Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2025

Frank Verbrugge, 95, of Greenfield Township, PA, died January 1, 2025 at Geisinger-CMC, Scranton, PA, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Touw Verbrugge on September 28, 2016.

Born August 31, 1929 in Clifton, NJ, he was the son of the late Marinus "Martin" and Lyntje VanGameren Verbrugge.

Frank...

Jan 1, 2025

Judy Ann Price, 81, of Scranton, PA, and formerly of Lenoxville, PA, ascended peacefully to Heaven on January 1, 2025, at Allied Services Skilled Nursing, Scranton, PA, in the presence of her loving family after a brief illness. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 61 years, Marvin Price.

Born February 27,...

Dec 30, 2024

Thomas M. Gillette, 87, of Carbondale, PA, died December 30, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Born August 27, 1937 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marion O'Connor Gillette.

Tom was a graduate of Waymart High School and was a Vietnam veteran serving in the United States...

Dec 25, 2024

Paul Messer, 76, of Herrick Township, PA, and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at home.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA.

Dec 24, 2024

Quincy J. Evans, 35, of Scranton, PA, passed away tragically on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 after being struck by an automobile on Providence Road in Scranton.

Born July 16, 1989 in Scranton, he was the adopted son of Josephine Edwards Evans of Carbondale, and the late Robert M. Evans, Sr.

Quincy grew up in...

Dec 23, 2024

Barbara Jean Shouse, 66, of Carbondale, PA, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Born October 14, 1958 in Scranton, PA, she is the daughter of Jean Fagerlin Kossman of Forest City, PA, and the late George Grant Kossman, Sr.

She worked as a nurses aid for the Forest City...

Dec 21, 2024

Robert A. deGonzague, 90, of Forest City, PA, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, East Stroudsburg, PA, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Anna C. Moraski.

Born June 6, 1934 in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Cecil and Frances Lesjack deGonzague....

Dec 19, 2024

Margaret M. Miller, 86, of Carbondale, PA, died Thursday night, December 19, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James E. Miller on October 20, 2014.

Born in Archbald, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Marjorie Dean Siefring. She graduated from...

Dec 14, 2024

Candace L. Doughty, 70, of Clifford Township, PA, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. She is survived by her companion of 28 years, David Rudolph.

Born November 8, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA, she worked as an assistant librarian for the Forest City Library, Forest City, PA, and enjoyed boating with Dave...

Dec 14, 2024

Elizabeth M. Grant, 84, of Harford, PA, died Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Dale T. Grant on September 24, 2021.

Born March 22, 1940 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert "Pat"...

Dec 11, 2024

Christopher W. Rogenkamp, 41, formerly of Harford Township, PA, died Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Mount Sinai West Hospital, New York, NY.

Born January 15, 1983 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Roger and Diane Blank Rogenkamp.

He is survived by two children: Christopher J. Rogenkamp and Sierra Rogenkamp both of...

Dec 10, 2024

Donald E. Pittaway, MD, PhD., 77, of Clemmons, NC, died Tuesday, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston Salem, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, the former Carmel Imbalzano. They were married on June 27, 1970.

Born May 8, 1947 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late Clifford Pittaway, Jr....

Dec 9, 2024

Audrey J. Robinson, 90, of Lenox Township, PA, died Monday, December 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 60 years, George J. Robinson on October 30, 2011.

Born May 13, 1934 in Dickson City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lena Jennings Armstrong.

Audrey spent her...

Dec 8, 2024

Daniel Price, Jr., 84, of Windsor, NY, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in a tragic fire at the family home. He was born July 2, 1940, in Carbondale, PA, son of the late Daniel Price, Sr. and the late Catherine Davies Price. He also was preceded in death by his sister Joyce Price....

Dec 4, 2024

Frederick "Fred" Brunori, 64, of Scott Township, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, the former Debora Miller. They were married on April 4, 1992.

Born August 24, 1960 in Peckville, PA,...