J. Kane Sr. and Irene Helen Davis. Steve enjoyed the simple things in life. He absolutely loved fishing. He looked forward to the Harford Fair, especially...

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Ann Bonacci July 28, 2022 Mary Ann Bonacci, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Thomas Bonacci , Frances (Domiano) Bonacci Gabriel and Frank Gabriel, she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale. Although Mary Ann had no children of her own, “Auntie Mary” played an active and important...