Obituaries

George J. Dudash

George J. Dudash

Jul 29, 2005

George J. Dudash, age 51, of Carbondale, PA. and formerly of Massena, NY., died Friday, July 29, 2005 at home. Born April 30, 1954 in Massena, NY, he was the son of the late Julius George and Helen Anna (Ludrick) Dudash. He is survived by one sister: Donna McLean of Massena, NY. A graveside service was held Friday, August 5,...

Frank A. Bonacci

Frank A. Bonacci

Jul 27, 2005

Frank A. Bonacci, age 88, of 1700 North Atlantic Avenue, Apartment 255, Cocoa Beach, FL. and formerly of Carbondale, PA., died late Wednesday evening, July 27, 2005 at home in Cocoa Beach. He was the husband of the late Angela Mancuso who died October 16, 1994. Born April 23, 1917 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late...

Michael W. Zavislak

Michael W. Zavislak

Jul 22, 2005

Michael W. Zavislak, 83, 35 Green Street, Carbondale, PA., died Friday, July 22, 2005 at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of the former Theresa Sloan. His first wife the former Mary Orchick, preceeded him in death in 1969. Born August 30, 1921 in New York, NY. He was the son of the late John and Kazmira...

William J. Hudson

William J. Hudson

Jul 13, 2005

William J. Hudson, age 70, of Greenfield Township, PA., died Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2005 at the Mid Valley Hospice, Peckville, PA. He was the husband of the late Ada Louise Magar who died May 23, 2003. Born November 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph Andrew and Frances Henrietta (Murphy) Hudson. He is survived by two...

Mary Ann Ryan

Mary Ann Ryan

Jul 12, 2005

Mary Ann Ryan, age 62, of Carbondale, PA. died late Tuesday evening, July 12, 2005 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on State Street in Nicholson, PA. Born March 17, 1943 in Jersey City, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Oakley) Tolle. She attended St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. She was a...

Marion I. Katchmore

Marion I. Katchmore

Jul 10, 2005

Marion I. Katchmore, age 85, of the Forest City Personal Care Home, Forest City, PA., and formerly of Fallbrook Street, Carbondale, PA., died late Sunday evening, July 10, 2005 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the wife of the late John Katchmore who died March 17, 1953. Born March 13, 1920 in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter...

Edward Robinson

Edward Robinson

Jul 8, 2005

Edward Robinson, age 99, a resident of the Residential Care Associates, Susquehanna, PA. and formerly of South Gibson, PA. died early Friday morning July 8, 2005 at the Barnes-Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna. He was the husband of the late Margaret Green who died December 14, 1994. Born September 14, 1905 in Boston, MA. He was the son of the late John...

Giovanni Scirone

Giovanni Scirone

Jun 23, 2005

Giovanni Scirone, age 90, of Carbondale, PA. and formerly of Brooklyn, NY., died Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2005 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. His wife was the late Paula Scirone. Born November 8, 1914 in Italy. He was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Puleo) Scirone. He was a member of St. Mary Mother of Jesus Church...

Angela R. Lapera

Angela R. Lapera

Jun 22, 2005

Angela R. Lapera, age 91, of Carbondale, PA., died early Wednesday morning, June 22, 2005. She was the wife of the late Dominic Lapera, Sr., who died March 2, 2003. Born June 1, 1914 in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late James, Sr. and Theresa (Lovito) Petruzella. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

Paul A. Cerra

Paul A. Cerra

Jun 17, 2005

Paul A. Cerra, age 58, of 30 River Street, Carbondale, PA. died Friday evening, June 17, 2005 after a long illness. Born December 26, 1946 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late Anthony Skirty and Josephine (Fotia) Cerra. Paul was a 1964 graduate of the Benjamin Franklin High School in Carbondale and received a Bachelor of Science...

Dean C. Scott

Dean C. Scott

Jun 8, 2005

Dean C. Scott, age 76, of RD 1, Forest City, PA., died early Wednesday morning, June 8, 2005 at home following a courageous battle with cancer. His wife was the former Elizabeth (Liz) Evanishyn. Born February 19, 1929 in Portland, OR. He was the son of the late Alexander and Mildred Scott. He was of the Baptist Faith and was...

Hilda Macnamara

Hilda Macnamara

Jun 4, 2005

Hilda MacNamara, age 83, a resident of the Beverly Health Care Center, Tunkhannock, PA. and formerly of South Gibson, PA. died Saturday morning, June 4, 2005 at the nursing home. She was the wife of the late Carleton A. MacNamara, who died February 22, 2000. Born June 20, 1921 in Susquehanna County, PA. She was the daughter of the late...

Irene F. Hampton

Irene F. Hampton

Jun 3, 2005

Irene F. Hampton, age 86, of Jermyn, PA. and formerly of Jersey City, NJ., died early Friday morning, June 3, 2005 at the Abington Manor, Clarks Summit, PA. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Hampton, Sr., who died December 28, 1996. Born March 2, 1919 in Jersey City, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Frederick...

Helen A. Gallick

Helen A. Gallick

May 28, 2005

Helen A. Gallick, age 81, of Carbondale, PA., died early Saturday morning, May 28, 2005 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the wife of the late George E. Gallick, Sr., who died November 21, 1976. Born March 20, 1924 in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Baker) Barrett. She was a graduate...

Charles H. Wildenberg

Charles H. Wildenberg

May 20, 2005

Charles H. Wildenberg, age 90, of Uniondale, PA., died Friday afternoon, May 20, 2005 at the Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA. His wife is the former Marjorie Corey. Born May 24, 1914 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late Charles and Louise (Proctor) Wildenberger. He was a member of the Uniondale United Methodist Church. He...

Brian Richard Housel

Brian Richard Housel

May 18, 2005

Brian Richard Housel, age 38, of Philadelphia, PA. and formerly of Kingsley, PA., died Wednesday morning, May 18, 2005 in the care of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. His wife is Dr. Aileen M. Gariepy. Born February 3, 1967 in Medina, NY. He is the son of Gary C. and Marcia M. (Masters) Housel of Tingley Lake, PA. and grandson...

Richard J. Dickie Hock Sr.

Richard J. Dickie Hock Sr.

May 9, 2005

Richard J. Dickie Hock, Sr. age 62, of Carbondale, PA. and formerly of Jersey City, NJ., died unexpectedly early Monday morning, May 9, 2005 at home. His companion for many years is Elizabeth Wink. Born May 15, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ. He was the son of the late Richard W. and Bertha Hock. He was of the Catholic faith....

William F. Ferrel

William F. Ferrel

May 4, 2005

William F. Ferrel, age 63, of Carbondale, PA., died Wednesday afternoon, May 4, 2005 at the VNA Hospice @ Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA. following a short battle with colon cancer. Born January 23, 1942 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late Leland and Marion (Fenner) Ferrel. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church...

Shirley T. Larkin

Shirley T. Larkin

May 3, 2005

Shirley T. Larkin, age 67, of RR 1, Forest City, PA., died Tuesday morning, May 3, 2005 at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA. after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Eugene E. Larkin. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on December 12th. Born January 9, 1938 in Bridgeport, CT. She was the daughter of the late...

Philomena Slack

Philomena Slack

May 2, 2005

Philomena Slack, age 71, of Clarks Summit, PA. died unexpectedly Monday evening, May 2, 2005 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, PA. She was the wife of the late Reggie Slack. Born March 18, 1934 in Paterson, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Nigro) Cupo. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Scranton,...