Obituaries

Stefan Keklak

Stefan Keklak

Nov 29, 2002

Stefan Keklak age 81, a resident of the Carbondale Nursing Home and formerly of RD 1 Carbondale, died Friday, November 29, 2002 at the nursing home after an illness. His wife is the former Maria Iwanicka, who died in 1988. Born April 9, 1921 in Poland. He was a member of Sts. Cyril Methodius Ukranian Greek Catholic Church, Olyphant. Prior...

Rachel B. Machell

Rachel B. Machell

Nov 28, 2002

Rachel B. Machell age 85, of 15 Main Street, Clifford died Thanksgiving day, November 28, 2002 at the VNA Hospice Unit at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale after a brief illness. She was the widow of Albert (Pat) Machell, who died October 22, 1985. Born April 6, 1917 in Elkdale, PA. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth...

Dante A. Orazi Iii

Dante A. Orazi Iii

Nov 28, 2002

Dante A. Orazi, III age 46, of Greenfield Township died Unexpectedly Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2002 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. His Wife is the former Christina Pann. They would have celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on November 30th. Born July 12, 1956 in Norfolk, VA. He was the son of Augustine Orazi of Throop, PA. and Lola (Lasseter) Orazi...

Albert F. Connor

Albert F. Connor

Nov 22, 2002

Albert F. Connor age 81, of 18 Main Street, Clifford died early Friday morning, November 22, 2002 at home after a brief illness. His wife is the former Rose DeFazio. Born September 2, 1921 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late William A. and Alice (Linnen)Connor. He lived most of his life with Mr. Mrs. Dorrance Burdick....

Rose Wallace

Rose Wallace

Nov 20, 2002

Rose Wallace age 65, of P.O. Box 257, Clifford died Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Community Medical Center, Scranton after an illness. Born December 2, 1936 in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Petorak) Perri. She was a member of the Worth Baptist Church, RD, Jermyn, PA. She is survived by one daughter: Deborah...

Robert J. Lyon Sr.

Robert J. Lyon Sr.

Nov 18, 2002

Robert J. Lyon, Sr. age 53, of 12 Pleasant Avenue, Carbondale died unexpectedly Monday evening, November 18, 2002 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. His wife is the former Patricia Smith. Born October 19, 1949 in Forest City, PA. He was the son of the late Albert Lyon, Sr. and Myrtle L. (Bradley) Lyon. He was an avid hunter. He...

Robert Krzywiec Sr.

Robert Krzywiec Sr.

Nov 13, 2002

Robert Krzywiec, Sr. age 70, of 12 Robinson Avenue, Carbondale died late Wednesday evening, November 13, 2002 at the VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. His wife was the former Joyce A. Mussari, who died October 19, 1992. Born June 15, 1932 in Eynon, PA. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Caroline (Kroftus) Krzywiec....

Rita L. Loyack

Rita L. Loyack

Nov 3, 2002

Rita L. Loyack age 77, of 108 Cottage Street, Carbondale died Sunday evening, November 3, 2002 at the home of her son in Greenfield Township following a lenghty illness. She was the wife of Andrew Loyack who died in 1970. Born September 24, 1925 in Simpson, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Sally (Dubill) Novak. She...

Gertrude Ransom

Gertrude Ransom

Oct 19, 2002

Gertrude Ransom age 89, of RR 1 Box 1142, Nicholson died early Saturday morning October 19, 2002 at the Forest City Nursing Home. She was the widow of Ronald B. Ransom who died June 11, 1976. Born December 7, 1912 in Mill City, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Maude (Barney) Ross. She was of the...

James D. Jimbo Denney Jr.

James D. Jimbo Denney Jr.

Oct 6, 2002

James D. Jimbo Denney, Jr. age 21, of 89 North Scott Street, Carbondale, died Sunday October 6, 2002 at home. Born June 30, 1981, in Scranton PA. He was the son of James D. Denney, Sr., New Jersey, and Debra Esgro, Carbondale. He was a graduate of the Carbondale Area High School and was currently enrolled in Johnsons College, Scranton....

Frank Daddy Tancredo

Frank Daddy Tancredo

Oct 4, 2002

Frank Daddy Tancredo, age 93, formerly of 22 Gilbert Street, Carbondale died Friday afternoon, October 4, 2002 at the Carbondale Nursing Home. His wife was the former Antoinette Trunzo who died September 27, 1989. Born September 14, 1909 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late Anthony and Marie (Sansafarina) Tancredo. He was a lifetime member of Our...

Louise D. Blank

Louise D. Blank

Oct 4, 2002

Louise D. Blank, age 77, of 135 Arnold Road, Jermyn died early Friday morning, October 4, 2002 at Hospice Preferred Choice At Mid Valley Hospital, Peckville. She was the wife of Fred Blank, Jr. who died November 24, 1990. Born April 8, 1925 in Dickson City, PA. She was the daughter to the late David and Tressa (Smith) Owens. She...

Russell Clark

Russell Clark

Sep 23, 2002

Russell Clark age 94, of New Milford, passed away Monday, September 23, 2002 after an illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, the former Ann Irene Bohr, who died November 28, 1998. Born January 2, 1908 in Scott Township, PA. He was the son of the late Grant and Maggie (Winters) Clark. He was a...

Peter Kowalsky

Peter Kowalsky

Sep 12, 2002

Peter Kowalsky age 80, of RD 1 Box 169, Uniondale, died Thursday morning, September 12, 2002 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. Born July 14, 1922 in Simpson, PA. He was the son of the late Stephen and Alexandria (Barberra) Kowalsky. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, Dundaff. He enjoyed fishing, nature walks, and...

Dorothy A. Peduto

Dorothy A. Peduto

Sep 10, 2002

Dorothy A. Peduto, age 76, of 150 Westgate Drive (formerly of Summit Avenue), Carbondale died early Tuesday morning, September 10, 2002 at the Forest City Nursing Home. She was the widow of Anthony Peduto, who died August 10, 1982. Born October 19, 1925 in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Cerra) Molinaro. She was...

Peter Frishko, Sr.

Peter Frishko, Sr.

Sep 7, 2002

Peter Frishko, Sr. age 86, formerly of 185 Pierce Road, Greenfield Twp. died Saturday morning, September 7, 2002 at the Osprey Ridge Health Care Center, Carbondale. His wife is the former Genevieve Kutch who died May 13, 1989. Born October 18, 1915 in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Goy) Treschak. He was a...

John Irish Searles

John Irish Searles

Aug 21, 2002

John Searles age 79, of P.O Box 178, 231 Lake Boulevard, Clifford died early Wednesday morning, August 21, 2002 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. His wife is the former Shirley Korjack. Born November 12, 1922 in County Cork, Ireland. He was the son of the late Edward and Hanna (Bird) Searles. He was a member of the Christ Episcopal...

Sophie Decavage

Sophie Decavage

Aug 18, 2002

Sophie DeCavage age 82, of Forest City died late Sunday evening, August 18, 2002 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the wife of John DeCavage, Forest City. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on September 6, 2002. Born August 28, 1919 in Olyphant, PA. She was the daughter of the late Kyril and Matrona (Senich) Skrobak....

Helen J. Phillips

Helen J. Phillips

Aug 11, 2002

Helen J. Phillips age 61, of 56 Main Street, Clifford died Sunday evening, August 11, 2002 at Mercy Hospital, Scranton after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was the wife of Harry E. Phillips. Born August 23, 1940 in Pittston, PA. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Baskerville) Gannon. She was a member of St....

Edwin F. Neubauer Jr.

Edwin F. Neubauer Jr.

Aug 5, 2002

Edwin F. Neubauer, Jr. age 64, of Ararat died Monday, August 5, 2002 at home following a lengthy illness. His wife is the former Judith A. Norsen. Born March 31, 1938 in Cleveland, OH. He was the son of the late Edwin F. and Angela (Janesich) Neubauer, Sr. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a chemical engineer. He...