Obituaries
Obituaries for Lawrence A Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services
Michael C. Scotch Jr.
May 9, 2022
Michael C. Scotch Jr. May 9, 2022 Michael C. Scotch Jr., 27, Carbondale, died Monday in a motorcycle accident. Born in Carbondale, son of Jill and Thomas Fallon, Carbondale, and Michael and Lisa Scotch, Florida, he was a multi-sport Carbondale Area standout and graduate. He was a free spirit who loved life and enjoyed being with his family and friends....
James J. Juliano
May 5, 2022
James J. Juliano May 5, 2022 James J. Juliano, 95, Carbondale, entered into eternal life Thursday at Geisinger CMC in Scranton surrounded by his closest loved ones. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Vivian, who entered into eternal life March 31. Born in Carbondale on July 18, 1926, he was the son of the late Augustino and Rose Oliveri...
Leroy W. Frisbie
Apr 23, 2022
Leroy W. Frisbie April 23, 2022 Leroy W. Frisbie, 86, Waymart died Saturday at Geisinger CMC. His wife is Beverly Robinson Frisbie. They would have celebrated their 65th anniversary in a few months. Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Walter and Ruth Shaffer Frisbie, he was a farmer for more than 50 years. He loved farming and never...
Joseph J. Gigliotti
Apr 21, 2022
Joseph J. Gigliotti April 21, 2022 Joseph J. Gigliotti, 52, Carbondale died at home on Thursday. Born in Carbondale, son of Robert Gigliotti and the late Paula Juliano Gigliotti, he worked at Tobyhanna Army Depot. He adored his kids, enjoyed attending all their sports activities and was a Little League coach. Surviving are: two sons, Joseph Gigliotti, Philadelphia; Dominic Gigliotti...
Patricia A. Horan
Apr 20, 2022
Patricia Horan April 20, 2022 Patricia A. Horan, 87, Carbondale died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Horan Sr. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Maurice and Helen Barrett Barnes, she was a proud mother and housewife who was employed at Ames...
Carol Ann Turano
Apr 3, 2022
Carol Ann Turano
April 3, 2022
Carol Ann Turano, 80, Carbondale, died Sunday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Her late husband was Gerald J. “Puckey” Turano.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Richard and Helen Wiltz Pidgeon, she was the office manager for opthamologist, Dr. Hahn. She loved visiting her children and grandchildren,...
Vivian Juliano
Mar 31, 2022
Vivian Juliano March 31, 2022 Vivian Juliano, 90, of Carbondale, peacefully entered into eternal life at the Carbondale Nursing Home on Thursday. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James. Born on May 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Joanna Voris of Throop. She was a Throop High School graduate, class of 1949....
Eileen Ogborne Mathews
Mar 26, 2022
Eileen Ogborne Mathews March 26, 2022 Eileen Mathews, 75, Scranton, died Saturday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Mathews III. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late William and Jane Hudson Ogborne, she held a Master’s Degree in Nursing and was a graduate of CMC School of Nursing where she graduated first...
John J. Lawler
Mar 21, 2022
John J. Lawler March 21, 2022 John J. Lawler, 79, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Monday at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joey (Levite) Lawler. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey on Nov. 10, 1942, son of the late John and Mary Walsh Lawler, he was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin...
Elizabeth A. Olsewski
Mar 21, 2022
Elizabeth A. Olsewski March 21, 2022 Elizabeth A. Olsewski, 87, formerly of Mayfield, died Monday at River St. Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Her late husband was Joseph Olsewski. Born in Mayfield, daughter of the late Marion Morcom Rippon, she was seamstress in the garment industry. She took great pride in being a homemaker for her husband and children and also taking care...
Thomas J Tucker
Mar 17, 2022
Thomas J. Tucker March 17, 2022 Thomas J. Tucker, 77, Mayfield, died at home Thursday. His wife is Michele Dimyan Kopa Tucker. Born in Scranton, son of the late William and Ethel Tucker, he was self-employed as a truck driver. Following retirement, he drove escort vehicles for transportation of modular homes. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren, enjoyed riding...
Francis L. Veina
Mar 17, 2022
Francis L. Veina March 17, 2022 Francis L. Veina, 72, Carbondale, died Thursday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife is Debbie Roche Veina. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Frank and Teresa Tochelli Veina, he was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a well-decorated Vietnam War veteran who was a two-time Purple Heart recipient. Francis retired as a...
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan
Mar 4, 2022
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan March 4, 2022 Carson (Hambone) Corrigan, 6, traded in his superhero cape for a brand new pair of custom fitted Angel Wings, early Friday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, son of Jason and Erin (Gray) Corrigan, he lived his life to the fullest. Carson enjoyed riding his pony named Cowboy. He had...
Dario Cadena
Mar 4, 2022
Dario Cadena March 4, 2022 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our family mourns the passing of a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. Dario Cadena passed away in his home on the day of March 4th. He left this world with the love and comfort of his wife and children beside him. Dario was born...
Sandra Staples
Mar 2, 2022
Sandra Staples March 2, 2022 Sandra Staples, 68, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is William Staples. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pavalone Vitalianese, she worked at Gentex Corporation for 30 years. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and enjoyed playing games on her tablet. The family thanks the Regional Hospital...
Kathleen (Poslosky) Odom
Feb 27, 2022
Kathleen Poslosky Odom February 27, 2022 Kathleen Poslosky Odom, 70, Carbondale died Sunday at Geisinger CMC. Born in Rahway NJ, daughter of the late David and Dorothy Harraden Dunn, she worked as a baker for a number of years. She enjoyed cooking for her family; baking and fishing. Survivors include: a son, Andrew Poslosky, Carbondale; a daughter, Teresa Poslosky, Carbondale;...
George Marak
Feb 22, 2022
George Marak February 22, 2022 George Marak, 55, Scranton, died Tuesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Astoria NY, son of the late Olga Marack, he worked in the construction industry and food industry during his lifetime. He was a gourmet cook. George was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants. George had a special bond and...
Catherine "Kay" Arthur
Feb 17, 2022
Catherine “Kay” Arthur February 17, 2022 Catherine “Kay” Arthur, 93, Carbondale died Thursday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is Edward Arthur. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia Mangiardo Galati, she was a homemaker and loved shopping. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Marie McAndrew, Carbondale; nieces and nephews, several step-children...
Mary Lil Hayslett
Feb 16, 2022
Mary Lil Hayslett February 16, 2022 Jesus called Mary Lil for an appointment on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. She came to this world with her God-given talent and wisdom on Feb. 18, 1942. An educated, wise, beautiful woman and matriarch of our family, she took the utmost pride in her roles as wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a...
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi
Feb 12, 2022
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi February 12, 2022 Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi, 88, died Saturday at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband was the late Eugene E. Fofi Sr. Born in Carbondale, she attended St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Survivors are a granddaughter, Michele Fofi and companion Ray Grimes, Olyphant; a grandson, Joseph Fofi and wife Angela, Greenfield Twp., a...
Michael C. Scotch Jr.
May 9, 2022
Michael C. Scotch Jr. May 9, 2022 Michael C. Scotch Jr., 27, Carbondale, died Monday in a motorcycle accident. Born in Carbondale, son of Jill and Thomas Fallon, Carbondale, and Michael and Lisa Scotch, Florida, he was a multi-sport Carbondale Area standout and graduate. He was a free spirit who loved life and enjoyed being with his family and friends....
James J. Juliano
May 5, 2022
James J. Juliano May 5, 2022 James J. Juliano, 95, Carbondale, entered into eternal life Thursday at Geisinger CMC in Scranton surrounded by his closest loved ones. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Vivian, who entered into eternal life March 31. Born in Carbondale on July 18, 1926, he was the son of the late Augustino and Rose Oliveri...
Leroy W. Frisbie
Apr 23, 2022
Leroy W. Frisbie April 23, 2022 Leroy W. Frisbie, 86, Waymart died Saturday at Geisinger CMC. His wife is Beverly Robinson Frisbie. They would have celebrated their 65th anniversary in a few months. Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Walter and Ruth Shaffer Frisbie, he was a farmer for more than 50 years. He loved farming and never...
Joseph J. Gigliotti
Apr 21, 2022
Joseph J. Gigliotti April 21, 2022 Joseph J. Gigliotti, 52, Carbondale died at home on Thursday. Born in Carbondale, son of Robert Gigliotti and the late Paula Juliano Gigliotti, he worked at Tobyhanna Army Depot. He adored his kids, enjoyed attending all their sports activities and was a Little League coach. Surviving are: two sons, Joseph Gigliotti, Philadelphia; Dominic Gigliotti...
Patricia A. Horan
Apr 20, 2022
Patricia Horan April 20, 2022 Patricia A. Horan, 87, Carbondale died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Horan Sr. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Maurice and Helen Barrett Barnes, she was a proud mother and housewife who was employed at Ames...
Carol Ann Turano
Apr 3, 2022
Carol Ann Turano
April 3, 2022
Carol Ann Turano, 80, Carbondale, died Sunday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Her late husband was Gerald J. “Puckey” Turano.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Richard and Helen Wiltz Pidgeon, she was the office manager for opthamologist, Dr. Hahn. She loved visiting her children and grandchildren,...
Vivian Juliano
Mar 31, 2022
Vivian Juliano March 31, 2022 Vivian Juliano, 90, of Carbondale, peacefully entered into eternal life at the Carbondale Nursing Home on Thursday. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James. Born on May 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Joanna Voris of Throop. She was a Throop High School graduate, class of 1949....
Eileen Ogborne Mathews
Mar 26, 2022
Eileen Ogborne Mathews March 26, 2022 Eileen Mathews, 75, Scranton, died Saturday at Allied Hospice, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Mathews III. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late William and Jane Hudson Ogborne, she held a Master’s Degree in Nursing and was a graduate of CMC School of Nursing where she graduated first...
John J. Lawler
Mar 21, 2022
John J. Lawler March 21, 2022 John J. Lawler, 79, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Monday at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joey (Levite) Lawler. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey on Nov. 10, 1942, son of the late John and Mary Walsh Lawler, he was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin...
Elizabeth A. Olsewski
Mar 21, 2022
Elizabeth A. Olsewski March 21, 2022 Elizabeth A. Olsewski, 87, formerly of Mayfield, died Monday at River St. Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Her late husband was Joseph Olsewski. Born in Mayfield, daughter of the late Marion Morcom Rippon, she was seamstress in the garment industry. She took great pride in being a homemaker for her husband and children and also taking care...
Thomas J Tucker
Mar 17, 2022
Thomas J. Tucker March 17, 2022 Thomas J. Tucker, 77, Mayfield, died at home Thursday. His wife is Michele Dimyan Kopa Tucker. Born in Scranton, son of the late William and Ethel Tucker, he was self-employed as a truck driver. Following retirement, he drove escort vehicles for transportation of modular homes. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren, enjoyed riding...
Francis L. Veina
Mar 17, 2022
Francis L. Veina March 17, 2022 Francis L. Veina, 72, Carbondale, died Thursday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife is Debbie Roche Veina. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Frank and Teresa Tochelli Veina, he was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a well-decorated Vietnam War veteran who was a two-time Purple Heart recipient. Francis retired as a...
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan
Mar 4, 2022
Carson (Hambone) Corrigan March 4, 2022 Carson (Hambone) Corrigan, 6, traded in his superhero cape for a brand new pair of custom fitted Angel Wings, early Friday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, son of Jason and Erin (Gray) Corrigan, he lived his life to the fullest. Carson enjoyed riding his pony named Cowboy. He had...
Dario Cadena
Mar 4, 2022
Dario Cadena March 4, 2022 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that our family mourns the passing of a loving brother, husband, father and grandfather. Dario Cadena passed away in his home on the day of March 4th. He left this world with the love and comfort of his wife and children beside him. Dario was born...
Sandra Staples
Mar 2, 2022
Sandra Staples March 2, 2022 Sandra Staples, 68, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is William Staples. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pavalone Vitalianese, she worked at Gentex Corporation for 30 years. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and enjoyed playing games on her tablet. The family thanks the Regional Hospital...
Kathleen (Poslosky) Odom
Feb 27, 2022
Kathleen Poslosky Odom February 27, 2022 Kathleen Poslosky Odom, 70, Carbondale died Sunday at Geisinger CMC. Born in Rahway NJ, daughter of the late David and Dorothy Harraden Dunn, she worked as a baker for a number of years. She enjoyed cooking for her family; baking and fishing. Survivors include: a son, Andrew Poslosky, Carbondale; a daughter, Teresa Poslosky, Carbondale;...
George Marak
Feb 22, 2022
George Marak February 22, 2022 George Marak, 55, Scranton, died Tuesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Astoria NY, son of the late Olga Marack, he worked in the construction industry and food industry during his lifetime. He was a gourmet cook. George was an avid fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants. George had a special bond and...
Catherine "Kay" Arthur
Feb 17, 2022
Catherine “Kay” Arthur February 17, 2022 Catherine “Kay” Arthur, 93, Carbondale died Thursday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband is Edward Arthur. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia Mangiardo Galati, she was a homemaker and loved shopping. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Marie McAndrew, Carbondale; nieces and nephews, several step-children...
Mary Lil Hayslett
Feb 16, 2022
Mary Lil Hayslett February 16, 2022 Jesus called Mary Lil for an appointment on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. She came to this world with her God-given talent and wisdom on Feb. 18, 1942. An educated, wise, beautiful woman and matriarch of our family, she took the utmost pride in her roles as wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a...
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi
Feb 12, 2022
Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi February 12, 2022 Rose Marie (Warhola) Fofi, 88, died Saturday at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton. Her husband was the late Eugene E. Fofi Sr. Born in Carbondale, she attended St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. Survivors are a granddaughter, Michele Fofi and companion Ray Grimes, Olyphant; a grandson, Joseph Fofi and wife Angela, Greenfield Twp., a...