Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Albert W. Matasavage
Jul 22, 2021
Albert W. Matasavage July 22, 2021 Albert W. Matasavage, 59, Scranton, died Thursday at home. Born in Scranton, son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth Jerome Matasavage, he was a self employed floor contractor. He had many friends who thought of him as a brother. Survivors include: two sons, AJ Matasavage, Moscow; Matthew Matasavage, Scranton; three grandchildren, Lexi, Nathan and...
Gerald Turano
Jul 20, 2021
Gerald “Puckey” Joseph Turano July 20, 2021 Gerald “Puckey” Joseph Turano, 81, of Carbondale died Tuesday at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. His wife is Carol Ann Pidgeon Turano. They were married 61 years. Born in Vandling, son of the late Michael and Josephine Staskavage Turano, he was a craftsman at Gentex for many years. He loved spending time with his...
Frederick A. Smith Jr.
Jul 15, 2021
Frederick A. “Fritz” Smith Jr. July 15, 2021 Frederick A. “Fritz” Smith, Jr., 55, Carbondale, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 15th, at Geisinger Medical Center. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Frederick A. Smith, Sr., and the late Beverly Jayne Smith, whom he loved and adored dearly. He was raised in West Bradford, PA, served...
Nan M. Doyle
Jul 13, 2021
Nan M. Doyle July 13, 2021 Nan M. Doyle, 89, Carbondale died Tuesday, July 13 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes Barre. Her husband was the late Joseph Doyle. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late John and Marjorie Moon Seigle, she was a teacher for many years. Surviving are: two brothers, Donald Seigle, Scranton and John Seigle, Carbondale; nieces and nephews....
Marion Ruth Green
Jul 5, 2021
Marion Ruth Green, 80, formerly of Bronx, New York passed away on July 5, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Joseph Barone.
Born in Bronx, New York on August 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Hall Rath.
Marion was dedicated to her family and loved...
Elizabeth Patricia Cummins
Jul 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Patricia Cummins on July 5th 2021 at the age of 68.
Affectionately known as Auntie Liz. She is survived by her sister Ann, brothers Dudley (Joan) Russell, nephews Justin and Maceo and many beloved relatives and friends. Elizabeth was very dedicated to her family and friends whom she...
Eleanor Natalie Keegan
Jun 28, 2021
Eleanor N. Keegan, 83, of Olyphant, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday morning with her loving children by her side. Her husband, Edward Keegan, died in April of 2000. They were married on July 11, 1959.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Antoinette Morano DePietro and was a graduate of...
Joseph S. Iyoob
Jun 19, 2021
Joseph S. Iyoob June 19, 2021 Joseph S. Iyoob, Carbondale, died Saturday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife of 67 years is Kay Pope Iyoob. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Simon and Rhoda Habeeb Iyoob, he was a Navy veteran. He was a proprietor of Iyoob Market, Carbondale for many years. In addition to his wife, Kay,...
Peter J. Gigliotti Sr.
Jun 9, 2021
Peter J. Gigliotti Sr. June 9, 2021 Peter J. Gigliotti Sr., 92, New Castle, Del., formerly of Carbondale, peacefully passed away Wednesday at Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington, Del. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Peter and Mary Cerra Gigliotti, he was a Navy veteran during the Korean War. He retired from Twin County Grocers in Edison, N.J. Peter enjoyed retirement,...
Anita Mae Fumanti
Jun 7, 2021
Anita M. Fumanti, 85, of Olyphant, died on Monday night at Allied Services Scranton Hospice Center. She was the wife of Samuel Fumanti who died in 2002.
Born in Peckville, daughter of the late Michael and Ada Palazzari Biondi, Anita was a graduate of Blakely High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick’s Church, Olyphant...
Carolyn M. Kondash
Jun 5, 2021
Carolyn Kondash, 72, of Billings Montana, died on June 5, 2021 at home.
She was the wife of 53 years to the late Robert A. Kondash Sr. who died on Dec.30, 2020.
Born and raised in Throop, Pa., she resided in Montana for the last 30 years.
She is survived by her children, Lori Birk and husband Bruce,
...
Esther M. Sonnenberg
May 28, 2021
E. Marie Sonnenberg May 28, 2021 Esther M. Sonnenberg, 67, of Scott Township, died Friday, at home. She was the wife of Dieter Sonnenberg, her beloved husband, whom she loved so much throughout their 47&1/2 year marriage. She was born in Trenton, NJ, daughter of the late Gertrude Farkas. She and her husband moved from NJ to PA, in the...
Mary (Villano) Staschak
May 22, 2021
Mary Villano Staschak May 22, 2021 Mary Villano Staschak, 91, of Carbondale, PA passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 in the comfort of her daughter and son in law’s home. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be greatly missed by many. She is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Eugene Staschak...
Robert J. Welsch
May 12, 2021
Robert Welsch, 82, of Peckville died on Wednesday evening at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Barbara Bzdick. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last year.
Born in Archbald, he was a resided in Peckville for the last 48 years. He was the son of the late William and Mary Conway Welsch. Bob was a graduate...
Joseph William Van Nort
May 8, 2021
Joseph W. Van Nort, 63, of Olyphant, died Saturday morning at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is the son of Jeanne Shanley Van Nort and the late Frank J. Van Nort.
Born in Scranton, he was a graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore and was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant. He was formerly employed by WEA Manufacturing,...
Frank J. Juliano
May 8, 2021
Frank J. Juliano May 8, 2021 Frank J. Juliano, 93, of Tonawanda, N.Y., died Saturday. He was the beloved husband of the late Alvera Narducci Juliano. Loving son of the late Joseph and Frances Ferrigno Juliano, he was a devoted brother to James (Rosemary) Juliano and Angela (the late William) Hitchko. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews....
Joseph (Joey) Banik
May 7, 2021
Joseph (Joey) Allen Banik, of Olyphant, died Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on March 20, 2021 in Scranton, son of Jacob and Rebecca (Swingle) Banik.
Joey was the apple of his parents' eye. He loved snuggles, swaying in his parents’ arms to music, and looking around at the “big wide world.” His very best friends were his three...
Kevin Oprishko
May 5, 2021
Kevin Oprishko, 42, of Trafford, PA died on Wednesday at home. He was the son of Michael J. Oprishko, Jr. and the late Sharon Barna Oprishko.
Born in Scranton, he was a resident in Olyphant until moving to the Pittsburgh area over twenty years ago. He was a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary Center, Throop and attended the University of...
Philip Mosolino
May 1, 2021
Philip Mosolino May 01, 2021 Philip Mosolino, 58, of Carbondale, died Saturday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after an illness. He and his wife, Michele (Wormuth) Mosolino, would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on May 25. Born in Pottsville, son of the late Mark and Nancy (McGrory) Mosolino, he was a proud veteran, serving in the United States...
Martin J. Roe
Apr 30, 2021
Martin J. ‘Marty’ Roe April 30, 2021 Martin J. “Marty” Roe, 69, Carbondale, died Friday at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in Carbondale, son of the late John J. and Jule T. (Mang) Roe, he was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, and a retired teacher in the Carbondale Area School District after 33 years...
Albert W. Matasavage
Jul 22, 2021
Albert W. Matasavage July 22, 2021 Albert W. Matasavage, 59, Scranton, died Thursday at home. Born in Scranton, son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth Jerome Matasavage, he was a self employed floor contractor. He had many friends who thought of him as a brother. Survivors include: two sons, AJ Matasavage, Moscow; Matthew Matasavage, Scranton; three grandchildren, Lexi, Nathan and...
Gerald Turano
Jul 20, 2021
Gerald “Puckey” Joseph Turano July 20, 2021 Gerald “Puckey” Joseph Turano, 81, of Carbondale died Tuesday at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. His wife is Carol Ann Pidgeon Turano. They were married 61 years. Born in Vandling, son of the late Michael and Josephine Staskavage Turano, he was a craftsman at Gentex for many years. He loved spending time with his...
Frederick A. Smith Jr.
Jul 15, 2021
Frederick A. “Fritz” Smith Jr. July 15, 2021 Frederick A. “Fritz” Smith, Jr., 55, Carbondale, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 15th, at Geisinger Medical Center. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Frederick A. Smith, Sr., and the late Beverly Jayne Smith, whom he loved and adored dearly. He was raised in West Bradford, PA, served...
Nan M. Doyle
Jul 13, 2021
Nan M. Doyle July 13, 2021 Nan M. Doyle, 89, Carbondale died Tuesday, July 13 at Allied Hospice, Wilkes Barre. Her husband was the late Joseph Doyle. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late John and Marjorie Moon Seigle, she was a teacher for many years. Surviving are: two brothers, Donald Seigle, Scranton and John Seigle, Carbondale; nieces and nephews....
Marion Ruth Green
Jul 5, 2021
Marion Ruth Green, 80, formerly of Bronx, New York passed away on July 5, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Joseph Barone.
Born in Bronx, New York on August 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Hall Rath.
Marion was dedicated to her family and loved...
Elizabeth Patricia Cummins
Jul 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Patricia Cummins on July 5th 2021 at the age of 68.
Affectionately known as Auntie Liz. She is survived by her sister Ann, brothers Dudley (Joan) Russell, nephews Justin and Maceo and many beloved relatives and friends. Elizabeth was very dedicated to her family and friends whom she...
Eleanor Natalie Keegan
Jun 28, 2021
Eleanor N. Keegan, 83, of Olyphant, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday morning with her loving children by her side. Her husband, Edward Keegan, died in April of 2000. They were married on July 11, 1959.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Antoinette Morano DePietro and was a graduate of...
Joseph S. Iyoob
Jun 19, 2021
Joseph S. Iyoob June 19, 2021 Joseph S. Iyoob, Carbondale, died Saturday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife of 67 years is Kay Pope Iyoob. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Simon and Rhoda Habeeb Iyoob, he was a Navy veteran. He was a proprietor of Iyoob Market, Carbondale for many years. In addition to his wife, Kay,...
Peter J. Gigliotti Sr.
Jun 9, 2021
Peter J. Gigliotti Sr. June 9, 2021 Peter J. Gigliotti Sr., 92, New Castle, Del., formerly of Carbondale, peacefully passed away Wednesday at Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington, Del. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Peter and Mary Cerra Gigliotti, he was a Navy veteran during the Korean War. He retired from Twin County Grocers in Edison, N.J. Peter enjoyed retirement,...
Anita Mae Fumanti
Jun 7, 2021
Anita M. Fumanti, 85, of Olyphant, died on Monday night at Allied Services Scranton Hospice Center. She was the wife of Samuel Fumanti who died in 2002.
Born in Peckville, daughter of the late Michael and Ada Palazzari Biondi, Anita was a graduate of Blakely High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick’s Church, Olyphant...
Carolyn M. Kondash
Jun 5, 2021
Carolyn Kondash, 72, of Billings Montana, died on June 5, 2021 at home.
She was the wife of 53 years to the late Robert A. Kondash Sr. who died on Dec.30, 2020.
Born and raised in Throop, Pa., she resided in Montana for the last 30 years.
She is survived by her children, Lori Birk and husband Bruce,
...
Esther M. Sonnenberg
May 28, 2021
E. Marie Sonnenberg May 28, 2021 Esther M. Sonnenberg, 67, of Scott Township, died Friday, at home. She was the wife of Dieter Sonnenberg, her beloved husband, whom she loved so much throughout their 47&1/2 year marriage. She was born in Trenton, NJ, daughter of the late Gertrude Farkas. She and her husband moved from NJ to PA, in the...
Mary (Villano) Staschak
May 22, 2021
Mary Villano Staschak May 22, 2021 Mary Villano Staschak, 91, of Carbondale, PA passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 in the comfort of her daughter and son in law’s home. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be greatly missed by many. She is predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Eugene Staschak...
Robert J. Welsch
May 12, 2021
Robert Welsch, 82, of Peckville died on Wednesday evening at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Barbara Bzdick. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last year.
Born in Archbald, he was a resided in Peckville for the last 48 years. He was the son of the late William and Mary Conway Welsch. Bob was a graduate...
Joseph William Van Nort
May 8, 2021
Joseph W. Van Nort, 63, of Olyphant, died Saturday morning at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is the son of Jeanne Shanley Van Nort and the late Frank J. Van Nort.
Born in Scranton, he was a graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore and was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant. He was formerly employed by WEA Manufacturing,...
Frank J. Juliano
May 8, 2021
Frank J. Juliano May 8, 2021 Frank J. Juliano, 93, of Tonawanda, N.Y., died Saturday. He was the beloved husband of the late Alvera Narducci Juliano. Loving son of the late Joseph and Frances Ferrigno Juliano, he was a devoted brother to James (Rosemary) Juliano and Angela (the late William) Hitchko. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews....
Joseph (Joey) Banik
May 7, 2021
Joseph (Joey) Allen Banik, of Olyphant, died Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on March 20, 2021 in Scranton, son of Jacob and Rebecca (Swingle) Banik.
Joey was the apple of his parents' eye. He loved snuggles, swaying in his parents’ arms to music, and looking around at the “big wide world.” His very best friends were his three...
Kevin Oprishko
May 5, 2021
Kevin Oprishko, 42, of Trafford, PA died on Wednesday at home. He was the son of Michael J. Oprishko, Jr. and the late Sharon Barna Oprishko.
Born in Scranton, he was a resident in Olyphant until moving to the Pittsburgh area over twenty years ago. He was a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary Center, Throop and attended the University of...
Philip Mosolino
May 1, 2021
Philip Mosolino May 01, 2021 Philip Mosolino, 58, of Carbondale, died Saturday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after an illness. He and his wife, Michele (Wormuth) Mosolino, would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on May 25. Born in Pottsville, son of the late Mark and Nancy (McGrory) Mosolino, he was a proud veteran, serving in the United States...
Martin J. Roe
Apr 30, 2021
Martin J. ‘Marty’ Roe April 30, 2021 Martin J. “Marty” Roe, 69, Carbondale, died Friday at Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in Carbondale, son of the late John J. and Jule T. (Mang) Roe, he was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, and a retired teacher in the Carbondale Area School District after 33 years...
