Obituaries

Apr 1, 2024

Ruby Estelle Cortes, 82, of Lackawaxen, PA, and formerly of Long Island, NY, died Monday, April 1, 2024.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.

Mar 31, 2024

James L. Racht (Rocky), 72, of Carbondale Township, PA, was called home to be with God on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Mary Ann Jura, who was the love of his life.

Born September...

Mar 23, 2024

Josephine Franceski, formerly of West Hartford, CT, dearly beloved wife and best friend of the late Claude S. Franceski, changed her address from earth to heaven on March 23, 2024. God gently reached out His hand and brought Josephine to live with him forever.

Josephine was born in Peckville, PA, and was the daughter of the late...

Mar 22, 2024

Ann Marie Fashauer, 43, of Vandling, PA, died Friday, March 22, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. PA, after an illness.

Born January 20, 1981 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael P. Jordan and the late Rose Mary Fashauer.

Ann Marie is survived by one sister: Kathleen Jordan of Carbondale,...

Mar 22, 2024

Francis M. Gavas, Sr. 98, of Clayton, DE, died Friday, March 22, 2024 in Milford, DE. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Mildred Masiuk, a native of Clifford Township, PA, who died on June 25, 1978.

Born October 10, 1925 in Throop, PA, he was the son of the late Peter and Tefelia...

Mar 22, 2024

Mario J. Colonna, 78, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, March 22, 2024 at home, after an illness.

Born July 30, 1945 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Louise Manfredi Colonna and the late Frank Colonna.

Mario was a 1963 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale. He and his brother were...

Mar 21, 2024

Judith Ann Quick, 76, formerly of Pike Street, Carbondale, PA, died Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA. Judy was currently a resident of Aventura at Creekside in Carbondale.

Born September 26, 1947 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hattie Quick Fanguy, who died in 1970.

Judy was raised...

Mar 20, 2024

Everett Kenneth DaVall, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

He was born on July 24, 1948, in Nicholson, PA. Originally from South Gibson, PA, Everett moved to California in 1964 to join the family date business. He graduated from Palm Springs High School in 1967 and continued his education at College...

Mar 15, 2024

Mitsu Higo Sterling, 96, of Lenoxville, PA, passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 15, 2024. Jesus gently called her to her eternal home in heaven to be with her beloved husband, James H. Sterling. The were married on March 10, 1954.

Born March 10, 1928 in Nigata, Japan, Mitsu will be fondly remembered as the...

Mar 12, 2024

Marion L. (Donalovich) Onofrey, 83, of Clarks Summit, PA, died peacefully Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her daughter Judy's home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of 66 years to the late John J. Onofrey, who died November 20, 2023.

Born December 26, 1940 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dominick...

Mar 8, 2024

Gregory J. McBride, 67, of Peckville, PA, and formerly of Kingsley, PA, died Friday, March 8, 2023 at home.

Born November 15, 1956 in Toms River, NJ, he was the son of the late Thomas and Virginia Elliff McBride.

For many years Greg was employed as a truck driver, a profession that he truly enjoyed...

Mar 7, 2024

Robert Jeremy Cole, 34, of Carbondale, PA, and formerly of Georgia, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held in Georgia at the family's convenience.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home & Cremation...

Mar 1, 2024

Kenneth T. Harvey, 61, of Scranton, PA, died Friday, March 1, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Born February 18, 1963 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Theodore and Constance Clark Harvey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Luisa; his adoring children: Samantha Madrid and husband, Jhared, Miguel...

Feb 27, 2024

William G. Nash, 83, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Elizabeth Wilkinson on June 9, 2015.

Born April 1, 1940 in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late William and Rosemary Bedoar Nash.

Bill was a former...

Feb 24, 2024

Frederick R. "Butch" Case, 79, of Clifford Township, PA, died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA.

Born November 16, 1944 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Leon and Hazel Wells Case.

Butch was a graduate of Mountain View High School and worked as a handyman for numerous businesses...

Feb 18, 2024

Janet Ann Kalasinski, 71, peacefully became an angel of God on Sunday, February 18, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.

Born and raised in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the late John Zinicola and Ann Noto Zinicola.

She was a graduate of Abington Heights High School and attended Brandywine College, Delaware....

Feb 17, 2024

George P. Milhaven, 79, of Herrick Township, PA, died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA. He is survived by his wife the former, Rose Marie Carfora.

Born July 6, 1944 in Sampson, NY, he was the son of the late George and Odette Ebert Milhaven. Mr. Milhaven formerly resided in New...

Feb 14, 2024

Gary Rousseau, Sr., 58, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Private arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.

Feb 14, 2024

Mary Lou Cino, 98, a longtime resident of Carbondale's West Side, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at home with her daughter and devoted caregiver, Mary Theresa by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Cino, Sr. on July 5, 2001.

Born August 15, 1925 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of...

Feb 11, 2024

Travis R. Hughes, 51, of Clarks Summit, PA, died Sunday, February 11, 2024 after a short battle with cancer at the Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Karen L. Warner Hughes. They were married October 5, 2002.

Born May 15, 1972 in Scranton, PA,...