Mar 14, 2024

Carmella J. Zink

March 14, 2024

Carmella J. (Costanzo) Zink, Buffalo NY, formerly of Carbondale, died Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Downing Costanzo.

Surviving are: sons, Robert; and Edward “Tiger”; a daughter, Patricia Hewitt and husband, Charles; grandchildren, Joseph...

Mar 13, 2024

Maria (Chellino) Murgia

March 13, 2024

Maria (Chellino) Murgia, 97, passed away Wednesday evening, March 13, 2024, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  Her husband, John Murgia, died in 2007.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frances Tolerico and Anthony Chellino, she was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church,...

Mar 6, 2024

Philip A. Pettinato

March 6, 2024

Philip A. Pettinato, 91, of Carbondale died Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. His wife is the former Joan Zeznock.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Philip “Bull” and Margaret Solt Pettinato, Philip or “Lil Bull” to all who knew him, was...

Mar 2, 2024

Henry J. Wilding of Archbald passed away peacefully March 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Olyphant on July 14, 1929, he was the son of Bella Hughes Wilding and David Wilding. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War Era. His career was an agent for Western and Southern Life Insurance. He also was a...

Mar 1, 2024

David J. Beckage, 67, a resident of Scott Township since 1978 passed away on Friday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Diana Benasutti Beckage, happily together since 2006.

 Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Stephen and Julia Billets Beckage. David was a graduate of Mid Valley High School, class of 1976. He was employed by Cable Associates, Inc., Archbald...

Feb 27, 2024

Karen Loomis

February 27, 2024

Karen Loomis, 72, Jefferson Township, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical, Scranton.  Her husband, the late Stephen Loomis, died in 2014.

Born in Carbondale as Patricia “Karen” Peskur, daughter of the late John and Mary (Soltus) Peskur, she was a 1969 graduate of Forest City...

Feb 24, 2024

Leona G. Fedorchak Weston, 98, a resident of Blakely for most of her life, died February 24 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her husband of 72 years was Joseph R. Weston who died March 2, 2015.

Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene Malhenzie Fedorchak. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and a...

Feb 19, 2024

David M. Greene February 19, 2024

David M. Greene, 68, of Peckville, died Monday at home. His longtime companion was the late Theodora Chwasciewski.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late John and Mary Ellen Gerrity Greene, he was a 1973 graduate of Carbondale Area High School. He worked over 20 years at TW ComCorp...

Feb 14, 2024

Linda Beth Ondrako, 64, of Olyphant, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and is at peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband, best friend and love of her life, Steve. They married in 2014.Born in Wichita, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Joy McCannon. Linda was a graduate of...

Feb 10, 2024

Lisa (Garretson) Willette

February 10, 2024

Lisa (Garretson) Willette, Carbondale, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at home.  Her husband is Walter Willette.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late James Garretson and the late Carol Haley, she was a loving and devoted homemaker.

In addition to...

Feb 4, 2024

Brooke Kay Davis February 4, 2024

Brooke Kay Davis was born sleeping on February 4, 2024, at Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. Her parents are Peter Davis Jr. and Alexis Starkweather.

Brooke Kay Davis, how very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently. But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts...

Feb 1, 2024

Rev. Russell E. Motsay

February 1, 2024

Reverend Russell E. Motsay passed from this life to his eternal home on Thursday, February 1, 2024.  Father Motsay, son of the late Russell E. Motsay Sr. and Rose Ann (Cerra) was born in Carbondale, PA on May 9, 1946.  He received his early education at Lincoln Elementary...

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...