Obituaries

Jul 18, 2025

It is with sadden hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our mom, Joann Dobson, 66, of Great Bend, PA, on July 18, 2025.

Born May 30, 1959 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores Hackett Dyosky.

Joann was a dedicated registered nurse having spent her career working...

Jul 15, 2025

William "Bill" Bellucci, Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 15, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Will was the eldest son of the late Carmen and Irene Bellucci. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1963. Following a calling to serve, he entered the seminary...

Jul 6, 2025

William G. Albert, Sr., 85, of Montrose, PA, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA.

Born June 5, 1940 in Maple Shade, PA, he was the son of the late William and Priscilla (Gough) Albert.

William was a hard worker and enjoyed hunting.

He is survived by two sons:...

Jul 6, 2025

Franziska A. Durso, lovingly known as "Frances," passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2025. Frances was born in Munich, Germany to Johann and Franziska Graf. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Johann Graf.

Franziska's beautiful journey led her from Germany to the United States in 1960. But it...

Jul 4, 2025

Lisa M. Morris, 57, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA. She is survived by her husband Dale J. Morris of Trucksville, PA.

Born March 29, 1968 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret McArdelle Kohut.

Lisa was a...

Jun 27, 2025

Garth S. Estadt, 60, of Scott Township, PA, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA. He is survived by his loving wife, Christie L. (Scofield) Estadt; his son, Garth S. Estadt II., and his fiancée, Savannah Vasquez, of East Stroudsburg, PA; and his daughter, Brooke Estadt, of Raleigh, NC.

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Jun 26, 2025

Doris L. Spedding, 80, of Clifford Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, George Spedding.

Born August 28, 1944 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Vera Capron Miller.

Doris was raised...

Jun 25, 2025

Santo James Cerminaro, of Carbondale, PA, died at his home on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

The love of my life, Mary Ann Katchmore Cerminaro, died in my arms on May 20, 2024. I never stopped crying and missing her every day. I will now be with my love for eternity as...

Jun 24, 2025

Marilyn A. Grecco, 83, of Carbondale, PA, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 under the care of hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Ralph N. Grecco on February 16, 2018.

Born July 7, 1941 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Sladicka...

Jun 22, 2025

Gary L. Skeen, Sr., 62, a resident of the Forest City Nursing Home, died Sunday morning, June 22, 2025.

Born July 15, 1962, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late William Cox and Elsie Helms Cox.

Gary worked as a brick layer for most of his life and had a love for...

Jun 21, 2025

Robert S. Genevich, of Clifford Township, PA, was born May 11, 1939, and passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the Forest City Nursing Home. He was 86 years old.

Robert was known for his gentle spirit and unwavering dedication to hard work. He quietly led by example—kind, steady, and deeply committed to those he loved....

Jun 18, 2025

Alexander A. Kwiatkowski, 69, of Lenox Township, PA, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025 under the care of hospice at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane on January 2, 2023.

Born January 23, 1956 in South Amboy, NJ, he was the son of the...

Jun 14, 2025

Theresa M. Whitmore, 64, of Lenox Township, PA, died Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA, after a lengthy illness.

Born July 14, 1960 in Newton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Burton W. Whitmore and Loretta M. Castell.

Theresa had been employed for many years in...

Jun 8, 2025

Dr. Paul M. Kaczmarcik, Ed.D., 74, of Carbondale, PA, died Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton, PA, of glioblastoma. He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years Marcella A. Ziemba Kaczmarcik. They were married June 16, 1978.

Born August 30, 1950, in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late...

Jun 6, 2025

William R. Holbert, 89, formerly of the East Mountain section of Scranton, PA, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at the New Jersey Veterans Home, Paramus, NJ, after an illness.

Born September 7, 1935 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Esther Bohn Holbert.

He is survived by one sister: Esther...

Jun 3, 2025

Shirley J. Gatto, 81, of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025 at home after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Joseph F. Gatto on November 26, 2018.

Born July 18, 1943 in Bethlehem, PA, and raised in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late...

May 30, 2025

Marvin E. Price, 83, of Scranton, PA, and formerly of Lenoxville, PA, ascended peacefully to Heaven on May 30, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, after a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 61 years, the former Judy Ann Barber on January 1, 2025.

Born...

May 22, 2025

Martin F. Lawler, 78, retired superintendent of the Carbondale Area School District died Thursday, May 22, 2025 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Anne E. McDonough on November 2, 2022. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 21, 2021.

Born August 8,1946 in Carbondale, PA, he was...

May 21, 2025

James Dippel, 59, of Mayfield, PA, died Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton, PA, after an extended illness.

Born July 20, 1965 in Peckville, PA, he is the son of Richard Dippel of Mayfield, PA, and Victoria Angradi Dippel of Eynon, PA.

Jim was a graduate of Valley View High School and...

May 20, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Mancuso, 76, Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 upon arrival at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, A.J. Mancuso.

Born December 12, 1948 in Carbondale, PA, she was the last surviving child of the late George and Elizabeth Plonski Olsewski.

Betty was a graduate...