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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 1, 2022

Delores Cleary February 1, 2022 Delores Cleary, 85, of Jessup, passed away peacefully Tuesday surrounded by her loving family at Geisinger Community Medical Center after a valiant battle with cancer. Her husband is Alfred Cleary. They were married for 66 years. Born in Peckville, daughter of the late William and Anna Taylor, she resided there most of her life and...

Jan 29, 2022

James F. ‘Jack’ Pettinato January 29, 2022 James F. “Jack” Pettinato, 84, of Carbondale, died Saturday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife was the late Yvonne McKarm Pettinato. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Giacomo and Angela (Angelina) Rei Pettinato, he was the former owner of Pettinato’s Restaurant, Carbondale, and retired as a cook from Farview State Hospital....

Jan 28, 2022

William M. Skubic January 28, 2022 William M. Skubic, 99, Carbondale, died Friday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife was the late Theresa Colissimo. Born in Browndale, son of the late Joseph and Mary Rozina Skubic, he was a painter and worked as a machine shop operator. William enjoyed working on his beautiful yard and garden. He was a...

Jan 28, 2022

Phillip M. Gonzales January 28, 2022 Phillip M. Gonzales, 33, of Forest City, died Friday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. His wife is Mariah Bonacci Gonzales. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Michael Gonzales and Denise Doherty, he loved his children more than anything. He was a hard worker who was the head service technician at A1 Affordable Chimney...

Jan 26, 2022

Cheryl Ann Schofield January 26, 2022 Cheryl Ann Schofield, 61, Clarks Summit, formerly of Carbondale, died Wednesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is Martin Schofield Sr. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Anthony J. and Marie DeFazio Barrese Sr., she was a Carbondale Area graduate, where she was a featured baton twirler, and attended Penn State University. Cheryl...

Jan 23, 2022

Gene Farley January 23, 2022 Gene Farley, 57, of Simpson, died Sunday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. Born in Bay Shore, N.Y., son of the late George and Irene Millsphaugh Farley, he worked at Gentex Corp. for a number of years. He is survived by three brothers, George Farley, Florida; Gary Farley, Forest City; and Gregg Farley, Carbondale; several aunts,...

Jan 8, 2022

MaryAnn Durkin January 8, 2022 MaryAnn Durkin, 84, formerly of Carbondale, died Saturday at Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Simpson, daughter of the late William and Anna Holowach, MaryAnn enjoyed raising her boys and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed talking on the phone with her friends. The family thanks the Forest City Nursing Home...

Jan 1, 2022

Jason Freiman January 1, 2022 Jason Freiman, 52, Carbondale, died Saturday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in New Jersey, son of the late Stephen and Michelena Freiman, he was employed as a truck trucker. Surviving are: a son, Zachariah Freiman, Carbondale; two brothers, Stephen Freiman Jr., Washington DC; Michael Freiman, State College; a sister, Mary Ann Carroll, Virginia. He was...

Jan 1, 2022

Brian S. Petsch

January 1, 2022

Brian S. Petsch, 61, Waymart, died Saturday at home.

Born in Jersey City NJ, son of the late Robert and Alice Telep Petsch, he enjoyed shopping, going out to eat and visiting the casinos, and going for rides. He was well-loved by everyone.

Surviving are:...