Our Obituaries
Paulette R. Coolbaugh-Henderson
May 18, 1956 - January 31, 2012
Paulette R. Coolbaugh-Henderson, age 55, of Pittston Twp., passed away Tuesday morning at home. She is survived by her husband, Paul Henderson. Wed on March 24, 1995, the couple were married for 16 years. Born in Falls on May 18, 1956, daughter of the late Loren and Evelyn Staff Coolbaugh, Paulette was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School, Class of 1975, and a stocker at AIMS. A country music...
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Jennie B. Rogo
January 30, 2012 - January 30, 2012
Jennie B. Rogo, age 97, of Old Forge, died Monday morning shortly after being admitted to NEPA Hospice in Scranton. Born in Jessup on June 24, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina Antonino Bucari. Educated at Old Forge High School, she worked 27 years prior to her retirement as a seamstress for the former Brooks Mfgr. in Old Forge. Of Roman Catholic faith, she was a member...
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Genevieve R. Juba
January 28, 2012 - January 28, 2012
Genevieve R. Juba, age 74, of the Austin Heights section in Old Forge, passed away Friday evening at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. She is survived by her husband, George Juba. Married on May 5th, the couple would have been married 50 years this year. Born in Old Forge on July 20, 1937, daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Potempa Brzostowski, Genevieve was a graduate of Old Forge High...
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Joseph A. Martino
December 25, 1926 - January 21, 2012
Joseph (Marty) Martino, age 86, of West Scranton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Flanagan Martino. Wed on June 24, 1950, the couple was married for 61 years. Born in Carbondale on December 13, 1925, son of the late Stephen and Palma Scalise Martino, he was a graduate of the former Benjamin Franklin High School. A proud...
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Ann Marie Boyle LPN.
July 31, 1950 - January 21, 2012
Ann Marie Boyle, LPN, age 61, of Archbald, passed away Saturday morning. Born in West Scranton on July 31, 1950, daughter of the late Edward B. and Stella P. May Boyle, Ann Marie graduated from the former St. Patrick's High School, Class of 1968, before earning her nursing degree from Mercy Hospital's School of Nursing. She most recently worked as a nurse for Lackawanna County Health Care Center...
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Thomas Daniel Shotwell, Sr.
October 2, 1927 - January 20, 2012
Thomas Daniel Shotwell, Sr., age 84, a lifelong resident of Avoca, died Friday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes O'Malley Shotwell, on August 9, 1985. Born on October 2, 1927, son of the late Daniel and Edith Belles Shotwell, Thomas was educated in Avoca Schools. He had worked for both Miller's and Mushkin's Scrap Yards before retiring after...
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Stanley J. Stancavage, Sr.
October 11, 1947 - January 18, 2012
Stanley J. Stancavage, Sr., age 64, a lifelong resident of Old Forge, died Wednesday evening at Community Medical Center. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Cook Stancavage. Wed on February 5, 1969, the couple were married for 42 years. Born on October 11, 1947, son of the late Stanley L. and Mary Cohowicz Stancavage, Stanley was educated at Old Forge High School. He had worked for...
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David J. Webb, Sr.
February 20, 1936 - January 12, 2012
David J. Webb, Sr., age 75, a lifelong resident of the Rocky Glen section of Moosic, passed away Thursday evening at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Beverly Belles. Wed on June 28, 1958, the couple were married for 53 years. Born on February 20, 1936, son of the late Oscar and Ethel Seig Webb, David was educated in Moosic Schools. Prior to his...
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Thomas Joseph Stone
January 12, 1926 - January 12, 2012
Thomas J. Stone, a lifetime resident of West Scranton, passed away Thursday on his 86th birthday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife, Zita Dean Stone. Wed on March 2, 1957, the couple were married for 54 years. Son of the late Thomas J. and Nora Doherty Stone, Thomas was educated at West Scranton High School, Class of 1944. He had served in the United States Navy...
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Grace Williams
July 7, 1920 - January 8, 2012
Grace Williams, 91, of Moscow, died Monday under VNA Hospice care at Community Medical Center in Scranton. Her husband of 57 years, the late Martin E. Williams, preceded her on August 22, 1996. Surviving are her children, Al Williams and wife Kim of Toms River, NJ, Judy Williams of Hamlin and Robin Jenkins and husband Jack of Gouldsboro; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private...
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Christopher Morrison
July 13, 1972 - January 8, 2012
Christopher Morrison, age 39, of Pittston Twp., died Sunday. Son of Ray Decker and Carol Morrison, Chris graduated Coughlin High School in 1991 before attending L.C.C.C. Most recently he worked for Joe's Kwik Mart in Dupontand he also loved to read. He is also survived by dear friends, Jamie Catalano, Andrew Kashmire and Mark Costanzo. Private services by Rev. James A. Wert will be held on Friday...
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Ann Coury
November 29, 1928 - January 7, 2012
Ann Coury, age 83, formerly of West Scranton, passed away Saturday evening at the Kingston Commons. Born in Scranton on November 29, 1928, daughter of the late Ralph and Lillian (Labeba) Tulaney Coury, Ann was a graduate of the former Central High School, Class of 1946. In 1957, she earned her Bachelors Degree in Education from Marywood College. A lifelong school teacher, she last taught in the...
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Louise Ann Mario
July 22, 1949 - January 6, 2012
Louise Ann Mario, age 62 and a lifelong resident of West Scranton, passed away Friday morning. Born in Scranton on July 22, 1949, Louise was educated at West Scranton High School. Prior to her illness, she had worked as a personal care aide for Minelli's Kozy Comfort Assisted Living for over 30 years. Of Roman Catholic faith, she was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Parish in Clarks Summit. She...
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Lois Jean Naugle
May 19, 1943 - January 5, 2012
Lois Jean Naugle, a longtime resident of the Spike Island section of Moosic, died suddenly Thursday morning after a brief illness. She is survived by her beloved husband, Duane Naugle, Sr. Wed on August 25, 1962, the couple were married for 49 years. Born in Scranton on May 19, 1943, daughter of the late Samuel and Margaret McDermott VanLuvender, Lois was a graduate of the former Moosic High...
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Robert Giza
July 13, 1952 - January 5, 2012
Robert Giza, age 59, of Spring Brook Twp., died early Thursday morning at home. His wife of three years as of Noveber 2nd, Edwina Aston-Giza, survives. Born in Wilkes Barre on July 13, 1952, son of the late Edward and Theresa Giza and a graduate of Coughlin H.S., Robert worked as a fork lift operator for Warp Processing, Inc., Exeter. Also surviving is his step-daughter, Linda Aston of Moosic....
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Attorney Joseph A. Graziano
May 6, 1928 - January 5, 2012
Attorney Joseph A. Graziano, age 83, formerly of both Old Forge, and Clarks Summit, passed away early Thursday morning at the Allied Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scranton. Born in Old Forge on May 6, 1928, son of the late Caesar and Margaret McDade Graziano, Joseph graduated from Old Forge High School before serving in the United States Navy during WWII. Upon graduation from the...
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Genevieve Gretz
April 8, 1919 - December 31, 2011
Genevieve Gretz, age 92, a 63-year resident of Spring Brook Township, passed into eternity on Saturday morning. She was preceded in death in 1988 by her late husband, Peter Gretz. At that time, the couple had been married for 41 years. Born in Old Forge on April 8, 1919, daughter of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Harris Dawes, she was educated in the Old Forge School District. She was a lifelong...
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Patricia Ann Adomiak
February 5, 1955 - December 29, 2011
Patricia (Patty) Ann Adomiak, age 56, of Old Forge, passed away Thursday morning at home in Old Forge. Her husband of 34 years, her rock of love, and her perpetual companion, Robert Adomiak, survives. Born in Taylor on February 5, 1955, daughter of the late William G. and Claire Artanita Serino, Patty was a 1974 graduate of Old Forge High School. Upon earning her Degree in Cosmetology from Empire...
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Nancy A. Sheroda
February 8, 1938 - December 22, 2011
Nancy A. Sheroda, age 73, a resident of Mountain View Care Center and formerly of the Tripps Park section of West Scranton, died Thursday evening. She is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Sheroda. Wed on August 8, 1956, the couple were married for 55 years. Born in Scranton on February 8, 1938, daughter of the late James and Pauline Flynn O'Connor, Nancy was a graduate of West Scranton High...
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Nyollah Jesiel Bowen
December 18, 2011 - December 19, 2011
Nyollah Jesiel Bowen, infant daughter of Amber Service and Jameel Lawrence Bowen of Old Forge, passed away shortly after birth on Monday morning in the Community Medical Center. Although she was not with her family for very long, she will live on in their hearts forever. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Althea Lawrence of Old Forge; maternal grandmother, Teclisma Bowen of Newark;...
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John R. Walsh
February 11, 1934 - December 17, 2011
John (Jack) R. Walsh, age 77, a lifelong resident of Scranton, passed away Saturday evening at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Arlene Larson. Wed on March 30, 1957, the couple were married for 54 years. Born in Scranton on February 11, 1934, son of the late Joseph and Agnes Mlincher Walsh, upon graduation from the former Scranton Technical High...
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Adam Fredmonski
September 27, 1923 - December 17, 2011
Adam Fredmonski, age 88, of Moosic, passed away Saturday evening under hospice care at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret "Maggie" Kolmansberger. Wed on October 18, 1947, the couple were married for 64 years. Born in Old Forge on September 27, 1923, son of the late Michael and Helen Krawchak Fredmonski, Adam was a graduate of Old Forge High School,...
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Dolores C. Hopkins
September 22, 1923 - December 16, 2011
Dolores C. Hopkins, age 88, a lifetime resident of Taylor, passed away Friday morning at the Lackawanna County Health Care Center in Olyphant, where she had resided for the last four years. Born in Taylor on September 22, 1923, daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Andrews Hopkins, Dolores was a graduate of the former Taylor High School, Class of 1941. Prior to her retirement, she worked as...
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Mary Jo English
August 6, 1936 - December 15, 2011
Mary Jo English, age 75, a lifelong resident of Scranton, passed away Thursday at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. Her husband, the late Francis Ambrose English, died on October 3, 1974. Born in Scranton on August 6, 1936, Mary Jo had worked as a self-employed home health care aide prior to her retirement. Of Roman Catholic faith, she was a ember of St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton. An antique...
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Sophie Sniadala
January 25, 1923 - December 15, 2011
Sophie Sniadala, age 88 and a resident of the Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor died early Thursday morning. Private funeral arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton.
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Clyde E. Best
December 25, 1927 - December 12, 2011
Clyde E. Best, Jr., age 83, a resident of Scranton Health Care Center and formerly of Moosic, passed away Monday morning. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Catherine Heintz Best, on March 12, 2010. Born in New York, New York, on Christmas Day, 1927, son of the late Clyde B. and Mary Moran Best, Clyde was educated in Moosic Schools. An Army Veteran of WWII, he had earned...
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E. Glynn Martino
December 28, 1925 - December 11, 2011
E. Glynn Martino, age 85, of the Greenwood section of Moosic, passed away Sunday evening under the care of Community Medical Center's VNA Hospice Unit. Her beloved husband of 53 years, Felix Martino, died on May 25, 2000. Born in Macon, Georgia, on December 28, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Fay Longhorn Cox. Prior to her retirement, she worked for 21 years as a type setter for...
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Carolann Dennis
April 8, 1939 - December 11, 2011
Carolann Dennis, 72, a resident of the Riverside Rehabilitation Center and formerly of Scranton, died Sunday morning at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. Born in New Milford, New Jersey on April 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ethel Gates Neuner. Surviving are siblings, her brother Richard Neuner and wife Patricia of Emerson, N.J., and her sister Alma Schaal of North Fort...
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Bella Marie Luckasavage
December 9, 2011 - December 9, 2011
Bella Marie Luckasavage, beloved infant daughter of James and Brandi Shrader Luckasavage of Taylor, passed away Friday evening shortly after birth at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Barbara and Randy Shrader of Taylor; paternal grandparents, John and Felicia Luckasavage of Dupont; paternal great-grandfather, Felix Skrzysowski of Dupont;...
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Winnie Jones
March 15, 1933 - December 2, 2011
Winnie Jones, age 78, a longtime resident of Lackawanna County Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Olyphant, passed away Friday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. Born in Norwich, England, on March 15, 1933, daughter of the late George Wilfred and Lillian Watling Mella and a graduate of Ponningham High School in Norwich, Winnie worked as a packer in the grocery store business...
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Eddie Calvin Coney
April 28, 1951 - November 30, 2011
Eddie Calvin Coney, 60, of Scranton, died Wednesday under VNA Hospice Care, CMC Hospital. He is survived by his wife of six years, Liz W. Oliver Coney. Born in Tampa, Florida, on April 28, 1951, Eddie worked as a self-employed truck driver. An avid reader, he most recently worked at the Scranton Public Library. He was a veteran of the Marines. Private arrangements, Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125...
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John W. Sepanek, Sr.
April 26, 1938 - November 26, 2011
John (Jack) W. Sepanek, Sr., age 73, of Moosic, died Saturday evening at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Gail Jones. Wed on May 24, 1957, the couple were married for 54 years. Born the Minooka section of Scranton on April 26, 1938, son of the late Walter (Eddie) and Clare Wzorek Sepanek, Jack was a graduate of the former Moosic High School, Class...
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Mirella Morris
November 24, 1921 - November 23, 2011
Mirella Morris, of Taylor, passed away Wednesday morning under the care of Mercy Hospice in Scranton. Her husband, the late Leonard G. Morris, died on November 16, 1987. Born in Florence, Italy, on November 24, 1921, daughter of the late Aldemaro and Stefania Calamari Massai, she had lived in Lake Placid, New York, before moving to Taylor with her husband. Of Roman Catholic faith, she was a...
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Matthew J. Douaihy
November 3, 1970 - November 21, 2011
Matthew J. Douaihy, age 41, of Scranton passed away unexpectedly Monday morning of natural causes. Born in Scranton on Nov. 3, 1970, to Said "Cy" and Jane Jenkins Douaihy of Scranton. Matthew graduated from Scranton Tech in the Class of 1990, and most recently worked in maintenance for the Scranton School District. He was a lifelong member of St. Ann Maronite Church in Scranton, and a member of...
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Estelle A. Richmond
November 16, 2011 - November 16, 2011
Estelle A. Richmond, age 91, a lifelong resident of Dunmore and most recently of New Cumberland, died Wednesday morning at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Richmond, on November 27, 1977. Born in Dunmore on August 9, 1920, daughter of the late Edward and Stella Vanston May, Estelle attended Marywood Seminary High School before graduating from the...
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Peter Joseph Gilbert
September 23, 1915 - November 8, 2011
Peter Joseph Gilbert, age 96, a two-year resident at The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, and formerly of the Tripps Park section of West Scranton, passed away Tuesday. His beloved wife of 62 years, Antoinette Gibilaro Gilbert, died on April 15, 2008. Born in Scranton on September 23, 1915, son of the late Joseph and Rose Colangelo Gilbert, Peter was an Army Veteran of WWII. Having served in...
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Theresa L. Filone
July 5, 1955 - November 4, 2011
Theresa L. Filone, age 56, of Scranton, and formally of Milford, passed away Friday, November 4th. Born in Queens, New York, on July 5, 1955, she was the daughter of Andrew and Theresa Manta Filone. Of Roman Catholic faith, she was a very active member of Mary Mother of God Parish, Holy Rosary Church, Scranton, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also sang with the Cathedral choir....
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Richard R. Potter, Jr.
November 14, 1950 - October 30, 2011
Richard R. Potter, Jr., age 60, of Clarks Summit, passed away Sunday evening under the care of VNA Hospice at Community Medical Center in Scranton. He is survived by his wife, the former Dora Madrid. Wed on February 16, 1995, the couple were married for 16 years. Born in New Castle, son of the late Richard, Sr., and Catherine Caruthers Potter, Richard had most recently worked as a chemist for UGL...
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Robert Denniston
April 25, 1950 - October 24, 2011
Robert Denniston, age 61, of Scranton, passed away Monday morning at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scranton. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 25, 1950, son of the late Stanley and Joanne Jeziorski Kowalski, Robert was educated at West Scranton High School and had worked at Chick's Diner. Of Roman Catholic faith, he was a member of the former St. David's Church in West Scranton....
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Mary Violet Kitcho
December 17, 1913 - October 23, 2011
Mary Violet Kitcho, age 97, a lifetime resident of West Scranton, died peacefully Sunday evening with her daughters by her side. Her husband, the late William Kitcho preceded her in death. Born on December 17, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Stancheski Czarnecki. She loved spending time with her family. Her greatest joy came in sharing stories with her great-grandchildren...
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George Albert McHale
May 26, 1939 - October 22, 2011
George Albert McHale, age 72, of Scranton, died unexpectedly Saturday evening under the care of Regional Hospital's Intensive Care Unit. He is survived by his wife, Ann L. Ponzelli McHale. Born in Scranton on May 26, 1939, son of the late George T. and Thelma Leona Shafer McHale, George was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. A United States Army Veteran, he took great pride...
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Robert Balkunas
April 7, 1958 - October 18, 2011
Robert Balkunas, age 75, of Taylor, passed away Tuesday in Community Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Rosemary Cameli. Wed on April 7, 1958, the couple were married for 53 years. Born in Pittston on January 24, 1936, son of the late Anthony and Frances Krasinsky Balkunas, Robert was a graduate of Pittston Area High School, Class of 1954. A proud...
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Joseph McCall
March 27, 1943 - October 17, 2011
Joseph McCall, age 68, died Saturday at the Community Medical Center. Born in Scranton, son of Francis and Rose Gebbia McCall and a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, he worked as a cook at the former Preno's Restaurant. He is survived by nieces and nephews, including John Pringle and wife Cheryl, Debbie Pringle, Lori Reynolds, Ann Marie Philbin and Kelly McCall; a daughter, Mary Alice...
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Clara Fifi Astolfi
August 22, 1921 - October 15, 2011
Clara "Fifi" Astolfi, age 90, of Old Forge, passed away Saturday morning at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. Her beloved husband, the late Louis A. Astolfi, Sr., died on October 5, 1994. Born in Peckville on August 22, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Elvira Calibani. Educated in Eynon schools, she had worked at the former Hillcrest Lampshade Factory for 15 years prior to her...
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Dorothy L. Caboot
December 5, 1920 - October 14, 2011
Dorothy L. Caboot, formerly of West Scranton, died Friday at the Scranton Health Care Center where she had resided for two years. She was preceded in death on November 27, 1978, by her beloved husband, Frank Caboot. Born in Dunmore on December 5, 1920, daughter of the late Edward and Martha Martin Mickel, Dorothy was educated at Dunmore High School. A longtime member of the Embury United...
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Kenneth R. Correll
December 31, 1921 - October 13, 2011
Kenneth R. Correll, age 89, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, and originally of Scranton, passed away Thursday at home. He is survived by his best friend and companion, Eleanor Pietzak, of Port St. Lucie. Born in Scranton on December 31, 1921, son of the late William and Elizabeth Colvin Correll, Kenneth worked as a diesel mechanic and a music teacher, prior to his retirement. A 177th Brigade Army...
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Tiffany Mae Goodman
April 16, 1981 - October 13, 2011
Tiffany Mae Goodman, age 30, of Old Forge, passed away Friday morning. Born in Reading on April 16, 1981, she was the daughter of Jeanne Gable-Goodman of Jupiter, Florida, and Richard D. Goodman of Reading. Currently working toward her degree at McCann School of Business, she also loved riding horses. She was a loving daughter, sister, relative, friend and especially mother, whose world revolved...
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Margaret Cooney Bellarmino
May 30, 1912 - October 12, 2011
Margaret Cooney Bellarmino, age 99, a resident at the Jewish Home of Eastern PA died Wednesday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital. She was preceded in death by both husbands, Francis Walsh and Dr. Francis Bellarmino. Born in Moosic, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Ethel Mae Topp Cooney. She attended the former Moosic High School During her lifetime she was active in many social...
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Zeta I. Mulka
May 30, 1921 - October 9, 2011
Zeta I. Mulka, formerly of West Scranton, passed away Sunday evening at The Laurels Health and Rehabilitation Center in Kingston where she had resided for the past eight years. Her beloved husband, Samuel J. Mulka, preceded her in death on March 7, 2002. Born in Taylor on May 30, 1921, daughter of the late Frank and Della Tokarczuk Krolikowski, Zeta was a graduate of the former Taylor High School...
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George M. Rhue
June 21, 1926 - October 3, 2011
George M. Rhue, age 85, of West Scranton, passed away Monday morning at home. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret "Jean" Moran. Wed on June 14, 1948, the couple had been married for 63 years. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, on June 21, 1926, son of the late Fred C. and Marie Hurst Rhue, a graduate of Hurlock High School, prior to his retirement he spent more than 25 years as a master...
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Joseph Mynyk
March 29, 1951 - September 29, 2011
Joseph Mynyk, age 63, of South Scranton, passed away Thursday at the Riverside Rehabilitation Center, Taylor. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 3, 1948, Joseph was the son of the late Michael, Sr., and Velma Thurman Mynyk. Surviving are his siblings, brothers, Michael, Jr., and Lee Mynyk, and sister, Marie Altemeir; and several nieces and nephews. His family would like to thank the staff of the...
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Robert G. Nash
April 21, 1941 - September 28, 2011
Robert G. Nash, age 70, of Scranton, died Wednesday evening at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Sylvia Parker. Wed on September 15, 1962, the couple were married for 49 years. Born on April 21, 1941, and raised in Taylor, son of the late Robert and Stella Strzelecki Nash, Robert was a graduate of the former Taylor High School, Class of 1958....
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Robert J. Jesso, Sr.
April 26, 1932 - September 27, 2011
Robert J. Jesso, Sr., age 79, of West Scranton, passed away Tuesday morning under the care of Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Alexis Smith. Wed on April 23, 1966, the couple had been married for 45 years. Born in Scranton on April 26, 1932, Robert was the son of the late Stephen and Mary Lotzko Jesso. A graduate of West Scranton High School, Class...
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Margaret Helen Winn
January 4, 1920 - September 22, 2011
Margaret Helen Kemler Winn, age 91, a lifelong resident of Duryea, passed away Thursday morning at Wesley Village in Pittston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer J. Winn, on August 3, 1979. Born in Duryea on January 4, 1920, daughter of the late George and Lillie Horseman Kemler, Margaret was educated at Duryea High School. Formerly a self-employed beautician, she had worked at Topps...
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Bessie C. Myers
June 9, 1915 - September 21, 2011
Bessie C. Myers, 96, of Lancaster, died Wednesday at Conestoga View, Lancaster. Born on June 9, 1915, in Moosic, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ethel Mae "Nanny" (Topp) Cooney. She is survived by a daughter, Sallie M. and husband, Edmund F. Domboski, Lancaster; a son, Kenneth Jay Myers and wife, Judith, Williamsport; and three sisters, Margaret Bellarmino and Frances Hartnett, both...
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Mercella B. Kujawski
October 25, 1924 - September 21, 2011
Mercella B. Kujawski, age 86, of the Keyser Valley section of West Scranton, passed away Wednesday at the Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore J. Kujawski, on April 25, 2004. Born in Scranton on October 25, 1924, daughter of the late Louis D. and Madeline Cuff James, Mercella was educated at the former Scranton Technical High School before working as a seamstress...
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Joan D. Gardner Nemetz
January 20, 1934 - September 20, 2011
Joan D. Gardner Nemetz, age 77, of the Glendale section of Pittston Twp., passed away Tuesday afternoon at Regional Hospital in Scranton. She is survived by her beloved husband, Rev. John Nemetz, Jr. Wed on October 13, 1962, the couple were married for 48 years. Born in Wilkes Barre on January 20, 1934, daughter of the late Nathan and Dorothy Landmesser Gardner, Joan was educated in Wilkes Barre...
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Michael T. Harris
August 12, 1954 - September 19, 2011
Michael T. Harris, 57, of Kingston and formerly of Taylor, died Monday at the Wilkes Barre General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kempf Harris. A 1972 graduate of Scranton Tech High School and a longtime Crane Operator for C.P. Railroad, he loved motorcycles, NASCAR and the New England Patriots. Also surving is his companion, Joan Brucher of Kingston; 10 children, Mason and Emily...
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Richard D. Burns
March 30, 1967 - September 19, 2011
Richard D. Burns, age 44, of The Hideout, Lake Ariel, and formerly of Taylor, passed away Monday at home. He is survived by his wife, Michele Kovach Burns. Wed on May 24, 1991, the couple were married 20 years. Born in Albany, Georgia, on March 30, 1967, he was the son of Richard and step-mother Colleen Burns of Madison Twp., and Annmarie Buchholz of American Fork, Utah. A graduate of Riverside...
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Jack Bold
February 19, 1937 - September 17, 2011
John (Jack) Bold, age 74, of Old Forge, passed away Saturday evening at home. Born in Old Forge, on February 19, 1937, son of the late John P. Bold and Mildred McCamley and step-father Robert McCamley, John was educated in Old Forge Schools and prior to his retirement, he had worked for both the former J.J. Super's and Old Country Buffet. Of Roman Catholic faith, he was a member of St. Lawrence O...
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Danielle Cravetts
September 16, 2011 - September 16, 2011
Danielle Cravetts, age 36, of Scranton, died Thursday at the Hershey Medical Center. Born in Berwick on October 28, 1974, daughter of Francis Robert Cravetts of Taylor, Danielle was a graduate of Riverside High School. Also surviving is her son, Brandon Hazelton of Scranton; siblings, Michelle Sheridan of Old Forge, Francis Cravetts and wife Diane of Pittston, James Cravetts of Sarasota, Florida...
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Marcus Wilbun, Jr.
March 12, 1950 - September 15, 2011
Marcus Wilbur, Jr., 61, of North Scranton, passed away Thursday at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on March 3, 1950, son of the late Marcus, Sr., and Lillie Bruce Wilbur, Marcus was a graduate of Dewitt Clinton High School. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Reid and husband Spencer of Stroudsburg. Private arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home...
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Joseph C. Stanchis
February 10, 1917 - September 14, 2011
Joseph Stanchis, age 94, of Clarks Summit and formerly of West Scranton, passed away Wednesday at the Community Medical Center in Scranton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth Peffer Stanchis, on August 29, 1995. Born in Scranton on February 10, 1917, son of the late Barbara and Joseph Stanchis, he was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a member of St. Michael's Church in...
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Carl Franklin Remaley
June 13, 1932 - September 14, 2011
Carl Franklin Remaley, age 79, of Moosic, passed away Wednesday morning under the care of Community Medical's VNA Hospice. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Jean F. Larnard Remaley. Born in Bath, on June 13, 1932, son of the late Colonel and Jenny Berger Remaley, Carl worked for the Duryea Lumber Company for fifteen years prior to his retirement. An Army Veteran of the...
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Atty. Albert Bedway MacKarey
September 14, 2011
Attorney Albert Bedway Mackarey, of Scranton died Wednesday peacefully in his sleep. He was the widower of the late Margaret (Nan) Scanlon Mackarey who died in June of 2004. Born in Scranton son of the late Bedway and Montura Mowad Mackarey, he was a member of St. Ann Maronite Church, Scranton, where he was a member of its Holy Name Society and a former member of its Church Council. He was a...
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John W. Wylam
November 23, 1924 - September 12, 2011
John "Jack" W. Wylam, age 86, a longtime resident of Taylor, passed away Monday morning under the care of Northeast Hospice at Regional Hospital in Scranton. His wife, the former Mary Smallacombe, preceded him in death on July 17, 2003. Born in Old Forge on November 23, 1924, son of the late John and Lillian Williams Wylam, Jack was educated in Old Forge Schools and prior to retirement, he worked...
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John J. Gregosh, Jr.
May 14, 1934 - September 9, 2011
John J. Gregosh, Jr., age 77, a lifelong resident of Clarks Summit, passed away Friday morning under the care of Northeast Hospice at Regional Hospital in Scranton. He is survived by his wife, the former Jean Greenfield. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 26th. Born in Clarks Summit on May 14, 1934, son of the late John J., Sr., and Anna Tirpak Gregosh, after a career...
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William H. Sekol
September 24, 1924 - September 7, 2011
William H. Sekol, age 86, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday morning under the care of the Cedar Brook Nursing Home in Allentown. He is survived by his wife, the former Lorraine Lane. Married on June 30, 1951, the couple had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Born in Duryea on September 24, 1924. son of the late Frank and Edna Laird Sekol, William was a graduate of the former Duryea...
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James J. Collins
February 16, 1950 - September 2, 2011
James J. Collins, formerly of West Scranton, passed away Friday. Born in Scranton, son of the late John M. and Mary E. Powers Collins, he was a 1967 graduate of West Scranton's St. Patrick's High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Scranton in 1971 and matriculated at Fordham University Graduate School, Bronx, New York. He also attended St. Charles...
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Betty A. Rosencrance
March 21, 1943 - September 1, 2011
Betty A. Rosencrance, age 68, of West Scranton, passed away Thursday evening under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart at Community Medical Center's VNA Inpatient Unit. Her husband, Clarence E. "Sonny" Rosencrance", died on August 14, 2007. Born in Nicholson on March 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Meyers Sherman. Betty's favorite hobby was crafting and she had...
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Maryann Baltier
February 29, 1928 - September 1, 2011
Maryann "Mona" Baltier, age 83, of Old Forge and formerly of Wilkes Barre, died Thursday morning at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. She was preceded in death on May 6th, 1985, by her husband, Al. Born in Plymouth on February 29, 1928, a leap year baby, she was the daughter of the late Anna Lipinski Flanagan and was raised by her grandmother, the late Anna Palchanis. Later moving to Wilkes...
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Gerard Yerke
November 26, 1943 - August 28, 2011
Gerard Yerke, 67, of West Scranton, died at Regional Hospital. Born November 11, 1943, son of Edward and Irene Dende Yerke, Gerard was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his sister-in-law, Sally Yerke of Old Forge; his nephew, Michael Yerke of Dallas; and his beloved second family, the residents of Cozy Comfort Living, Scranton. Blessing Services and committal prayers by Rev. Scott...
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Valerie Ann Scaccia
November 18, 1933 - August 27, 2011
Valerie Ann Scaccia, formerly of Old Forge, passed away Saturday morning at Allied Skilled Nursing where she had been a resident for over nine years. Valerie was the beloved daughter of Joseph "Scotty" DeFazio Scaccia and Celia Nocera Scaccia. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School, Class of 1953, and received her B.S. Degree from Marywood College in 1957. She was then employed at...
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Violet Kapuscinski
February 14, 1928 - August 17, 2011
Violet Kapuscinski, age 83, of Taylor, passed away Wednesday after a brief stay at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. She was preceded in death on February 7, 2009, by her beloved husband of 53 years, Francis Kapuscinski. Born in Old Forge on February 14, 1928, daughter of the late Andrew and Rose Kurek Samsock, Violet was educated at the former St. Michael's School. Briefly working in the...
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Stephen J. Bartok
May 7, 1953 - August 15, 2011
Stephen J. Bartok, age 58, a resident of Golden Living Center in Scranton, died Thursday at Regional Hospital in Scranton. Born in Trenton, NJ, on May 7, 1953, he was the son of the late Steven and Alice Smith Bartok. Surviving are his brothers, Andrew and Bernard, and sisters, Sally, Peggy Jo and Betty Ann. Private arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main...
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Melba H. Miller
November 8, 1930 - August 9, 2011
Melba H. Miller, age 80, of Scranton entered into enternal rest on August 9th, 2011 under the care of Community Medical Center's VNA Hospice Unit in Scranton. She was preceded in death on December 13, 1973, by her husband, Tom H. Miller. Born in Scranton on November 8, 1930, daughter of the late Edward and Helen Dershmier Hughes, Melba was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School....
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Melissa DeRemer
July 16, 1985 - July 30, 2011
On Saturday, July 30, 2011 Melissa DeRemer passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism in St. Augustine, Florida. Melissa was 26 years old with a beautiful smile and a good outlook on life. She always cared for others and always put their needs in front of her own. Born in Dallas on July 16, 1985, the daughter of James and Sandra Boyd DeRemer, Melissa attended Gate of Heaven School before...
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Ralph Conrad Poelman
February 9, 1931 - July 26, 2011
Ralph Conrad "Connie" Poelman, age 80, of Moscow, passed away Tuesday at his home after a lengthy illness. His wife of 24 years, Darleen Kay Beauter Poelman, survives. Born in Rochester, New Hampshire, on February 9, 1931, son of the late Theodore and Helen Poelman, he was a proud and highly decorated United States Air Force Veteran of 28 years. He had served as both a deacon and an elder at...
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John Patrick Grindel
December 2, 1989 - July 21, 2011
John Patrick Grindel, age 21, of Dalton, passed away Friday at home. Born in Scranton on December 2, 1989, son of Matthew and Marilee Huber Grindel, with whom he resided, John graduated from Abington Heights High School, Class of 2009, before studying Automotive and Diesel at UTI Institute. An automobile enthusiast, he currently worked as a mechanic for Gateway Ford Dealership in Tunkhannock. He...
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Jacqueline Kudey
September 10, 1956 - July 19, 2011
Jacqueline Kudey, 54, of Dupont, died Tuesday, July 19th. She is survived by her husband, David. Born in Pittston on September 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Jean Marie Keating Kurtinitis of Pittston. Also surviving are her children, Jean Gilbert of Old Forge, Crystal Kane of Avoca and Frank Kane of Duryea; and six siblings. Private arrangements, Thomas P. Kearney Funeral...
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Clarence O'Dell
March 9, 1953 - July 13, 2011
Clarence O'Dell, age 58, of Scranton, died Wednesday at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born on March 9, 1953, in Johnson City, New York, son of the late Charles F. and Jennie John O'Dell, educated at Walt Whitman High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was formerly employed by the Jewish Community Center in Scranton. Surviving are his children, Holly O'Dell of Scranton, Tracey O'Dell of Wichita,...
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Ann Marie Carmadella
March 26, 1937 - July 11, 2011
Ann Marie Carmadella, age 74, of Old Forge, died Monday morning under the care of the VNA Hospice at the Community Medical Center. She was the widow of Anthony Carmadella who died April 20, 1980. Born on March 26, 1937, daughter of the late Joseph Walsh and Mary Walsh Newton, Ann Marie was a graduate of West Scranton High School. She had worked for the former ACME Market in Scranton and she last...
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Anna Shulhan
February 2, 1926 - July 5, 2011
Anna Shulhan (Szulhan), age 85, of Scranton, died Tuesday at Allied Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Taylor on February 1, 1926, Anna was the daughter of the late John and Mary Ciesecki Shulhan. She is survived by her sister, Jean Kalkus of Derby, CT. Preceding in death were brothers, Frank, Edward, Peter and John; and a sister, Helen Chichilla. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday at...
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Mark Hiller
March 11, 1955 - July 4, 2011
Mark Hiller, age 56, of Old Forge died July 4th at home. Born in Williamsport on March 11, 1955, he was the son of the late Carl and June Leaper Hiller. Surviving are his wife, the former Debbie Koch Hiller; his children, Matt and Serea; his siblings, Carl, Jr., Stephen, Joseph, Patty Powell, Janice and Joyce Neville. Private arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home,...
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Sarkis A. Hazzouri, Sr.
January 1, 1922 - July 3, 2011
Sarkis A. Hazzouri, Sr., age 89, passed away Sunday morning at his home in Scranton surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esme Karam Hazzouri, on November 25, 2002. Born in Scranton on January 1, 1922, son of the late Alex and Zahia Soma Hazzouri, Sarkis was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School, Class of 1940, and a Veteran of the Navy. Prior to his...
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Miriam Bucklew
October 7, 1936 - June 27, 2011
Miriam Bucklew, age 74, of Scranton, passed away Monday at Mid Valley Hospital in Peckville. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Catherine Kornichuck Tettemer. She is also survived by her son, Glenn Marshall of Scranton. Arrangements are under the care of the Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton.
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Elaine Siwak
October 4, 1942 - June 20, 2011
Elaine (Carol) Krypel Siwak, of Old Forge, died Monday morning at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Emil. Born in Old Forge, daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Sophie (Connie) Krypel, she was a graduate of Old Forge High School, class of 1960, and was a graduate of the Keystone Beauty School. She was a lifelong...
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Mary Kotnarowski
February 2, 1920 - June 19, 2011
Mary Kotnarowski (91) of Old Forge, died Sunday evening at the Allied Skilled Nursing Center. She is survived by her husband Joseph Kotnarowski with whom she celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 16th. Born in Old Forge on February 15, 1920 she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Galajda Lehchak. Mary was a graduate of Old Forge High School and before her retirement...
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Michael Krouchick
October 9, 1956 - June 19, 2011
Michael Krouchick, age 54, of Duryea, died Sunday morning at the at Moses Taylor Hospital. Born on October 9, 1956 in Scranton he was the son of the late John and Catherine Koschak Krouchick. He was a graduate to West Scranton High School. He was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived by two sons, Michael Krouchick and his companion Dianna Ocasio of...
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Michael J. Dudeck
July 26, 1956 - June 12, 2011
Michael J. Dudeck, age 54, of Philadelphia and formerly of Old Forge and Taylor, passed away Sunday morning at Visiting Nurses Association Hospice of Philadelphia. His wife, the former Cindy Norman, survives. Born in Old Forge on July 26, 1956, son of the late Andrew, Sr., and Vivian Moyer Dudeck, Michael was educated at Riverside High School. Prior to his disability, he worked as a mason. Most...
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Karl Fogmeg St. Charles
July 6, 1945 - June 4, 2011
Karl (Fogmeg) St. Charles of Bali, Indonesia, Manhattan, New York, and formerly of Taylor died June 4th in Bali. Born on July 6th, 1945, son of the late Karl and Adell Paroby Fogmeg of Taylor, he was a graduate of Taylor-Moosic High School, Class of 1962, before graduating from Wilkes University with a Masters Degree in Music and Theater. He then received his Doctorate Degree from the Juliard...
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Lorraine Clark
December 16, 1936 - June 1, 2011
Lorraine Clark, 74, formerly of Moscow, died Wednesday at Lackawanna Health Care Center. Her husband, William, preceded her in death. Surviving is her daughter, Rhonda Junikka and husband Joseph of Collingswood, NJ; her son, Thomas Clark of Throop; and her granddaughter, Alexandra. Blessing services by Rev. Francis Pauselli are scheduled for Saturday at 10AM in the Fairview Memorial Park Chapel,...
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Edward Robert Lutkowski
May 13, 1949 - May 31, 2011
Edward Robert Lutkowski, age 62, of Dalton, passed away Tuesday morning at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes Barre. His wife, Linda Williams Lutkowski, preceded him in death on January 11, 2000. Born in Taylor on May 13, 1949, he was the son of Maryann Lutkowski Jones-Ware of Clarks Summit and the late Edward Lutkowski. A graduate of Riverside Highschool where he played football, he was a driver...
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Theresa J. Moran
September 25, 1925 - May 27, 2011
Theresa Moran, 85, of West Scranton, died Friday at the Riverside Rehabilitation Center, Taylor. Her husband, John J. Moran, died on December 12, 1994. Born in Plains on September 25, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Fitzhenry Halloran, Theresa graduated from West Scranton High School before earning her degree from Lackawanna Business College. After attending Fenwick School of...
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Frances Lozada
October 5, 1951 - May 25, 2011
Frances Lozada, age 59, of North Scranton, passed away Wednesday morning at his home. His wife Blanca died on September 22nd. Born in Bridgeport, CT., on October 5, 1951, he worked as a chef prior to retirement. Surviving are his eight children, Iris, Gladys, Carmen, Ana, Marisol, Victor, Luis and Adalberto; 6 siblings; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren. Local services will be private....
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Robert Griffith
February 16, 1940 - May 23, 2011
Robert Griffith, age 71, of Moosic, passed away Monday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains. Married for eight years, his wife is the former Betsy Gress. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on February 16, 1940, and raised in Pasadena, California, Robert was the son of the late Benjamin Frederic and Elsie Miller Griffith. He graduated from Pasadena High School before earning...
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