Anthony J. Prokop, 76, a resident of the Carbondale Nursing Home and formerly of Dundaff Street, Carbondale, PA., died Friday afternoon, September 28, 2007 after a lengthy illness at the nursing home. He was the husband of the former Rosemarie E. Qualtiere, who died January 24, 2001. Born July 26, 1931 in Mayfield, PA., he was the son of the late Joseph and Ledcadia (Wysocka) Prokop. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale and was an Army veteran having served in Germany. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for over 30 years in the manufacturing department of the former Miller Casket Company, Jermyn, PA. He is survived by one son: George Prokop and wife Adriana of Scranton, PA.; three step grandchildren: Jessica, Angelica and Clavyston; five sisters: Amelia Pellis, Clara Talnagi and Anna Bushta all of Jessup, PA., Caroline Kovacs of Carbondale, PA., and Helen Zadjura of Jermyn, PA.; Several Nieces Nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Michael, Frank and John Prokop; one sister: Mary Pellis. The funeral was held Monday, October 1, 2007 at 9:00 AM from the Carmine J. Louis C. Parise Funeral Home, Inc., Farview 41st Streets, Carbondale, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM in St. Rose of Lima Church, 6 North Church Street, Carbondale, celebrated by Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn, pastor. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA. Pallbearers: George Prokop and Clavyston Rebiero. Friends called Sunday, September 30, 2007 from 5-8 PM.