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:...

Dec 31, 2021

Deborah A. Strong

December 31, 2021

Deborah A. Strong, 66, Eynon, died Friday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Elizabeth NJ, daughter of the late Dorothy Rogers, she enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and knitting.

Surviving are: a son, Christopher Strong, Eynon; a daughter, Catherine Dimick and significant other,...

Dec 30, 2021

James R. Owens December 30, 2021 James R. Owens, 77, Factoryville, died Thursday at Mt. Top Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Mountain Top. Born in Scott Twp., son of the late James A. and Sadie Grovenor Owens, he was self-employed for many years as owner of J.R. Automotive Garage. He was a Navy veteran. James loved animals, especially his dog,...

Dec 23, 2021

John M. Totski, 57, Simpson, died Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late John and Mary Anne Bednarczyk Totski, he worked at Pleasant Mount Welding Inc. (PMWI), Carbondale.

John loved music and was an avid record collector. His favorite bands were The Who and Blue Oyster Cult. He...

Dec 21, 2021

Richard Youshock, 61, of Jefferson Township died on Tuesday at home. He is the son of the late Stephen and Shirley Havrilak Youshock. Born in Bangor, Maine he lived in Jefferson Township for over 20 years. Prior to that he resided in Olyphant. He was a graduate of Mid Valley High School, Class of 1978. He served in the Army...

Dec 20, 2021

Sonia Woytack, 82, formerly of Olyphant, died on Monday at Smith Health Care, Mountain Top. Her husband, soul mate and best friend, John J. “Jack” Woytack died on April 1, 2004. They were married for 40 years.  

Born in Olyphant, she moved to Mountain Top four years ago to be near her family. Sonia was the daughter of the...

Dec 13, 2021

Lucille Hacken December 13, 2021 Lucille Hacken, 89, Carbondale, entered into her eternal reward in Heaven with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday while listening to the Eucharistic Adoration on EWTN. Her husband was the late Frank Hacken. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Richard and Caroline Lapera Anelli, she was a bookkeeper at Carrier Coal Company and then...

Dec 11, 2021

Jean Mazur, 90, of Blakely, passed away on Saturday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Edward Mazur, who died in 2000. She was the daughter of Steven and Helen Drakes. She was born and raised on the upper east side of Manhattan and often talked about playing in the streets of Manhattan and in Central...

Dec 10, 2021

Josephine M. Tolerico December 10, 2021 Josephine M. Tolerico, 93, of Carbondale, died Friday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late John Tolerico. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Augustino and Rose Oliveri Guiliano, she worked as a seamstress in the garment industry and also worked at Falbo Dairy and Gentex. Josephine enjoyed sitting on...