Floyd D. Miller

May 1, 2019

Floyd D. Miller

May 1, 2019

Floyd D. Miller passed away at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton, on May 1, at the age of 97.

Floyd was born in Worcester, Mass. on Aug. 28, 1921, to C.B. and Ada Miller. Floyd served at Valley Forge General Hospital during WWII where he met...

Albert Paul Picchio

Apr 23, 2019

Umberto Paul Picchio was born in Olyphant, Pa., into humble beginnings, on Feb. 16, 1931. He was the last child of Luciano and Rosa Parette Picchio, immigrants from Italy who were living the American dream. He joined his eight siblings on that winter day, Anna, Marty, Pete, Victor, Angelo, Louis, Anthony and Caroline.    His youth was certainly not one...

Mary H. Maslar

Apr 23, 2019

Mary H. Maslar, 90, a lifelong resident of the Grassy Island section of Olyphant, died peacefully on Tuesday at home. Her husband, Andrew Maslar Jr., died in 2009.   Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose O’Boyle Hare. Mary graduated from St. Patrick’s High School, Olyphant, and the Mercy School of Nursing, Scranton. After...

Joseph X. Mcandrew

Apr 22, 2019

Joseph X. McAndrew April 22, 2019

Joseph X. McAndrew, 89, Forest City, formerly of Carbondale, died Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife, Delores Galati McAndrew, died in 2017.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Joseph and Marie Stockman McAndrew, he worked at Gentex for 33 years. Joseph was an avid New York Yankees...

Jack Hoffman

Apr 10, 2019

John “Jack” V. Hoffman, 78, of Factoryville died Wednesday at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife Marion C. Hewitt Hoffman. They were married for 49 years.Born in Scranton, Jack resided in Factoryville for the last 24 years, and previously lived in Tunkhannock. His parents were the late Willard E. and Ann R. McDermott...

Walter Rudolph Cummins

Apr 8, 2019

Walter R. Cummins, 87, Scranton, PA,  died peacefully at The Gardens of Scranton on Monday morning April 8, 2019. He was the son of the late Walter F. Cummins and Edith Alexander Hurst.Born, raised and schooled in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, he moved to Brooklyn, New York in the early 1960’s. He later resided in Port Arthur, Texas and Pembroke...

Hazen M. Gardner

Apr 6, 2019

Hazen M. Gardner April 6, 2019

Hazen M. Gardner, 53, Westfield Pa., died Saturday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Blossburg Pa., he was the son of the late Monroe and Edith O’Dell Gardner.

Survivors include: a son, Samuel, Westfield; two daughters, Marian Gardner and Joshlynn Gardner, Westfield; two brothers, Alan Gardner,...

Grace S. Oravec

Apr 1, 2019

Grace S. Oravec, 94, of Jessup died Monday at home surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.

Born in Jessup, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Gellak) Oravec. She was a graduate of Jessup High School and attended Lackawanna College. Grace worked for Lockheed Martin and the former Weston Controls as a group leader. She was...

Robert C. Jackson

Mar 31, 2019

Robert "Booby" Jackson, 77, of Blakely died Sunday March 31, at Geisinger-CMC, Scranton. He was the husband of Dolores Kolibob Jackson. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Merriott L. and Mildred E. Runyon Jackson. He was a graduate of Blakely High School and worked in the Union as a Sprinkler Fitter for Fire protection systems. He...

Jennie J. Gillott

Mar 31, 2019

Jennie J. Gillott

March 31, 2019

Jennie J. Gillott, 91, Carbondale, died Sunday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late John and Madeline Ricci Villano, Jennie was a seamstress for more than 40 years. She enjoyed going out to dinner with family and friends and playing...

Loretta Smith

Mar 26, 2019

Loretta Smith March 26, 2019

Loretta A. Smith, 98, Carbondale, died Tuesday at home.

Born in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of the late Michael P. and Mary Wheeler McCarthy. Before retirement, Loretta spent many years as a bookkeeper.

She is survived by: a son, Thomas J. Smith and wife, Maureen, South...

Kathryn Swingle

Mar 25, 2019

Kathryn Swingle March 25, 2019

Kathryn Swingle, 89, Lake Ariel, died Monday night at Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born in Long Pond, the daughter of the late Russell and Bessie Miller Altemose, she grew up enjoying the outdoors, hunting and fishing. After getting married to (Raymond) Rip Swingle, who passed away 23 years ago, she moved...

Lawrence J. Laurynas

Mar 19, 2019

Lawrence J. Laurynas

March 19, 2019

Lawrence J. Laurynas, 79, Fell Twp., died Tuesday at home. His wife is Karen Solt Laurynas. Born in Scranton, son of the late Benedict and Anna Yadouga Laurynas, he was a psychologist and served in the National Guard for 18 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Joseph J. Caporali

Mar 4, 2019

Joseph James Caporali

March 4, 2019

Joseph James Caporali, 84, “the Hair” of Carbondale, passed away Monday at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Frank (Jake) and Josephine Bruno Caporali.

Joe served with the 109th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard after high...

Frances N. Falvo

Mar 3, 2019

Frances N. Falvo

March 3, 2019

Frances N. Falvo, Carbondale, died Sunday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband is John J. Falvo.

Born in Carbondale, Frances was the daughter of the late Dominick and Anna Vadala Trichilo.

The family thanks Hospice of the Sacred Heart’s staff for their...

Edward T. Russick

Feb 25, 2019

Edward T. Russick, 93, of Denville, formerly of Vandling, PA, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family members on Monday, February 25, 2019.

Born and raised in Forest City, PA to the late John & Josephine Roszak, he graduated from Forest City High School. Throughout his life, he had many careers...

Helen (Dolly) J. Houdershieldt

Jan 23, 2019

Helen J. Houdershieldt

January 23, 2019 Helen J. “Dolly”  Houdershieldt, 45, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of Helen Marie Martin, Helen is survived by: two children, Bruce Monestine and Jahliel LaRoche, Carbondale; four brothers, Ed Martin,Colorado; Patrick Martin, Indiana; Randy Martin, Carbondale; Gino LaRoche, Wilkes-Barre; six sisters, Lisa...

Joseph F. Greco

Jan 18, 2019

Joseph F. Greco January 18, 2019 Joseph F. Greco, 100, of Carbondale, died Friday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. His wife is Rosemary Falbo Greco. Born in Scranton, son of the late John and Grace Gentile Greco, he served in the United States Army during World War II and was a television engineer and radio announcer. He was a lector...

Virginia Shirley Paoloni

Jan 15, 2019

Virginia S. Paoloni, 87, Olyphant, danced gracefully into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 15. She died as she lived: with dignity and grace. Her cherished and devoted husband of 65 years, Edmund, survives.    A lifetime resident of Olyphant, Virginia was born to the late Stephen and Matilda Borick. She graduated from Olyphant High School and furthered...

Eugene Staschak

Jan 12, 2019

Eugene Staschak January 12, 2019 Eugene Staschak, 89, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Saturday.  His wife of 68 years is Mary Villano Staschak. Born in Olyphant, son of the late Demko and Anna Kowtko Staschak, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by many. Those who were fortunate enough to...