Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Margaret M. Priblo
Dec 10, 2020
Margaret Priblo, 89, of Olyphant, died on Thursday at The Gardens of Green Ridge, Scranton. Her husband, George D. died in 2009. They were married for 59 years.
Born in Olyphant she resided there most of her life. Her parents were the late John and Margaret Peterchak Spager. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and a member of...
Edward Kurilla
Dec 10, 2020
Edward Kurilla, 91, of Honesdale and formerly of Olyphant, died on Thursday at home. Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late John and Julia Stevensky Kurilla.
He was a graduate of Olyphant High School and served in the U.S. Army General McArthur’s Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan as a Sergeant during the Korean War and also served in...
Anne Perri
Dec 1, 2020
Anne Perri December 1, 2020 Anne Perri, 95, formerly of Carbondale, died Tuesday at Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Thomas Perri. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Peter and Frances Bernacki Kulick, Anne was employed for many years at Carbondale General Hospital handling clerical work. Survivors include her niece and caregiver, Karen Gelock, and...
Gaye Elder
Nov 24, 2020
Gaye Elder November 24, 2020 Gaye Elder, 68, Carbondale died Tuesday at home. Born in Clearfield, daughter of the late William and Helen McVay, she enjoyed watching movies, spending time with her family and did clerical work for mortgage companies. She is survived by a son, Matt Elder, grandchildren, Blake, Dilithia and Malcolm Elder and siblings, Ann, Lidia, Karen, Anita...
Rose Margaret Blair
Nov 20, 2020
Rose M. Blair 93, of Olyphant, died on Friday night at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Blair who died on June 15, 1994. They were married on May 26, 1952.
Born in Manville, NJ she resided in Manville and Somerset most of her life before moving to Olyphant to be with her daughter. She...
Mary A. (Galati) Trunzo
Nov 20, 2020
Mary A. Galati Trunzo November 20, 2020 Mary A. Galati Trunzo, 98, of Carbondale, died Friday at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pa. Her husband was the late Carmen Trunzo. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia Mangiardo Galati, Mary enjoyed shopping, cooking, going to lunch, getting her hair and nails done and a Dunkin Donut coffee....
Edward W Coleman
Nov 11, 2020
Edward W. Coleman November 11, 2020 Edward W. Coleman, 88, of Carbondale, died Wednesday at home. His wife is the former Phyllis Cicco. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Booths) Coleman, he was a veteran of the United States Army as well as a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Ed enjoyed his train...
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...
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...
Margaret M. Priblo
Dec 10, 2020
Margaret Priblo, 89, of Olyphant, died on Thursday at The Gardens of Green Ridge, Scranton. Her husband, George D. died in 2009. They were married for 59 years.
Born in Olyphant she resided there most of her life. Her parents were the late John and Margaret Peterchak Spager. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and a member of...
Edward Kurilla
Dec 10, 2020
Edward Kurilla, 91, of Honesdale and formerly of Olyphant, died on Thursday at home. Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late John and Julia Stevensky Kurilla.
He was a graduate of Olyphant High School and served in the U.S. Army General McArthur’s Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan as a Sergeant during the Korean War and also served in...
Anne Perri
Dec 1, 2020
Anne Perri December 1, 2020 Anne Perri, 95, formerly of Carbondale, died Tuesday at Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Thomas Perri. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Peter and Frances Bernacki Kulick, Anne was employed for many years at Carbondale General Hospital handling clerical work. Survivors include her niece and caregiver, Karen Gelock, and...
Gaye Elder
Nov 24, 2020
Gaye Elder November 24, 2020 Gaye Elder, 68, Carbondale died Tuesday at home. Born in Clearfield, daughter of the late William and Helen McVay, she enjoyed watching movies, spending time with her family and did clerical work for mortgage companies. She is survived by a son, Matt Elder, grandchildren, Blake, Dilithia and Malcolm Elder and siblings, Ann, Lidia, Karen, Anita...
Rose Margaret Blair
Nov 20, 2020
Rose M. Blair 93, of Olyphant, died on Friday night at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Blair who died on June 15, 1994. They were married on May 26, 1952.
Born in Manville, NJ she resided in Manville and Somerset most of her life before moving to Olyphant to be with her daughter. She...
Mary A. (Galati) Trunzo
Nov 20, 2020
Mary A. Galati Trunzo November 20, 2020 Mary A. Galati Trunzo, 98, of Carbondale, died Friday at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pa. Her husband was the late Carmen Trunzo. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia Mangiardo Galati, Mary enjoyed shopping, cooking, going to lunch, getting her hair and nails done and a Dunkin Donut coffee....
Edward W Coleman
Nov 11, 2020
Edward W. Coleman November 11, 2020 Edward W. Coleman, 88, of Carbondale, died Wednesday at home. His wife is the former Phyllis Cicco. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Booths) Coleman, he was a veteran of the United States Army as well as a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Ed enjoyed his train...
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...
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...

