Feb 1, 2024

James D. Gilia February 1, 2024

James “Dave” Gilia, 79, of Carbondale, died at home Thursday after a brief battle with brain cancer. His wife was the late Marie Wasley Gilia, who died in 2001.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late James J. and Sophia Suhosky Gilia, he was a 1962 graduate of Ben...

Jan 29, 2024

Thomas J. Gatto January 29, 2024

Thomas J. Gatto, 90, of Archbald, died Monday at home. His wife was the late Arlene Marcavage Gatto.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Gaetano “Thomas” and Mary Molinaro Gatto, he worked in the warehouse and distribution industry. Tom was a loving and devoted husband, father and “Papa.”...

Jan 25, 2024

Frank L. DeNunzio

January 25, 2024

Frank L. DeNunzio, 79, formerly of Lake Ariel, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.  His wife, the late Mildred (Burkhardt) DeNunzio died in December 2001.

Born in the Bronx, NY, son of the late Louis and Josephine (Carabella) DeNunzio, Frank was a...

Jan 23, 2024

Bonnie Schaeffer

January 23, 2024

Bonnie Schaeffer, 76, Carbondale, passed away Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024, at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton.  She was the wife of the late James. B. Schaeffer.

Born in New Hampshire, daughter of the late Russell Shaw Wallace and Margaret Nye Wallace, Bonnie owned Schaeffer’s Retreat Homeless Shelter in...

Jan 17, 2024

Angela Tolerico

January 17, 2024

Angela Tolerico, 97, Carbondale, passed away peacefully Wednesday, with her son by her side, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She was the wife of the late Joseph “Tucker” Tolerico.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Louis “Casey” and Angela (Scarpino) Tolerico, she was a dedicated parishioner...

Jan 10, 2024

Grace Baldino

January 10, 2024

Grace Baldino, 98, of Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John A. Baldino, with whom she shared 64 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Salvatore and Rose...

Jan 3, 2024

Jim Smugereski, 88, of Olyphant is now living with Jesus in heaven, due to a serious fall at home. He was married to the former Grace Molitoris. He is survived by son, Jim and wife, Kristie of New Hampshire; a grandson, James of Boston; a granddaughter, Cameron of New Hampshire; and a sister, Elizabeth Smugererski.

 

He was preceded in...

Dec 28, 2023

Joseph W. Cosgrove

December 28, 2023

Joseph W. Cosgrove, 88, Carbondale died Thursday at home. His wife is the former Joan Linder.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Martin and Kathleen Neary Cosgrove, he was an Air Force veteran. He enjoyed watching sports on TV, especially Philadelphia Eagles football in his favorite...

Dec 26, 2023

Anthony D. Cerra

December 26, 2023

Anthony D. Cerra, 72, of Scranton, died Tuesday at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Delaware, after a brief illness.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Ellen Lynch Cerra, he was a teacher in the Lakeland School District for more than 30 years. A loving and devoted...

Dec 3, 2023

John A. Wayman

December 3, 2023

John A. Wayman, 52, of Jermyn, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Born in Carbondale, son of Lora Chellino and the late John Wayman, he was a class of 1990 Lakeland High School graduate, a member of Lakeland’s undefeated 1987 Eastern Football Conference championship team, a...

Nov 27, 2023

Marie S. Jackson

November 27, 2023

Marie S. Jackson, 92, beloved wife of the late Benjamin Jackson, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 27 at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Carbondale on Dec. 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Molinaro Gatto. She...

Nov 22, 2023

Tina M. (Thurston) Wormuth

November 22, 2023

Tina M. (Thurston) Wormuth, 65, Carbondale, died peacefully at home early Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Binghamton, NY, daughter of the late Clayton and Anna (Carey) Thurston, she was a devoted mother and grandmother that loved spending time with her family, especially...

Nov 18, 2023

Judd Tyson Hayner November 18, 2023

Saturday, November 18th, 2023, Judd Tyson Hayner, 48, of Carbondale, PA passed away peacefully at home from cancer with his beloved “lovey”, Lawrell (Allen) Hayner, by his side. As the clouds lifted and he was ushered to heaven, the aroma of his wife’s blueberry pancakes filled the room.

Judd...

Nov 15, 2023

Stephen F. Durkin November 15, 2023

Stephen F. “Steve” Durkin, 68, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Allied Hospice, Scranton.

Born in Carbondale, son the late Robert and Anna May Scheressey Durkin, Steve was a St. Rose Class of 1973 High School graduate and a University of Scranton Class of 1977 graduate. A two-sport athlete at St....

Nov 9, 2023

Charles Browning, 63, of Olyphant, died peacefully at home on Thursday after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife and caretaker, Michelle Ann Browning. They were married on June 15, 2013 and this summer celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary.

Born in Sacramento California, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathryn Zell Boyer Browning. After...

Nov 4, 2023

Jennifer Martines November 4, 2023

Jennifer A. Martines, 66, of Carbondale, died Saturday at home. Her husband was Salvatore “Sam” Martines.

Born in Florida, daughter of the late Thomas and Shirley Ritter Minnett, she was a gifted and accomplished artist. Her talents included, drawing, painting, sculpting and metallurgy. Her works were sold worldwide.

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Oct 26, 2023

Marianne Rhody McHale, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Olyphant on Thursday morning. She was 58 years old. Marianne's loving husband Jeffrey M. McHale, with whom she shared forty wonderful years, is deeply saddened by her loss. They were united in marriage on May 26, 1983.Born and raised in the town of Coudersport, Marianne was the daughter of Kenneth...

Oct 15, 2023

Erica Alexis October 15, 2023

Erica Alexis, 29, of Carbondale, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15. She was a graduate of Valley View High School. Born in Carbondale, she was the beautiful daughter of Eric Alexis and Joan Mihalick Alexis of Carbondale. She was her mother’s best friend. Erica had a heart of gold and was a very...

Oct 6, 2023

Christopher Kenneth Mead, 58, of Throop, died on Friday at home. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Francine Bulat Mead.

 

Born in Morristown, NJ, he was raised in Basking Ridge, NJ where he was a graduate of Ridge High School, Class of 1983. Also, a graduate of Villanova University, Class of 1983, he attained his law...

Oct 1, 2023

 

The Clancy family is deeply saddened to share the passing of our dear family member Robert Clancy on Sunday, October 1st in New York, New York. Robert was a treasured uncle to numerous nieces and nephews, a beloved brother, and an award winning teacher.

Robert Clancy graduated from Olyphant High School and then attended the University of Scranton, earning...