Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Michael Luke Mullock
Dec 11, 2019
Michael L. Mullock, 67, of Olyphant died on Wednesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart surrounded by his family. His best friend and wife of 43 years is the former Ann Marie Foley.
Son of the late Luke & Mary Mullock of Scranton, Mike attended St Paul’s School and graduated from Bishop Hannan High School in 1970. He served...
Myron Ednock
Dec 1, 2019
Myron Ednock December 1, 2019 On Sunday, Myron Ednock, 71, Carbondale, went to be with his wife, Gail Ednock, who passed away in September. They would have been married 46 years. Myron was the son of the late Peter and Mary Durso Ednock. He graduated from Carbondale Benjamin Franklin High School in 1966. Myron was employed for 53 years at...
Carol Ann Besten
Nov 27, 2019
Carol Ann Bianco Besten November 27, 2019 Carol Ann Bianco Besten, 73, Greenfield Twp., died Wednesday at home. Her husband is Anthony Besten Jr. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Anthony and Vera Miletta Bianco, she cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchild and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities. She was a baker, was always smiling and enjoyed...
Claudine Marie Youshock
Nov 23, 2019
Claudine M. Youshock, 55, of Olyphant, died Saturday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, after a brief illness.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John Jr. and Joyce Ann Dando Youshock, she was a lifelong resident of Olyphant. She was a graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1983, and attended Vo-Tech. Claudine was most recently employed...
Pauline "Tiny" Guman
Nov 20, 2019
Pauline Tatiana “Tiny” Mizok Guman, 85, of Olyphant died on Wednesday at Green Ridge Care Center. Her husband, the late Joseph Guman, Jr. died on February 20, 2001. They were married on April 8, 1953.
Born in Jermyn, she was the third child of eight all born at home to the late Michael and Anna Chup Mizok. She was a 1952...
James "Jimbo" P. Conlon
Nov 1, 2019
James “Jimbo” Conlon, 62, of Blakely died on Friday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His parents were the late James P. and Mary Moran Conlon.
Born in Scranton, he was a longtime resident of Scranton until moving to Blakely over 10 years ago. Jim was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and the University...
Albert H. Schwartz
Oct 31, 2019
Albert H. Schwartz October 31, 2019 Albert H. Schwartz, 79, passed away Thursday at home in Beach Lake. Born in Honesdale, son of the late Albert and Elizabeth Schwartz, he was a graduate of Honesdale High School. He worked for the Department of Transportation for more than 39 years. Albert proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for...
Ellen A. Cook
Oct 24, 2019
Ellen Ann Cooke October 24, 2019 Ellen Ann Cooke, 78, Simpson, died Thursday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Born and raised in New York, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Isabella Cooke. Before retirement to Simpson in 2007, Ellen worked as a freelance data analyst. Prior to that position, she was vice president of a direct marketing firm...
William G. Kelly
Oct 18, 2019
William G. Kelly October 18, 2019 William G. Kelly, 79, Carbondale died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Born in Archbald, son of the late William and Florence O’Hora Kelly, he worked for 36 years at Scranton Corrugated Box Company. Surviving are: his long-time companion, June Cummings and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Ronald W. Turley
Oct 14, 2019
Ronald W. Turley
October 14, 2019
Ronald W. Turley of Nicholson passed away Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart with his loving family by his side.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Bernice Turley of East Benton, Pa. Ron served in the United States Naval Construction Battalions SEVEN,...
Frank Barry
Oct 8, 2019
Frank Barry October 8, 2019
Frank Barry, 91, born in Carbondale, PA, died October 8th, 2019, after several hospitalizations and declining health.
Frank was being well cared for by very kind staff members over the last three years, first in Forest City, PA, Personal Care and then after a hospitalization, in Lackawanna Health and Rehab...
Catherine Baum
Oct 8, 2019
Catherine Baum October 8, 2019 Catherine was taken by the Lord on Tuesday October 8 as she joined her beloved husband Robert in Heaven. Our mom, grandma, and great grandma loved her family as we all loved her. Born September 16, 1928 in Altoona, PA she married Robert February 14, 1953. She has five living children; Robert, Edward, Rosemary, Jeannette,...
Carol F. Iyoob
Oct 1, 2019
Carol F. Iyoob of Jessup died peacefully on Tuesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her parents were the late John and Doris Chubb Miles.
Born in Carbondale, she previously resided in Olyphant and Jessup. She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale and retired from Specialty Records, Olyphant and also worked at the Mid Valley...
Fabian J. Straka
Oct 1, 2019
Fabian Straka, 54, of Olyphant, died Tuesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore after a serious illness. His parents were the late Michael J. and Irene ”Lil” Bieszczad Straka. Born in Peckville, he was a lifelong resident of Olyphant and a 1983 graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore. Fabian was employed by the Jewish Home, Scranton...
Gail M. Ednock
Sep 27, 2019
Gail M. Ednock September 27, 2019 Gail M. Ednock, 66, of Carbondale, died Friday at home. Her husband is Myron Ednock. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Robert and Marie Goodwin Van Nort, Gail loved to read, listen to music, watch Christmas movies and solve crossword puzzles. Her grandchildren were her life and she enjoyed being the family caregiver....
Bernadette R. Dombrosky
Sep 25, 2019
Bernadette R. Dombrosky September 25, 2019
Bernadette R. Dombrosky, 72, of Carbondale, died at home Wednesday after a brief battle with leukemia. Her husband was the late John J. Dombrosky. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary on Oct. 4.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Francis and Elsie Tochelli Bruno, Bernadette was a...
Anthony P. Telemko
Sep 8, 2019
Anthony P. Telemko September 8, 2019
Anthony P. Telemko, 89, Carbondale, died Sunday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. His wife is Catherine Crisalli Telemko.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Pauline Telemko, Tony was an Army veteran during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of Carbondale American Legion...
Josephine M. Tomaine
Sep 3, 2019
Josephine M. Tomaine September 3, 2019 Josephine M. Tomaine, 94, Carbondale formerly of Greentown, died Tuesday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. Born in Mayfield, daughter of the late Carmelo and Marie Amorella Cordaro (Cadora), Josephine was employed for more than 40 years as a seamstress in the garment industry and a member of the ILGWU. Survivors include four sons, Joseph...
Dolores Leo
Aug 30, 2019
Dolores Leo August 30, 2019 Dolores Leo, 87, Carbondale, passed away peacefully Friday evening after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised on the west side of Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Angelo R. and Alice Petrovitch Leo Sr. and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Before retirement, she worked for many...
Mark James O'Connor
Aug 25, 2019
Mark James O’Connor, a resident of Crawfordville, Fla., died unexpectedly on Aug. 25, 2019, at the age of 63. His parents were the late Joseph M. and Winifred Murray O’Connor.
Born in Scranton, Mark was a longtime resident of Olyphant and a 1973 graduate of Mid Valley High School. He then received an associate degree from Johnson School of Technology...
Michael Luke Mullock
Dec 11, 2019
Michael L. Mullock, 67, of Olyphant died on Wednesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart surrounded by his family. His best friend and wife of 43 years is the former Ann Marie Foley.
Son of the late Luke & Mary Mullock of Scranton, Mike attended St Paul’s School and graduated from Bishop Hannan High School in 1970. He served...
Myron Ednock
Dec 1, 2019
Myron Ednock December 1, 2019 On Sunday, Myron Ednock, 71, Carbondale, went to be with his wife, Gail Ednock, who passed away in September. They would have been married 46 years. Myron was the son of the late Peter and Mary Durso Ednock. He graduated from Carbondale Benjamin Franklin High School in 1966. Myron was employed for 53 years at...
Carol Ann Besten
Nov 27, 2019
Carol Ann Bianco Besten November 27, 2019 Carol Ann Bianco Besten, 73, Greenfield Twp., died Wednesday at home. Her husband is Anthony Besten Jr. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Anthony and Vera Miletta Bianco, she cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchild and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities. She was a baker, was always smiling and enjoyed...
Claudine Marie Youshock
Nov 23, 2019
Claudine M. Youshock, 55, of Olyphant, died Saturday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, after a brief illness.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John Jr. and Joyce Ann Dando Youshock, she was a lifelong resident of Olyphant. She was a graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1983, and attended Vo-Tech. Claudine was most recently employed...
Pauline "Tiny" Guman
Nov 20, 2019
Pauline Tatiana “Tiny” Mizok Guman, 85, of Olyphant died on Wednesday at Green Ridge Care Center. Her husband, the late Joseph Guman, Jr. died on February 20, 2001. They were married on April 8, 1953.
Born in Jermyn, she was the third child of eight all born at home to the late Michael and Anna Chup Mizok. She was a 1952...
James "Jimbo" P. Conlon
Nov 1, 2019
James “Jimbo” Conlon, 62, of Blakely died on Friday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His parents were the late James P. and Mary Moran Conlon.
Born in Scranton, he was a longtime resident of Scranton until moving to Blakely over 10 years ago. Jim was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and the University...
Albert H. Schwartz
Oct 31, 2019
Albert H. Schwartz October 31, 2019 Albert H. Schwartz, 79, passed away Thursday at home in Beach Lake. Born in Honesdale, son of the late Albert and Elizabeth Schwartz, he was a graduate of Honesdale High School. He worked for the Department of Transportation for more than 39 years. Albert proudly served his country in the Army National Guard for...
Ellen A. Cook
Oct 24, 2019
Ellen Ann Cooke October 24, 2019 Ellen Ann Cooke, 78, Simpson, died Thursday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Born and raised in New York, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Isabella Cooke. Before retirement to Simpson in 2007, Ellen worked as a freelance data analyst. Prior to that position, she was vice president of a direct marketing firm...
William G. Kelly
Oct 18, 2019
William G. Kelly October 18, 2019 William G. Kelly, 79, Carbondale died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Born in Archbald, son of the late William and Florence O’Hora Kelly, he worked for 36 years at Scranton Corrugated Box Company. Surviving are: his long-time companion, June Cummings and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Ronald W. Turley
Oct 14, 2019
Ronald W. Turley
October 14, 2019
Ronald W. Turley of Nicholson passed away Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart with his loving family by his side.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Bernice Turley of East Benton, Pa. Ron served in the United States Naval Construction Battalions SEVEN,...
Frank Barry
Oct 8, 2019
Frank Barry October 8, 2019
Frank Barry, 91, born in Carbondale, PA, died October 8th, 2019, after several hospitalizations and declining health.
Frank was being well cared for by very kind staff members over the last three years, first in Forest City, PA, Personal Care and then after a hospitalization, in Lackawanna Health and Rehab...
Catherine Baum
Oct 8, 2019
Catherine Baum October 8, 2019 Catherine was taken by the Lord on Tuesday October 8 as she joined her beloved husband Robert in Heaven. Our mom, grandma, and great grandma loved her family as we all loved her. Born September 16, 1928 in Altoona, PA she married Robert February 14, 1953. She has five living children; Robert, Edward, Rosemary, Jeannette,...
Carol F. Iyoob
Oct 1, 2019
Carol F. Iyoob of Jessup died peacefully on Tuesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her parents were the late John and Doris Chubb Miles.
Born in Carbondale, she previously resided in Olyphant and Jessup. She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale and retired from Specialty Records, Olyphant and also worked at the Mid Valley...
Fabian J. Straka
Oct 1, 2019
Fabian Straka, 54, of Olyphant, died Tuesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore after a serious illness. His parents were the late Michael J. and Irene ”Lil” Bieszczad Straka. Born in Peckville, he was a lifelong resident of Olyphant and a 1983 graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore. Fabian was employed by the Jewish Home, Scranton...
Gail M. Ednock
Sep 27, 2019
Gail M. Ednock September 27, 2019 Gail M. Ednock, 66, of Carbondale, died Friday at home. Her husband is Myron Ednock. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Robert and Marie Goodwin Van Nort, Gail loved to read, listen to music, watch Christmas movies and solve crossword puzzles. Her grandchildren were her life and she enjoyed being the family caregiver....
Bernadette R. Dombrosky
Sep 25, 2019
Bernadette R. Dombrosky September 25, 2019
Bernadette R. Dombrosky, 72, of Carbondale, died at home Wednesday after a brief battle with leukemia. Her husband was the late John J. Dombrosky. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary on Oct. 4.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Francis and Elsie Tochelli Bruno, Bernadette was a...
Anthony P. Telemko
Sep 8, 2019
Anthony P. Telemko September 8, 2019
Anthony P. Telemko, 89, Carbondale, died Sunday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. His wife is Catherine Crisalli Telemko.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Pauline Telemko, Tony was an Army veteran during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of Carbondale American Legion...
Josephine M. Tomaine
Sep 3, 2019
Josephine M. Tomaine September 3, 2019 Josephine M. Tomaine, 94, Carbondale formerly of Greentown, died Tuesday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. Born in Mayfield, daughter of the late Carmelo and Marie Amorella Cordaro (Cadora), Josephine was employed for more than 40 years as a seamstress in the garment industry and a member of the ILGWU. Survivors include four sons, Joseph...
Dolores Leo
Aug 30, 2019
Dolores Leo August 30, 2019 Dolores Leo, 87, Carbondale, passed away peacefully Friday evening after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised on the west side of Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Angelo R. and Alice Petrovitch Leo Sr. and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Before retirement, she worked for many...
Mark James O'Connor
Aug 25, 2019
Mark James O’Connor, a resident of Crawfordville, Fla., died unexpectedly on Aug. 25, 2019, at the age of 63. His parents were the late Joseph M. and Winifred Murray O’Connor.
Born in Scranton, Mark was a longtime resident of Olyphant and a 1973 graduate of Mid Valley High School. He then received an associate degree from Johnson School of Technology...

