RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Francis C. McMullen
Jan 23, 2025
Francis Carroll McMullen, 57, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at CMC/Allied Hospice; his wife of 26 years, Carol Curtis McMullen, his brother-in-law, and his close friends were by his side.
Formerly of Ilchester, Maryland, he was born in 1967 to LaRue Shifflit McMullen and the late Leo M. McMullen. He graduated from Mt. Hebron Senior High School,...
Brian J. Miles
Jan 18, 2025
Brian J. Miles, a lifelong resident of the Hill Section of Scranton, left this earth on Saturday. If there is ever such a thing as a perfect ending to someone’s life, it was his. He was surrounded with tons of love, laughter, smiles, and heart to heart hugs from the Miles tribe.Brian was the baby of the family of the...
Rosalie M. Straub
Jan 18, 2025
01-18-2025
Rosalie Straub, 72, of Dunmore passed away Saturday, January 18 at Dunmore Healthcare Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Regina (Miller) Colachino and was married for 40 years to the love of her life, the late John J. “Jack” Straub who she is now dancing with in heaven.
Rosalie was...
William Ashman
Jan 13, 2025
January 13, 2025
William Ashman, 57, Old Forge, passed away suddenly at his home.
Born November 10, 1967, in Scranton, he was the son of the late James John and Roylene Ruth Spathelf Ashman. Billy was a graduate of Pittson Area High School and went on to work for numerous years at Golden Technologies as an assembler in the framing department as...
Gerard Coggins
Jan 3, 2025
Born July 31, 1993, Gerard John Coggins III died of an undiagnosed illness January 3, 2025 in Fairfax Virginia. He was proceeded in death by his mother Yvonne Elizabeth Alu, His father Gerard John Coggins Jr, His maternal grandmother MaryE Littman, and grandfather John F Jennings Jr. and his paternal grandfather Gerard John Coggins Sr.Gerard loved life and lived it...
Michael E. Lougney
Jan 1, 2025
Michael E Loughney, Petersburg section of Scranton, passed away New Year’s Day at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 42 years is the former Elizabeth "Debbie" Roberts.
Born in 1954 in Scranton, Mike was the son of the late Eugene F. and Clare Sullivan Loughney. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School and went on...
Carolyn LaVelle
Dec 16, 2024
Carolyn Ann Lavelle of Dunmore, PA, died on Christmas Day, December 25th, at the Bridge at Elan in Scranton, PA. She was 80 years old.Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Thomas and Jean Burkavitch Lavelle, Carolyn attended St. Patrick's grade and high schools in Scranton before graduating from Marywood College with a degree in psychology. Carolyn had a long...
Desie Cerato
Dec 14, 2024
December 14, 2024
Desie Cerato, Scranton, passed away Saturday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. Her husband of 56 years was Michael Cerato.
Desie was born September 16, 1946, in Manhattan, New York and was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mayo Bakas. She was a graduate of the Plains Memorial High School. Prior to her retirement,...
Louis Edward Armbruster
Dec 4, 2024
Louis Edward Armbruster, Jr., 87, Scranton, passed away at his home Wednesday morning. His wife of 68 years is the former Kay Dorsey.
Born in 1937 in Scranton, he was the son of Louis Edward, Sr. and Elizabeth Youngblood Armbruster. He attended Scranton schools and was a lifelong member of Saint Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church until its closing. Prior to his...
Thomas F. Dailey, R.R.T.
Feb 1, 2015
Thomas F. Dailey, R.R.T., affectionately known as "Tom," passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved high school sweetheart, Virginia Seal, who passed in December 2020. Together, they shared a beautiful 59-year marriage and raised five children.
Tom was born to Florence and Ace Leroy Dailey. A generous, family-oriented, and fun-loving man, Tom cherished...
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