Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Manning, 81, of Baylors Lake, PA, on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Ann grew up on Manning Farm Dairy. She was a 1959 graduate from Abington Heights and a 1963 graduate from St. Michael's University, Toronto.

Upon graduation, Ann moved to California where she...

Oct 1, 2023

Donna Clare Henry, 79, of Carbondale, PA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at home.

Born September 14, 1944 in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Virgina Bedingham Henry. She was retired from General Foods, White Plains, NY.

She is survived by two daughters: Dana Gisondi of Danbury, CT...

Sep 30, 2023

Marion Besten Nobilski, 96, of Carbondale, PA, died Saturday morning, September 30, 2023 at home under the care of hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Nobilski on October 14, 1970.

Born May 17, 1927 in Carbondale, PA, she was the last surviving child of the late John and Mary Batok Besten, and...

Sep 24, 2023

We sadly announce the passing of Joanne L. Zick, 84, of Kingsley, PA, on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Joanne grew up on Zickview Farms in Kingsley. She was a graduate of Harford High School and Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation, Joanne traveled the country as a registered nurse working in New Jersey, California, Alaska and...

Sep 13, 2023

Ronald L. Caffiero, Jr., aged 65, of Carbondale, PA, passed away Wednesday evening, September 13, 2023 at his daughter's home in Forest City, surrounded by family, after a valiant fight against cancer.

Born on March 11, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY, Ronald was the cherished son of the late Ronald Caffiero, Sr. and Helen Hempstead Caffiero.

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Sep 11, 2023

William J. "Tank" Turner, 70, of Carbondale, PA, died Monday night, September 11, 2023 at Wilkes Barre General Hospital, Wilkes Barre, PA, after an illness.

Born June 15, 1953 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Helen Degroat Turner.

Bill was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and...

Sep 6, 2023

Edward C. Ward, Jr., 93, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday night, September 6, 2023 at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, the former Ann Genovese.

Born January 1, 1930 in Carbondale, PA, he was the last surviving child of the late Edward, Sr. and Marion Caviston...

Sep 5, 2023

Audrey Lorraine (Kilmer) Depew, 93, of Nicholson, PA, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Born July 28, 1930 to the late Chester and Winona (Gumaer) Kilmer, Audrey was married to the late Gilbert Depew and together they raised four children. Audrey was a devoted member of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith and took great...

Sep 2, 2023

Walter Nitterauer, Jr., 76, of South Gibson, PA, died Saturday night, September 2, 2023 under the care of hospice at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA, after an extended illness. His wife and best friend, the former Cathy Lynn Aderhold died on August 29, 2023. They were married on August 13, 1976.

Born in Philadelphia, he was...

Aug 30, 2023

Frank J. Alvord, 27, of Princeton, IN and formerly of Clifford Township, PA, died tragically on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 after being stuck by a train in Princeton.

Born June 12, 1996 in Scranton, PA, he is the son of Susan Geneine Zabrowski Alvord and Frank Alvord. His step-mother is Debra Emery.

Frankie was a...

Aug 29, 2023

Cathy Lynn Nitterauer, RN, 74, of South Gibson, PA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at home. Her husband and best friend, Walter Nitterauer, Jr. died on September 2, 2023. They were married on August 13, 1976.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian Becker Aderhold.

Cathy graduated...

Aug 21, 2023

Sally P. Wells, 86, of Benton Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday night, August 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Her devoted husband of 61 years, Willard Wells was by her side during her extended illness and passing.

Born April 19, 1937 in Fleetville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lester...

Aug 19, 2023

Linda Stone Bei, 73, of Clarks Summit, PA, died on Saturday, August 19, 2023 while under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Linda was the daughter of the late Bruce Stephens Stone and Mildred Thomas Stone.

Linda is survived by her husband of 42 years, David Bei. She was a loving wife and aunt, and...

Aug 12, 2023

Patricia E. O'Hop, 76, of Clifford Township, PA, died Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2023 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton, PA, after a nine-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Born April 25, 1947 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley F. O'Hop and the late Emma Salansky O'Hop.

Pat was a...

Aug 11, 2023

Andrew Perechinsky, 82, of Greenfield Township, PA, died peacefully on Friday evening, August 11, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his wife, the former Sally Mulrooney. They were married on September 2, 1961.

Born and raised in Winton, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Yurkanin Perechinsky.

Andy was...

Aug 11, 2023

Orange Civic Leader and Businesswoman Harriete M. Carbone was born December 16, 1937 to Max and Kathryn (Brand) Grossman in Newark, NJ. She passed away peacefully in Mayfield, PA, on August 11, 2023, laughing and joking until her very last breath.

A long-time resident of Orange, Harriete was a realtor, an accountant, and owned numerous bars throughout...

Aug 4, 2023

John N. "Kutch" Kutchmanich, 74, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, August 4, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. His wife of 51 years is the former Sally Spall. They were married April 8, 1972.

Born Oct. 2, 1948 in Peckville, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen Kudey Kutchmanich. Kutch was a...

Jul 29, 2023

Robert C. Dance, 90, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, with his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife the former Eileen Urda. They would have celebrated 63 years of marriage on August 6th.

Born January 20, 1933 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late George Andrew and...

Jul 28, 2023

Dominick P. "Nick" Lorenzetti, 75, of Peckville, PA, died Friday, July 28, 2023, at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton, PA. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Beryl Bronson who died May 25, 1999.

Born April 22, 1948 in Batavia , NY, he was the son of the late Dominick Ubaldo and Mary Turci Lorenzetti.

Jul 24, 2023

Joseph J. Striefsky, 66, of Tafton, PA, and formerly of River Vale, NJ, died Monday, July 24, 2023 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Kym M. (Jones) Striefsky. They were married April 4, 1987.

Born April 29, 1957 in Carbondale, PA, and raised in Simpson, PA,...