Obituaries

Joyce Elaine Smith

Joyce Elaine Smith

Nov 12, 2016

Joyce Elaine Smith, 79, of Springville, PA, died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, PA. Born February 1, 1937 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Jenny Smith Kerchner. She is survived by sons: Thomas A. Smith of Greenlane, PA and Randy D. Smith of Barto, PA. Cremation arrangements by Carmine J....

James M. Tracy

James M. Tracy

Nov 11, 2016

James M. Tracy, 55, of Harford, PA, died Friday, November 11, 2016 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA. Born March 27, 1961 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of James A. Tracy of Harford and Elizabeth Machell Grant and stepson of Dale Grant of Harford. He was a 1979 graduate of Mountain View High School, Kingsley, PA....

Stella A. Detterline

Stella A. Detterline

Nov 10, 2016

Stella A. Detterline, 76, of Carbondale, PA, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, November 10, 2016 at home. She was the wife of Warren T. Detterline, Sr. who died July 9, 2002. Born July 25, 1940 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Charles P. Bartosavage, Sr. and the late Margaret Vadala Rienzo. Stella was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin...

Donald Bruce Horn

Donald Bruce Horn

Nov 9, 2016

Donald Horn, 79, of Scranton, PA, died Wednesday morning, November 9, 2016 at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, PA, after a lengthy illness. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was the loving husband of Carol Millard Horn for nearly 50 years. Born in Greensburg, PA, to the late Matilda and "Ray" Horn, Donald graduated from Central...

Lawrence J. 'Larry' Medeiros

Lawrence J. 'Larry' Medeiros

Nov 5, 2016

Lawrence J. Medeiros, 80, of Union Dale, PA, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Barnes-Kasson Skilled Nursing, Susquehanna, PA. He wife is the former Ann Marie Gallik. Born June 14, 1936 in Taunton, MA, he was the son of the late Jesse and Margaret Ferris Medeiros. Larry was employed as a carpet installer for over 45 years in both Massachusetts...

Marilyn P. Alessi

Marilyn P. Alessi

Nov 2, 2016

Marilyn P. Alessi, 87, of Clifford Township, PA, died Wednesday night, November 2, 2016 at home. Born July 21, 1929 in Long Island City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Monahan Kurth. Prior to her retirement, Marilyn worked for 35 years at Chushman Whitefield Real Estate in New York City. She was a loving mother...

Warren W. Bryan

Warren W. Bryan

Oct 21, 2016

Warren W. Bryan, 60, Scranton, PA, died Friday, October 21, 2016 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. Born December 15, 1955 in Susquehanna, PA, he was the son of the late Walter, Sr. and Ethel Flynn Bryan. He is survived by two sisters: Sally Ragen of Carbondale, PA and Kathleen Bryan of Scranton, PA; one brother: Walter Bryan, Jr....

Georgia Anne Mclaine

Georgia Anne Mclaine

Oct 20, 2016

Georgia Anne McLaine, 67, of Tunkhannock, PA died Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Tyler Memorial Hospital, Tunkhannock, PA. Born July 19, 1949 in Clarks Summit, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Elizabeth McDonald Whalen. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed St. David's Golf Club, Wayne, PA. She is survived by daughters: Shannon, Kellian,...

Marie Rule

Marie Rule

Oct 19, 2016

Marie Rule, 94, of Pocono Summit, PA, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at home. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Rule, Sr. Born in Hazard, KY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lydia Engle. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed as a secretary at McNeil Pharmaceutical Laboratories. She is survived by children:...

Jane Marie Tolerico

Jane Marie Tolerico

Oct 19, 2016

Jane Marie Tolerico, 87, a lifelong resident of Carbondale, PA, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at home surrounded by her family and close friends. She was the wife of the late Fred "Rick" Tolerico, who died December 25, 2004. Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Mildred O'Connor Heenan. Educated in Carbondale...

Mary E. Zigmont

Mary E. Zigmont

Oct 14, 2016

Our loving sister and aunt, Mary Zigmont, passed away into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier Endicott, NY. Her last days were full of love, family and prayer, just the way she would of loved it. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59...

Donald J. Fay

Donald J. Fay

Oct 12, 2016

Donald J. Fay, 67, a resident of Creekside Health and Rehab Center, Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Creekside. Born April 5, 1949 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Phyllis Howe Fay. Donald was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale and was a veteran of the Navy. He had been...

William Scott Clarke

William Scott Clarke

Oct 11, 2016

William Scott Clarke, 39, of South Gibson, PA, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at home. Born September 19, 1977 in Carbondale, PA, he is the son of William H. and Janice Pleska Clarke, of South Gibson. Scott was the owner and operator of Clarke Landscapes and More and was so proud of his work. He enjoyed growing unique varieties...

Nada V. Straub

Nada V. Straub

Oct 4, 2016

Nada V. Straub, 76, formerly of Lewisburg, PA and a resident of Barnes Kasson Skilled Nursing, Susquehanna, PA, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the nursing facility. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin W. Straub, Jr. Born July 28, 1940 in Susquehanna, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jennings Brian Birtch and the late Voilet...

Marie E. Verbrugge

Marie E. Verbrugge

Sep 28, 2016

Marie E. Verbrugge, 85, of Greenfield Township, PA, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in the emergency room at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of Frank Verbrugge. The couple celebrated 66 years of marriage on September 9th. Born in Paterson, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Marie Shields Touw. Marie...

Allen David Quinn

Allen David Quinn

Sep 28, 2016

Allen David Quinn, of Abrahamsville, PA, died quietly at home on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was 92. Allen was the son of Melvin and Annabelle (Shepstone) Quinn and was a life-long resident of Abrahamsville. He was well-known in the community as a skillful carpenter, electrician, welder, plumber, mower, nurseryman, mechanic, naturalist, stone mason, hunter and storyteller. He generously volunteered...

Mary Jane Schultz

Mary Jane Schultz

Sep 27, 2016

Mary Jane Schultz, 87, of Philadelphia, PA, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Schultz. Born in Ballyclough, County Antrim, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Florence Hemphill and the late Todd McCauley. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home...

Michael G. Christopher

Michael G. Christopher

Sep 25, 2016

Michael G. Christopher, 57, of Broad Channel, NY, died Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 29, 2016 from James Romanelli-Stephen Funeral Home, 89-01 Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park, NY. Entombment, St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Local arrangements were entrusted to Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and...

Marguerite Connolly

Marguerite Connolly

Sep 17, 2016

Marguerite Connolly of Carbondale, PA, was called home to God Saturday morning, September 17, 2016 at her home surrounded by family. She was the wife of Walter F. "Gus" Connolly who died April 7, 2010. Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late John and Marguerite Martin Mackrell, who died after giving birth. She was raised by her...

Stephen R. Slater

Stephen R. Slater

Sep 13, 2016

Stephen R. Slater, II. 28, of Union Dale, PA, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Lenox Township, PA. Born June 19, 1988 in Susquehanna, PA, he was the son of Mary Elizabeth Conrad Slater of Union Dale and Stephen Robert Slater of Gainesville, FL. He is survived by a sister: Megan E. Slater...