Nov 20, 2021

Janet (Tolerico) Bonacci Oliveri November 20, 2021 Janet (Tolerico) Bonacci Oliveri, 95, Carbondale, died Saturday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husbands were the late Carmine Bonacci and Angelo Oliveri. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late John and Marianne (DeMarco) Tolerico, she was a secretary for Adam’s Cable Company. Janet had many hobbies she enjoyed. For years, she...

Nov 8, 2021

Joseph A. Potis November 8, 2021 Joseph A. Potis, 75, of Scranton, formerly of Carbondale, died Monday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. His wife is Ann Brown Potis. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Teresa Gillette Potis, he was a laborer for Union Local 130 for more than 50 years. He was a veteran of the United...

Nov 8, 2021

Veronica Martines November 8, 2021 Veronica Martines, 88, of Carbondale, died Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her husband was the late Joseph Martines. Born in Whites Crossing, daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Danko Gorel, she was a supervisor for Kmart for more than 30 years before retirement. She enjoyed her morning coffee with friends and playing cards...

Nov 3, 2021

Karen M. Kulick, 64, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, passed away on Wednesday night at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Mary Popiwchak Kulick.

A 1975 graduate of Mid Valley High School, Olyphant, Karen enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and solving Sudoku puzzles. When she was...

Oct 30, 2021

Joseph Sweeney

October 30, 2021

Joseph Sweeney, 82, of Scranton, died Saturday at Allied Services Rehabilitation Center, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Earl and Bertha Wiltz Sweeney.

The family thanks all of Allied’s staff who touched his life and cared for him.

He...

Oct 15, 2021

Catherine “Kay” Trichilo October 15, 2021

Catherine “Kay” Trichilo, Waymart, formerly of Carbondale, died Friday at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Her husband was the late Patrick Trichilo.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Michael and Rose Servidone Martino, she and her husband were owners of Skate-A-Rama, Eynon and the former Trichilo Tobacco and Candy...

Oct 1, 2021

Marie “Mary” Imbalzano Gillette

October 1, 2021

Marie “Mary” Imbalzano Gillette, 92, Carbondale, died Friday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband of 59 years, was the late Joseph “Ditcho” Gillette.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine Alteriesi Imbalzano, Marie was a 1947 Carbondale Benjamin Franklin High School ...

Sep 14, 2021

MaryAnn Mark

September 14, 2021

MaryAnn Mark, 72, of Greenfield Twp., died Tuesday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband is Joseph Mark Sr.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late George and Angie Calanni Twardzik, she enjoyed time spent with her family. MaryAnn owned and produced Mark’s Specialty Foods and Pierogies...

Sep 9, 2021

Louis A. Gonsauls Sr.

September 9, 2021

Louis A. Gonsauls Sr., 92, Carbondale, died Thursday at Ellen Memorial Health Care, Honesdale. His wife was the late Audrey J. Gonsauls.

Born in Waymart, son of the late Roy and Margaret Moser Gunsauls, he was an Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He...

Aug 29, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Monahan Jr.

August 29, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Monahan Jr., 60, South Abington Twp., died Sunday at Allied Hospice, Morgan Highway, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Gerald Monahan Sr. and Patricia McDonnell Monahan, Jerry was a Carbondale St. Rose High School and Penn State University graduate. He was an...

Aug 29, 2021

Dorrie Mullen Rogers, 62, passed away peacefully at Allied Services Scranton Hospice Center on Sunday with her husband at her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Thomas W. Rogers for 42 years.

Dorrie was born on January 17, 1959 and was raised in Olyphant. Her parents were the late Joseph and...

Aug 25, 2021

Alice Russell Hill

August 25, 2021

Alice Russell Hill, 71, of Weatherly, formerly of Newton Lake, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Douglas and Florence Totsky Russell, she was a 1968 graduate of Norristown High School. Alice enjoyed her time at the lake and resided...

Aug 16, 2021

Viola Tomsky August 16, 2021 Viola Tomsky, 89, Carbondale, died Monday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. Her husband was the late Raymond Tomsky. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Bruno and Amelia Santanna Ealo, she worked as a secretary at Saul’s Motors for many years. Viola loved to travel, to play bingo, to dance and to be with family....

Aug 10, 2021

Romayne Steinmetz August 10, 2021 Romayne J. Steinmetz, 55, Exeter, died Tuesday at Geisinger CMC. Her husband is Jerry Willard. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Gerald Carroll and Mary Jane Turano, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was an avid gardener. Surviving are: a daughter, Andrea Jackson, Carbondale; grandchildren, Gabrielle Baker, Lilly Baker and...

Aug 9, 2021

James Kimble, 54, of Lancaster, NY, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 9. Jim is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kathleen (Kelley) and his son Noah, age 17. Born on April 18, 1967, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mary Ann Kimble, brother of Lewis and wife Zoe, sister Cheryl Ann, brother Dave, son-in-law of the...

Jul 23, 2021

Charles W. Dorne July 23, 2021 Charles W. Dorne, 79, Carbondale, died Friday at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. His wife was the late Florence Van Riper. Born in Wanaque, New Jersey, son of the late Charles S. and Helen Conklin Dorne, he spent many years in construction (roofing). He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are: a daughter, Karen Tartar,...

Jul 23, 2021

Lance D. McHugh July 23, 2021 Lance D. McHugh, 60, Lake Ariel, died Friday at Geisinger CMC. Born in Carbondale, son of the late William and Cora Stucker McHugh, he was a teacher in the Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne School Districts during his career. He was also a translator of the Spanish language and spent time as a cosmetologist....

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...

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...

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...