Obituaries

Florence Morrison

Florence Morrison

May 14, 2002

Florence Morrison age 89, formerly of Acre Lake, died Tuesday night, May 14, 2002 at the Forest City Nursing Home where she had been a resident. She was the wife of Samuel R. Morrison, who died June 3, 1992. She was born November 20, 1912 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a member of St. Pius X Church, Royal. She was...

Aleatha P. Granick

Aleatha P. Granick

May 7, 2002

Aleatha P. Granick age 81, of Royal died Sunday morning, May 19, 2002 at home. She was the widow of Joseph Granick who died August 16, 1988. Born June 22, 1920 in Clifford, PA. She was the daughter of the late Abner and Viola (Cuddeback) Cobb. She was a charter member of the Clifford Volunteer Fire Company. She was a...

Alvin N. Hadley

Alvin N. Hadley

May 7, 2002

Alvin N. Hadley age 78, of RR 1 Uniondale died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 7, 2002 at Mercy Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former Esther Gillespie. They were married for 52 years. Born April 11, 1924 in Decatur, IL. He was the son of the late Richard V. and Lucretia (Enlow) Hadley. He was a prior resident of Decatur,...

Laura M. Liuzzo

Laura M. Liuzzo

May 5, 2002

Laura M. Liuzzo age 81, of 81 Orchard Street, Carbondale died Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2002 at home following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Samuel C. Liuzzo who died January 14, 1995. Born February 6, 1921 in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late David and Ida (Goldman) Balaban. She was a member of Our...

Bruce R. Shifler

Bruce R. Shifler

Apr 26, 2002

Bruce R. Shifler age 53, of Kingsley, died unexpectedly Friday evening, April 26, 2002 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. He was the son of Funeral Director Glynn C. Shifler, of Kingsley and the late Lois J. (Ogborne) Shifler. He was a graduate of Mountain View High School. He was a self-employed salesman for over 30 years. He is survived...

Inez B. Snyder

Inez B. Snyder

Apr 23, 2002

Inez B. Snyder age 96, formerly of Lenoxville, died early Tuesday morning, April 23, 2002 at the Forest City Nursing Home where she had been a resident. She was the widow of John E. Snyder, Sr., who died March 12, 2000. Born June 10, 1905 in Clifford, PA. She was the daughter of the late William and Daisy (Vail) Yarns....

Thomas J. Mullisky Jr.

Thomas J. Mullisky Jr.

Apr 15, 2002

Thomas J. Mullisky, Jr. age 66, of 509 Main Street, Forest City died Monday, April 15, 2002 at home after a lengthy illness. His widow is the former Sonya Barney. Born July 16, 1935 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late Thomas J. and Helen (Sadusky) Mullisky, Sr. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima...

Anthony A. Catanzaro Sr.

Anthony A. Catanzaro Sr.

Apr 13, 2002

Anthony A. Catanzaro, Sr. age 90, of 155 Westgate Drive, Carbondale died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. His wife the former Mary Cerra, died January 6, 1987. He was born March 17, 1912 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son of the late Aurelio and Anna (DeAntonio) Catanzaro. He was a retired Baker. At the age...

Samuel J. Thotto Mancuso

Samuel J. Thotto Mancuso

Mar 30, 2002

Samuel J. Thotto Mancuso age 85, of 112 Fallbrook Street, Carbondale died Saturday evening March 30, 2002 at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton after a brief illness. His wife is the former Nancy Volpe, formerly of Newburgh and Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. They would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on April 21, 2002. Born July 23, 1916 in Carbondale, he was the...

Virginia J. Freeman

Virginia J. Freeman

Mar 29, 2002

Virginia J. Freeman age 80, of 184 Washington Street, Carbondale died unexpectedly Friday, March 29, 2002 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the wife of the late Francis M. (Slim) Freeman who died January 21, 2002. Born September 28, 1921 in Sidney, NY. She was the daughter of the late George and Laura (Fitzgerald) Northup. She was a member...

Jennie Mancuso

Jennie Mancuso

Mar 23, 2002

Jennie Mancuso age 98, of 27 Hospital Street, Carbondale died late Saturday night, March 23, 2002 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of James Mancuso who died in 1965. Born March 29, 1903 in Carbondale, PA. She was the last surviving child of the late Carmine and Rachel (Gagliano) Parise, formerly of Reynolds Avenue, Carbondale. She...

Theodore J. Calabro

Theodore J. Calabro

Mar 22, 2002

Theodore J. Calabro age 89, of South Gibson died Friday night, March 22, 2002, after a short illness. His wife is the former Lula M. Moore. Born March 30, 1912 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Carmine and Mary (Crea) Calabro, formerly of North Scott Street, Carbondale. He was a member of St. Martin of Tours Church,...

Rose M. Molinaro

Rose M. Molinaro

Mar 21, 2002

Rose M. Molinaro age 89, of RD 1 Dalton, formerly of 102 Dundaff Street, Carbondale, died Thursday morning, March 21, 2002 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the wife of the late Fred J. Molinaro who died March 4, 1978. Born November 26, 1912 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Rosetta) Laguzzi....

Rose M. Pascoe

Rose M. Pascoe

Mar 19, 2002

Rose M. Pascoe age 95, of 36 Hospital Street, Carbondale died Tuesday evening, March 19, 2002 after a brief illness at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the wife of Santo A. Pascoe, former Lackawanna County Sheriff, who died November 28, 1968. Born December 10, 1906 in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Francesca (DeFazio) Cerra....

Vina Blue Goodrich

Vina Blue Goodrich

Mar 17, 2002

Vina Blue Goodrich age 74, of 230 Sandy Banks Road, Greenfield Twp. died Sunday, March 17, 2002 at home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Merle Goodrich. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on July 4, 2001 Born April 22, 1927 in Greenfield Township, PA. She was the daughter of the...

Anna M. Scavo

Anna M. Scavo

Mar 16, 2002

Anna M. Scavo age 93, of 94 North Scott Street, Carbondale died early Saturday morning, March 16, 2002 at Hospice Preferred Care, Mid Valley Hospital, Peckville after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Anthony Scavo who died September 11, 1973. Born June 24, 1908 in Carbondale. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary...

Esther Irene Page

Esther Irene Page

Mar 14, 2002

Esther Irene Page age 80, Formerly of RD Nicholson and a resident of the Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA died Thursday, March 14, 2002 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She was the wife of the late Floyd Joseph Page who died May 20, 1994. Born December 1, 1921 in Birchardville, PA. She was the daughter of the late...

Yolanda M. Chiappini

Yolanda M. Chiappini

Mar 7, 2002

Yolanda M. Chiappini age 87, formerly of 37 Hospital Street, Carbondale died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at Mountain Rest Nursing Home, Scranton where she had been a guest for the past year. She was the wife of the late Theodore Chiappini who died April 18, 1987. Born March 17, 1914 in Scranton. She was the daughter of the late Mr....

Michael J. Bonacci

Michael J. Bonacci

Feb 28, 2002

Michael J. Bonacci age 70, of 1 Frank Street, Carbondale and Lake Lorrain, died Thursday, February 28, 2002 at Hospice Preferred Care, Mid Valley Hospital in Peckville following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Mary D. Dombrosky. Born July 5, 1931 in Carbondale, PA. He was the son to the late Joseph and Jennie...

Edward B. Miller

Edward B. Miller

Feb 23, 2002

Edward B. Miller age 89, of 213 Creamery Road, Jermyn died Saturday, February 23, 2002 at Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City. His wife the former Florence E. Allen died June 22, 2000. They were married for 65 years. Born January 11, 1913 in Greenfield Township, PA. He was the son of the late Kirt E. and Lucille (Burdick) Miller....