Obituaries

Michael A. Caudullo

Michael A. Caudullo

Sep 4, 2019

Michael A. Caudullo, 56, of Carbondale, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born April 5, 1963, in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of Anthony Caudullo of Carbondale, PA, and the late Marlene Rotko Caudullo. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and attended both the University of Scranton and Bloomsburg University. He was employed as...

Richard F. 'Rick' Shinn

Richard F. 'Rick' Shinn

Sep 4, 2019

Richard Fredrick Shinn, 68, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. John G. Shinn. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Shinn. Rick was the third oldest of ten children. Rick, known by all, died tragically in a car accident on September 4, 2019. Rick was the epitome of the living oxymoron, he was the friendliest grouch...

Sally Ann Soltis

Sally Ann Soltis

Sep 4, 2019

Sally Ann Soltis, 74, of Union Dale, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019 at Gracious Living Estates, Montrose, PA. Born January 3, 1945 in Rome, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen Salansky Soltis. Sally attended South Gibson school. Throughout her life, she did amazing crafts, including bead necklaces, painting pictures, and crocheting....

Anna E. Valentine

Anna E. Valentine

Aug 22, 2019

Anna E. Valentine, 87, of Clifford Township, PA, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of Norbert R. Valentine, who died December 7, 2009. Born November 4, 1931 in Haingrundau, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Heinrich and Elise Wilhem Farr. Anna was born and raised in Haingrundau,...

James J. 'Fish' Mackrell

James J. 'Fish' Mackrell

Aug 22, 2019

James "Fish" MacKrell, of Carbondale, PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2019 at home. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Ruth (Hope) MacKrell and James MacKrell. He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. James loved to share his memories of working in the Catskills at Minnewaska and Grossinger...

Anthony P. Grecco

Anthony P. Grecco

Aug 21, 2019

Anthony P. Grecco, 90, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 upon arrival at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Mary Jane Plonski, on May 5, 1995. Born January 27, 1929 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmella Varano Grecco. Tony had been a longtime...

Maryann T. Vince

Maryann T. Vince

Aug 21, 2019

Maryann T. Vince, 64, a resident of Creekside Health and Rehab Center, Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Creekside. Born August 11, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Bilello Vince. She is survived by two sons: Vincent Vince and Martin Riggs; two sisters: Josephine Vince and Angela Ferrara. Cremation arrangements...

Bobie Jo Catania

Bobie Jo Catania

Aug 16, 2019

Bobie Jo Christine Catania, 35, a life long resident of Equinunk, PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2019. Bobie Jo had many passions in life, but enjoyed drawing, writing poems and riding bikes. She was a loving mother of two boys, Andrew John Smith, Jr. and Aiden Smith. Her boys were her life, her everything. She also enjoyed sitting...

Robert W. 'Bob' Tinsley

Robert W. 'Bob' Tinsley

Aug 14, 2019

Robert Tinsley, 69, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA, after a two year fight for life against lung cancer. His devoted wife, Hélène Olecki Tinsley was with him till the end. Bob was born in Stroudsburg, PA, on September 26, 1949 to the late Willard Tinsley and the late Margie...

Vincent J. Amato

Vincent J. Amato

Aug 14, 2019

Vincent J. Amato, 86, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA. His wife is the former Ann Marie Barbaro. They were married April 28, 1997. Born October 27, 1932 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late James and Mary Torch Amato. Vince was a 1951 graduate of Benjamin Franklin...

Betty Julia

Betty Julia

Aug 8, 2019

Betty Julia, 84, of Bethlehem, PA, and formerly of Greenfield Township, PA, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Old Orchard Health Care Center, Easton, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. "Dick" Julia, on July 7, 2015. Born May 17, 1935 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Natale and Mildred Stungus...

Bruce Richard Benjamin

Bruce Richard Benjamin

Aug 5, 2019

Bruce Richard Benjamin, 47, of Williamsport, PA, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.

Francis J. Kuna

Francis J. Kuna

Aug 3, 2019

Francis J. Kuna, Sr., 72, of Carbondale, PA, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton, PA. His wife of 49 years is the former Jeanette M. Skasko. They were married April 11, 1970. Born August 16, 1946 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Peter and Amelia Washeleski Kuna and Adella Kuna....

Virginia M. Mcbride

Virginia M. Mcbride

Aug 1, 2019

Virginia M. McBride, 96, of Forest City, PA, and formerly of Clifford Township, PA, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Forest City Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. McBride, Jr., on October 25, 2008. Born February 3, 1923 in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace Ducey Elliff....

Rudolph Trent

Rudolph Trent

Jul 30, 2019

Rudolph Trent, 73, a resident of Valley Manor Health Care Center, Coopersburg, PA, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the center. Funeral arrangements were held Monday, August 19, 2019 from Guarino Funeral Home, Inc., 9222 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Interment, Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Local arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation...

Madelyn R. Homets

Madelyn R. Homets

Jul 30, 2019

Madelyn R. Homets, 84, of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank W. Homets, on December 19, 2006. Born May 15, 1935 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Angelina Senick Apostolico. Madelyn was a devoted wife...

Nicolo Scarfalloto

Nicolo Scarfalloto

Jul 30, 2019

Nicolo Scarfalloto, 73, of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at home. Born January 5, 1946 in Raddusa, Providence of Catania, Italy, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Grace LoMonaco Scarfalloto. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a cook in the family business, Two Guys Italian Restaurant in Honesdale. He was a member...

Iyone Decker

Iyone Decker

Jul 29, 2019

Iyone Decker, 90, formerly of Greenfield Township, PA, died Monday, June 29, 2019 at the Creekside Health and Rehab Center, Carbondale, PA. Born October 4, 1928 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Viola Miller Decker. Iyone was a former member of the Worth Baptist Church, Greenfield Township, and was a self employed house keeper....

Gene M. Rogan

Gene M. Rogan

Jul 28, 2019

Gene M. Rogan, 96, of Carbondale, PA, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at home. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, the former Joanne Devita. Born and raised in Archbald, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Florence Coleman Rogan. Gene was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and later enlisted in the...

George R. Painter

George R. Painter

Jul 23, 2019

George R. Painter, 80, formerly of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday night, July 23, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA, after an illness. Born August 13, 1938 in Old Forge, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Pauline Gaylets Painter. George was a 1958 graduate of Somerville High School, Somerville, NJ. Prior to his retirement, he...