Obituaries

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.

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...