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Paul J. Sampson

October 7, 2022

Paul J. Sampson October 7, 2022 Paul J. Sampson, 85, of Scranton, died Friday at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Helen Zdonski. The couple had been married for 56 years. Born Feb. 8, 1937, so...

Sally Ann Howe Embree

October 5, 2022

Sally Ann Howe Embree July 12, 2022 Sally Ann Howe Embree, 84, passed away July 12, 2022, in Fort Pierce, Fla. Sally was born to Clare and Buddy Howe in Carbondale, Pa. She moved to West Islip, N.Y. after college and then made her way to Stuart,...

Areiana Wilson

September 27, 2022

Areiana Wilson September 27, 2022 Areiana Wilson, 15, Carbondale died Tuesday at home. Born in Scranton, daughter of Joseph Wilson and Yajaira Ocasio, she was an amazing child who put a smile on everyone. She was grateful for the smallest things...

Frances Capozzi

September 22, 2022

Frances Capozzi September 22, 2022 Frances Capozzi, 87, Forest City, died at home on Thursday morning. Her husband was the late Thomas Capozzi. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Katherine Snow. The family ex...
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Diane Melko

September 5, 2022

Diane Melko September 5, 2022 Diane Melko, 61, Carbondale, died Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born in Connecticut, daughter of the late Theodore W. Melko and Vera Oaks, she was a CNA. Her favorite animal was her dog, Fattie. Surviv...
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Marlene Peterson

August 25, 2022

Marlene Peterson, 80, of Scranton, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, at Allied Services Hospice after a prolonged illness. Born Aug. 16, 1942, in West Scranton, she is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Kavulich Algar and Lori Druct...
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Rebecca A. Dodson

August 23, 2022

Rebecca A. Dodson August 23, 2022   Rebecca A. Dodson, 65, Carbondale died Tuesday at Forest City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.   Born in Ridgeway, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Judge Zalesky....

Kathryn O'Hara

August 19, 2022

Kathryn O'Hara August 19, 2022   Kathryn Ann O’Hara, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, at Carbondale Area Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness.   Born Kathryn Peduto, she was the...

Carmella Bonacci

August 10, 2022

Carmella Bonacci August 10, 2022   Carmella Bonacci, 100, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.   Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Molinaro Bonacci, she was...
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Ruth E Simrell

August 1, 2022

Ruth E. Simrell August 1, 2022   Ruth E. Simrell, 94, Scranton, died Monday at The Gardens at Scranton.  Her husband was the late Floyd Simrell.   Born in Waymart, daughter of the late Rollin E. and Jessie Marsh Blair, s...
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Steven J. Kane Jr.

July 29, 2022

Steven J. Kane Jr. July 29, 2022   Steven J. Kane Jr., 44, Carbondale, passed away Friday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.   Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Steven J. Kane Sr. and Irene Helen Davi...
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Mary Ann Bonacci

July 28, 2022

Mary Ann Bonacci July 28, 2022   Mary Ann Bonacci, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday.   Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Thomas Bonacci , Frances (Domiano) Bonacci Gabriel and Frank Gabriel, she was a member ...

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Elmer Michael Zella

July 27, 2022

Elmer Michael Zella July 27, 2022   Elmer Zella, 92, husband of Jennie Cavicchia Zella, passed peacefully on Wednesday afternoon at his Crystal Lake residence.   Born in Throop, son of the late Michael and Mary Sembrat Ze...

Glenn Melnyk

July 24, 2022

Glenn Melnyk July 24, 2022   Glenn Melnyk, 64, of Carbondale, died Sunday at his residence. Born in New Jersey, son of the late Frank and Joan Whoeler Melnyk, he enjoyed cooking and fishing.   Surviving are a son, G...

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Richard Joseph Brango

July 24, 2022

Richard Joseph Brango July 24, 2022   Richard Joseph Brango, 94, beloved husband of the late Ursula Rose (Capizzi) Brango, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2022.   Born and raised in Phoenixville on November 7,...

Betty Hobday Aileo Anschuetz

July 23, 2022

Betty Hobday Aileo Anschuetz July 23, 2022   Betty Hobday Aileo Anschuetz, 99, of Carbondale, died Saturday at her residence. Her first husband was the late John Aileo. Her second husband was the late August Anschuetz.   ...

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Donald A. Frisbie

July 18, 2022

DONALD ARTHUR FRISBIE JUNE 4, 2022 DONALD FRISBIE, 76 OF PORT ORANGE, FL, PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 4, 2022, IN BRACEY, VIRGINIA SURROUND BY HIS FAMILY BORN JULY 22, 1945, IN LODI, NY. SON OF DONALD HENRY FRISBIE AND ELSIE VIRGINIA SWEET FRISBIE. ...
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Sylvia E. Curcio

July 12, 2022

Sylvia E. Curcio July 12, 2022   Sylvia E. Curcio, 99, Carbondale, died Tuesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Samuel Curcio.   Born in Forest City, daughter of the late John a...

Thomas C. Gallinot

July 7, 2022

Thomas C. Gallinot July 7, 2022   Thomas C Gallinot, 76, South Canaan, passed away at home, July 07, 2022, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Carbondale, he worked for the Labors Local 158 Union until retirement. Thomas loved ...

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Paul P. Piccotti

July 2, 2022

Paul P. Piccotti July 2, 2022   Paul P. Piccotti, 95, South Abington Twp., died Saturday at Abington Manor. His wife is Elma Nati Piccotti.   Born in Jessup, son of the late Anthony and Frances Cardoni Piccotti, he served...
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David J. Granick

June 23, 2022

David J. Granick November 5, 2021   David J. Granick, 56, of Carbondale, died Friday, November 5, 2021, at Regional Hospital of Scranton.   Born in Carbondale, son of the late Walter and Beverly Lowry Granick, Dave did st...

Gloria L. Schmel

June 11, 2022

Gloria L. Schmel June 11, 2022   Gloria L. Schmel, 78, Thompson, died at home on Saturday with her family by her side. Her husband was the late Francis D. Schmel.   Born in Quakertown Pa, daughter of the late John and Pau...

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Anthony J. Scalzo

June 2, 2022

Anthony J. Scalzo June 2, 2022   Anthony J. Scalzo, 90, of Carbondale, died Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.   Born in Carbondale, son of the late Samuel and Domenica Poletto Scalzo, he was an United States Air Force v...
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Joellen Conigliaro

May 20, 2022

Joellen Conigliaro May 20, 2022   Joellen Conigliaro, 63, of Carbondale, died peacefully at home Friday after a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was loved and adored by her husband, Sam Conigliaro.   B...
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Antoinette F. Sirianni

May 20, 2022

Antoinette F. Sirianni May 20, 2022   Antoinette F. Sirianni, 100, of Mayfield, died Friday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Her husband was the late Peter Sirianni.   Born in Carbondale, daughter of ...