Apr 19, 2022

Sharon Zator, 63, of Olyphant, died on Tuesday at home. Her parents were the late Stephen and Shirley Havrilak Youshock.

Born in Topeka, Kansas, she resided most of her life in Olyphant and was a graduate of Mid Valley High School, Class of 1976. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and her favorite pass time was using...

Apr 6, 2022

William F. McGowan, 70, of Olyphant, died on Wednesday morning at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife is the former Nancy L. Bulat. They were married on June 21, 1975.

Born in Scranton, his parents were the late William F. and Mary Lally McGowan. Willie was raised in Olyphant and attended St. Patrick’s School until 1964 and then...

Apr 3, 2022

Carol Ann Turano

April 3, 2022

Carol Ann Turano, 80, Carbondale, died Sunday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Her late husband was Gerald J. “Puckey” Turano.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Richard and Helen Wiltz Pidgeon, she was the office manager for opthamologist, Dr. Hahn. She loved visiting her children and grandchildren,...

Mar 31, 2022

Vivian Juliano March 31, 2022 Vivian Juliano, 90, of Carbondale, peacefully entered into eternal life at the Carbondale Nursing Home on Thursday. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James. Born on May 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Joanna Voris of Throop. She was a Throop High School graduate, class of 1949....

Mar 26, 2022

Eileen Ogborne Mathews March 26, 2022 Eileen Mathews, 75, Scranton, died Saturday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Mathews III. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late William and Jane Hudson Ogborne, she held a Master’s Degree in Nursing and was a graduate of CMC School of Nursing where she graduated first...

Mar 25, 2022

Aloysius F. “Bud” Merkel, 97, of Olyphant, died on Friday night at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife, the former Dolores Dixon, died in 1982.

Born in Dunmore, Al resided in Olyphant most of his life. His parents were the late Joseph C. and Genevieve Weniger Merkel. He graduated high school at The Pontifical College Josephinum, Ohio.

He...

Mar 24, 2022

Lewis Donald “Don” James died Thursday morning at University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. He was surrounded by his closest family. He was 72. His wife of 47 years, Kathy Kurilla, died in 2016.Born in Scranton to the late David James and Josephine Ross, Don resided in Olyphant most of his life. He served as president of Olyphant’s Excelsior Hose Company...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...