Aug 21, 2024

Jeanne Van Nort, 92, of Olyphant, died Wednesday night at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband, Frank J. Van Nort died on November 22, 2016. They were married for 61 years. 

Born in Duryea, her parents were the late Francis and Gertrude Kelly Shanley. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant.

Jeanne a graduate of St. Patrick’s High...

Aug 9, 2024

Betty Ann Tinus, 93, of Scranton, passed away peacefully at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton on Friday, August 9th, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jacob John Tinus. 

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Helen Kellachow and Nicholas Musica. She was a graduate of Dunmore High...

Aug 6, 2024

William Messick

August 6, 2024

William Messick, 61, Carbondale died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at home.

Born in Cedar Grove NJ, son of the late Robert G. and Louise Oakley Messick, he was a union glazer. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and fishing with his dad.

Surviving are: a son, Brad...

Aug 1, 2024

Jose Horacio Berrios August 1, 2024

Jose Horacio Berrios, 63, Scranton, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. His wife of 31 years is Cynthia (Gillette) Berrios.

Born in Puerto Rico, son of the late Jose Horacio and Isidora (Cruz) Berrios, he was a truck driver for Cadden Brothers Moving...

Jul 31, 2024

Sheila (Jordan) Rossetti

July 31, 2024

Sheila (Jordan) Rossetti, 75, Carbondale, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Hart Place, Carbondale.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Michael and Elisabeth (Enslin) Jordan, she was a dedicated homemaker, member of the Knights of Columbus, as well as...

Jul 26, 2024

Justin Thomas Rugar

July 26, 2024

Justin Thomas Rugar, 36, Simpson, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, son of the late Richard and Linda (Jacob) Rugar Sr., he was a funny, caring person who enjoyed fishing, dart leagues, and making everyone laugh.

Justin is survived...

Jul 23, 2024

Joshua C. Chorba

July 23, 2024

Joshua C. Chorba, 38, Carbondale, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.  His 20-year partner and fiancé is Mary Thomas, Carbondale.

Born in Valdosta, Georgia, Josh graduated from Keystone College with an associate’s degree in culinary arts.  He was a line cook...

Jul 21, 2024

Mildred A. Walsh, 89, formerly of Blakely, died Sunday night at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scranton, under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Her husband of 58 years was James Patrick Walsh, who died in 2016.

Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Mildred Dawson Austin and was a graduate of St....

Jul 16, 2024

Alice S. Owens

July 16, 2024

Alice S. Owens, 89, Lenoxville, died Tuesday. Her husband was the late Thomas J. Owens Sr.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Ida Purper Morris, she was an extremely devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed attending all their events, especially sporting events for...

Jul 13, 2024

Anne M. Boland, 96, formerly of Blakely died on Saturday morning at St. Mary’s Villa, Elmhurst where she was a resident for the last three years. Her parents were the late John Edgar and Mary Lear Boland.

Born in Throop, she was a 1945 graduate of Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, Philadelphia and was formerly an administrative assistant for Jewish Family...

Jul 10, 2024

Darrell Settles July 10, 2024

Darrell Settles, 73, Carbondale, died Wednesday at home. His wife is Sheryl Kulak Settles.

Born in Los Angeles, Ca., he was a Marine Corps veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Darrell loved Jesus and his family. He enjoyed working as a chef.

In addition to his wife, survivors...

Jul 10, 2024

Andrew E. Earyes

July 10, 2024

Andrew E. Earyes, 90, Carbondale, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at home after a valiant 30 year battle with four different types of cancer.  His wife of 65 years was the late Grace A. Earyes.

Andy was the son of the late Mary Straszewski.  He was self-employed...

Jul 3, 2024

Elizabeth Kubilus, 85, of Jessup, died Wednesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband, Eugene, passed away in 2000.

Born in Jersey City, N.J., she moved to Dalton when she was three and more recently resided in Jessup. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna Savukas Karp. She was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and a former...

Jul 3, 2024

Julie A. Gigliotti

July 3, 2024

Julie A. Gigliotti, 56, Carbondale, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of Robert A. Gigliotti and the late Paula (Juliano) Gigliotti, she was a licensed cosmetologist and an animal lover who enjoyed watching movies.

Not...

Jun 25, 2024

Dennis Rocher

June 25, 2024

Dennis Rocher, 56, Carbondale, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at home.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Zaida (Martinez) Rocher and the late Gregory Rocher, he was a receptionist at CSL Plasma.  Dennis thoroughly enjoyed helping other people and spending quality time with his kids and grandkids....

Jun 20, 2024

John J. Falvo

June 20, 2024

John J. Falvo, 97, Carbondale, passed away Thursday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale.  His wife, the late Frances (Trichilo) Falvo died in 2019.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Carlo and Grace (Bonacci) Falvo, he was a United States Army Veteran and parishioner of Our Lady...

Jun 18, 2024

Emily Tropeano

June 18, 2024

Emily Tropeano, 18, Carbondale, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital, Salisbury, Maryland.

Born in Scranton, daughter of Kelly (Heenan) and John Moran, she graduated with Honors from Carbondale Area High School on June 7, 2024. In her time at Carbondale Area, she was...

Jun 7, 2024

Frank Linsinbigler, 68, of Olyphant, died on Friday, June 7th at home. His wife of 18 years was the former Beverly Bryer who died on October 7, 2006.

Born in Carbondale, he grew up in Childs and resided in Olyphant for the last 36 years. His parents were the late Daniel and Grace Linsinbigler. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he was...

Jun 3, 2024

Alvin “Al” Frampton

June 3, 2024

Alvin “Al” Frampton, 86, Greenfield Twp. died Monday at CareOne at Somerset Valley in Bridgewater Twp., NJ. His wife is Harriett Freelong Frampton.

Born in Ravenwood, Missouri, son of the late Raymond and Jalia Cornett Frampton, he owned and operated Main St. Sunoco, Carbondale for a number...

May 28, 2024

Lisa Meals

May 28, 2024

Lisa Meals, 55, Camp Hill, formerly of Carbondale, passed away Tuesday evening, May 28, 2024, at The Gardens at West Shore, Camp Hill.

Born in Carlisle, daughter of the late James and Cheryl Anthony, she was a dedicated homemaker.  Lisa loved dolphins, family movie nights, and cooking. However,...