Apr 23, 2020

Steven R. Duke April 23, 2020 Steven R. Duke, 74, Carbondale, died Thursday at Carbondale Nursing Home. Born in New York City, June 4, 1945, he was the son of the late George and Margaret Brennan Duke. When he was three years old, his family moved to Greenville NY where he spent the rest of the his childhood. Steve served...

Apr 22, 2020

Carmella M. Guzzi April 22, 2020 Carmella M. Gillott Guzzi, 97, Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening at the Abington Manor Nursing Home. Carmella’s husband of 49 years and love of her life, Fred, preceded her in death in 1994. Born in Carbondale, Carmella was the daughter of Angelo, “Big Shot,” and Rose Pettinato Gillott. She was a graduate...

Apr 16, 2020

Anastasia “Nancy” Mazur, 93, a former resident of Mount Cobb died on Thursday night at Ocean County Medical Center, Brick, NJ. Her husband, Joseph F. Mazur died on June 28, 2007.

Born in Dickson City, she was the daughter of the late Luke and Ksenia Pronko Sheruda. She later resided in Blakely and after marriage moved to New York City. They came back to Blakely in 1972 and moved to Mount Cobb in 1976. In 2016 she moved...

Apr 15, 2020

Paul H. Mizok April 15, 2020 Paul “Harry” Mizok, 84, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at the Forest City Nursing Home. His wife of 39 years was the former Yvonne Nepa, who died on October 21, 1999. Although he was of Russian Orthodox faith, he faithfully attended St. Rose Church with and for his wife, who he met...

Apr 15, 2020

Frank G. Salitsky April 15, 2020 Frank “PopPop” Salitsky, 95, died at home on April 15th of natural causes. His wife of 61 years, Anna Mae preceded him in death on November 7, 2015. Born and reared in Childs, he was affectionately known by many there as “the mayor”. His parents were Joseph and Eva (Script) Salitsky. At the start...

Apr 12, 2020

Charles R. Martines April 12, 2020 Charles R. Martines, 91, Scranton, died Easter Sunday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Salvatore and Grace Cerra Martines, he operated a shoe repair business in Olyphant for more than 40 years. He enjoyed bowling, golf, music and playing his guitar and keyboard. He was the life of the...

Apr 9, 2020

Anthony J. Guarneri April 9, 2020 Anthony J. “Gardy” Guarneri, 95, Carbondale, died Thursday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife, of 68 years, is Lillian Gentline Guarneri. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Onofrio and Lena Norella Guarneri, Tony was a TRUE GENTLEMAN who was extremely devoted and dedicated to his family and to his many...

Apr 8, 2020

A. J. Kowalski, 77, a lifelong resident of Olyphant passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday surrounded by his loving family after bravely battling cancer. He is survived by his wife and caregiver of fifty years Geraldine Vrabel Kowalski.

Born on July 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Augustine & Sophia Kucab Kowalski. He was educated in...

Apr 1, 2020

Mary Lynn Shaffer April 1, 2020 Mary Lynn Shaffer, 63, Carbondale died Wednesday at Moses Taylor Hospital. Born in Honesdale, daughter of the late Ronald Kilmer and Lubov Demianovich, she worked at Carbondale Nursing Home for more than 15 years as a housekeeper. Mary Lynn enjoyed going to work and was a dedicated worker who loved her friends at work....

Mar 30, 2020

Andrew John Yurkanin March 30, 2020 Andrew John Yurkanin, 74, of Greenfield Twp., died Monday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Born in Peckville, Andrew was the son of the late Andrew and Anastasia Andrunik Yurkanin. He was proud of his European heritage which included Austria and Czechoslovakia. Husband to the late Gail Smith Yurkanin, he spent his early years living...

Mar 30, 2020

Joseph Sheridan, 66, of Olyphant, died on Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Lavelle Sheridan. They would have celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary in May.

Born in Scranton, Joseph was a lifelong resident of Olyphant and the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Sheridan. He was a graduate of Mid-Valley...

Mar 28, 2020

Paul J. DePalma March 28, 2020 Paul J. DePalma, 70, Carbondale, died Saturday at home after an illness. His wife of 45 years is Linda Abraham DePalma. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Marino DePalma, he was a member of Local Union 158 for 50 years as a laborer. He loved being with, and entertaining family and friends and...

Mar 27, 2020

Thomas P. Cummings March 27, 2020 Thomas P. Cummings, 90, Scranton, formerly of Carbondale, died Friday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Born in Carbondale, son of the late James and Bridget Madden Cummings, he was employed at Farview State Hospital before retirement. He served in the National Guard and was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are...

Mar 26, 2020

Anthony P. Molinaro March 26, 2020 Anthony P. Molinaro, Jr., 77, formerly of Carbondale and New York City, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 26, at Elmcroft of Mid Valley Memory Care Assisted Living Facility in Sturges. Born August 9, 1942 in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony N. and Philomena Costanzo Molinaro, he graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and...

Mar 16, 2020

Carol Haley March 16, 2020

Carol Haley, 69, of Carbondale, died Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her husband is James Haley.

Born in Jersey City, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Carmella Sutton.

Also surviving are two sons, Dominick Garretson, New Jersey; and Michael Garretson, Carbondale; two daughters, Lisa Willette...

Mar 1, 2020

Duane H. Frisbie March 1, 2020 Duane H. Frisbie, 78, of Carbondale, died Sunday at home. His wife is the former Mary Ann Mindas. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Donald and Elsie Sweet Frisbie, he was a machinist at Arlington Industries for many years. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his whole world. Duane was an avid N.Y. Giants...

Feb 24, 2020

Audrey J. Gonsauls February 24, 2020 Audrey J. Gonsauls, 91, Carbondale, died Monday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband is Louis Gonsauls. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late William and Roberta Walker Sweet, she was a seamstress in the garment industry. Audrey enjoyed crafting, playing bingo, going to the casino and planning picnics for family and...

Feb 18, 2020

Hope R. Sanderson February 18, 2020 Hope R. Sanderson, 68, of Carbondale, died Tuesday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Walter T. Sanderson. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John and Ruth Sparaney, she was a former employee of the Carbondale Nursing Home. Throughout the years, she spent many countless hours, with her husband...

Feb 15, 2020

Francis J. Leonard February 15, 2020 Francis J. Leonard, 77, Carbondale, died Saturday at home. His wife was the late Lois Leonard. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Francis and Antoinette Tolerico Leonard, he was a United States Army veteran. Francis enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing and playing scratch-off tickets and worked at Gentex for a number of years. Surviving...

Feb 10, 2020

Mary M. Balzano February 10, 2020 Mary M. Balzano, 93, of Bridgewater Twp., N.J., died Monday at Bridgeway Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Dominick Balzano. Born in Avoca, she was the daughter of the late William and Teresa Crofton. Surviving are a son, James Balzano and wife, Maggie, Hillsborough, N.J.; two grandchildren, Marissa Vella and husband, Michael; and...