Obituaries

Apr 19, 2025

April 24, 1973 - April 9, 2025

Jennifer Giannuzzi of Dallas, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, under the compassionate care and kindness of Sacred Heart Hospice. During her final days, she was surrounded by the comfort and loving presence of her many friends and the tender embrace of her family.

Born 51 years ago in Washington, DC, Jennifer grew...

Apr 19, 2025

Josephine Dorothy Chamberlain (Wargo) passed away into God’s loving and eternal care on April 19, 2025 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Josie had a deep strong faith and was a member of St. Thomas More Church in Lake Ariel and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Archbald.

Affectionately known as “Screamer” by...

Apr 19, 2025

Suzanne Phelan, 63, of Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she is the daughter of Joan (Rosso) DosSantos of Long Island, NY, and the late John Phelan. She was a graduate of Elwood – John Glenn High School. Prior to her illness, she worked as an LPN in...

Apr 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Ave Maria Carroll Moran, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 17 in Sarasota Florida. Her loving husband of 58 years is Richard “Dick” Moran.

Ave was born March 22, 1942, in Scranton. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Conway Carroll. She was a graduate of the former Cathedral High School and...

Apr 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Ann Yudiskas, who left this world peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on October 11, 1956, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Betty spent most of her life in Wayne County where her warmth and spirit brought joy to many.

Betty was a...

Apr 15, 2025

With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved Bettie Louise Castiglioni, Lake Wallenpaupack, who passed away Tuesday, April 15th surrounded by her cherished family at the age of 93. She is survived by her devoted husband of 72 years, Joseph Castiglioni.

Born March 25, 1932 in Shawsville, Virginia, she was...

Apr 13, 2025

Nancy R. McLain, 74, of Dickson City, passed away Sunday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. Her husband and soulmate of 22 years is Lester "Bud" McLain.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Blakney - Rozelle. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School Class of 1968 and...

Apr 13, 2025

Raymond Biss April 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Biss on April 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Born January 22, 1936, in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Peter and Anna Biss- Raymond’s journey through life took him on a path filled with love, laughter, and...

Apr 10, 2025

Joseph Turouski, 76, of Waymart, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon at Wayne Woodlands Manor.

Son of the late John and Kathryn Turouski. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated School. A United States Army Veteran, he served for one year in Germany. Joe loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed visiting the local tavern to play...

Apr 8, 2025

Ramon Esteban Rodriguez-Alonso April 8, 2025

Ramon Esteban Rodriguez-Alonso, 88, of Lake Ariel, formerly Westbury, NY, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at Julia Ribaudo extended care center.

Born in 1937 in Quivican, Cuba, he was son of the late Josefa and Ramon Rodriguez-Torres, and worked in the Aeronautics Industry as a CNC operator....

Apr 6, 2025

Kimball Mountjoy, born on August 16, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2025, due to natural causes. Raised on Long Island and in Canandaigua, New York, Kim pursued higher education at Yale University before relocating to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he contributed to establishing the family farm, a remarkable expanse of 14,000 acres....

Apr 3, 2025

On April 3rd, Verena Elisabeth Schelling 83, of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully with her family by her side following a lengthy illness. Born in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland in 1941, she was the 2nd child of Hans and Rosali Schelling.

She was an independent adventurer who enjoyed traveling and seeing new places. After graduating from culinary...

Apr 1, 2025

Joan Williams March 13, 1937 – April 1, 2025 Joan Williams, 88, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Scranton, PA. Joan is survived by Darlene Murphy – daughter and husband Ken, of Jefferson Twp, PA, Holly Clelland – daughter and husband Russ, of Cosby, TN, Dawn Radle – daughter and husband Dan, of Ridge, NY, Cindy Sorgenfrei –...

Mar 29, 2025

Paul M Durkin, Moosic, passed away late Saturday night in the Allied services Hospice Center, ScrantonBorn April 8, 1947 in Scranton he was the son of James “Turk” and Helen Brzostowski Durkin and was educated in Scranton schools and was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. Upon his graduation, Paul entered the United States Air Force, where...

Mar 24, 2025

Louis Santiso, 78, of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday afternoon at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. His loving wife of 57 years is the former Carolyn Gerlach.

Born in Jessup, Pa, he was the son of the late Joseph and Yolanda Santiso. He graduated from Lake Consolidated School and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management...

Mar 23, 2025

Sara Ruth Telenko - Zwick, 91, formerly of Clarks Summit and Davidsville, Pa, passed away Sunday evening at Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. Her husband of 51 years, Raymond A. Zwick passed away in 2005.

Born in Jerome, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Thomas - Telenko. She was a graduate of 1951 Conemaugh...

Mar 23, 2025

Glenn Matthew Blumenthal passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family in his daughter Brittany’s home on the evening of March 23, 2025.

Glenn was born in Manhattan, New York on July 27, 1959 and spent the majority of his life on Long Island. All his life, Glenn loved his family fiercely and gave selflessly to...

Mar 20, 2025

John F. Higgins, Avoca, passed away Thursday evening in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. His wife was the former Ann Mullin Higgins, RN who passed away Thanksgiving Day in 1992.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Ann Mullen Higgins, R.N. and his parents Leo P. Sr. and Lillian Vanston Higgins....

Mar 16, 2025

March 16, 2025

John "Jack" Dietz, Dunmore, passed away in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after being stricken ill Sunday evening. His wife was Dolores A. Gdovin Dietz who passed away in 2011. The couple had been married for 54 years.

Born1935 in Scranton he was the son of the late John and Loretta Sheridan Dietz. He was educated in Scranton schools...

Mar 16, 2025

Judith Stanchis, 77, of Lake Harmony and formerly of West Scranton, passed away Sunday, March 16th at home and surrounded by her family. Her loving husband of 36 years, Joseph C. Stanchis, Jr. passed away in 2021.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Christine (Spencer) Evans. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School...