Obituaries

Mar 2, 2025

Helen R. Barney, 74, of Carbondale, PA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the emergency room at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. She was the wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Barney, who died on May 5, 2019.

Born August 18, 1950 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie...

Mar 2, 2025

Lorraine G. Conklin, 63, of Factoryville, PA, died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her home. She was the wife of the late, Thomas R. Conklin.

Born July 24, 1961 in New Berlin, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Edmund and Hannah Eastlake Martin.

Lorraine was a graduate of the Fortis Institute in...

Mar 1, 2025

Roberta J. Kman, 80, formerly of Throop, PA, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton, PA.

Born March 28, 1944 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Moran and the late Constance Telesk Munley.

She is survived by several cousins.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted...

Feb 28, 2025

On February 28th, 2025, our beloved Janet L. Hoffman, our Mama, joined the skies, welcomed in the love of her parents, Edward L. Hoffman and Nancy T. Bracken, her siblings: Gloria J. Nienhouse and Edward L. Hoffman Jr., and her son: Charles Chapple, III.

Born on July 3, 1962, Janet's impact on all that surrounded her will...

Feb 26, 2025

Richard "Dick" Miller, 89, of Lenoxville, PA, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Geisinger-CMC, Scranton, PA, after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Margaret J. McAndrew.

Born August 27, 1935 in Callicoon, NY, he was the son of the late Maynard and Beatrice Sanford Miller.

Dick was a...

Feb 25, 2025

J anet S. Belcher, 82, of Union Dale, PA, died Tuesday morning, February 25, 2025 at home under the care of hospice. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Franklin Belcher, Sr.

Born September 11, 1942 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Reba Welch Bennett. Janet grew up in...

Feb 25, 2025

Eugene P. Crandall, 74, of Carbondale, PA, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at his residence.

Born January 31, 1951 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Alice Overton Crandall.

Gene was raised in Jessup, PA, and was of the methodist faith. He was formerly employed as an orderly for the...

Feb 20, 2025

Jeffrey D. Burns, 63, of Clifford, PA, died on February 20, 2025 at his home.

Born in Langhorne, PA, Jeff was a former long-time resident of Newtown, PA, before moving to Elk Mountain.

Jeff is a graduate of Council Rock High School and Mercer County Community College with his degree in Fire Science. Jeff's career...

Feb 17, 2025

Karen Calafut Mongovan, 83, of Whites Crossing, PA, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at Allied Hospice, Scranton, PA, after a brief illness.

Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Arthur Calafut. Over the years, Karen was employed by the local garment industry, the Gentex Corporation, Birch Hills Assisted Living and...

Feb 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Steven Sidney Galambos announces his passing on Monday at the age of 81. Steve was a resident of Clifford Township, PA, and some may have fondly known him by Butch, Redleg or Ace.

Born August 22, 1943 in Chincoteague, VA, he was the son of the late Louis...

Feb 11, 2025

Norma J. Jaget, 91, of the Village of Gibson, PA, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the Forest City Nursing Home, after falling ill in November. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Charles W. "Chuck" Jaget.

Born August 20, 1933 in Lincoln, NE, she was the daughter of the late Ray F. Magnuson and...

Feb 8, 2025

Rudolph A. Kasarda, 86, of Falls Township, PA, died February 8, 2025 at the Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. His wife was the late Helen E. Labrosky, who died December 25, 2022. They were married June 17, 1961.

Born January 29, 1939 in Forest City, PA, he was the...

Feb 7, 2025

Joseph Angerson, 69, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, February 7, 2025 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton, PA. He is survived by his wife, Edna Angerson.

Born July 27, 1955 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late William Angerson, Sr. and Madelyn Stefanko Holley.

He is survived by two children: Amber Lynn...

Feb 2, 2025

Lena S. Graziano, 93, of Carbondale, PA, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Aventura at Creekside, Carbondale, PA. She was the wife of the late Samuel R. "Prop" Graziano, who died May 15, 2010. They were married 42 years prior to his death.

Born February 20, 1931 in Cicala, Italy, she was the daughter of the late...

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Blandina Cerra, 96, of Carbondale, PA, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the Carbondale Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late August J. "Snooky" Cerra, who died on December 11, 1991.

Born April 6, 1928 in Carbondale, PA, she was daughter of the late Angelo and Sarah Baglio Blandina.

Mary was a...

Jan 25, 2025

Father, Brother, Husband, Marine and Friend, John lived his life true to his principles, and never compromised for anyone. He did business with a handshake, and judged a man's character by how he kept his word. As a stone mason, John's talent and artistry were evident in every brick he so meticulously laid. As a man, he was pragmatic,...

Jan 24, 2025

James P. Palmiero, 77, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes Barre, PA, after an illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Susan Scavo. They were married on August 5, 1989.

Born March 4, 1947 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late James A....

Jan 15, 2025

Daniel J. Andrews, 58, of Dunmore, PA, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton, PA, surrounded by his family.

Born November 30, 1966 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Michael J. Andrews, Sr. and Lea M. Cox Andrews.

Dan was a graduate of Dunmore High School....

Jan 6, 2025

Altheda L. Whitman, 95, of Dickson City, PA, died peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2025 at home.

Born September 21, 1929 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Beulah Knox Whitman.

Al enjoyed going to Saturday night dinners with the girls and supported the local churches, firehouses and...

Jan 4, 2025

Carl Ernest Brucher, 84, of Carbondale, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose Nemetz Brucher.

Born February 28, 1940 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Esther Koch Brucher.

Before his retirement, Carl worked as a machine operator at...