Obituaries
Eileen M. Sharp
May 19, 2026
Eileen Sharp, 75, of Nuangola, PA, passed away May 19, 2026, after a battle with lung cancer.
She was a graduate of Exeter High School in Exeter, New Hampshire, and was a varsity field hockey athlete. She went on to study physical education at the University of New Hampshire, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1972 and earning a master's...
Florence T. Larkin
Sep 24, 2026
Florence T. Larkin, 91, of Carbondale, PA, died Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Sliver" Larkin on April 16, 1989.
Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Jennie Salko Fortuner.
She was an avid reader who loved to sew and...
Marguerite A. Takach
Sep 21, 2026
Marguerite Anne Jones Takach, 91, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, entrepreneur, and cherished member of her community, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on November 18, 1934, to Hezekiah K. Jones and Elizabeth Lentes Jones, Marguerite grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Scranton Central HS and earned a BA in Education from West...
Stanley W. Harkenreader
Sep 18, 2026
Stanley W. Harkenreader, 81, an Archbald, PA, native, died September 18, 2026 at his home, after a lengthy illness.
Stanley had been employed as a truck driver, school bus driver and mechanic. He was known for his kind heart, generous spirit, and willingness to help others. He will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is...
Holly Astegher
Sep 16, 2026
Holly Astegher, 48, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Holly was a longtime resident of Clifford before relocating to her new home in Tunkhannock. A graduate of Mountain View High School and Lackawanna College, Holly was a valued employee of Lackawanna Valley Dermatology Associates in Scranton, where she was their billing manager. She enjoyed reading and baking...
William Kuttrubis
Sep 14, 2026
William “Billy” Kuttrubis, of Carbondale, PA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Billy was a devoted partner to his love of 20 years, the late Virginia “Gena” Warren, with whom he shared a life filled with laughter and cherished memories.
Billy spent his career as the owner and cook of the Crystal...
Robert N. Parry
Sep 4, 2026
Robert N. Parry, 59, of Clifford, PA, and Childs, PA, died Friday, September 4, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, after a lengthy illness.
Born December 11, 1966 in Carbondale, PA, he is the son of Marjorie Merritt Parry of Childs, PA, and the late Ronald “Reco” Parry.
Bob was a graduate of Mountain View High School, Kingsley, PA, attended Marywood...
Eric A. Griffin
Aug 31, 2026
Eric A. Griffin, 53, of Great Bend, PA, died Monday night, August 31, 2026 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, after an extended illness.
Born March 21, 1973 in Montrose, PA, Eric was a graduate of Mountain View High School, Kingsley, PA, where he wrestled for the Eagle's. At a young age, he was instilled with a strong work ethic...
John "Jack" Walsh, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
John E. “Jack” Walsh, Jr., 74, of Newton, NJ, died Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born June 15, 1952 in Glen Ridge, NJ, he was the son of the late John E. Walsh, Sr. and the late Patricia Jones Walsh.
Jack was a 1970 graduate of...
Margaret Carey Garcia
Aug 23, 2026
Margaret Carey Garcia, 94, of Carbondale, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Orwigsburg, PA, with the support of her daughter and caregiver, Lavinia Garcia Ritter, and in spirit surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised in Carbondale, Margaret was the only child of Uriah and Margaret Allen Carey. Although an...
Jerry Edwin Penley
Aug 13, 2026
Jerry Edwin Penley, 84, of Clifford Township, PA, died suddenly on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at his residence.
Born September 1, 1941, in Swannanoa, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Charles and Cora Whitson Penley.
At the age of five, his family moved to Michigan, where his father found work in the auto industry. He grew up there, graduated...
David R. Barnes
Aug 11, 2026
David R. Barnes, 69, of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Carbondale Nursing Center, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Ann Misura.
Born July 9, 1957 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Violet Morgan Barnes.
Dave was a retired Correctional Officer with the Federal...
Daniel Valentin
Aug 10, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Valentin, 35, entered into eternal rest on August 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, just two days before his 36th birthday.
Danny was born on August 12, 1990, at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, NJ. He was truly one of the most loving and kindhearted souls. Danny had a special way of making those around him...
William J. Sears
Aug 5, 2026
William "Bill" Sears, 83, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA, after a lengthy illness.
Born May 9, 1943 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Robert "Nubby" and Ruth Thompson Sears.
Bill was a graduate of Piscataway High School, Piscataway, NJ. and was a Navy veteran having received the...
Albert T. Turano
Aug 3, 2026
Albert T. Turano, 86, of Carbondale, PA, died August 3, 2026 in Daytona Beach, FL, where he had been residing the past two years with his son.
Born July 8, 1940 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Albert M. and Henrietta Tolerico Turano.
Al was a 1958 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and earned an associate’s...
Gerald J. Tolerico
Aug 3, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Tolerico, 73, of Clifford, PA, died Monday, August 3, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, after a brief illness.
Born October 20, 1952, in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Ferentine Tolerico and was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School in Carbondale. Jerry worked at RCA Thompson...
James A. Hosie
Jul 29, 2026
James A. Hosie, 83, of Freehold, NJ, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, after an illness.
Born July 26, 1943 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late John A. Hosie and the late Olive Packer Reilly both Carbondale natives.
Jim was a longtime horse farm owner and was also the operator of...
Robert J. Tressel
Jul 29, 2026
Robert J. Tressel, 72, of Carbondale, PA, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his residence.
Born May 13, 1954 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late John and Veronica Brennan Tressel.
One to never sit still, Bob was a hard worker his entire life. He retired from Glass Products in Carbondale, after 22 years of employment and...
Dennis Johnson
Jul 27, 2026
Dennis Johnson, born January 25, 1961, aged 65, of Factoryville, PA, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on July 27, 2026 after a short fight with cancer.
Those who knew Dennis knew a man constantly in motion, whether it be on horse, motorcycle, car, snowmobile, or plane. His love of adventure took him many places. In his way,...
Mark W. Raub
Jul 25, 2026
Mark W. Raub, 59, of Clifford Township, PA, died Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton, PA, after a lengthy illness.
Born April 20, 1967 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Boyd and Rose Ella Jones Raub.
Mark was a graduate of Mountain View High School in Kingsley, and had worked as a quarryman in the local...
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