Jul 27, 2022

Elmer Michael Zella July 27, 2022 Elmer Zella, 92, husband of Jennie Cavicchia Zella, passed peacefully on Wednesday afternoon at his Crystal Lake residence. Born in Throop, son of the late Michael and Mary Sembrat Zella, Elmer attended Olyphant high school prior to enlisting in the military where he served in the Philippines with the US Army Corps Engineers cartography...

Jul 24, 2022

Richard Joseph Brango July 24, 2022 Richard Joseph Brango, 94, beloved husband of the late Ursula Rose (Capizzi) Brango, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2022. Born and raised in Phoenixville on November 7,1927, he was the son of the late Neil and Angelina Daddona (Brancaccio) Brango. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the US...

Jul 24, 2022

Glenn Melnyk July 24, 2022 Glenn Melnyk, 64, of Carbondale, died Sunday at his residence. Born in New Jersey, son of the late Frank and Joan Whoeler Melnyk, he enjoyed cooking and fishing. Surviving are a son, Glenn Melnyk Jr. and wife, Danielle, Simpson; four grandchildren, Anthony, Noah, Amelia and Wyatt; three sisters, Victoria Davis and husband, Peter, Carbondale; Kimberly...

Jul 23, 2022

Betty Hobday Aileo Anschuetz July 23, 2022 Betty Hobday Aileo Anschuetz, 99, of Carbondale, died Saturday at her residence. Her first husband was the late John Aileo. Her second husband was the late August Anschuetz. Born in Hawley, daughter of the late Schank and Carrie Harlow Hobday, she worked as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Carbondale, for more than...

Jul 18, 2022

DONALD ARTHUR FRISBIE

JUNE 4, 2022

DONALD FRISBIE, 76 OF PORT ORANGE, FL, PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 4, 2022, IN BRACEY, VIRGINIA SURROUND BY HIS FAMILY

BORN JULY 22, 1945, IN LODI, NY. SON OF DONALD HENRY FRISBIE AND ELSIE VIRGINIA SWEET FRISBIE.

DONALD WAS PROCEEDED IN DEATH BY HIS DAUGHTER,...

Jul 12, 2022

Sylvia E. Curcio

July 12, 2022

Sylvia E. Curcio, 99, Carbondale, died Tuesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Samuel Curcio.

Born in Forest City, daughter of the late John and Rose Stare Zgavec, she was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Carbondale and...

Jul 7, 2022

Thomas C. Gallinot July 7, 2022 Thomas C Gallinot, 76, South Canaan, passed away at home, July 07, 2022, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Carbondale, he worked for the Labors Local 158 Union until retirement. Thomas loved taking care of his hummingbirds and beloved dog, Jack. He enjoyed spending time with family and going for coffee with his...

Jul 2, 2022

Paul P. Piccotti July 2, 2022 Paul P. Piccotti, 95, South Abington Twp., died Saturday at Abington Manor. His wife is Elma Nati Piccotti. Born in Jessup, son of the late Anthony and Frances Cardoni Piccotti, he served in the United States Army during World War II; enjoyed skiing; was a past member of Elkview Country Club; and was a...

Jun 23, 2022

David J. Granick November 5, 2021 David J. Granick, 56, of Carbondale, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Walter and Beverly Lowry Granick, Dave did stone quarry work for a number of years. Over the years, he enjoyed bowling, cooking and participating in fantasy football leagues. He was a...

Jun 11, 2022

Gloria L. Schmel June 11, 2022 Gloria L. Schmel, 78, Thompson, died at home on Saturday with her family by her side. Her husband was the late Francis D. Schmel. Born in Quakertown Pa, daughter of the late John and Pauline Bushman Roberts, she was employed at the Unemployment Office in Easton for a number of years. She enjoyed visiting...

Jun 6, 2022

Joseph M. Masko Jr. of Scott Township, died on June 6, 2022 at home. His wife is the former Audrey Kelly. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 5th. 

Born in Scranton, he is the son of Ann A. Wharton Masko and the late Joseph M. Masko, Sr. Joe was a graduate of Mid Valley High School and Penn State...

Jun 2, 2022

Anthony J. Scalzo

June 2, 2022

Anthony J. Scalzo, 90, of Carbondale, died Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Samuel and Domenica Poletto Scalzo, he was an United States Air Force veteran. He worked for a number of years for Carbondale’s DPW.

Surviving...

May 26, 2022

Joan Ferranti, 92, formerly of Olyphant, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday. Her loving husband, Orlando Ferranti, preceded her in death in February of 1992. They were married for 36 years.

Joan was the daughter of Anne Coulthard Kelleher and James P. Kelleher. She grew up in Throop and was a graduate of Throop High School. A devout Catholic,...

May 20, 2022

Joellen Conigliaro May 20, 2022 Joellen Conigliaro, 63, of Carbondale, died peacefully at home Friday after a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was loved and adored by her husband, Sam Conigliaro. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Thomas and Patricia Barnes Horan, she passed away one month after her mom entered eternal life. Joellen recently retired after...

May 20, 2022

Antoinette F. Sirianni May 20, 2022 Antoinette F. Sirianni, 100, of Mayfield, died Friday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Peter Sirianni. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Angelo and Frances Dottle Molinaro, she worked as a seamstress at many local companies in the garment industry many years ago and was on the...

May 11, 2022

Barbara A. Russen, 85, a resident of Scott Twp. for more than 55 years, died Wednesday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Her husband, Michael S. Russen, died on Dec. 31, 2017. They were married for 58 years.

Born in Scranton to the late John and Helen Rooney Lynott, she was a graduate of St. Paul’s High School, Scranton, and received her...

May 11, 2022

Violet T. Turano May 11, 2022 Violet T. Turano, 99, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Thomas S. Turano. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Anthony and Theresa Neutts Norella, she worked as a seamstress in the garment industry. She is survived by: a daughter-in-law, Sherri Turano, Fla.; several nieces...

May 9, 2022

Michael C. Scotch Jr. May 9, 2022 Michael C. Scotch Jr., 27, Carbondale, died Monday in a motorcycle accident. Born in Carbondale, son of Jill and Thomas Fallon, Carbondale, and Michael and Lisa Scotch, Florida, he was a multi-sport Carbondale Area standout and graduate. He was a free spirit who loved life and enjoyed being with his family and friends....

May 5, 2022

James J. Juliano May 5, 2022 James J. Juliano, 95, Carbondale, entered into eternal life Thursday at Geisinger CMC in Scranton surrounded by his closest loved ones. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Vivian, who entered into eternal life March 31. Born in Carbondale on July 18, 1926, he was the son of the late Augustino and Rose Oliveri...

May 3, 2022

Lois A. Booth, 71, of Olyphant died on Tuesday at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband, Noel. They were married on June 22, 1974.

Born in Peckville, she was a lifelong resident of Olyphant. Her parents were the late George D. and Margaret Spager Priblo. Lois was a 1968 graduate of Dunmore Central Catholic. She...