Obituaries

Obituaries for Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.and Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

Brian Joseph Perri

Brian Joseph Perri

Jul 29, 2018

Brian Joseph Perri July 29, 2018

Brian Joseph Perri passed away unexpectedly after an accident while hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes, Colorado.

Born December 30th, 1979 in Carbondale, Brian was a 1998 Graduate of Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School.  Brian joined the U.S. Army in 1998, and served until he was honorably discharged in...

Anthony C. Pettinato

Anthony C. Pettinato

Jul 25, 2018

Anthony C. Pettinato

July 25, 2018 Anthony C. Pettinato, 87, Endwell NY, died Wednesday at Good Shepherd, Endwell NY. His wife is the former Hilda Paoletti. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Giacomo and Angelina Rei Pettinato, he was an electrical engineer for IBM before retirement and was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Tony...

Albert Dunn

Albert Dunn

Jul 13, 2018

Albert Dunn

July 13, 2018 Albert Dunn, 78, Carbondale died Friday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. His wife is the former Gloria Cole. Born in New Jersey, son of the late Sanford and Mary Elizabeth Levens Dunn, he was a heavy equipment operator and apartments manager. He is survived by: two sons, Albert Jr., Pennsylvania and...

Roy M. Koerner

Roy M. Koerner

Jul 10, 2018

Roy Martin Koerner

July 7, 2018 Roy Martin Koerner, 87, Scranton, died Tuesday at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Born in New York City, son of the late Sebastian and Regina Kraus Koerner, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was an artist. Surviving are: a son, Peter Koerner and wife, Brenda,...

Theresa A. Rupp

Theresa A. Rupp

Jul 7, 2018

Theresa A. Rupp

July 7, 2018

Theresa A. Rupp, 74, Carbondale, died Saturday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband is Jerome “Jake” Rupp.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Onofrio and Lena Norella Guarneri, Theresa worked for the Carbondale Area School District’s cafeteria department for a number of years....

Harold V. Ort

Harold V. Ort

Jun 26, 2018

Harold V. Ort, June 26, 2018 Harold V. Ort, 77, Clifford Twp., died Tuesday evening at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former Gloria MacDonald. Harold and Gloria celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 27 . He adored his wife and cherished their time together. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Murrington and Viola Cesario Ort, he was...

Helen Marie Glinsky

Helen Marie Glinsky

Jun 26, 2018

Helen M. Glinsky, 83, of Mt. Cobb, died Tuesday night at home. Her husband John G. Glinsky died on October 26, 2016. They were married for 59 years.

Born in Throop, her parents were the late Stephen and Helen Stoyack Spillar. She was a graduate of Throop High School and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Throop. She was...

Loretta Ann Yablonsky

Loretta Ann Yablonsky

Jun 20, 2018

Loretta Ann Yablonsky, 83, of Olyphant, died on Wednesday at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband, John Yablonsky, died in 2007. Born in Olyphant, she was a lifelong resident and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Puskas Nichtula. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and was a lifelong member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church,...

Thomas O. Mcgraw

Thomas O. Mcgraw

Jun 11, 2018

Thomas O. McGraw June 11, 2018 Thomas O. McGraw, 60, Browndale, lost a courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully at home surrounded by family. His wife is the former Charlene Maile.  Thank you to Lehigh Valley Oncology Services and the Allied Services Hospice program for their care and support. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Leo and Alice...

Anne Mcdonough (Weist)

Anne Mcdonough (Weist)

Jun 9, 2018

Anne Weist McDonough June 9, 2018 Anne Weist McDonough, 84, Carbondale, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Andrea Conforti. Her husband was the late Donald F. McDonough. Born in Honesdale, daughter of the late Harold and Agnes Robinson Weist, Anne was employed at Sugarman’s (Eynon) and by the Carbondale Area School District before retirement. Gardening was her passion...

James G. Salvatore

James G. Salvatore

May 31, 2018

James G. Salvatore

May 31, 2018

James G. Salvatore, 93, Carbondale died Thursday at home. His wife was the late Dorothy Levine Salvatore.

Born in Childs, son of the late Paul and Jennie Bridget Salvatore, James was an Army WWII veteran. He worked in the garment industry for 30 years and worked at...

Michael John Russen

Michael John Russen

May 21, 2018

Michael J. Russen, 57, a resident of Scott Township for most of his life, died on Monday in a tragic accident near his home. His wife is the former Suzan M. Coggins. They were married on October 11, 1986.

Born in Scranton he was the son of Barbara A. Lynott Russen and the late Michael S. Russen who died on...

Edward Burgos

Edward Burgos

May 8, 2018

Edward Burgos

May 8, 2018

Edward Burgos, 70, Carbondale, died at home Tuesday.

Born in Connecticut, son of the late Ismael and Yolanda Diaz Burgos, he worked for the Florida Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse before retirement.

Surviving are a sister, Aida Morales, Simpson; nephews, Luis Morales, Simpson; Daniel and...

Sharon Louise Calautti

Sharon Louise Calautti

May 5, 2018

It is with sorrow filled peace that we announce the passing of our mother, Sharon L. Tolerico Calautti, 73, of Jessup, formerly of Carbondale, who died May 5 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, after a sudden illness. She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Frederick F. Tolerico Sr., of Carbondale, who died in 1992; and husband, Frank Calautti,...

Bruce N. Baron

Bruce N. Baron

May 3, 2018

Bruce N. Baron

May 3, 2018

Bruce Nelson Baron, 71, Carbondale, died Thursday at home. His wife was the late Joyce Baron.

Born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Anthony and Helen O’Connor Baron, Bruce was a PSA at Fairview State Hospital before retirement. Bruce was a 1964 graduate of Carbondale Benjamin Franklin...

Mary Ann E. Brydon

Mary Ann E. Brydon

Apr 20, 2018

Mary Ann Brydon, 72, a resident of Abington Manor, died Friday afternoon at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  Her parents were the late Bernard and Anna McGinley McGough. Born in Queens, N.Y., she was a resident of the Mid Valley area for the last 30 years. After her graduation from Union High School, Union, N.J., she was trained and...

Dorothy Mancuso (Arcuri)

Dorothy Mancuso (Arcuri)

Apr 15, 2018

Dorothy Mancuso

April 15, 2018

Dorothy Arcuri Mancuso, a lifelong resident of Carbondale, peacefully passed away at the age of 95 surrounded by her devoted family. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Mancuso, who died October 16, 1998. They would have been married 72 years.

Born on February 25, 1923...

Thomas V. Terranella

Thomas V. Terranella

Apr 11, 2018

Thomas V. Terranella

April 11, 2018

Thomas V. Terranella, 79, Carbondale, died last Wednesday at home. His wife was the late Rosalie Terranella.

Born in Brooklyn NY, son of the late Albert and Rose Morale Terranella, Tom was an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He was co-owner of TNT...

Gail M. Yurkanin

Gail M. Yurkanin

Apr 9, 2018

Gail Marie Smith Yurkanin

April 9, 2018

Gail Marie Smith Yurkanin, 69, of Greenfield Township, passed away Monday night at the Jewish Home of Eastern PA, Scranton, after a long battle with cancer. Her husband is Andrew John Yurkanin. They celebrated 50 years of marriage last October 7th . Gail was the daughter of the...

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd

Apr 3, 2018

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd April 3, 2018 Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd, 88, a life-long resident of Carbondale, died Tuesday at home. Born September 5, 1929, in Carbondale, daughter of the late Leo M. and Florence Toolan Dowd, Betty was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. She was totally devoted to her parish and her Catholic faith. During...

Brian Joseph Perri

Brian Joseph Perri

Jul 29, 2018

Brian Joseph Perri July 29, 2018

Brian Joseph Perri passed away unexpectedly after an accident while hiking at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes, Colorado.

Born December 30th, 1979 in Carbondale, Brian was a 1998 Graduate of Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School.  Brian joined the U.S. Army in 1998, and served until he was honorably discharged in...

Anthony C. Pettinato

Anthony C. Pettinato

Jul 25, 2018

Anthony C. Pettinato

July 25, 2018 Anthony C. Pettinato, 87, Endwell NY, died Wednesday at Good Shepherd, Endwell NY. His wife is the former Hilda Paoletti. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Giacomo and Angelina Rei Pettinato, he was an electrical engineer for IBM before retirement and was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Tony...

Albert Dunn

Albert Dunn

Jul 13, 2018

Albert Dunn

July 13, 2018 Albert Dunn, 78, Carbondale died Friday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. His wife is the former Gloria Cole. Born in New Jersey, son of the late Sanford and Mary Elizabeth Levens Dunn, he was a heavy equipment operator and apartments manager. He is survived by: two sons, Albert Jr., Pennsylvania and...

Roy M. Koerner

Roy M. Koerner

Jul 10, 2018

Roy Martin Koerner

July 7, 2018 Roy Martin Koerner, 87, Scranton, died Tuesday at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Born in New York City, son of the late Sebastian and Regina Kraus Koerner, he served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was an artist. Surviving are: a son, Peter Koerner and wife, Brenda,...

Theresa A. Rupp

Theresa A. Rupp

Jul 7, 2018

Theresa A. Rupp

July 7, 2018

Theresa A. Rupp, 74, Carbondale, died Saturday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband is Jerome “Jake” Rupp.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Onofrio and Lena Norella Guarneri, Theresa worked for the Carbondale Area School District’s cafeteria department for a number of years....

Harold V. Ort

Harold V. Ort

Jun 26, 2018

Harold V. Ort, June 26, 2018 Harold V. Ort, 77, Clifford Twp., died Tuesday evening at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former Gloria MacDonald. Harold and Gloria celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 27 . He adored his wife and cherished their time together. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Murrington and Viola Cesario Ort, he was...

Helen Marie Glinsky

Helen Marie Glinsky

Jun 26, 2018

Helen M. Glinsky, 83, of Mt. Cobb, died Tuesday night at home. Her husband John G. Glinsky died on October 26, 2016. They were married for 59 years.

Born in Throop, her parents were the late Stephen and Helen Stoyack Spillar. She was a graduate of Throop High School and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Throop. She was...

Loretta Ann Yablonsky

Loretta Ann Yablonsky

Jun 20, 2018

Loretta Ann Yablonsky, 83, of Olyphant, died on Wednesday at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband, John Yablonsky, died in 2007. Born in Olyphant, she was a lifelong resident and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Puskas Nichtula. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and was a lifelong member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church,...

Thomas O. Mcgraw

Thomas O. Mcgraw

Jun 11, 2018

Thomas O. McGraw June 11, 2018 Thomas O. McGraw, 60, Browndale, lost a courageous battle with cancer and died peacefully at home surrounded by family. His wife is the former Charlene Maile.  Thank you to Lehigh Valley Oncology Services and the Allied Services Hospice program for their care and support. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Leo and Alice...

Anne Mcdonough (Weist)

Anne Mcdonough (Weist)

Jun 9, 2018

Anne Weist McDonough June 9, 2018 Anne Weist McDonough, 84, Carbondale, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Andrea Conforti. Her husband was the late Donald F. McDonough. Born in Honesdale, daughter of the late Harold and Agnes Robinson Weist, Anne was employed at Sugarman’s (Eynon) and by the Carbondale Area School District before retirement. Gardening was her passion...

James G. Salvatore

James G. Salvatore

May 31, 2018

James G. Salvatore

May 31, 2018

James G. Salvatore, 93, Carbondale died Thursday at home. His wife was the late Dorothy Levine Salvatore.

Born in Childs, son of the late Paul and Jennie Bridget Salvatore, James was an Army WWII veteran. He worked in the garment industry for 30 years and worked at...

Michael John Russen

Michael John Russen

May 21, 2018

Michael J. Russen, 57, a resident of Scott Township for most of his life, died on Monday in a tragic accident near his home. His wife is the former Suzan M. Coggins. They were married on October 11, 1986.

Born in Scranton he was the son of Barbara A. Lynott Russen and the late Michael S. Russen who died on...

Edward Burgos

Edward Burgos

May 8, 2018

Edward Burgos

May 8, 2018

Edward Burgos, 70, Carbondale, died at home Tuesday.

Born in Connecticut, son of the late Ismael and Yolanda Diaz Burgos, he worked for the Florida Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse before retirement.

Surviving are a sister, Aida Morales, Simpson; nephews, Luis Morales, Simpson; Daniel and...

Sharon Louise Calautti

Sharon Louise Calautti

May 5, 2018

It is with sorrow filled peace that we announce the passing of our mother, Sharon L. Tolerico Calautti, 73, of Jessup, formerly of Carbondale, who died May 5 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, after a sudden illness. She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Frederick F. Tolerico Sr., of Carbondale, who died in 1992; and husband, Frank Calautti,...

Bruce N. Baron

Bruce N. Baron

May 3, 2018

Bruce N. Baron

May 3, 2018

Bruce Nelson Baron, 71, Carbondale, died Thursday at home. His wife was the late Joyce Baron.

Born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Anthony and Helen O’Connor Baron, Bruce was a PSA at Fairview State Hospital before retirement. Bruce was a 1964 graduate of Carbondale Benjamin Franklin...

Mary Ann E. Brydon

Mary Ann E. Brydon

Apr 20, 2018

Mary Ann Brydon, 72, a resident of Abington Manor, died Friday afternoon at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  Her parents were the late Bernard and Anna McGinley McGough. Born in Queens, N.Y., she was a resident of the Mid Valley area for the last 30 years. After her graduation from Union High School, Union, N.J., she was trained and...

Dorothy Mancuso (Arcuri)

Dorothy Mancuso (Arcuri)

Apr 15, 2018

Dorothy Mancuso

April 15, 2018

Dorothy Arcuri Mancuso, a lifelong resident of Carbondale, peacefully passed away at the age of 95 surrounded by her devoted family. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Mancuso, who died October 16, 1998. They would have been married 72 years.

Born on February 25, 1923...

Thomas V. Terranella

Thomas V. Terranella

Apr 11, 2018

Thomas V. Terranella

April 11, 2018

Thomas V. Terranella, 79, Carbondale, died last Wednesday at home. His wife was the late Rosalie Terranella.

Born in Brooklyn NY, son of the late Albert and Rose Morale Terranella, Tom was an Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He was co-owner of TNT...

Gail M. Yurkanin

Gail M. Yurkanin

Apr 9, 2018

Gail Marie Smith Yurkanin

April 9, 2018

Gail Marie Smith Yurkanin, 69, of Greenfield Township, passed away Monday night at the Jewish Home of Eastern PA, Scranton, after a long battle with cancer. Her husband is Andrew John Yurkanin. They celebrated 50 years of marriage last October 7th . Gail was the daughter of the...

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd

Apr 3, 2018

Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd April 3, 2018 Elizabeth (Betty) M. Dowd, 88, a life-long resident of Carbondale, died Tuesday at home. Born September 5, 1929, in Carbondale, daughter of the late Leo M. and Florence Toolan Dowd, Betty was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. She was totally devoted to her parish and her Catholic faith. During...

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