Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
John J. Lawler
Mar 21, 2022
John J. Lawler March 21, 2022 John J. Lawler, 79, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Monday at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joey (Levite) Lawler. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey on Nov. 10, 1942, son of the late John and Mary Walsh Lawler, he was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin...
Elizabeth A. Olsewski
Mar 21, 2022
Elizabeth A. Olsewski March 21, 2022 Elizabeth A. Olsewski, 87, formerly of Mayfield, died Monday at River St. Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Her late husband was Joseph Olsewski. Born in Mayfield, daughter of the late Marion Morcom Rippon, she was seamstress in the garment industry. She took great pride in being a homemaker for her husband and children and also taking care...
Thomas J Tucker
Mar 17, 2022
Thomas J. Tucker March 17, 2022 Thomas J. Tucker, 77, Mayfield, died at home Thursday. His wife is Michele Dimyan Kopa Tucker. Born in Scranton, son of the late William and Ethel Tucker, he was self-employed as a truck driver. Following retirement, he drove escort vehicles for transportation of modular homes. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren, enjoyed riding...
Francis L. Veina
Mar 17, 2022
Francis L. Veina March 17, 2022 Francis L. Veina, 72, Carbondale, died Thursday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife is Debbie Roche Veina. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Frank and Teresa Tochelli Veina, he was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a well-decorated Vietnam War veteran who was a two-time Purple Heart recipient. Francis retired as a...
Dolores S. Stickler
Mar 6, 2022
Dolores S. Stickler, 93, of Scranton, died on Sunday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband, Eugene I. Stickler, died in 2000.
Born in Scranton, she was formerly of Baltimore, Maryland and York before moving back to Scranton. Her parents were the late Millard F. and Clara Scott Spangenberg. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High...
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan
Mar 4, 2022
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan March 4, 2022 Carson (Hambone) Corrigan, 6, traded in his superhero cape for a brand new pair of custom fitted Angel Wings, early Friday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, son of Jason and Erin (Gray) Corrigan, he lived his life to the fullest. Carson enjoyed riding his pony named Cowboy. He had...
Dario Cadena
Mar 4, 2022
Dario Cadena March 4, 2022 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our family mourns the passing of a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. Dario Cadena passed away in his home on the day of March 4th. He left this world with the love and comfort of his wife and children beside him. Dario was born...
Alicia Ann Sefchik
Mar 4, 2022
Alicia Sefchik of Blakely, died on Friday night at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Girton Antoine.
Born in Scranton, she was raised in Justus and later moved to Blakely. She was a 1973 graduate of Scott High School, Scott Township.
Alicia was a retired registered nurse supervisor formerly...
Sandra Staples
Mar 2, 2022
Sandra Staples March 2, 2022 Sandra Staples, 68, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is William Staples. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pavalone Vitalianese, she worked at Gentex Corporation for 30 years. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and enjoyed playing games on her tablet. The family thanks the Regional Hospital...
Kathleen (Poslosky) Odom
Feb 27, 2022
Kathleen Poslosky Odom February 27, 2022 Kathleen Poslosky Odom, 70, Carbondale died Sunday at Geisinger CMC. Born in Rahway NJ, daughter of the late David and Dorothy Harraden Dunn, she worked as a baker for a number of years. She enjoyed cooking for her family; baking and fishing. Survivors include: a son, Andrew Poslosky, Carbondale; a daughter, Teresa Poslosky, Carbondale;...
Ann Kane
Feb 27, 2022
Ann Kane, 92, formerly of Olyphant, passed away peacefully at home in Darien, Connecticut on February 27, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on July 24, 1929 in Olyphant to the late Owen and Nellie Durkin.
Ann was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Olyphant. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Marywood College in...
George Marak
Feb 22, 2022
George Marak February 22, 2022 George Marak, 55, Scranton, died Tuesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Astoria NY, son of the late Olga Marack, he worked in the construction industry and food industry during his lifetime. He was a gourmet cook. George was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants. George had a special bond and...
Catherine "Kay" Arthur
Feb 17, 2022
Catherine “Kay” Arthur February 17, 2022 Catherine “Kay” Arthur, 93, Carbondale died Thursday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is Edward Arthur. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia Mangiardo Galati, she was a homemaker and loved shopping. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Marie McAndrew, Carbondale; nieces and nephews, several step-children...
Mary Lil Hayslett
Feb 16, 2022
Mary Lil Hayslett February 16, 2022 Jesus called Mary Lil for an appointment on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. She came to this world with her God-given talent and wisdom on Feb. 18, 1942. An educated, wise, beautiful woman and matriarch of our family, she took the utmost pride in her roles as wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a...
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi
Feb 12, 2022
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi February 12, 2022 Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi, 88, died Saturday at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband was the late Eugene E. Fofi Sr. Born in Carbondale, she attended St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Survivors are a granddaughter, Michele Fofi and companion Ray Grimes, Olyphant; a grandson, Joseph Fofi and wife Angela, Greenfield Twp., a...
Harrison W. Carpenter
Feb 12, 2022
Harrison W. Carpenter February 12, 2022 Harrison W. Carpenter, 36, of Carbondale, died Saturday. Born in Carbondale on Feb. 25, 1985, son of Harrison and Marlene McHugh Carpenter, he was self-employed. He loved to dance, to joke around, and to challenge people in pool and come out on top. He was a sponsor and captain of a girls softball team...
Harold A. Clemo
Feb 8, 2022
Harold A. Clemo February 8, 2022 Harold A. Clemo, 78, of Carbondale, died Tuesday at home with his family by his side. His wife was the late Joann Gallinot Clemo. Born in Rileyville, son of the late Howard and Grace Wright Clemo, he worked in the excavating and coal industry for more than 50 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting...
Mary Oliveri
Feb 7, 2022
Mary Oliveri February 7, 2022 Mary Oliveri, Carbondale, the former Mary Pastore, died Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was the wife of Angelo Oliveri who died in 1984. They were married in 1948. Born in Oneonta NY, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Norella Allegretti and Joseph Pastore. She was a devoted lifetime member...
Kathryn Winifred Smith
Feb 4, 2022
Kathryn Winifred (McLain) Smith peacefully passed away on Friday morning surrounded by her husband of 73 years, Donald, and her 12 children. She was born in Olyphant, PA to Mary (Fadden) and Thomas McLain, Sr.
Don and “Katie’s” love story began in 1949 and grew with each year that passed. While raising twelve children was sometimes challenging, she would...
Frances Mancuso
Feb 3, 2022
Frances Mancuso February 3, 2022 Frances Lapera Mancuso, a lifelong resident of Carbondale, passed away peacefully Thursday at the age of 87. On Oct. 29, 2011, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend of 53 years, Fred J. Mancuso, P.E., former mayor of the City of Carbondale. Born on May 16, 1934, in Carbondale, Fran...
John J. Lawler
Mar 21, 2022
John J. Lawler March 21, 2022 John J. Lawler, 79, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Monday at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joey (Levite) Lawler. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey on Nov. 10, 1942, son of the late John and Mary Walsh Lawler, he was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin...
Elizabeth A. Olsewski
Mar 21, 2022
Elizabeth A. Olsewski March 21, 2022 Elizabeth A. Olsewski, 87, formerly of Mayfield, died Monday at River St. Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Her late husband was Joseph Olsewski. Born in Mayfield, daughter of the late Marion Morcom Rippon, she was seamstress in the garment industry. She took great pride in being a homemaker for her husband and children and also taking care...
Thomas J Tucker
Mar 17, 2022
Thomas J. Tucker March 17, 2022 Thomas J. Tucker, 77, Mayfield, died at home Thursday. His wife is Michele Dimyan Kopa Tucker. Born in Scranton, son of the late William and Ethel Tucker, he was self-employed as a truck driver. Following retirement, he drove escort vehicles for transportation of modular homes. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren, enjoyed riding...
Francis L. Veina
Mar 17, 2022
Francis L. Veina March 17, 2022 Francis L. Veina, 72, Carbondale, died Thursday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife is Debbie Roche Veina. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Frank and Teresa Tochelli Veina, he was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a well-decorated Vietnam War veteran who was a two-time Purple Heart recipient. Francis retired as a...
Dolores S. Stickler
Mar 6, 2022
Dolores S. Stickler, 93, of Scranton, died on Sunday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband, Eugene I. Stickler, died in 2000.
Born in Scranton, she was formerly of Baltimore, Maryland and York before moving back to Scranton. Her parents were the late Millard F. and Clara Scott Spangenberg. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High...
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan
Mar 4, 2022
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan March 4, 2022 Carson (Hambone) Corrigan, 6, traded in his superhero cape for a brand new pair of custom fitted Angel Wings, early Friday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, son of Jason and Erin (Gray) Corrigan, he lived his life to the fullest. Carson enjoyed riding his pony named Cowboy. He had...
Dario Cadena
Mar 4, 2022
Dario Cadena March 4, 2022 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our family mourns the passing of a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. Dario Cadena passed away in his home on the day of March 4th. He left this world with the love and comfort of his wife and children beside him. Dario was born...
Alicia Ann Sefchik
Mar 4, 2022
Alicia Sefchik of Blakely, died on Friday night at home with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Girton Antoine.
Born in Scranton, she was raised in Justus and later moved to Blakely. She was a 1973 graduate of Scott High School, Scott Township.
Alicia was a retired registered nurse supervisor formerly...
Sandra Staples
Mar 2, 2022
Sandra Staples March 2, 2022 Sandra Staples, 68, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is William Staples. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pavalone Vitalianese, she worked at Gentex Corporation for 30 years. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and enjoyed playing games on her tablet. The family thanks the Regional Hospital...
Kathleen (Poslosky) Odom
Feb 27, 2022
Kathleen Poslosky Odom February 27, 2022 Kathleen Poslosky Odom, 70, Carbondale died Sunday at Geisinger CMC. Born in Rahway NJ, daughter of the late David and Dorothy Harraden Dunn, she worked as a baker for a number of years. She enjoyed cooking for her family; baking and fishing. Survivors include: a son, Andrew Poslosky, Carbondale; a daughter, Teresa Poslosky, Carbondale;...
Ann Kane
Feb 27, 2022
Ann Kane, 92, formerly of Olyphant, passed away peacefully at home in Darien, Connecticut on February 27, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born on July 24, 1929 in Olyphant to the late Owen and Nellie Durkin.
Ann was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School in Olyphant. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Marywood College in...
George Marak
Feb 22, 2022
George Marak February 22, 2022 George Marak, 55, Scranton, died Tuesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Astoria NY, son of the late Olga Marack, he worked in the construction industry and food industry during his lifetime. He was a gourmet cook. George was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants. George had a special bond and...
Catherine "Kay" Arthur
Feb 17, 2022
Catherine “Kay” Arthur February 17, 2022 Catherine “Kay” Arthur, 93, Carbondale died Thursday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is Edward Arthur. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia Mangiardo Galati, she was a homemaker and loved shopping. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Marie McAndrew, Carbondale; nieces and nephews, several step-children...
Mary Lil Hayslett
Feb 16, 2022
Mary Lil Hayslett February 16, 2022 Jesus called Mary Lil for an appointment on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. She came to this world with her God-given talent and wisdom on Feb. 18, 1942. An educated, wise, beautiful woman and matriarch of our family, she took the utmost pride in her roles as wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a...
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi
Feb 12, 2022
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi February 12, 2022 Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi, 88, died Saturday at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband was the late Eugene E. Fofi Sr. Born in Carbondale, she attended St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Survivors are a granddaughter, Michele Fofi and companion Ray Grimes, Olyphant; a grandson, Joseph Fofi and wife Angela, Greenfield Twp., a...
Harrison W. Carpenter
Feb 12, 2022
Harrison W. Carpenter February 12, 2022 Harrison W. Carpenter, 36, of Carbondale, died Saturday. Born in Carbondale on Feb. 25, 1985, son of Harrison and Marlene McHugh Carpenter, he was self-employed. He loved to dance, to joke around, and to challenge people in pool and come out on top. He was a sponsor and captain of a girls softball team...
Harold A. Clemo
Feb 8, 2022
Harold A. Clemo February 8, 2022 Harold A. Clemo, 78, of Carbondale, died Tuesday at home with his family by his side. His wife was the late Joann Gallinot Clemo. Born in Rileyville, son of the late Howard and Grace Wright Clemo, he worked in the excavating and coal industry for more than 50 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting...
Mary Oliveri
Feb 7, 2022
Mary Oliveri February 7, 2022 Mary Oliveri, Carbondale, the former Mary Pastore, died Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was the wife of Angelo Oliveri who died in 1984. They were married in 1948. Born in Oneonta NY, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Norella Allegretti and Joseph Pastore. She was a devoted lifetime member...
Kathryn Winifred Smith
Feb 4, 2022
Kathryn Winifred (McLain) Smith peacefully passed away on Friday morning surrounded by her husband of 73 years, Donald, and her 12 children. She was born in Olyphant, PA to Mary (Fadden) and Thomas McLain, Sr.
Don and “Katie’s” love story began in 1949 and grew with each year that passed. While raising twelve children was sometimes challenging, she would...
Frances Mancuso
Feb 3, 2022
Frances Mancuso February 3, 2022 Frances Lapera Mancuso, a lifelong resident of Carbondale, passed away peacefully Thursday at the age of 87. On Oct. 29, 2011, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend of 53 years, Fred J. Mancuso, P.E., former mayor of the City of Carbondale. Born on May 16, 1934, in Carbondale, Fran...
