February 1, 2020
Mirza E. Mercado, age 57, of Scranton, passed away Saturday morning at Allied Hospice in Scranton, after an illness. A blessing service by Rev. Richard Fox, St. Patrick's Parish Pastor, will be Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral HFebruary 1, 2020
Matilda (Millie) Castellano, age 91, formerly of West Scranton, passed away Saturday morning at The Jewish Home. Private blessing services by Dec. Carmine Mendicino of St. Lucy's Parish will be followed at burial at the Cathedral Cemetery in ScrantFebruary 1, 2020
Peter A. Christian of Old Forge, passed away peacefully at home Saturday evening, surrounded by dear family and friends. Son of the late Anthony and Concetta (Crugnale) Christian, Pete's survived by his beloved wife, caregiver and best friend, MarieJanuary 30, 2020
Irving McKay, age 84, of West Scranton, died Thursday at Allied Hospice Inpatient in Scranton, after an illness. A Bronx, N.Y. native, Irving was born on April 22, 1935, and son of the late Elerby and Bessie (Epps) McKay. A lifelong businessman, hiJanuary 25, 2020
Charles Prince, age 70, of Avoca, passed away Saturday at Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Taylor. Private arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge.January 23, 2020
Brian David Rink, age 61, of Old Forge, passed away Thursday morning at home. Born on December 29, 1958, and son of the late Richard and Yvonne "Bonnie" (Tracy) Rink, Brian was a graduate of Cincinnatus Central High School, Cincinnatus, N.Y. A membeJanuary 23, 2020
Howard Jones, age 65, of Exeter and Taylor native, died Thursday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes Barre. A Funeral Mass will be Thursday at 10:00AM at the Parish of St. Barbara's Parish, St. Anthony's Church, 28 Memorial Street,January 22, 2020
Services have been scheduled for William J. Hoffarth, 82, of Scranton, who died Wednesday, January 22nd, at Allied Skilled Nursing Center. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday at 9:00AM in Marcy Cemetery in Duryea by the Rev. Shane NicholsJanuary 21, 2020
Jerrold Maisel, age 80, of Old Forge, passed away Tuesday morning at home, after an illness. His beloved caregiver, best friend and wife, Judy (Larnerd) Maisel survives. Born on November 3, 1939, to the late Rose and Edward Maisel, Jerrold was a prJanuary 19, 2020
Joan Marie (Tyrrell) English formerly of Scranton, PA, living most recently in North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved children on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Joan was predeceased by the love of her life, Joseph Robert EnglishJanuary 18, 2020
Amy Elizabeth Gaughan, R.N. of Old Forge, passed away on Saturday, January 18th. She will forever remain in the hearts of her loved ones. A lifelong Old Forge resident, Amy was born on October 26, 1975 to her loving parents, Joseph and Patricia (BaJanuary 14, 2020
Shirley Ann Reap, age 84, a longtime West Scranton resident, died Tuesday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness. A lifelong resident of Scranton, she was born on September 16, 1935, to parents Joseph James and Dorothy (Petry) Reap. AnyJanuary 14, 2020
Services have been scheduled for Daniel Krock, age 60, who died Tuesday, 1/14, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest. Military services and burial are scheduled for February 13th at 12:30 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. ArrangementJanuary 12, 2020
Jackie Barnett, age 65, of Factoryville, passed away Sunday morning at home, after an illness. Born on June 30, 1954, she was raised in Kentucky before moving to Ohio. She more recently moved to Factoryville to live with her son who, along with hisJanuary 10, 2020
Edward (Ed)Thomas, age 56, of Old Forge, died suddenly on Friday afternoon while at work. Born in Moosic on June 12, 1963, and beloved son of parents Reese, Sr. and Elizabeth "Betsy" (Turner) Thomas, Ed was a Riverside High School graduate, Class oJanuary 10, 2020
David “Scot” Cronkite, 53, of Yardville, N.J. and formerly of Scranton, died Jan. 10 at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Born in Scranton on Dec. 21, 1966, he was the son of the late Roger Cronkite and Diane (Zellers) Habeeb. A lifelong car eJanuary 7, 2020
Jessica Sadie Pritchyk, 30, of Falls, died Tuesday morning at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Jessica was a resident at St. Joseph’s Center, Scranton, for the last 13 years. Born in Scranton, daughter of Walter and Marie Pritchyk, she was a graduate of TJanuary 7, 2020
Gary William Haas, age 75, formerly of Taylor, passed away Tuesday morning at Allied Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton. He is survived by his faithful caregiver, loyal best friend and beloved wife of 51 years, Vincentina (Tina) Haas. Born in SchuyJanuary 6, 2020
Thomas (Tom) Smith, age 64, of West Scranton passed away Monday at Allied Hospice in Scranton. He was preceded in death on October 12, 2018 by his devoted companion of 38 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Fox. Born on May 25, 1955, and son of the late ClareJanuary 6, 2020
Robert L. Kupetsky, C.P.A., age 80, of West Scranton, passed away Monday at Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Taylor, after a long illness. Bob was born on July 14, 1939, son of the late Irving and Kate Kupetsky. After serving as a CertJanuary 5, 2020
Andrew J. Gowarty, Sr., age 81, of the Austin Heights section of Old Forge, passed away Sunday evening at Regional Hospital of Scranton. On May 20, 2010 he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Josephine 'Josie' (Myers) Gowarty. BorJanuary 5, 2020
James L. Mills, age 69, of New Milford, passed away Sunday at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, after an illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda (Biko) Mills. The couple celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on June 12th. Born in ScJanuary 2, 2020
Kay (Murray) Langan, a Scranton native, passed away Thursday morning at Kingston Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas V. Langan, on October 11, 2005. Born in Scranton and daughter of the late James and CeceliaJanuary 1, 2020
Vera Rusinko Pepsin, age 92, a longtime resident of West Scranton, passed away New Year's Day at Regional Hospital in Scranton, after an illness. She was preceded in death on September 4, 2004, by her beloved husband of 53 years, John J. Pepsin. BorDecember 27, 2019
Lisa Phelps Hebo, 79, resident of Gouldsboro, PA and formerly New York City, died Dec. 27, 2019, at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton, PA. Lisa was a Lt. Col. in the Civil Air Patrol, a former PanAm agent, and independent travel agent. Her lov