Obituaries

Edward Gene Young

Edward Gene Young

Feb 3, 2011

Edward Gene Young, Jr., age 23, of Clifford Twp., PA., died late Thursday evening, February 3, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Acre Lake, Susquehanna County. Born December 27, 1987 in Scranton, PA., he is the of son of Edward G. Young, Sr. and wife Shirley of Wilkes-Barre, PA. and Cindy (Barney) Young and companion Vito Costanza...

John Leon Waterman

John Leon Waterman

Jan 30, 2011

John Leon Waterman, age 71, of Carbondale, PA., died Sunday, January 30, 2010 at home. His longtime companion is Barbara Palubniak of Mayfield, PA. Born September 11, 1939 in Scranton, PA., he was the son of the late Robert Waterman and Helen (Zualauskas) Connor. He was a graduate of North Scranton High School and the New York City Police Academy....

John A. 'Ted' Coble

John A. 'Ted' Coble

Jan 28, 2011

John A. Ted Coble, age 85, of Williamsport, PA., died Friday evening, January 28, 2011 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was preceded in death by his first wife Martha LeGrand in 1976 and his second wife Connie Shaffer in 1988. Born August 9, 1925 in Winburne, Clearfield County, PA., he was the son of...

Rebello Mancini

Rebello Mancini

Jan 26, 2011

Rebello Raymond Mancini, of Throop, PA., died Wednesday morning, January 26, 2011 at home after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years the former Eleanor Pavlowski, who died in 1997. Born in Hudson, PA., he was the son of the late John and Livie (Manilli) Mancini. He was a Corporal in the Army...

Martin A. Leach

Martin A. Leach

Jan 23, 2011

Martin A. Leach, 58, went home to his Savior on Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2011, leaving behind his wife, Joy, and two daughters, Carly Joy and Erin Hope. The family would like to thank everyone who loved, cared and prayed for them during this difficult time. A worship and memorial service was held Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM...

Mary G. Davis

Mary G. Davis

Jan 19, 2011

Mary G. Davis, 92, of Smithtown, NY. and formerly of Carbondale, PA., died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Huntington Hospital, Huntington, NY. She was the wife of the late Eugene P. Davis, who died on December 11, 1988. Born October 19, 1918 in Carbondale, PA., she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Horan) Mangan. She is survived...

Edra J. Bell

Edra J. Bell

Jan 18, 2011

Edra J. Bell, 102, a resident of the Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA., died Tuesday morning, January 18, 2011 at the nursing home. She was the wife of the late Leon E. Bell, who died March 15, 1977. Born December 7, 1908 in Clifford Township, PA., she was the last surviving child of the late Henry D. and...

Michael Talarico

Michael Talarico

Jan 9, 2011

Michael Talarico, 86, of Carbondale, PA., died Sunday evening, January 9, 2011 at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carbondale. Born September 14, 1924 in Silvis, IL., he was the son of the late Jacob and Archangel (Perri) Talarico. He was raised in Illinois and resided most of his adult life in Carbondale, PA. Prior to his retirement, he was...

Peggy L. Galambos

Peggy L. Galambos

Jan 7, 2011

Peggy L. Galambos, age 63, of Clifford Township, PA., died Friday evening, January 7, 2011 at the Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA. She was the wife of Steven S. Galambos and were married March 8, 1965. Born February 14, 1947 in San Antonio, TX., she was the daughter of the late Felix V. and Lula Salanky. She was a bookkeeper...

Elsie O'Hara

Elsie O'Hara

Jan 5, 2011

Elsie O'Hara, of Fell Township, PA., died early Wednesday morning, January 5, 2010 at home after a lengthy illness. Born in Scranton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Hazel (Sweeney) Puhala. She was a graduate of Scranton Tech and retired from the Bell Telephone Company in Scranton after 43 years of service as an operator. She...

Joan C. Klosky

Joan C. Klosky

Jan 4, 2011

Joan C. Klosky, 70, of Carbondale, PA. and Vero Beach, FL., died suddenly on Tuesday, January 4, 2010 at her home in Florida. Born March 8, 1940 in Carbondale, PA., she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Sophie (Calafut) Klosky. She was a graduate of St. Rose Schools and the Lackawanna Business College in Scranton. She was a...

Donovan L. Marsh

Donovan L. Marsh

Dec 29, 2010

Donovan L. Marsh, age 72, of Harford, PA., died Wednesday morning, December 29, 2010 at the Mercy Hospice Inpatient Unit, Scranton, PA. Born January 15, 1938 in Laramie, WY., he was the son of the late Vernet Van and Lenore (Woods) Marsh. He was a United States Navy veteran and worked construction for many years. He is survived by one...

Carmel G. Cerra

Carmel G. Cerra

Dec 28, 2010

Carmel G. Cerra, age 95, formerly of Carbondale, PA., died Tuesday afternoon, December 28, 2010 at the home of her daughter, Marilyn Miley in Tannersville, PA., where she resided for the past two years. She was the wife of the late Angelo J. Cerra, who died January 12, 1997. Born May 14, 1915 in Old Forge, PA., she was the...

Thomas Henry Barrows

Thomas Henry Barrows

Dec 23, 2010

Thomas Henry Barrows, Sr., 79, of Harford, PA., died Thursday evening, December 23, 2010 at Mercy Hospice, Scranton, PA., from multiple health complications. Born February 11, 1931 in Lakewood, PA., he was the son of the late Delbert E. and Hazel R. (Myers) Barrows. He grew up in the Gelatt area and attended Thompson High School. He worked at farming...

Mary Brennan

Mary Brennan

Dec 19, 2010

Mary McNiar Brennan, 70, of South Scranton, PA., died Sunday morning, December 19, 2010 at Mercy Hospital, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of Edward Brennan. Born November 22, 1940 in Loris, SC., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Alma (Johnson) Gerald. She formerly resided in the greater New York City area. The funeral was held Thursday,...

James G. 'Jerry' Mcardle

James G. 'Jerry' Mcardle

Dec 19, 2010

James G. Jerry McArdle, age 76, a resident of the Lackawanna Health and Rehab Center, Olyphant, PA. and formerly of Hughestown, PA., died Sunday morning, December 19, 2010 at the health care center after a lengthy illness. Born March 6, 1934 in Hughestown, PA., he was the son of the late William E. and Mary Z. (Hoban) McArdle. He was...

Joseph Granville

Joseph Granville

Dec 18, 2010

Staff Sgt. Joseph Granville, 27, of Vandling, PA., died Saturday, December 18, 2010. He is survived by his wife the former Stephanie Newak. They were married on January 24, 2005. Born August 4, 1983 in Carbondale, PA., he was the son of Alwin (Al) Granville of Carbondale and Margaret (Mesiti) Granville of Mayfield, PA. He was a 2001 graduate of...

Theresa J. Swinarski

Theresa J. Swinarski

Dec 15, 2010

Theresa J. Swinarski, 63, of Richmondale, PA., died Wednesday morning, December 15, 2010 at Hospice Community Care, Dunmore, PA., after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Peter Swinarski. Born July 29, 1947 in Scranton, PA., she was the daughter of the late Sidney J. and Rose (Christopher) Rushworth, Sr. Prior to her...

Theresa Bendersky

Theresa Bendersky

Dec 11, 2010

Theresa Bianco Bendersky, 86, of Carbondale, PA., died Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of the late Michael Bendersky who died January 21, 1984. Born May 13, 1924 in Vandling, PA., she was the daughter of the late Louis and Angeline (Ferraro) Bianco. Prior to her retirement, she has been employed in...

Rebecca J. Mihalisin

Rebecca J. Mihalisin

Dec 11, 2010

Rebecca J. Mihalisin, 74, of Clifford Township, PA., died Saturday, December 11, 2010 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, PA. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Mihalisin, who died August 1, 2007. Born February 5, 1936 in Carbondale, PA., she was the daughter of the late Glen and Sarah (Ayres) Bates. She was a graduate of Harford High...