Jun 23, 2023

Mary Alice Mitteer

June 23, 2023

Mary Alice Mitteer, 62, Carbondale, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at home.  Her longtime companion is David Kane.

Born in New Jersey, daughter of the late David Griffiths and Mary Alice Rogers, she was a popular cook and bartender at Sisko’s Café, Carbondale. She enjoyed her...

Jun 17, 2023

Lenore Cummings June 17, 2023

Lenore Margaret Cummings, 92, of Bethesda, Md., died Saturday at Hillwood House, Bethesda, Md. Her husband was the late Donald G. Cummings.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Fanny Bifano, she was a member of the Carbondale High School class of 1948. She was an executive secretary...

Jun 15, 2023

Russell Parry June 15, 2023

Russell Parry, 76, Mayfield, passed away Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. His wife of 56 years is Esther (Fife) Parry.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Mae (Schwartztrauber) Parry, he was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale. Russell was a former Lakeland...

Jun 13, 2023

Kenneth S. Randall June 13, 2023

Kenneth S. Randall, 59, Carbondale, passed away Tuesday at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former Viola Potter.

Born in Denville, New Jersey, son of the late Clayton Randall and Dorothy (Bischoff) Banford, he was a skilled handy-man and auto mechanic.

In addition to his...

Jun 13, 2023

Denise Bruno June 13, 2023

Denise Bruno, 68, Simpson, passed away Tuesday at home. Her companion of 24 years is Joe Drozdis.

Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Robert and Thelma (Horton) McLaughlin, Denise was a loving and devoted family woman. She adored her children and grandchildren. Her family was her world. She will...

Jun 11, 2023

Irene Patak June 11, 2023

Irene Patak, 83, Binghamton NY, died Sunday at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. Her husband was the late William Patak.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Michael and Rose Vadala Grizzanti, she enjoyed cooking and loved her grandchildren.

Surviving are: a son, Patrick Patak and fiancé,...

May 28, 2023

Stephen Saltisiak May 28, 2023

Stephen Saltisiak, 90, Carbondale, died Sunday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton, one month shy of his 91st birthday. His wife, Rose (Totsky) Saltisiak, died in 2001.

Born in Forest City, son of the late John and Mary (Barna) Saltisiak, he was stationed in Germany while serving in the United States Army....

May 11, 2023

Timothy C. Rossetti May 11, 2023

Timothy C. Rossetti, 52, of Simpson, died Thursday at home. His wife is Letevia Settles Rossetti.

Born in Carbondale, son of Sheila Jordan Rossetti, Bradford Rossetti and stepmom, Frankie Rossetti, Tim was a two-sport standout at Carbondale Area excelling in football and track. He coached for many years in...

Apr 25, 2023

Charlotte Tomaine Connor

April 25, 2023

Charlotte Tomaine Connor, 90, Carbondale, died Tuesday at home. Her husband was the late Thomas Connor Sr.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Carmine B. and Margaret Gentile Tomaine, she was senior principal of C.B. Tomaine Insurance Co. Charlotte was a member of St. Rose of...

Apr 6, 2023

Darlene Zazzera April 6, 2023

Darlene Zazzera, 96, of Carbondale, died Thursday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Charles Zazzera.

Born in Hondo, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Velma Balzen.

Besides being an incredible wife for 69 years, mother and grandmother, “Dar”...

Apr 5, 2023

Robert D. Dougherty

April 5, 2023

Robert D. Dougherty, 91, of Waymart, died Wednesday, April 5 at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His wife is Barbara Gabriel Dougherty.

Born in New Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James and Katherine Norkus Dougherty. He was a graduate of Philadelphia School of the Arts and...

Mar 17, 2023

Edison A Demming

March 17, 2023

Edison A Demming, Lake Winola, passed away March 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 20, 1940 in Montdale to the late Edison O and Marion Cook Demming. He was married for 34 years to the love of his life, Gayle Jordan Demming....

Mar 12, 2023

Michael J. Newcomb March 12, 2023

Michael J. Newcomb, 73, Carbondale, died Sunday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His wife is Karen Oncavage Newcomb.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Paul and Regina Munley Newcomb, he was a painter. He enjoyed weightlifting for many years and won numerous medals in competition. Michael loved animals especially...

Mar 11, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Santanna March 11, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Santanna, 42, of Carbondale, died Saturday.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of Patricia Cowan, John Santanna and late stepmother, Cheryl Santanna. Jennifer loved working with children and had a great love for her pets. She previously worked part-time for NEIU and the Carbondale YMCA. Her...

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Ann Tomaine March 6, 2023

Mary Ann Tomaine, 80, of Waymart, died Monday, March 6, at Wayne Woodlands, Waymart. Her husband was the late James Tomaine.

Born in Mineola, N.Y., daughter of the late Walter and Bernice Lyzak Cboski, she was a volunteer at Regional Hospital of Scranton, enjoyed going out to dinner and...

Mar 2, 2023

Joseph Oakley

March 2, 2023

Joseph Oakley, 68, of Childs, died at home on Thursday. His wife of 44 years is Becky Brister Oakley.

Born in Childs, son of the late Rexford and Helen Fife Oakley, his two granddaughters were the love of his life. They brought him so much joy. He enjoyed...

Mar 2, 2023

Joseph Norella March 2, 2023

Joseph Norella, 83, Whites Crossing, died at home on Thursday.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Louis and Helen Costantino Norella. Contracting polio as an infant, he wore a leg brace for his entire life but never considered himself disabled. Whether gardening, bowling, taking flying lessons,...

Feb 27, 2023

Elaine P. VanLeuven February 27, 2023

Elaine P. VanLeuven, 94, Honesdale, formerly of Carbondale, died Monday at Ellen Memorial Care Center, Honesdale. Her husband was the late Lewis VanLeuven.

Born in Freeland, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Esther Rolls Schuster.  Elaine enjoyed camping, traveling, knitting and crocheting, and was active in...

Feb 22, 2023

Margaret Maxine Carter February 22, 2023

Margaret Maxine Carter, 99, Newton Lake, died peacefully on Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin E. Carter.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Esther Wells. She was a member...

Feb 22, 2023

Frances A. Grecco February 22, 2023

Frances A. Grecco, 84, of Carbondale, died Wednesday at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehab. Center.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella Amato Grecco, she was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, and sang in their choir for many years. During that...