Obituaries

Dec 26, 2025

Raymond C. (Raymo) Marzani, 58, of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Allied Services Hospice Center, surrounded by love and the warmth of his devoted wife, Monica Shander Marzani, whom he married 29 years ago atop the Empire State Building in New York City.

Born in Scranton to the late Ray Marzani and...

Dec 25, 2025

Robert David James, 70, of Lake Winola passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, at home.

Born on May 28, 1955, in Scranton, he is the son of the late William and Margaret (Davis) James.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Tunkhannock High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. For 30 years, Robert devoted himself to the Clarks...

Dec 24, 2025

John Elon Conklin, 82, of Dalton, PA passed away December 24, 2025.

Born on January 28, 1943, he was the son of John and June Conklin of Wanaque, NJ. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force (1961-1965) and later joined the Pompton Lakes Police Department from which he retired in 1992 as a Detective...

Dec 24, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Ann Sossong Capwell of Clarks Summit died surrounded by loved ones on December 24th at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. She was the widow of Lloyd T. Capwell, who preceded her in death in 2005.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Yasinskas Sossong. She was a 1960 graduate of West...

Dec 23, 2025

Paul John O'Hearn, 86, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Tunkhannock Rehab and Health Care Center. He is preceded in death by his former wife, June O'Hearn and survived by his partner of 25 years, Joanne Lindsey.

Born on February 21, 1939, in Scranton, he is the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Davis) O'Hearn....

Dec 23, 2025

Albert Sterling Davis III, Dalton, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning. His widow is the former Dr. Patricia Ann Charney. The couple had been married 57 years.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Albert Sterling Davis II and Marion Phillips Davis. He was a 1966 graduate of...

Dec 22, 2025

Shirley Jane Walsh, born on June 26, 1948, in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, currently of Boca Raton, FL passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 77.

Family and friends are invited to attend Shirley's Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM from the St. Joachim's Church, Sterling St., Meshoppen, PA 18630...

Dec 21, 2025

Arvo Leola, 74, of Newton Twp., passed away peacefully on December 21 at Oak Ridge Health Center surrounded by his family members that were closest to him. Arvo was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Stevens Leola, who passed away September 1, 2025.

Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of...

Dec 21, 2025

John M. Buranich IV - affectionately known as Little J, 902 1/2, J, JB4, and IV.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John M. Buranich IV, age 31, who left this world far too early. John lived a life defined by hard work, courage, and an unwavering commitment to doing things the...

Dec 20, 2025

Joseph G. Yurksza, 79, of Tunkhannock passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlene Yurksza.

Born on May 19, 1946, in Tunkhannock, he is the son of the late Joseph and Emma (Durland) Yurksza, Sr.

Joseph's professional journey began at the Endicott Johnson Shoe Factory, where he dedicated his...

Dec 17, 2025

Harriet Dawn Migliori "Susie", 78, of Tunkhannock passed away surrounded by her family Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Nicholas Migliori.

Born on October 23, 1947, in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late H. Gardner Dewitt and Mary (Gougoulis) Murphy.

She was a 1966 graduate of Abington...

Dec 15, 2025

Martha H. Redding, 82, of Lake Carey passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Meadow View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Montrose.

Born on August 31, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, she is the daughter of the late H. Monroe and Martha (Oliver) Houtz.

Martha's educational journey began at Wyoming Seminary, from which she graduated in 1961. She furthered her studies at Cedar Crest...

Dec 14, 2025

Nancy Marie (DeRiggi) Curra passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, devotion to family,  and quiet service to all who knew her.

Born in Dalton, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Anthonio and Celestra Capalongo DeRiggi, immigrants from Naples,...

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Ann Brown, 95, of Tunkhannock, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Anthony Brown, who passed in 1998.

Born August 7, 1930, in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Wisnewski) Kozielski. A graduate of GAR in...

Dec 13, 2025

Richard "Rick" Williams, 80, of Clarks Green died at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, on Saturday. He is survived by his partner in life, Wendy Richards.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Hollis and Pearl Singer Williams. Prior to retirement, he was the owner/operator of Williams Industrial Supply. He also spent several years...

Dec 9, 2025

Linda P. Fortuna, 61, of Scranton died tragically after an incident at her apartment building on Tuesday evening.

Born in Miami, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Esther Vrotney Plunkett.  Linda received her Associates degree at Lackawanna Junior College.  Prior to her retirement, she worked at Boscov's in Scranton and, earlier, Moses Taylor...

Dec 7, 2025

Phillip Joseph Kuna, 47, of South Abington Township died at home on Sunday. His wife is Christina Harrison Kuna. The couple have been together since 2006 and married since April 2013.

Born in Abington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John Girard Kuna and Jo Ellen Rosa Kuna. He was a graduate of Baptist Bible High School...

Dec 5, 2025

Florence Ona Slody, 53, of Springville passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Luke's University Hospital, Bethlehem.

Born on September 6, 1972, in Pottstown, PA, she is the daughter of the late Billy and Maggie (Schwenk) Gurley.

She attended Pottstown High School. She had a deep love for watching her favorite television shows, particularly Steve Wilkos and Jerry Springer. Her passion...

Dec 2, 2025

Mary Ann Karam Horutz died peacefully on December 2, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Mary Ann was born on November 17, 1941 to Solomon and Hesna Karam in Scranton, PA. She was raised in a family with ten children all with strong faith and ties to the Lebanese community. She graduated...

Dec 2, 2025

Frank S. LaCoe, 51, of Dickson City, passed away at home on Tuesday evening after a sudden cardiac event.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of Beverly Zam LaCoe and the late Clyde LaCoe. He was a 1993 graduate of Abington Heights High School and was employed as a Chief Engineer at Allied Services.

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