May 24, 2025

David Stanton

May 24, 2025

David Stanton, 74, of Newfoundland, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved partner of nearly 40 years, Gary Haffner, with whom he shared a quiet, enduring love.

Born in Montrose, David was the...

May 20, 2025

Dolores Curtis McCarthy passed away on May 20, 2025, in Chandler, AZ. She was born in Scranton, PA, on May 25, 1942 and later resided in Olyphant and Lakewood, PA before moving to Arizona. Dolores graduated from St. Patrick High School in Olyphant, PA in 1959, and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1962. She was a dedicated nurse for...

May 13, 2025

Francis C. Cerra

May 13, 2025

Francis C. Cerra, 82, Carbondale, died Tuesday at Forest City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Frank J. and Katherine Flis Cerra, he worked at Farview State Correctional Institute, Waymart for a number of years.

The family extends its...

May 1, 2025

Robbin Jay Carlson, 68, of Susquehanna passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1. He was the husband of the late Debra Paul Carlson. 

Born on November 7, 1956 in Duluth, MN, he resided in Susquehanna for the last 11 years. He was the son of the late Edward James and Carol Suzanne Johnson Carlson. 

Robbin was a graduate of Carleton College and...

Apr 24, 2025

Kevin G. Solsbury

April 24, 2025

Kevin G. Solsbury, 65, Carbondale, passed away Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, at home. His wife is Karen Hoover. They would have celebrated their 15 th wedding anniversary on June 26 th .

Born in Debry CT, son of the late Henry and Ann (Bailey) Solsbury, he...

Apr 10, 2025

Cameron “Alex” Titley

April 10, 2025

Cameron “Alex” Titley, 21, Carbondale, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Born in Scranton, son of Divina Moore and Derek Titley, he was a 2023 graduate of Carbondale Area High School, where he was a member of its football team and Advanced Band. He was also a...

Apr 2, 2025

Rosemarie A. Kielar

April 2, 2025

Rosemarie A. Kielar, 88, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband was the late Frank Kielar.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Serafine and Mary Brutto Pettinato, she enjoyed going to casinos; playing scratch off tickets and spending time with the...

Apr 1, 2025

Mildred “Millie” Bulat

April 1, 2025

Mildred “Millie” Bulat, formerly of Dunellen, NJ and Coconut Creek, FL, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at her residence in Blakely, PA, at the age of 100. Born on January 8, 1925, in Finderne, NJ, Mildred lived a long and fulfilling life marked by love, devotion, support, cherished memories, and a wonderful sense of...

Mar 23, 2025

Ann M. Murnock

March 23, 2025

Ann M. Murnock, gained her angel wings on March 23, 2025, surrounded by family, music and most important, love.  Her beloved husband of 62 years was the late Joseph Murnock who died in 2016.

Ann was born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Theresa Falbo Gigliotti and...

Mar 21, 2025

Robert H. Roach, Jr. March 21, 2025

Robert H. Roach, Jr., 78, Carbondale, died Friday morning, March 21, 2025, at home.

Born in Patterson, NJ, son of the late Oakley and Evelyn (Redner) Paulison, he grew up in Midvale NJ, then moved to PA. He was a car and truck enthusiast who loved auto racing...

Mar 16, 2025

Elma R. Piccotti

March 16, 2025

Elma Piccotti, Abington Twp., 91, died Sunday, March 16 at Abington Manor, Abington Twp. Her husband was the late Paul Piccotti.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Dominick and Orsala Fancelli Nati, Elma worked in the fashion industry for many years at Sullum’s in Olyphant and...

Mar 14, 2025

Joan K. Pettinato

March 14, 2025

Joan K. Pettinato, 88, Carbondale, died Friday, March 14, 2025, at Marywood Heights, Scranton. Her husband was the late Philip Pettinato.

Born in Simpson, daughter of the late Michael and Kathryn Remus Zeznock, she was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Joan was family-oriented, always...

Mar 13, 2025

Howard L. Otto

March 13, 2025

Howard L. Otto, 81, Fleetville, passed away Thursday at home. His wife of 59 years is Constance Aylesworth Otto.

Born on December 12, 1943, in Montclair NJ, he was the son of the late Herbert R. and Elizabeth Matthews Otto. Howard and his six siblings were raised...

Mar 11, 2025

Joseph P. Prebich

March 11, 2025

Joseph P. Prebich, 66, Whites Crossing, died at home on Tuesday. His wife is Michele Norella Prebich.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Jake and Jenny Alampi Prebich, he worked as a Corrections Officer at SCI Waymart for 30 years. Joe was a United States Marine...

Mar 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Thomas Jude “T. J.” DeBlasio, who departed this world in his Philadelphia home on March 8, 2025. T. J. was born on April 21, 1993, in Elizabeth, NJ and raised in Olyphant, where he made lasting memories that would define a life filled with warmth and joy.

T. J....

Mar 1, 2025

Michael Vincent Pellicano, age 66, of Olyphant, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. His sweetheart and wife of almost 48 years is the former Susan Kitchen.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Muto) Pellicano and was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School, Class of 1976, where he played...

Mar 1, 2025

Michael Vincent Pellicano

March 1, 2025

Michael Vincent Pellicano, age 66, of Olyphant, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. His sweetheart and wife of almost 48 years is the former Susan Kitchen.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Muto) Pellicano and...

Feb 25, 2025

James Boland

February 25, 2025

James “Jim” Boland, 57, Greenfield Township, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at home.  His wife is Lori (Ross) Boland.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Gerald and Doris (Meyers) Boland, he was a 1985 graduate of Dunmore High School.  He was very proud of the time he...

Feb 16, 2025

Irene Donnelly, 96, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning.

Born and raised in Olyphant, she moved to Brooklyn, NY, in the late 1950s as she and her husband, James, began growing their family. In the 1990s, she returned to Olyphant to care for her mother. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Semonich. 

A 1946...

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Joy (Cacossa) Oakley

February 15, 2025

Mary Joy (Cacossa) Oakley, 78, Scott Township, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton.  Her late husband, Wayne Oakley, died in 2001.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine (Surace) Cacossa, she was a long-time parishioner and Eucharistic Minister...