Obituaries

Paul Scott 'Scott' Baldwin

Paul Scott 'Scott' Baldwin

Jan 19, 2022

Paul Scott Baldwin, Sr., 71 of Kingsley, PA, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Regional Hospital in Scranton, PA. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Deborah Van Luvanee. They were married on October 27, 1979 in Montrose, PA. Scott, as everyone knew him, was born August 5, 1950 in Montrose, PA, and was the eldest child...

Patricia K. Searles

Patricia K. Searles

Jan 18, 2022

Patricia K. Searles, 46, of Simpson, PA, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. Born July 19, 1975 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Shirley Korjack Searles. She is survived by a sister: Carrie Searles-Nowtash of Simpson, PA; and two nieces. She was also preceded in death by a...

Thomas J. Bartkus

Thomas J. Bartkus

Jan 16, 2022

Thomas J. Bartkus, Sr., 67, of Great Bend Township, PA, died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his residence. Tom was a retired equipment operator for Penn Dot. He is survived by his wife: Cindy Bartkus; his father: Leonard Bartkus of Gibson, PA; two children: Alanna Broszeit of Ossining, NY and Thomas Bartkus, Jr. of Montrose, PA; a granddaughter: Gwendolyn Bartkus;...

Albert M. Hajos

Albert M. Hajos

Jan 15, 2022

Albert M. Hajos, 71, of Benton Township, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Gracious Living Estates, Montrose, PA, after an illness. Born February 11, 1950 in Benton Township, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Esther Brelish Hajos. Albert was born, raised and lived his whole life on the family farm in Benton Township where he gained...

Nicholas T. 'Nick' Sciallo

Nicholas T. 'Nick' Sciallo

Jan 11, 2022

Nicholas T. Sciallo, 69, of Nicholson, PA, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton, PA. Born June 18, 1952 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Helen Roberts Sciallo. Nick attended Flushing High School, Queens, NY, and worked as bus driver for Queens Transit for 10 years. He also worked for...

James Glenn 'Big Jim' Davall

James Glenn 'Big Jim' Davall

Jan 11, 2022

James Glenn "Big Jim" Davall, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 just days away from his 76th birthday. He was born January 15, 1946 in Nicholson, PA. Originally from South Gibson, PA, James moved to California with his family in 1964 where his father pursued agriculture. He graduated from Palm Springs High School in 1967 where he made plenty...

John J. Rogari

John J. Rogari

Jan 9, 2022

John J. Rogari, 74, of Rileyville, PA, and formerly of Carbondale, PA, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at home surrounded by his family from complications with Covid-19. He is survived by his wife of 53 years the former, Lois A. DeFazio. Born May 31, 1947 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late James and Cecelia Serafine Rogari....

William L. '"Buzz"' Boomer

William L. '"Buzz"' Boomer

Jan 9, 2022

William L. "Buzz" Boomer, 84, of Clifford Township, PA, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at home with his wife Sally Fischbeck by his side. They shared 44 years together. Born April 13, 1937 in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late George and Grace Boomer. Buzz was a graduate of East High School, Rochester, NY. He earned a...

Natalie M. Shinn

Natalie M. Shinn

Jan 9, 2022

Natalie Marie Shinn, 74, of Clifford Township, PA, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Barnes Kasson Hospital. Natalie was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. John G Shinn. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Bobby and Rick Shinn, and sister Diane Box. Natalie was born on February 1, 1947 in Rose Valley, PA. Her...

Robert Kernahan

Robert Kernahan

Jan 8, 2022

Robert Kernahan, 74, of Dingmans Ferry, PA, died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at home. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.

Maureen E. Piekanski

Maureen E. Piekanski

Jan 1, 2022

Maureen E. Piekanski, 66, of Throop, PA, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton, PA. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.

Jordan A. Knapp

Jordan A. Knapp

Dec 29, 2021

Jordan A. Knapp, 23, of Fort Smith, AR, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Baptist Health, Fort Smith, AR. Born June 30, 1998 in Susquehanna, PA, he was the son of Anthony C. Knapp of Fort Smith, AR, and the late Bobbi Jo Conklin Knapp, who died in 2001. Private interment will take place at the Sandy Banks Cemetery, Greenfield...

Norman L. Metzger

Norman L. Metzger

Dec 29, 2021

Norman L. Metzger, 81, of Archbald, PA passed away peacefully at the Ellen Memorial Nursing Home on December 29, 2021. Born on December 21, 1940 in Trenton, NJ to the late Charles and Ruth Metzger. He attended Hamilton High School West in Hamilton, NJ. After graduating in 1959, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Dix, NJ....

Michael J. Caffrey, Sr.

Michael J. Caffrey, Sr.

Dec 26, 2021

Michael Joseph Caffrey, Sr. of Carbondale, PA, was called home to be with Jesus on December 26, 2021. He passed away surrounded by his loving family at his bedside who were both local and afar. Born December 19, 1957 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Clayton and Rose Marie Grizzanti Caffrey. Michael holds a record for...

Joseph L. Hajos

Joseph L. Hajos

Dec 24, 2021

Joseph L. Hajos, 73, of Scott Township, PA, died Christmas Eve. December 24, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after an illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Donna M. Alampi. They were married on November 15, 1970. Born August 20, 1948 in Benton Township, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Esther Brelish...

Donald E. 'Sonny' Schramm

Donald E. 'Sonny' Schramm

Dec 23, 2021

Donald E. "Sonny" Schramm, 94, of Carbondale, PA, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at home. He is survived by his wife, Joanne Marie (Lane) Schramm. Born July 10, 1927 in Lonaconing, MD, he was the son of the late Perry B. and Ella (Jeffery) Schramm. Sonny grew up along Georges Creek in Cony and Barton. In Grandma Schramm Store, he...

Michael B. Rios

Michael B. Rios

Dec 22, 2021

Michael B. Rios, 34, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, after a prolonged illness. Born May 27, 1987 in Liberty, NY, he is the son of Penny Rios-Emigh of Carbondale, PA, and Robert Samianino of Peabody, MA. Michael is the step son of Dennis Emigh of Carbondale, PA. Michael enjoyed watching Pokémon and was fond of the...

Natalie Marie Stolarik

Natalie Marie Stolarik

Dec 22, 2021

Natalie Marie Stolarik, 3 month old daughter of A.J. Stolarik and Katelyn Marie Swartz of Thompson, PA, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 shortly upon arrival at Barnes-Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA. Born September 5, 2021 in Wilkes Barre, PA, her short life brought so much joy and happiness to everyone around her. "Natalie, you will always be my sunshine and I...

Michael T. Fortuner

Michael T. Fortuner

Dec 20, 2021

Michael T. Fortuner, Jr., 68, died tragically on Monday, December 20, 2021 from a fire at his home in Pleasant Mount, PA. He was born on February 1, 1953 in Carbondale, PA, oldest son to the late Michael T. Fortuner, Sr. and Ruth L. Schuman Fortuner. Mike was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School. He had been employed...

John M. Moran

John M. Moran

Dec 16, 2021

John M. Moran, 77, of Carbondale, PA, decided to meet his wife and the love of his life, Theresa (Krisiak) Moran in the afterlife on December 16, 2021. Born in Carbondale, PA, his parents were the late Placidia (Kerl) Moran and Patrick "Thatcher" Moran. He graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1962. His yearbook reads " to come to...