Obituaries

Jun 15, 2023

Gertrude "Trudy" Keen, 82, of Jackson Township, PA, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 15, 2023 surrounded by family at the residence of her daughter, Denise, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years and the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Keen on November 29, 2015.

Born on December 30,...

Jun 12, 2023

Allen Jones, 73, of Clifford Township, PA died suddenly on Monday, June 12, 2023, at his beloved family farm. He is survived by his wife, the former Sandra "Sandy" Manning. They were married on September 10, 1971 and were lovingly married for 51 years.

Born August 20, 1949 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the...

Jun 11, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda E. Witts, 79, of Carbondale, PA, who died Sunday morning, June 11, 2023 at the Carbondale Nursing Home, after an extended illness.

Born January 19, 1944 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elinore Williams Cooper and was a graduate...

Jun 9, 2023

Caroline L. Krupovich, 79, of Clifford Township, PA, died Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Krupovich, who died October 10, 2011.

Born March 3, 1944 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zedar Lavriha.

Carol...

Jun 9, 2023

Teresa A. "Nancy" Bonitz of Carbondale, PA, and formerly of Lebanon Township, NJ, died peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 at the Julia Ribaudo Care Center, Lake Ariel, PA, with her family by her side. She was 87 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, William George Bonitz, Sr. on June 12, 2008.

Born...

May 29, 2023

Craig Brian Sharpe, 69, of Dingmans Ferry, PA, died Monday, May 29, 2023 at home.

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

May 28, 2023

James Spratley, 44, of Orange, NJ, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Canaan Township, PA.

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

May 27, 2023

Penny Ann Conrad, 65, of Kingsley, PA, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Conrad.

Born May 19, 1958 in Sussex, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys Pullis Caton.

Penny Ann and her husband were the owners and...

May 26, 2023

Edwin Griffin, 61, Scranton, PA, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Creekside Health and Rehab Center, Carbondale, PA.

Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Alta Mae Cramer Griffin.

He was the last surviving member of his family.

He was also preceded in death by four siblings:...

May 23, 2023

David Timothy Blakeney, 32, of Washington, DC, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Canaan Township, PA.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from W.H. Bacon Funeral Home, Inc., 3451 14th Street, Washington, DC. Interment, Lincoln Memorial Park, Suitland, MD.

Local arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral home...

May 20, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Granick, 64, of Simpson, PA, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born September 11, 1958 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Dorothy Glanville Opeil and was a graduate of Mountain View High School, Kingsley, PA. She worked for the former Clifford Farm...

May 19, 2023

Joann Wallace Pollits, 88, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Lucas "Lukie" Pollits, who died January 20, 2016. They had been married for 57 wonderful years.

Born June 25, 1934 in Simpson, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie Zukowski Wallace....

May 18, 2023

Keith R. Cooter, 69, of Holiday, FL, died Thursday, May 18, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

Born November 8, 1953 in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Elizabeth G. MacNamara Cooter.

He is survived by his wife, the former Marie Dennis of Holiday, FL; one sister: Nan...

May 11, 2023

Joseph J. Vosefski, Sr., 89, of Scott Township, PA, died Thursday morning, May 11, 2023 at home.

Born December 16, 1933 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna Konosky Vosefski.

He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY. He was a veteran...

May 7, 2023

Marsha Smith Cottrell, 69, of Jackson, PA, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at home after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, LeRoy "Skip" Cottrell.

Born January 9, 1954 in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth Giordano Kozloski.

Marsha will be fondly remembered for...

May 6, 2023

George J. Pulinka, Jr., 70, of Carbondale, PA, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. His wife of 30 years is the former Beverly Wright, a native of Carbondale.

Born February 14, 1953 in Stowe, PA (Montgomery County), he was the son of the late George J. Pulinka, Sr. and...

May 6, 2023

Mary J. Dzwonczyk, 100, of Carbondale, PA, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Carbondale Nursing Home with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Dzwonczyk on January 2, 1996.

Born June 23, 1922 in Carbondale, PA, and was the last surviving child of the late Anthony and...

May 6, 2023

Richard Gardner Lynn, 84, of Tunkhannock, PA, died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at home.

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

May 2, 2023

With heartful sadness her family and friends regret the passing of Sarah Grace Mancuso, 78, of Carbondale, PA, who died Tuesday morning, May 2, 2023 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton, PA, after an illness.

Born December 24, 1944 in Carbondale, PA, she was daughter of the late Louis and Sarah Talerico Mancuso and was a 1963 graduate...

May 2, 2023

Hester Malinchak, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at her home at Crystal Lake, PA, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the age of 93.

She was born in Paterson, NJ, to the late John and Corina Hoek Goodrich. Hester, also known by her loved ones as "Aunt Terry" or "GG" was known for her enormous...