Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Joseph A. McGraw
Jul 15, 2026
Joseph A. McGraw, 69, Richmondale, died Wednesday at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 47years is Cynthia Corrigan McGraw.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Attorney Joseph T. and Dolores V. Kohut McGraw, he was a graduate of Carbondale Area. He then spent 35 years at SCI Waymart as a Food Service Supervisor. After retirement, he served...
Josier Cron
Jul 7, 2026
Josier Cron, 77, of Carbondale, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Josier and Priscilla Stucker Cron. Josier was employed by the City of Carbondale Department of Public Works prior to his retirement.
A devoted family man, Josier cherished the time he spent with his loved ones. He also had a special place...
Theresa Borgna
Jul 7, 2026
Theresa (Littman) Borgna, 80, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at The Gardens at Green Ridge, Scranton, following an illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Borgna, who passed away on July 8, 2004.
Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lucille (Youshock) Littman.
Theresa was a devoted homemaker...
Andrew "Andy" Poklemba
Jun 29, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Poklemba, of Blakely, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Wysochansky) Poklemba. Andy earned his degree in Elementary Education from Pennsylvania State University and was formerly employed as an elementary school teacher.
Andy had a heart as big as his infectious smile and unforgettable laugh. He...
Tyvon Amari Ash
Jun 28, 2026
Tyvon Amari Ash, 19, of Scranton, passed away tragically on June 28, 2026.
Born in Scranton, he was the beloved son of Phillip and Genese (Wayman) Ash. Tyvon was a 2025 graduate of Scranton High School and the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County.
A well-known, respected, and cherished member of the staff at Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton, Tyvon was remembered...
Robert Fasulo
Jun 18, 2026
Robert J. Fasulo, 70, of Childs, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Nearly one year after the passing of his beloved wife, Marisa, and just over three months after the loss of his dear son, Nicholas, Robert has now joined them in eternal rest. Though their separation on earth was brief, they are together once...
Bernadette Imperiale
Jun 18, 2026
Bernadette M. Imperiale, 82, Carbondale, died Thursday at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Her husband was the late Carmine P. “Buddy” Imperiale.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frank and Alma Molinaro Tolerico, she was a selfless person who consistently put the needs of others ahead of her own. Bernie was always a caregiver to her family and friends. Her love...
Fred Pollock
Jun 12, 2026
Fred Pollock, 78, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Aventura at Creekside in Carbondale.
Born in Carbondale on July 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Fred Pollock Sr. and Martha Petrilak Pollock. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School, Class of 1965, and went on...
Barry F. Baseski
Jun 3, 2026
Barry F. Baseski, 86, of Wyoming, went home to his Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Barry shared a remarkable and devoted marriage of 66 years with his beloved wife, the former Theresa Hlavac, whose love and companionship remained the foundation of his life.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 14, 1939, he was the...
Betty Taylor
May 26, 2026
Betty Taylor, 94, of Old Forge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony Viercinski.
Born in Blakely, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Taylor. Betty attended Blakely High School and was a devoted member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church for many years.
Betty’s life was truly...
Edmund J. Paoloni
Apr 29, 2026
Edmund J. Paoloni, 98 years young, of Olyphant, went to be a soldier of the Lord, on April 29. He was a prominent insurance agent, businessman, realtor and property owner in the Mid-Valley. Born and raised in Eynon, he was the son of immigrant parents, the late Geronimo and Alida Agostini Paoloni of Coccore and Sassoferrrato, Italy. He was the...
Lucille Marie Kuehner
Apr 29, 2026
Lucille Marie Kuehner, 77, of Taylor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of Clemence Kuehner, Jr., with whom she shared more than 59 years of marriage.
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Lucille was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Olive (Stein) Dezenzo. She had...
John James Roscioli
Apr 24, 2026
John James Roscioli, 66, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of Ruth Ann (Gilia) Roscioli and the late John Francis Roscioli. John was a proud veteran with the United States Army reserve. He was also a talented artist with a natural gift for drawing, often expressing himself through his artwork. He had a...
Jeffrey James Gomez
Apr 23, 2026
Jeffrey James Gomez, 68, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife, Eileen (Matrone) Gomez. The couple shared a loving and enduring marriage since June 28th, 1986.
Born in the Bronx, New York, Jeffrey was a devoted...
Irene (Harcharik) Hermanovich
Apr 20, 2026
Irene (Harcharik) Hermanovich passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 20, 2026, at her home with her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past year. She was the widow of Michael Hermanovich Sr. They were married for 54 years when he passed away February 23, 2009.
Irene was born and raised in Peckville; she was the daughter of...
RoseMary (Polito) DePietro
Mar 26, 2026
RoseMary (Polito) DePietro, formerly of Olyphant, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital, Catonsville, MD. Her husband, the late Rocco DePietro, passed away in 2017. They were married for 57 years at the time of his death.
Born on October 11, 1932, in Archbald, PA, daughter of the late Frank...
William G. Wormuth Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
William G. Wormuth Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Augustus and Catherine (Moran) Wormuth. William was a hardworking and dedicated man, known for his skill as a carpenter and his strong work ethic. He was employed...
Ruth Caporali
Mar 22, 2026
Ruth Altemeier Caporali, 83, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Joseph J. Caporali, who passed away in March 2019.
Born in New Milford, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Lancaster) Altemeier. Ruth was a graduate of Blue Ridge...
Beverly Becker
Mar 20, 2026
Beverly Jean (Fitzmorris) Becker, 85, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Friday at Allied Services Hospice Unit in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Becker, who passed away in 2017.
Born in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Frances (Koss) Fitzmorris. Beverly proudly served her country as a veteran of...
Richard F. Walicki, Sr.
Mar 20, 2026
Richard F. Walicki, Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2026. He is survived by his devoted partner of over 30 years, Mary E. Arnese.
Born in Boonton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine (Good) Walicki. Richard was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved...
Joseph A. McGraw
Jul 15, 2026
Joseph A. McGraw, 69, Richmondale, died Wednesday at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 47years is Cynthia Corrigan McGraw.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Attorney Joseph T. and Dolores V. Kohut McGraw, he was a graduate of Carbondale Area. He then spent 35 years at SCI Waymart as a Food Service Supervisor. After retirement, he served...
Josier Cron
Jul 7, 2026
Josier Cron, 77, of Carbondale, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Josier and Priscilla Stucker Cron. Josier was employed by the City of Carbondale Department of Public Works prior to his retirement.
A devoted family man, Josier cherished the time he spent with his loved ones. He also had a special place...
Theresa Borgna
Jul 7, 2026
Theresa (Littman) Borgna, 80, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at The Gardens at Green Ridge, Scranton, following an illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Borgna, who passed away on July 8, 2004.
Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lucille (Youshock) Littman.
Theresa was a devoted homemaker...
Andrew "Andy" Poklemba
Jun 29, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Poklemba, of Blakely, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Wysochansky) Poklemba. Andy earned his degree in Elementary Education from Pennsylvania State University and was formerly employed as an elementary school teacher.
Andy had a heart as big as his infectious smile and unforgettable laugh. He...
Tyvon Amari Ash
Jun 28, 2026
Tyvon Amari Ash, 19, of Scranton, passed away tragically on June 28, 2026.
Born in Scranton, he was the beloved son of Phillip and Genese (Wayman) Ash. Tyvon was a 2025 graduate of Scranton High School and the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County.
A well-known, respected, and cherished member of the staff at Cooper's Seafood House in Scranton, Tyvon was remembered...
Robert Fasulo
Jun 18, 2026
Robert J. Fasulo, 70, of Childs, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Nearly one year after the passing of his beloved wife, Marisa, and just over three months after the loss of his dear son, Nicholas, Robert has now joined them in eternal rest. Though their separation on earth was brief, they are together once...
Bernadette Imperiale
Jun 18, 2026
Bernadette M. Imperiale, 82, Carbondale, died Thursday at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Her husband was the late Carmine P. “Buddy” Imperiale.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frank and Alma Molinaro Tolerico, she was a selfless person who consistently put the needs of others ahead of her own. Bernie was always a caregiver to her family and friends. Her love...
Fred Pollock
Jun 12, 2026
Fred Pollock, 78, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones at Aventura at Creekside in Carbondale.
Born in Carbondale on July 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Fred Pollock Sr. and Martha Petrilak Pollock. He was a graduate of Lakeland High School, Class of 1965, and went on...
Barry F. Baseski
Jun 3, 2026
Barry F. Baseski, 86, of Wyoming, went home to his Lord and Savior peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Barry shared a remarkable and devoted marriage of 66 years with his beloved wife, the former Theresa Hlavac, whose love and companionship remained the foundation of his life.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on September 14, 1939, he was the...
Betty Taylor
May 26, 2026
Betty Taylor, 94, of Old Forge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony Viercinski.
Born in Blakely, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Taylor. Betty attended Blakely High School and was a devoted member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church for many years.
Betty’s life was truly...
Edmund J. Paoloni
Apr 29, 2026
Edmund J. Paoloni, 98 years young, of Olyphant, went to be a soldier of the Lord, on April 29. He was a prominent insurance agent, businessman, realtor and property owner in the Mid-Valley. Born and raised in Eynon, he was the son of immigrant parents, the late Geronimo and Alida Agostini Paoloni of Coccore and Sassoferrrato, Italy. He was the...
Lucille Marie Kuehner
Apr 29, 2026
Lucille Marie Kuehner, 77, of Taylor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of Clemence Kuehner, Jr., with whom she shared more than 59 years of marriage.
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Lucille was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Olive (Stein) Dezenzo. She had...
John James Roscioli
Apr 24, 2026
John James Roscioli, 66, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of Ruth Ann (Gilia) Roscioli and the late John Francis Roscioli. John was a proud veteran with the United States Army reserve. He was also a talented artist with a natural gift for drawing, often expressing himself through his artwork. He had a...
Jeffrey James Gomez
Apr 23, 2026
Jeffrey James Gomez, 68, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife, Eileen (Matrone) Gomez. The couple shared a loving and enduring marriage since June 28th, 1986.
Born in the Bronx, New York, Jeffrey was a devoted...
Irene (Harcharik) Hermanovich
Apr 20, 2026
Irene (Harcharik) Hermanovich passed away peacefully Monday morning, April 20, 2026, at her home with her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past year. She was the widow of Michael Hermanovich Sr. They were married for 54 years when he passed away February 23, 2009.
Irene was born and raised in Peckville; she was the daughter of...
RoseMary (Polito) DePietro
Mar 26, 2026
RoseMary (Polito) DePietro, formerly of Olyphant, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. Agnes Hospital, Catonsville, MD. Her husband, the late Rocco DePietro, passed away in 2017. They were married for 57 years at the time of his death.
Born on October 11, 1932, in Archbald, PA, daughter of the late Frank...
William G. Wormuth Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
William G. Wormuth Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Augustus and Catherine (Moran) Wormuth. William was a hardworking and dedicated man, known for his skill as a carpenter and his strong work ethic. He was employed...
Ruth Caporali
Mar 22, 2026
Ruth Altemeier Caporali, 83, of Carbondale, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Joseph J. Caporali, who passed away in March 2019.
Born in New Milford, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther (Lancaster) Altemeier. Ruth was a graduate of Blue Ridge...
Beverly Becker
Mar 20, 2026
Beverly Jean (Fitzmorris) Becker, 85, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Friday at Allied Services Hospice Unit in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Becker, who passed away in 2017.
Born in New Orleans, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Frances (Koss) Fitzmorris. Beverly proudly served her country as a veteran of...
Richard F. Walicki, Sr.
Mar 20, 2026
Richard F. Walicki, Sr., 77, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2026. He is survived by his devoted partner of over 30 years, Mary E. Arnese.
Born in Boonton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frederick and Katherine (Good) Walicki. Richard was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved...
