Obituaries

Sep 13, 2023

Edward Mazaleski, 56, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, sadly passed away, due to complications, on Wednesday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Edward R. and Marjorie A. Kerrigan Mazaleski. He was an honors graduate of Riverside High School where he was basketball star. Edward continued his...

Sep 13, 2023

Marjorie "Midge" McDonnell Dingee, 94, of Clarks Summit, died on Wednesday at United Methodist Homes - Wesley Village. Her husband of 25 years is Emmett Dingee. She was preceded in death by Frank L. McDonnell, Jr., her husband of 44 years.

Born at home in Glenburn, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Louise Wrigley...

Sep 11, 2023

Eleanor Miller, formerly of Newton Township, died Monday at The Pines Senior Living, Clarks Summit. She was the widow of Loren Miller, her husband of over 66 years at the time of his his death in 2014.

Born in Newton Township in 1927, Eleanor was the daughter of the late William and Anna Bell Sherman LaCoe. She...

Sep 11, 2023

James A. Frutchey, 83, of South Abington Township died on Monday, September 11, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Melliand Frutchey, who was the love of his life for 36 years.

Born in Scranton, son of the late James Allen Frutchey and Glenora Jean Frutchey, Jim was a 1958 graduate of Scranton Central High School....

Sep 10, 2023

Deborah M. Rhinard, 71, of Tunkhannock passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home.

Born on July 12, 1952 in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Angelo "Nails" and Audrey (Miner) Labori.

She was a 1970 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. Deborah's professional journey was marked by her unwavering commitment to excellence. For the majority of...

Sep 7, 2023

Daniel Fredrick Janiszewski, 70, of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2023, at home.

Born on August 25, 1953, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mary (McLaughlin) Janiszewski.

Danny was a light who could brighten every room he entered, and he brought a smile and laugh to every person he was near....

Sep 7, 2023

On September 7th, 2023, at approximately 9:30 PM,  Michael William Bruno, 81, took his last breath in his home in Dalton, PA with his loving family by his side. Though his earthly body is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and anyone who was lucky enough to hear his stories,...

Sep 5, 2023

Joan Anne Geller Vincent of Ransom Township PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 5th surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, who passed away in 2020.

Born on May 18, 1937, in Philadelphia, PA, Joan graduated from West Catholic Girls High School. She was employed as an executive...

Sep 5, 2023

Edward George Schlesser, formerly of Lake Winola, passed away on Sept. 5, 2023 at his residence in Warminster, Pennsylvania.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania he was the son of his late parents Edward C. Schlesser and Theresa Schlesser, having one sister, the late Linda Miller. Ed was a 1959 graduate of Central Scranton High School, then graduated from...

Sep 4, 2023

Joyce Demming, 83, of Carbondale died Monday morning in her home. She was the widow of Elwood N. Demming. The couple had been married over 52 years before his death in 2008.

Born in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Norma Weins Walters. She was a member of the Taylor Christian Community...

Sep 4, 2023

Diane Stryweski, 83, of Newton Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday morning after a long and full life. She was very loved and will be truly missed. She was the wife of Theodore Stryweski. The couple had been married 63 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Allugrucci...

Sep 2, 2023

James A. Patterson, 76, of Tunkhannock passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Patterson in 2015.

Born on January 18, 1947 in Danville, PA, he is the son of the late Harry and Lucile (Hawkins) Patterson.

After graduating from Milton High School in 1964, James attended Thompson...

Sep 2, 2023

Mark A. Bunnell, died Saturday, September the 2nd at his home in Tunkhannock, PA.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of George Bunnell and Betty J. Kresge Bunnell.  He was a graduate of Lakeland Jr-Sr High School.  Mark worked in various trades including meat processing and several forms of the construction industry, including excavation and pool...

Aug 27, 2023

Richard E. Gannon died peacefully on Sunday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton surrounded by his family, including his wife of over 40 years, Patricia Cino Gannon.

Born in Walton, New York, he was the son of the late Richard D. and Mildred Brooks Gannon. He was a 1963 Clarks Summit Abington High School graduate and...

Aug 24, 2023

Alice Virginia Suwak, of Newton Township, passed away in Scranton on Thursday afternoon after casting a 72-year-long arc of laughter and love across the sky and leaving wildflowers in her wake. She spent her final days surrounded by family and cracking jokes. She was the widow of Walter Suwak (died January 10, 1977) and Jeffery Rosencrance (died August 25,...

Aug 21, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Drugatz, 69, of Dalton passed away at his home on Monday. He was the husband of Julie Drugatz, his wife of 23 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Jake and Joan Sullivan Drugatz. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School and attended St Pius X Seminary. Prior to...

Aug 19, 2023

Ernest R. Gerfin, MD, 82, died on Saturday at his home in Lenox Township after a lengthy illness. His wife, Nancy Fletcher Gerfin, preceded him in death.

Born in Columbia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ernest and Jean Cover Gerfin. He was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and completed medical school at...

Aug 18, 2023

Gary David Holden, age 70, of Friar Tuck Street in Lincolnton, NC, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Mr. Holden was born March 02, 1953, in Broome County, NY, a son of the late Francis and Ruth Nichols Holden.Mr. Holden is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah Pansy Hoyt Holden of the home; daughter, Heather Ruth Holden...

Aug 17, 2023

Mary Dower, 76, of Beaumont died with family by her side on Thursday, August 17, 2023, after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Richard Dower.

Born on September 30, 1946, in Peoria, IL, she was the daughter of the late Estella (Boylan) Buck and the late Chester Rabold. Mary, known in her...

Aug 17, 2023

Robert Paul Purcell, of Newton Township died on Thursday evening at Regional Hospital, Scranton. He was 89.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Frank D. and Margaret Braukus Purcell. Robert "Bob" was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, serving in Korea from 1952 to 1955. Upon return from Korea, Bob met and...