John J. "Jack" Ehnot

Oct 27, 2020

John Joseph “Jack” Ehnot, 83, died Tuesday after a two-week illness. His wife, Joan Anne Mazzucca Ehnot, died in July 2019.Born in Olyphant on March 6, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kish Chontos Ehnot, he lived in Throop, graduated from Throop High School and attended Penn State.

Jack and Joan married on Oct. 21,...

Andrew T. Oleksa Jr.

Oct 26, 2020

Andrew T. Oleksa Jr. October 26, 2020 Andrew T. Oleksa Jr., 68, Scranton, died Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former, Marianne Brady. They celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary on July 14. Born in New York, N.Y., he was the son of the late Andrew and Eleanor Scalise Oleksa Sr. He was a former shift supervisor at...

Josephine Lapera

Oct 25, 2020

Josephine Lombardo Lapera October 25, 2020 Josephine Lombardo Lapera, 88, of Carbondale, died at her daughter’s home on Sunday. Her husband was the late Bernard “Ben” Lapera. Born in Richmondale, daughter of the late Rocco and Caterina Sansalone Lombardo, Josephine’s greatest joy was her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish’s...

Joseph R. Vito

Oct 21, 2020

Joseph R. Vito October 21, 2020 Joseph R. Vito, 48, Carbondale died at home on Wednesday. Born in Carbondale, son of Richard Monte Vito and Roseanne Scarfalloto and the late Nick Scarfalloto, Joe was a spirited entrepreneur who owned many successful businesses. Every fall, Joe looked forward to opening his pumpkin stand where you would find him smiling brightly and...

Bernard M. Tully

Oct 19, 2020

Bernard M. Tully, 83, of Dickson City, died on Monday at home. He was the son of the late Leo and Mary C. Collins Tully.

Born in Dickson City, he was a lifelong resident. Bernie was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and the University of Scranton. He retired from Grumman, Scott Twp., and previously worked at Tully Dress...

Aida L. Morales

Oct 15, 2020

Aida L. Morales October 15, 2020 Aida L. Morales, 78, Simpson died at home on Thursday. Born in Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Jose and Yolanda Diaz Morales, she was a very religious person. Aida is survived by three sons. Luis Morales, Simpson; Daniel Morales and Robert Morales, Arizona; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. There are no public...

Karl Francis Pfeiffenberger, Jr.

Oct 10, 2020

Elaine Marlene Semonich

Sep 27, 2020

Eaine M. Semonich, 71, of Olyphant, died Sunday evening at Elmcroft of Mid Valley, Peckville. She is survived by her husband, Stephen M. Semonich. They were married for 50 years on Aug. 1.

Born in Peckville and a lifelong resident of Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Kotch Wanas. She was a graduate of Olyphant...

Michelle Williams

Sep 22, 2020

Michelle Williams September 22, 2020 Michelle Williams, 39, Throop, died September 22 at home. Born in Knox Indiana, she was the daughter of Milton Williams and Teresa Piper Kostelansky and step daughter of George Kostelansky. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, Daniel Churchill, Lebanon; two daughters, Kateilia Churchill, Throop; Kylie Weir, Thornhurst; a sister, Tiffany...

Ronald L Terranella

Sep 20, 2020

Ronald L. “Bubs” Terranella September 20, 2020 Ronald L. “Bubs” Terranella, 59, Carbondale, died Sunday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Born in Greenwich Connecticut, son of Isadora Sheare Terranella White (Olyphant) and the late Thomas Terranella, he was a clothing manager, worked in construction and was a boxing trainer. After a 30 foot fall years ago, Ron was given a minimal...

Patricia Judge

Sep 17, 2020

Patricia Judge, 79, of Scott Township died on Thursday afternoon at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  Her husband is James Judge.  They celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 6th.                           

Born in Peckville, she was a resident of Scott Township for over 40 years and prior to that, Olyphant.  Daughter of the late...

Lillian R. Guarneri

Sep 13, 2020

Lillian R. Guarneri September 13, 2020 Lillian Ruth Guarneri, “MaMa Lil“, 92, Carbondale, died Sunday in Wyckoff NJ. Her late husband, Anthony James Guarneri, “PaPa Tony”, died April 9. Lillian and Tony were married for 68 years and were always at each other’s side. Born in Jessup, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna Opiekun Gentline, she worked for many...

Theresa M. Tarhanick

Sep 13, 2020

Theresa M. Tarhanick September 13, 2020 Theresa M. Tarhanick, 90, died Sunday at Aventura at Creekside, Carbondale, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband was the late Thomas Tarhanick. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Samuel and Domenica (Poletto) Scalzo, she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale. She was a seamstress and member of...

Nadia Cucura

Sep 9, 2020

Nadia Cucura, 88, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Wednesday at home.  She was the wife of Andrew who died in 2005. They were married for 53 years.

Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Jubinsky Swallow.  A graduate of Olyphant High School, she was a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church,...

Matthew A. Mattero

Aug 29, 2020

Matthew A. Mattero August 29, 2020 Matthew A. Mattero, 63, Fell Township, died Saturday at home. His wife is the former Linda Bateman. Born in Irvington, New Jersey, son of the late William and Helen Hendrickson Mattero, he was an avid music enthusiast. Matthew loved ministering through music Evangelism. He also enjoyed entertaining by playing the piano and singing. In...

Angela M. Atkinson

Aug 25, 2020

Angela M. Atkinson

August 25, 2020 Angela M. “Angie” Atkinson, 88, Carbondale, died Tuesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband was the late Thomas Atkinson. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Vitkus Molinaro, she was a nurse’s aide at Marian Community Hospital and worked at Carbondale Nursing Home. She was a volunteer at many...

Joseph Gerard Betachini

Aug 19, 2020

Joseph G. Betachini of Archbald passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones from a glioblastoma brain tumor. Surviving is his adoring wife and best friend, Susan Evans Betachini. They celebrated 20 years of marriage July 29, 2020.

Joseph was the son of the late Nathan and Ann Fagan Betachini of Dickson City. He was a graduate of...

Kenneth A. Olinsky

Aug 17, 2020

Kenneth A. Olinsky August 17, 2020 Kenneth A. Olinsky, 71, Carbondale, died at home, Monday. Born in Brooklyn NY, son of the late Edward and Irene VanTassel Olinsky, he was a contractor in Brooklyn NY for most of his life and later moved to Carbondale and retired here. Surviving are seven children. He shared Lisa and the late Kenneth Kelly...

Vincentine (Jean) Durso Masko

Aug 16, 2020

Vincentine (Jean) Durso Masko August 16, 2020 Vincentine (Jean) Durso Masko, Carbondale, died Sunday morning at Carbondale Nursing Home. Born in Mayfield on May 5, 1928, she was the daughter of Sicilian immigrants and the last surviving child. Her parents were the late Carmelo and Maria Amorella Cordaro (Cadora). The story was often told of her mother, Maria, traveling from...

Robyn Sergi

Aug 15, 2020

Robyn Sergi August 15, 2020 Robyn Sergi, 64, Carbondale, died Saturday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Daughter of the late Christopher and Dolly Bird Beehler, she was a good spirit who loved her children and grandchildren. She was funny, caring and helpful, always willing to lend a helping hand. Robyn loved to draw and was crafty. She loved...