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...

David A. Purvis

Jan 9, 2019

David A. Purvis

January 9, 2019

David A. Purvis, 70, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. His wife is the former Rosemary Trichilo.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late William George and Marjorie Enslin Purvis Jr., he was raised by his maternal grandparents, Norman and Ruby Enslin. David...

Lois A. Leonard

Dec 30, 2018

Lois A. Leonard December 30, 2018 Lois A. Leonard, 75, Carbondale, died Sunday at home. Her husband is Francis Leonard. They would have been married 50 years on Jan. 26. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Carmine and Mary Taugher Pinch, Lois was a seamstress in the garment industry for many years. She was an avid bowler, golfer, card...

Carol Datto

Dec 25, 2018

Carol Datto

December 25, 2018

Carol Datto, 77, Crystal Lake, Carbondale, died on Tuesday at Allied Services Hospice. Her husband was the late Ralph J. Datto. Born in Carbondale, Carol was the daughter of the late Bruno and Germaine Figliomeni Sposito. Carol was a graduate of Marywood University where she obtained both her undergraduate and master’s...

Louis Joseph Rose, Jr.

Dec 21, 2018

Louis J. Rose, Jr of Dickson City died on Friday, December 21st  at Easton Hospital. Born in Bronx, New York, he resided in the Mid-Valley area for the last 50 years. He was the son of the late Angeline Bianco and Louis J. Rose, Sr.

Lou was the proprietor of Lou’s Pizza, Olyphant for over 40 years. He was a...

Lela A. Dolph

Dec 17, 2018

Lela A. Dolph December 17, 2018 Lela A. Dolph, 73, of Waymart, died Monday at Allied Hospice. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Robert and Lela France Tregaskis, she was a nurse’s aide and homemaker. Lela enjoyed playing bingo. Surviving are Ben Bowen III, her companion for 35 years, Waymart; five sons, John Jr. and wife, Isabel, Dickson City;...

Anthony Paul Picchio

Nov 30, 2018

In Olyphant, on January 1, 1926, the world was introduced to Anthony “Tony” Picchio. How very blessed we were that day. Tony was welcomed to this world by his father, Luciano, his mother, Rosa Parette and six siblings that preceded him, Annie, Marty, Pete, Victor, Angelo and Louie. He himself was then made a “Big” brother with the births of...

Angela Miller

Nov 30, 2018

Angela Miller November 30, 2018 Angela Miller, 95, formerly of Childs, passed away peacefully on Friday at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Her husband of 73 years is Floyd Miller. Born in Exeter on April 20, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Barone Battaglino. She was a registered nurse and worked at Valley Forge General...

Joseph A. Martines

Oct 26, 2018

Joseph A. Martines Sr.

October 26, 2018

Joseph A. Martines Sr., 91, Carbondale, passed away peacefully Friday at Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center. His wife of 69 years is the former Veronica Gorel.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Salvatore and Grace Cerra Martines, he was affiliated with the shoe repair business...

Cecelia Sirianni

Oct 17, 2018

Cecelia Sirianni October 17, 2018

Cecelia Sirianni, 74, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Geisinger CMC. Her husband was the late Peter Sirianni.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Domonick and Philamena Luparella Ruggiero, Cecelia’s life revolved around her children. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren. Cecelia loved music and dancing and was...