Oct 12, 2024

James E. Gilgallon, 77, of Olyphant, died on Saturday afternoon at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Ceil Fumanti. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on April 19.

Born in Scranton, he was a lifelong resident of Olyphant and the son of the late John and Ann Marie “Nancy” King Gilgallon. He was a graduate of Olyphant...

Oct 8, 2024

Elsie J. Browning, 95, of Olyphant, died Tuesday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband, Edgar Q., died in 1989.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Leon D. and Ruth A. Branning. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and retired from Casual Sportswear, Dunmore. Elsie enjoyed going to the casino, scratch-off tickets...

Oct 3, 2024

Lynne Baum

October 3, 2024

Lynne Baum, 79, Carbondale, died Thursday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband is Robert Baum.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Glyn and Marie Budjack Wilkins, she was regional manager for Dress Barn, overseeing 60-plus stores in multiple states.

In addition to...

Oct 2, 2024

Thomas Patrick McKeon, 80, of Blakely, died on Wednesday night at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Henrietta B. Endres. They met in Germany during his service with the U.S. Army. They were married for 58 years.

Born in Blakely, he was a lifelong resident and the son of the late Robert D. and Genevieve M. Cavanaugh...

Sep 27, 2024

Jerilynn S. Johnson

September 27, 2024

Jerilynn S. Johnson, 82, of the Benton Twp. area, died early Friday morning at home after an illness.

Daughter of the late Richard M. and Romayne Colvin Jordan, she was born in Scranton and grew up in Jordan Hollow (East Benton) area. After graduating from Scott High...

Sep 24, 2024

Marianne Oleksa September 24, 2024

Marianne Oleksa, 67, of Scranton, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Allied Hospice, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Andrew Oleksa Jr.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph Jr. and Louise Peduto Brady, she was an avid doll collector and loved to travel with...

Sep 13, 2024

Daniel Evarts Sr.

September 13, 2024

Daniel Evarts Sr., 63, Scott Twp., died Friday, September 13, 2024.

Born in Scranton, son of the late David R. and Katherine Seeley Evarts, he worked for Pepsi as a truck driver and did warehouse work. He loved his job; working on cars; going to casinos; playing...

Sep 12, 2024

Thomas J. Kosydar, 66, of Dickson City, died Thursday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife, the former Debbie Krushinsky. They were married on April 17, 1982.

Born in Scranton, his parents were the late Bernard S. Sr. and Jean Novajosky Kosydar. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant and in his...

Sep 6, 2024

Shirlee Jane Onda, 85, of Olyphant, died Friday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, John J. Onda. They were married on Feb. 3, 1956. 

Born in Peckville, her parents were the late Stanley and Mabel Williams Gensiak. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School, class of 1955, where she was head majorette...

Sep 1, 2024

Patrick “Carl” Purcell

September 1, 2024

Patrick “Carl” Purcell, 76, Carbondale, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on September 1, 2024, at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Patrick and Maryjoan (Hessling) Purcell, he was a United States Army Sargeant, serving during the Vietnam Conflict.  During his time...

Aug 26, 2024

William Russell Jr.

August 26, 2024

William Russell Jr., 79, Richmondale, died Monday, August 26, 2024, at home. His wife is Dorothy Stana Russell.

Born in Manhattan NY, son of the late William and Mary Kellerman Russell Sr., he was a telephone frame man for Verizon. He was a big sports fan who...

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...