Obituaries

Patricia Helen Connor, R.N.

Patricia Helen Connor, R.N.

Oct 16, 2006

Patricia Helen Connor, RN., 50, of Houston, Tx., and formerly of Carbondale, PA. and Baltimore, MD., died unexpectedly Monday, October 16, 2006 at home. Born January 24, 1956 in Carbondale, PA., she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Helen T. Zvalauskas Connor. She attended and graduated from St. Rose School and Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale and...

Joseph E. Degroff

Joseph E. Degroff

Oct 14, 2006

Joseph E. DeGroff, 82, of RR 1, Nicholson, PA., died Saturday morning, October 14, 2006 at the VNA Hospice Unit at Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. He was the husband of the former Constance Labonte, who died December 15, 1994. Born April 12, 1924 in Nutley, NJ., he was the son of the late Ephriam P. and Helena Zingley DeGroff....

Marie Ann Hameza

Marie Ann Hameza

Oct 13, 2006

Marie Ann Hameza, 80, a resident of RR 1, Forest City, PA. and Surprise, AZ., died Friday, October 13, 2006 at Hospice of Arizona, Surprise. She was the wife of William Hameza who died April 27, 1978. Born February 10, 1926 in Carbondale, PA., she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Theresa Zaccone Gentile. She was a member...

Lovilla Short

Lovilla Short

Oct 2, 2006

Lovilla Short, 80, RR 1, Forest City, PA., died early Monday morning, October 2, 2006 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA. She was the wife of the late Lester Short who died October 6, 1986. Born October 20, 1925 in Lake Ariel, PA., she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Lovilla (Fuller) Lamberton. She was of the...

John J. Jackie Molinaro Sr.

John J. Jackie Molinaro Sr.

Sep 25, 2006

John J. Jackie Molinaro, Sr., 57, of Carbondale, PA., died Monday morning, September 25, 2006 at the Beverly Health Care Center, Scranton, PA., following a short illness. Born November 6, 1948 in Carbondale, PA., he is the son of Theresa (Kerins) Molinaro of Carbondale and the late Constantino Custy Molinaro. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church...

Paul Frishko, Jr.

Paul Frishko, Jr.

Sep 24, 2006

Paul Frishko, Jr., 35, of Simpson, PA., died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, September 24, 2006 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA. His wife is the former Sarah Muchal. Born July 2, 1971 in Carbondale, PA., he is the son of Paul and Evelyn (Daniels) Frishko, Sr. of Carbondale. He was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School and was a member...

Roben L. Kutch

Roben L. Kutch

Sep 23, 2006

Roben L. Kutch, 51, of Jermyn, PA., died Saturday morning, September 23, 2006 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA., after an illness. She was the loving wife of the Rev. Joseph Kutch. Born June 14, 1955 in Johnstown, PA., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Violet Stutzman Cauffield. She was a member of the New Life Assembly...

Angelo A. Mecca

Angelo A. Mecca

Sep 2, 2006

Angelo A. Mecca, 86, of Carbondale, PA. and formerly of Dunmore, PA., died Saturday morning, September 2, 2006 at the Asera Care Hospice, Peckville, PA. He was the husband of the former Marie Tolerico. They were married June 23, 1951. Born September 16, 1919 in Dunmore, PA., he was the son of the late Joseph and Rosemarie (Mecca) Mecca. He...

Thomas S. Worthington

Thomas S. Worthington

Aug 28, 2006

Thomas S. Worthington, age 86, of Stevensville, PA., passed away Monday afternoon, August 28, 2006 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA. His wife is the former Lois I. Wood. Born August 8, 1920 in Unityville, PA., he was a self-employed farmer for many years and is survived by one daughter: Mary Jane Campbell of Mehoopany, PA. He was preceded...

Helen E. Chase

Helen E. Chase

Aug 24, 2006

Helen E. Chase, 82, of Binghamton, NY., died Thursday afternoon, August 24, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital, Binghamton. She was the wife of the late Howard L. Chase, who died November 19, 1995. Born November 26, 1923 in Hancock, NY., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Mumford) Carpenter. She was a member of...

Carmella Fitch

Carmella Fitch

Aug 23, 2006

Carmella Tancredo Fitch, 85, of Lake Hiawatha, NJ. and formerly of Carbondale, PA., died Wednesday morning, August 23, 2006 at St. Clare Hospitals Compassionate Care Hospice Unit, Dover, NJ., after a brief illness. She was the wife of John (Jack) Fitch who died February 29, 1992. Born February 15, 1921 in Carbondale, PA., she was the daughter of the late...

John E. Walsh Sr.

John E. Walsh Sr.

Aug 13, 2006

John E. Walsh, Sr., age 76, a resident of Uniondale, PA., since 1989 and formerly of New Jersey, died Sunday evening, August 13, 2006 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA., after an illness. His wife is the former Patricia Jones. Born September 13, 1929 in Kearny, NJ., he was the son of the late John E. and Matilda (Schmidt)...

Evelyn Van Wert

Evelyn Van Wert

Aug 8, 2006

Evelyn Van Wert, age 86, a resident of the Carbondale Nursing Home, Carbondale, PA. and formerly of Farber Court, Scranton, PA., died early Tuesday morning, August 8, 2006 at the nursing home. She was the wife of LeRoy Van Wert, who died in 1979. Born October 15, 1919 in Scranton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Thomas J....

Joseph J. Jerry Jr.

Joseph J. Jerry Jr.

Aug 5, 2006

Joseph J. Jerry, Jr., 76, of Greenfield Township, Pa., died Saturday afternoon, August 5, 2006 at the Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. His wife is the former Genevieve (Jennie) Kresefski. Born September 17, 1929 in Old Forge, PA., he was the son of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Susan (Federina) Jerry. He was a member of St. Pius X...

Edward V. Doyle

Edward V. Doyle

Jul 28, 2006

Edward V. Doyle, age 70, of Harford Township, PA., died suddenly Friday night, July 28, 2006 upon arrival at the Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, PA. He was the husband of the former MaryAnne Rimmer. Born December 7, 1935 in New York City, NY., he was the son of the late John and Gertrude Kelly Doyle. After his retirement in...

Monica James

Monica James

Jul 25, 2006

Monica James, age 60, of Jackson, PA., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, July 25, 2006 at the Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of Glenn L. James. Born February 11, 1946 in Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Petko and Ruza (Markovic) Lazarevic. She attended the Jackson Baptist Church. She enjoyed knitting and was a...

James M. Sweeney

James M. Sweeney

Jul 18, 2006

James M. Sweeney, 77, a guest of the Forest City Personal Care Home, Forest City, PA., and formerly of Deer Park, Long Island, NY., died Tuesday morning, July 18, 2006 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA. He was the husband of the late Jean Marie Sweeney. Born October 29, 1928 in New York City, he was the son of...

Josephine M. Lopes

Josephine M. Lopes

Jul 17, 2006

Josephine M. Lopes, 84, of Carbondale, PA., died Monday night, July 17, 2006 at home, after an illness. She was the wife of Joseph H. Lopes, Jr., who died January 21, 1996. Born August 16, 1921 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vincenza Gulino Caudullo. She was a graduate of the Benjamin Franklin High School...

Freeman Lott Smitty Schmitt

Freeman Lott Smitty Schmitt

Jul 4, 2006

Freeman Lott Smitty Schmitt, 76, a resident of the Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA. and formerly of RD1, Uniondale, PA., died Tuesday night, July 4, 2006 at the nursing home. Born November 29, 1929 in West Clifford, PA., he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth (Lott) Schmitt. He was a graduate of Harford Schools and...

Stephen J. Wood Jr.

Stephen J. Wood Jr.

Jul 2, 2006

Stephen J. Wood, Jr., 74, of Carbondale, PA. and originally of Norwich, CT., died Sunday evening, July 2, 2006 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 46 years was the former Anna Mae Apostolico who died April 24, 2006. Born April 5, 1932 in Norwich, CT., he was the son of the...