Obituaries

Sylvia Franceski Falvo

Sylvia Franceski Falvo

Nov 11, 2006

Sylvia Franceski Falvo, of Carbondale, PA., died early Saturday morning, November 11, 2006 at the Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA. Her husband of 58 years is Carmino M. Falvo. Born in Forest City, PA., she was the daughter of the late Rosar and Pauline (Cos) Franceski. She was a graduate of the Forest City High School and was...

Benjamin J. Wallendjack

Benjamin J. Wallendjack

Nov 9, 2006

Benjamin J. Wallendjack, age 91, of Mehoopany, PA. and formerly of New Jersey, died Thursday afternoon, November 9, 2006 at the Manor Care Health Services in Kingston, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 13, 2006 at 11:00 AM in Holy Family Church, Florham Park, NJ. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ. Friends called Sunday,...

Theresa J. Mcwhirr

Theresa J. Mcwhirr

Oct 31, 2006

Theresa J. McWhirr, age 44, of Uniondale, PA. for the past 3 years and formerly of New Jersey, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, October 31, 2006 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA. Her husband of almost 14 years is Ronald McWhirr. Born April 14, 1962 in Toms River, NJ., she is the daughter of Daniel Cahill of West Clifford, PA....

Rev. Donald Walter Bartholomay

Rev. Donald Walter Bartholomay

Oct 17, 2006

Rev. Donald Walter Bartholomay, 90, of Greenwich, NY. and formerly of Cottrell Lake, Uniondale, PA., died at home Tuesday, October 17, 2006. He is survived by his wife the former Doris Brunner. They were married June 22, 1938 in Carbondale. He was born over Bartholomays Store on October 15, 1916 in Vandling, PA. and was the son of the late...

Reese A. Price

Reese A. Price

Oct 17, 2006

Reese A. Price, 63, RR 1, Nicholson, PA., died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was the husband of the late Sandra Jean Hatch, who died December 1, 1997. Born November 22, 1942 in Scranton, PA., he was the son of the late Herman and Evelyn McNamara Price. He spent his...

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...