Obituaries
Charles Puza
Oct 5, 2021
Charles Puza, III., 74, of Lenox Township, PA, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Weber City, VA, while traveling to his winter home in Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Betty Ann Rushworth on February 17, 2006. Born December 20, 1946 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles Puza,...
Rena Ann Beeman
Oct 3, 2021
Rena Ann (Horton) Beeman, 76, of Clifford, PA, died from complications due to cancer on October 3, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Lolyn Beeman; her father, Harry Horton and mother, Marguerite (Wedeman) Horton; and her sister, Belle Horton. She is survived by her three daughters, Marlo Beeman of Kingsley, PA, Melissa Hansen...
Joan C. Peduto
Oct 3, 2021
Joan C. Peduto, 89, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Peduto who died June 7, 2003. They were married April 21, 1951. Born March 13, 1932 in Fell Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Lorraine Trotter...
Veronica L. Deffler
Sep 30, 2021
Veronica L. Deffler, 61, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at home. She is survived by her longtime companion: Joseph Shust of Greenfield Township, PA; her mother: Mary Kimble of Florida; and three daughters: Shauna McCartney, of Schuylkill Haven, PA, Sara Deffler of Binghamton, NY and Jennifer Stanley of Montrose, PA. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Shifler-Parise...
Timothy L. Priest
Sep 30, 2021
Timothy L. Priest, 49, of Scott Township, PA, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, from injuries received in an accidental fall at his residence. Born August 30, 1972 in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Roger and Donna Black Priest. Tim was a self-employed contractor and a loyal Green Bay Packers...
Diane Shinn Box
Sep 29, 2021
Diane Shinn-Box, 68, of Clifford Township, PA. died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Abington Manor after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane 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 her husband, James Woodrow "Woody" Box. Diane was born on July...
Toni Lee Savage
Sep 29, 2021
Toni Lee Savage, 61, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Gerald P. Savage. They recently celebrated 41 years of marriage. Born July 3, 1960 in Tacoma, WA, she is the daughter of Alberta Gregory Costantino, of Waymart, and the late MSGT Anthony Guy Costantino. Toni was raised...
Willie Gary
Sep 28, 2021
Willie Gary, 35, of Brookyln, NY, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Waymart, PA. Funeral services were held from Guida Funeral Home, 47-20 104th Street, Corona, NY. Local arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.
Dale T. Grant
Sep 24, 2021
Dale T. Grant, 86, of Harford, PA, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at The Gardens, in Tunkhannock, PA, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Elizabeth Machell. Born March 7, 1935 in Harford, PA, he was the son of the late Rupert Grant and the late Myra Tomkins Grant Booth. Dale was...
John J. Filomena
Sep 24, 2021
John J. Filomena, Jr., 83, of Harpursville, NY, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at UHS-Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.
James R. 'Jimmy' Green
Sep 22, 2021
James R. Green, K2VJF, 92, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA. Born on September 24, 1928 in Wellsville, NY, he was the third son of the late Charles K. and Martha Jane Abbott Green. His mother died when Jimmy was four, so he was raised by his father and second mother, Ruth MacDonald...
Terri Benedict
Sep 19, 2021
Teresa "Terri" Benedict, 61, of Clifford Township, PA, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA, after a five-year battle with cancer. Her husband of nearly 17 years is Mark L. Benedict. Born January 27, 1960 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she is the daughter of Joseph and Mitzi Senich Gow of Kingsley, PA. Terri was a graduate of...
Antoinette M. 'Toni' Ritko
Sep 10, 2021
Antoinette "Toni" Ritko, 85, of Archbald, PA, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, after an illness. Born January 24, 1936 in Dickson City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Jeryga Szescila. Toni was a graduate of Dickson City High School and had been employed at Super Market Service, Inc.,...
Sharon L. Julius
Sep 8, 2021
Sharon L. Julius, 82, of Kingsley, PA, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at home, after an illness. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Julius, Jr., who died on March 3, 2020. Born March 6, 1939 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Merritt and Nellie Reed Clarke. Prior to her retirement, she had been...
Jon Joseph Gerrity
Sep 7, 2021
Jon Joseph Gerrity, 82, of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Regional Hospital, Scranton. Born March 5, 1939 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice Degnon Gerrity. Jon was a 1958 graduate of St. Rose High School, Carbondale, and a 1962 graduate of the University of Scranton where he participated in the...
Kristie L. Fife
Sep 6, 2021
Kristie Brady Fife, 32, of Harrisburg, PA, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at her home. Born August 8, 1989 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of Patrick Brady of Scott Township, PA, and the late Paulette Lemoine Brady. Kristie was a graduate of Lakeland High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her two boys were...
Janet O. Wagner
Aug 31, 2021
Janet O. Wagner, 84, of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday morning, August 31, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the widow of Joseph J. Wagner Sr., who died Dec. 1, 2012. At the time of his death, they were married for 57 years. Born March 5, 1937, in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of...
Elizabeth "B.J." Fazio
Aug 25, 2021
Elizabeth "B.J." Shifler Fazio RN., 85, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA, after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Fazio, Jr. on May 18, 2010. Born October 28, 1935 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Russell Owens and Marie Byer Owens....
Christopher M. 'Jelly' Davis
Aug 25, 2021
Christopher "Jelly" Davis, 32, of Forest City, PA, lost his battle with addiction on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Born April 20, 1989 in Scranton, PA, he is the son of Marian Tyrrell Davis and the late Howard A. Davis. Jelly was a 2007 graduate of Forest city High School and had been a self-employed auto mechanic. He was an avid...
Barbara E. Lynady
Aug 20, 2021
Barbara E. Lynady, 79, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at home after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Lynady on January 23, 1961. Born February 27, 1942 in Union Dale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ivan Milton "Pat" Barney and the late Sarah Adams Barney. Barbara was a...
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