Obituaries

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,...

Jul 24, 2023

Duane C. Sheare, 82, of Clifford Township, PA, died Monday, July 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after an illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Brenda R. Hunter. They were married on April 19, 1986.

Born July 18, 1941 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Trevor Daniel Sheare...

Jul 20, 2023

Mary T. Talarico, 100, of Blakely, PA, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Aventura at Creekside, Carbondale, PA, under the care of hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore C. Talarico in 1978.

Born February 11, 1923 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Mary DeNaro Oliveri.

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Jul 17, 2023

Shawn F. O'Neill, 34, of Montrose, PA, died Monday, July 17, 2023 at his residence.

Private funeral services will be held from the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA

Jul 17, 2023

Paul "Crash" Criscera, 71, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Monday, July 17, 2023 surrounded by his family at Regional Hospital, Scranton, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Roxanne Jerry. They were married on July 10, 1976.

Born January 5, 1952 in Carbondale, PA, he is the son of Margaret Fofi Criscera...

Jul 13, 2023

Frederick C. Chubb, 84, of Williamsport, PA, died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport, after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Charlene M. Williams, the love of his life.

Born June 24, 1939 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Cedric and Thelma Young Chubb.

Jul 11, 2023

David Krenitsky, 71, of Fell Township, PA, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, the former Deborah A. Ward. They were married May 8, 1976.

Born December 21, 1951 in Old Forge, PA, he was the son of the late Philip...

Jul 9, 2023

Pauline Ann (Paula) Centrella - Tagatac passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Born August 17, 1936, in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Trella) Supko of Richmondale, PA.

Paula grew up in Stratford, CT, and graduated from Stratford High School in 1954....

Jul 7, 2023

Attorney James Anthony Sposito, 80, of Crystal Lake, PA, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 peacefully and gracefully at Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton, PA, in the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart surrounded by many friends who were like family.

Born in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony "Shabake" and Hortense...

Jun 30, 2023

Debbie Calandi, 70, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday morning, June 30, 2023 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Plains Township, PA, after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Calandi. They were married on August 5, 1973.

Born September 10, 1952 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Agnes...

Jun 27, 2023

Our charismatic and handsome son and brother was called home the morning of June 27, 2023, unexpectedly.

Khalil Jr. was the second oldest of 12 children, raised in a loving home in Scranton with two brothers and one sister.

Outwardly Junior looked like he had it all: Intelligence, confidence, athletic ability, height, kind eyes, beautiful...

Jun 20, 2023

Frederick M. Jaggars, 67, of Lake Ariel, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Regional Hospital, Scranton, after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Joan Fortuner.

Born March 26, 1956 in Peckville, he was the son of the late Frederick and Sandra Jaggars.

Fred was a veteran of the Air Force...

Jun 17, 2023

Laura A. Schutz, 67, of Clifford Township, PA, died Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton, PA.

Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation services, Clifford, PA.