April 7, 2025
Michael Dreistadt, III, age 75 and a longtime Moosic resident, passed away on Monday at Geisinger C.M.C. in Scranton, following an illness, with his loyal wife and family by his side. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Jeanne (Burnett...Denise Ann Dobiszewski Esposito
April 3, 2025
Denise Ann (Dobiszewski) Esposito, 72 of Scranton, passed away April 3rd at Oak Ridge Nursing Center. Private arrangements are under the care of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton....April 1, 2025
Kathleen Brigham, 71, Trucksville, died Tuesday, at Allied Hospice - Wilkes Barre. Born March 17, 1954 in Wyoming, daughter of the late Edward and Emily Preston Ward, Kathy earned her Associates degree from Luzerne County Community College. A...March 30, 2025
Lance B. Jones, 80, of Plains, PA and Cape Coral, FL, died peacefully Sunday morning at Oakwood Terrace, where he had been a resident for over a year. His loving and devoted wife of 51 years is the former Mary "Mimi" Cappelloni. The couple was we...March 29, 2025
Jeffrey (Jeff) Brown, of Avoca and an Old Forge native, passed away on Saturday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. He was 37 years young. Born on March 6, 1988, Jeff was the son of beloved parents, Linda (Landmesser) Brown of Dupont ...March 29, 2025
“My lover’s gone, I know that kiss will be my last, no more his song, the tune upon his lips has passed, I sing alone” - Dido My Lover’s Gone. Bob always said “there is a song lyric for every moment in life.” Robert (Bob) A. Scheli...March 26, 2025
Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Howells) Horn, a longtime West Scranton resident and area educator, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning following an illness. She was 82 years old. On December 7, 1985, she was preceded in death by her beloved hus...March 24, 2025
Mary Jane "Candy" Grey, 73, of Dallas, died Monday, on her birthday at home. Born March 24, 1952 in Dallas Twp., daughter of the late Carl Eugene and Lila Jean Hawley Grey, Candy was raised by Eva Grey, who she considered her mother. A graduate ...March 21, 2025
Conrad L. Melucci, of Dickson City, passed away on Friday at Allied Hospice following an illness. He was 79 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Gail (Leonard) Melucci. The couple would have celebrated their 25th wedding an...March 21, 2025
Emory Rhone, Sr, 83 of Scranton, passed away Friday afternoon at Regional Hospital of Scranton surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 55 years Vernell Rhone, who preceded him death passed away in 2016. Born November 12, 1941, in Woodville, ...March 20, 2025
Pauline (Sochotsky) Yablonsky, a longtime Taylor resident, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 20th, at Ideal Senior Living Center in Endicott, N.Y. where she had resided since 2010. She celebrated her 100th birthday on February 19th. S...Janice "Jan" Sledzinski Muskey
March 16, 2025
Janice “Jan” (Sledzinski) Muskey, 67, a resident of Factoryville, passed away Sunday at Dunmore Health Care Center. Born August 28, 1957 in Scranton, PA, daughter of the late Mike and Mary Ann Sledzinski. Jan worked before her retirement at The A...March 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ronan Belles. It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our precious son, Ronan Belles, who was lost to us too soon on March 14, 2025. Though Ronan was with us for only a brief time, he will forever...March 14, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Anne E. McNulty of Catonsville, MD who died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home in her sleep on the evening of Friday March 14, 2025. She is survived by her sister Jane Goetzke and her only s...March 13, 2025
Marilyn Pocius Shelton of Scranton died peacefully in her sleep at home on March 13, 2025. The daughter of Edward and Aldona Pocius, she grew up in West Scranton with her four brothers. She graduated from Scranton Central High and Penn State Universi...March 11, 2025
In the early morning hour of Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Allied Hospice Center, Scranton, Marilyn Y. Smith, of Old Forge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and to be reunited with her husband of 51 years, Robert Smith, who died June 8, 2009. ...March 2, 2025
Michael C. Ferrett, a lifelong Old Forge resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was 93 years old. On May 2, 2014, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and beloved wife of 57 years, Ro...March 2, 2025
Mary H. Cerato, 82, a longtime resident of Scranton, died Sunday afternoon at home. Her husband was the late Larry Cerato who died in 2007. Born November 19, 1942 in Eckley, PA, daughter of the late John and Martha Smith, Mary was employed in the gar...March 1, 2025
Caroline (Clausing) Strovinsky, age 82, died Saturday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Caroline (Clausing) Strovinsky, age 82, died Saturday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Caroline Clausing Strovinsky was born...Dr. John Q. Feller, Jr., Ph.D.
March 1, 2025
Dr. John Q. Feller, Jr., Ph.D., a community activist, internationally esteemed historian and longtime professor at the University of Scranton, passed away on Saturday evening at his home in Clarks Summit. He was 84 years old. Raised in Baltimore, Mar...February 26, 2025
Stephen Wejnert, U.S.M.C. and of Old Forge, passed away Wednesday at Abington Manor following an illness. He was 60 years old. Private arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge....February 26, 2025
Michelina "Mickie" (Daniels) Rittle, a longtime Old Forge resident, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday with her family by her side. She was 85 years young. She is survived by her loving husband and devoted caregiver, Michael Rittle. Married ...February 23, 2025
Irene (Lizak) Dolman, a lifelong Dupont resident, passed away on Sunday evening at the home of her son in Jenkins Twp., following an illness. She was 95 years old. On February 28, 1988, she was preceded in death by ...February 22, 2025
Christine M. Stefan, a lifelong Old Forge resident, passed away Saturday at Slate Belt Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bangor following a recent illness. She was 81 years old. Born in Taylor on September 17, 1943, and daughter of the late Joseph ...February 22, 2025
Richard J. Mikolosko, 73, of Old Forge, died Saturday afternoon at Geisinger Community Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 25, 1951 in Pittston, son of the late John and Jane Jerrytone Mikolosko, Richard was a graduate of...