Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Ralph C. Althouse
Feb 10, 2020
Ralph C. Althouse February 10, 2020 Ralph C. Althouse, 90, Carbondale died peacefully on Monday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His wife was the late Faye Klopp Althouse. Born in Leesport, son of the late J. Brooke and Esther N. Loose Althouse, he was instrumental in the development of tennis in Carbondale in the 1960’s. For many years, he...
Tori L. Hughes
Feb 1, 2020
Tori L. Hughes February 1, 2020 Tori L. Hughes, 43, Carbondale, died Saturday at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Glen and Carolyn “Kay” Daley Hughes, Tori was bakery manager at Giant Market. She loved her job. The family thanks the staff of Allied Hospice for their compassionate care. Surviving are a sister, Barbara...
Ursula Rose Brango
Feb 1, 2020
Ursula Rose (Capizzi) Brango February 1, 2020
Ursula Rose (Capizzi) Brango, 94, Phoenixville, died February 1, 2020. Born January 9, 1926 in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Caroline Gallo Capizzi.
Surviving are: her husband, Richard Brango; sons, Neil (Melissa) Brango and Rick Brango; granddaughters, Lena Ramos, Serena and Natalie Brango,...
Allen Antidormi
Jan 23, 2020
Allen Antidormi
January 23, 2020
Allen Antidormi, 74, Carbondale, died Thursday, January 23 at Carbondale Nursing Center. His wife is Angie DiBenedetto Antidormi.
Born in Bronx NY, son of Angelo and Theresa Antidormi, he loved to travel and ride in his boat. He was well-loved and enjoyed conversation.
In addition to...
Charles Francis Stankiewicz
Jan 23, 2020
Charles Francis Stankiewicz, 81, of Olyphant, died on Thursday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. His parents were the late John and Anna Bilski Stankiewicz.
Born in Olyphant, he was a lifelong resident. He attended St. Michael the Archangel School and was a member of Holy Cross Parish, formerly St. Michael the Archangel Church, Olyphant. A devoted Catholic, he attended...
Richard Anthony Orzel
Jan 18, 2020
Richard A. Orzel, 72, of Peckville, died Saturday evening.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Anthony S. and Mary E. Wasko Orzel, he resided in Scranton most of his life. He was a 1965 graduate of West Scranton High School and then received an associate degree from Johnson School of Technology in Carpentry. A union carpenter, Richard was a...
Laverne Roche
Jan 13, 2020
LaVerne Roche January 13, 2020 LaVerne Roche, 99, Waymart, formerly of Carbondale, died Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Honesdale, daughter of the late Edward and Martha Wagner Bishop, she worked at Daystrom (now Lockheed Martin) for a number of years before retirement. She enjoyed going to bingo and to casinos. Surviving are: a son, James Roche and wife,...
Leo R. Lawler
Jan 5, 2020
Leo R. Lawler January 5, 2020
Leo R. Lawler, 82, Carbondale, died at Regional Hospital, Scranton on Sunday. His late wife, Catherine Wormuth Lawler died on December 20, 2019.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Leo and Elizabeth Tully Lawler Sr., he was devoted to his wife for 59 years especially during her illness...
Theresa Wormuth
Jan 3, 2020
Theresa Wormuth January 3, 2020
Theresa Wormuth, 100, Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Carbondale, died Friday, January 3 in Florida just two weeks shy of her 101st birthday.
Born in Carbondale, where she lived most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Frances Bonacci Molinaro.
Prior to her...
Maureen Baez
Dec 28, 2019
Maureen Baez December 28, 2019
Maureen Baez, 71, Carbondale, died at home on Saturday. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of Margaret Flaherty.
Surviving are: sons, Carlos Baez, Carbondale and Eric Baez; daughters, Selene Rosar and husband, Tom, Carbondale; Christina Baez, Carbondale; Elizabeth Torre, Fla.; grandchildren, Selena, TJ, Savannah and Caleb Rosar,...
Aniello C. Brango
Dec 26, 2019
Aniello “Neil” C. Brango December 26, 2019
Aniello “Neil” C. Brango, 85, Red Lion, died Thursday, December 26 at York Hospital, York Pa. His wife is the former Joan Monkoski.
Born in Phoenixville Pa., son of the late Carl and Sylvia Sanbe Brango, he served in the US Army. Before retirement, he was an office...
Catherine Lawler
Dec 20, 2019
Catherine Lawler December 20, 2019
Catherine Lawler, 82, Carbondale, died at home on Friday. Her husband is Leo Lawler. They were married for 59 years. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Augustus and Catherine Moran Wormuth, she operated a Day Care from her home for over 30 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors...
Dr. Rosemarie Petrucelli
Dec 16, 2019
Dr. RoseMarie Anne Petrucelli
December 16, 2019
Dr. RoseMarie Anne Petrucelli, 92, of Chevy Chase, Md., died Monday at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Md. Her husband was the late Dr. Lawrence Petrucelli.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Fanny Bifano, she was valedictorian of her Carbondale High School class of 1945....
Geraldine V. Defazio
Dec 11, 2019
Geraldine V. DeFazio December 11, 2019
Geraldine V. DeFazio, 93, Clifford, died Wednesday at the Carbondale Nursing Home. Her late husband of 56 years was Joseph A. DeFazio who proceeded her to Our Father in Heaven in 2004. She would have celebrated her 94th birthday on December 23.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late...
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...
Ralph C. Althouse
Feb 10, 2020
Ralph C. Althouse February 10, 2020 Ralph C. Althouse, 90, Carbondale died peacefully on Monday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His wife was the late Faye Klopp Althouse. Born in Leesport, son of the late J. Brooke and Esther N. Loose Althouse, he was instrumental in the development of tennis in Carbondale in the 1960’s. For many years, he...
Tori L. Hughes
Feb 1, 2020
Tori L. Hughes February 1, 2020 Tori L. Hughes, 43, Carbondale, died Saturday at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Glen and Carolyn “Kay” Daley Hughes, Tori was bakery manager at Giant Market. She loved her job. The family thanks the staff of Allied Hospice for their compassionate care. Surviving are a sister, Barbara...
Ursula Rose Brango
Feb 1, 2020
Ursula Rose (Capizzi) Brango February 1, 2020
Ursula Rose (Capizzi) Brango, 94, Phoenixville, died February 1, 2020. Born January 9, 1926 in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Caroline Gallo Capizzi.
Surviving are: her husband, Richard Brango; sons, Neil (Melissa) Brango and Rick Brango; granddaughters, Lena Ramos, Serena and Natalie Brango,...
Allen Antidormi
Jan 23, 2020
Allen Antidormi
January 23, 2020
Allen Antidormi, 74, Carbondale, died Thursday, January 23 at Carbondale Nursing Center. His wife is Angie DiBenedetto Antidormi.
Born in Bronx NY, son of Angelo and Theresa Antidormi, he loved to travel and ride in his boat. He was well-loved and enjoyed conversation.
In addition to...
Charles Francis Stankiewicz
Jan 23, 2020
Charles Francis Stankiewicz, 81, of Olyphant, died on Thursday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. His parents were the late John and Anna Bilski Stankiewicz.
Born in Olyphant, he was a lifelong resident. He attended St. Michael the Archangel School and was a member of Holy Cross Parish, formerly St. Michael the Archangel Church, Olyphant. A devoted Catholic, he attended...
Richard Anthony Orzel
Jan 18, 2020
Richard A. Orzel, 72, of Peckville, died Saturday evening.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Anthony S. and Mary E. Wasko Orzel, he resided in Scranton most of his life. He was a 1965 graduate of West Scranton High School and then received an associate degree from Johnson School of Technology in Carpentry. A union carpenter, Richard was a...
Laverne Roche
Jan 13, 2020
LaVerne Roche January 13, 2020 LaVerne Roche, 99, Waymart, formerly of Carbondale, died Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Honesdale, daughter of the late Edward and Martha Wagner Bishop, she worked at Daystrom (now Lockheed Martin) for a number of years before retirement. She enjoyed going to bingo and to casinos. Surviving are: a son, James Roche and wife,...
Leo R. Lawler
Jan 5, 2020
Leo R. Lawler January 5, 2020
Leo R. Lawler, 82, Carbondale, died at Regional Hospital, Scranton on Sunday. His late wife, Catherine Wormuth Lawler died on December 20, 2019.
Born in Carbondale, son of the late Leo and Elizabeth Tully Lawler Sr., he was devoted to his wife for 59 years especially during her illness...
Theresa Wormuth
Jan 3, 2020
Theresa Wormuth January 3, 2020
Theresa Wormuth, 100, Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Carbondale, died Friday, January 3 in Florida just two weeks shy of her 101st birthday.
Born in Carbondale, where she lived most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Frances Bonacci Molinaro.
Prior to her...
Maureen Baez
Dec 28, 2019
Maureen Baez December 28, 2019
Maureen Baez, 71, Carbondale, died at home on Saturday. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of Margaret Flaherty.
Surviving are: sons, Carlos Baez, Carbondale and Eric Baez; daughters, Selene Rosar and husband, Tom, Carbondale; Christina Baez, Carbondale; Elizabeth Torre, Fla.; grandchildren, Selena, TJ, Savannah and Caleb Rosar,...
Aniello C. Brango
Dec 26, 2019
Aniello “Neil” C. Brango December 26, 2019
Aniello “Neil” C. Brango, 85, Red Lion, died Thursday, December 26 at York Hospital, York Pa. His wife is the former Joan Monkoski.
Born in Phoenixville Pa., son of the late Carl and Sylvia Sanbe Brango, he served in the US Army. Before retirement, he was an office...
Catherine Lawler
Dec 20, 2019
Catherine Lawler December 20, 2019
Catherine Lawler, 82, Carbondale, died at home on Friday. Her husband is Leo Lawler. They were married for 59 years. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Augustus and Catherine Moran Wormuth, she operated a Day Care from her home for over 30 years.
In addition to her husband, survivors...
Dr. Rosemarie Petrucelli
Dec 16, 2019
Dr. RoseMarie Anne Petrucelli
December 16, 2019
Dr. RoseMarie Anne Petrucelli, 92, of Chevy Chase, Md., died Monday at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Md. Her husband was the late Dr. Lawrence Petrucelli.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Fanny Bifano, she was valedictorian of her Carbondale High School class of 1945....
Geraldine V. Defazio
Dec 11, 2019
Geraldine V. DeFazio December 11, 2019
Geraldine V. DeFazio, 93, Clifford, died Wednesday at the Carbondale Nursing Home. Her late husband of 56 years was Joseph A. DeFazio who proceeded her to Our Father in Heaven in 2004. She would have celebrated her 94th birthday on December 23.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late...
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...
