Obituaries

Obituaries for Lawrence A Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Michael C. Scotch Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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