Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Rosalie B. Misko, 85, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, November 17, 2023 at Allied Hospice, Scranton, PA, after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Misko on January 23, 2022.

Born March 14, 1938 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Harold Mussari.

Rosalie...

Nov 16, 2023

Walter V. Foote, 71, of Scranton, PA, and formerly of Hallstead, PA, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

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

Nov 15, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Talarico Amato, 95, of DeFuniak Spring, Florida, died Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Vitas Hospice, Coral Springs, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard D. Amato in 1995

Born January 2, 1928 in Carbondale, PA, she was the last surviving child of the late Joseph and Angelina Scalzo Talarico.

Betty...

Nov 12, 2023

Katherine Adams Race, 101, of Crystal Lake, PA, died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Clarks Summit Senior Living with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Pastor John T. (Jack) Race, who died January 7, 2023. They celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on July 4, 2022.

Born August 6, 1922 in...

Nov 10, 2023

Joan Colosimo Brownell, 64, of Carbondale, PA, passed away peacefully Friday night, November 10, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at her side.

Her devoted husband and best friend, David were inseparable for 46 years. He stayed by his wife's side through this hard-fought battle and will always love...

Nov 9, 2023

Brian Keith Dickey, 51, of Scranton, PA, and formerly of Massachusetts died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence.

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

Nov 7, 2023

Robert Gray, 72, of Shohola, PA, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Milford Healthcare Center, Milford, PA.

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

Nov 4, 2023

Dominick Philip "Sonny" Colachino, 88, of Carbondale, died Saturday morning, November 4m 2023 at Geisinger- CMC, Scranton, PA, after a brief illness.

Born May 3, 1935, in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Philip D. Colachino, Sr. and Angelina Rocco Colachino. Sonny was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he received the...

Oct 25, 2023

Charles Kunch, 67, formerly of Scott Township, PA, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Aventura at Creekside, Carbondale, PA.

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

Oct 25, 2023

Michael "Doc" Figliomeni, 88, Childs, PA, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at home.

Born October 1, 1935 in Childs, PA, he was the son of the late Domenico Carlo Figliomeni and the late Rose Archina Figliomeni. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Cosmo "Pope" Figliomeni.

Doc was a long-time member of the...

Oct 24, 2023

Ilva R. Reilly, 73, of Scott Twp., PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Born November 14, 1949 in the Bronx, NY, Ilva was the daughter of the late Ubaldo and Rita (Sackela) Bernardini. She attended St. Rose High School in Carbondale, and was a graduate of Bronx public schools....

Oct 24, 2023

James "Jay" Martinez, 42, of Scranton, PA. died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at home after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A Catholic blessing service was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. from Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 89 Farview Street, Carbondale, PA.

Viewing hours were...

Oct 23, 2023

Margaret M. Criscera, 95, of Carbondale, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Carbondale Nursing Home, where she resided since 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Patrick J. Criscera on August 11, 2016.

Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the last surviving child of...

Oct 22, 2023

Wesley V. "Butch" Mack, Jr., 70, of Scott Township, PA, died Sunday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, after a brief battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, the former Diane M. Rizzo. They were married on September 30, 1978.

Born January 22, 1953 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the...

Oct 22, 2023

Ryan Christopher Lee, 33, of Franklin, North Carolina, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Walhalla, South Carolina.

Born November 16, 1989 in East Stroudsburg, PA, he is the son of Tracy Lee and Shannon John Lee.

An avid survivalist, his children were his greatest joy in life and were his world.

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Oct 20, 2023

Linda A. Cox, 76, of Nicholson, PA and formerly from New Windsor, NY, entered into peaceful rest on October 20, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was born on February 9, 1947 to the late Ralph and Sarah (Morgan) Moore. Linda was a loving mother and devoted friend.

Survivors include her son: Wilson Lindemann (Mili); daughters:...

Oct 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Margaret A. Vick, 45, of Simpson, PA. on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Born November 18, 1977 in Mount Holly, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Jeffrey Vick and the late Karoline Monroig Vick.

Margaret grew up in New Jersey in a...

Oct 18, 2023

Joseph "Big Joe" McGowan passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born on September 23, 1956, and left this world deeply loved by surviving family.

Joe is survived by his sisters, Lori Rizzi and Kelly Russell and her husband, Billy Russell. He is also survived by his children, Nikki Kaleta...

Oct 15, 2023

Maria Miano-Siciliano, 87, of Scranton's Green Ridge section, died Sunday morning, October 15, 2023 at home with her granddaughter, Nicole at her side. She was preceded in death by husbands, Henry Miano, Sr. and William Siciliano.

Born January 31, 1936 in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elena Staffa Santoro.

She...

Oct 15, 2023

Bernie Brozonis, 89, of Clifford Township, PA, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. He was the husband of the late Agnes E. Lavriha Brozonis, who died August 2, 2011.

Born November 13, 1933 in Union Dale, PA, he was the son of the late Enoch and Verna Balunis Brozonis.

Bernie was a graduate of...