Obituaries

Sep 7, 2024

John S. Bartnikowski, Jr., 77, of Duryea, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was married to the former Phyllis DiPipi.  The couple celebrated their 51 st wedding anniversary on June 30, 2024.

John was born on July 13, 1947, in Duryea.  He...

Jun 27, 2024

Eugene R. Cichy, 95, of Old Forge, died Thursday at the Regional Hospital.  He was married to the former Clementine Cerullo.  The couple celebrated their 42 nd wedding anniversary.

Born on May 21, 1929, in Old Forge, Eugene was the son of the late Rudolph and Natalie Dubernas Cichy.  He was...

Jun 12, 2024

Benjamin L. Parlopiano, of Moosic, died suddenly Wednesday at Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born April 3, 1954, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Leo Parlopiano and Florence Zulkoski. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School in 1972. Ben owned and operated The Parlopiano Insurance Agency in Moosic,...

Jun 3, 2024

Madeline Lamberti, 100, of Old Forge, died Monday at the Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dominic Coccia, who died in 1976, and her second husband, Anthony Cherundolo, who died in 1998.

Born on June 28, 1923, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the...

May 25, 2024

Vito G. Degilio of Old Forge passed away Saturday surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Alice Frost, who passed away in 2013.

Born June 21, 1929, in Ransom, Vito was the son of the...

Mar 29, 2024

Joseph C. “Baff” Migliacci, of Old Forge, died Friday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Theresa DeSantis, in 2015.

Born November 9, 1928, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Carmen and Sestina Reviello Migliacci.  He...

Mar 20, 2024

Thomas E. Martindale, 66, of Edwardsville, passed away peacefully on March 20 th , surrounded by his loving family.

Son of the late Janet Martindale, Thomas was a former machinist that worked at several area tool and die facilities. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in the 2...

Feb 7, 2024

Erundina Barral Rodriguez, 82, of Old Forge, passed away Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

Born June 16, 1941, in Porte Vedra, Spain, she was the daughter of the late Claudio and Amelia Barral.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the food processing industry.

Visit Obituary

Feb 3, 2024

Phillip C. Fink, 32, of Edwardsville, passed away Saturday at home.

Born on June 14, 1991, in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of Michael and Dawn Marie Fink Jr.  He was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School.  He was employed as an installer for My Poor Floors....

Dec 11, 2023

Marlene Di Simoni, 80, passed away peacefully Monday at Abington Manor. While she was a life-long resident of Old Forge, Marlene spent her final days in the care of the loving staff at Abington Manor.

Born in Old Forge on April 16, 1943, Marlene was a graduate of Old Forge High School....

Oct 31, 2023

John W. Karsko, 86, of Moosic, died Tuesday at the Elan Skilled Nursing Center.

Born on May 18, 1937, in Moosic, he was the son of the late George and Josephine Swantek Karsko.  John graduated from the former Moosic High School and was a United States Army Veteran.  Prior to his...

Oct 5, 2023

Joseph Anthony McHugh, 77, formerly of Old Forge and Moosic, passed away Oct. 5, surrounded by his family at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, after battling chronic illness for several years.

Born Nov. 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Betty Gilotti McHugh. He was raised...

Oct 1, 2023

Francis R. Pepsin, 82, of Taylor, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Born on May 22, 1941, in Taylor, he was the son of the late Adam and Anna Huda Pepsin.  Francis was a graduate of the former Taylor High School and a United States Air Force veteran.   Prior...

Sep 24, 2023

Ralph R Chase Jr., 81, of Old Forge, passed into eternal life on Sunday and into the arms of his savior, Jesus. He was surrounded by his loved ones and his beloved wife, Ethel Ann Jackovino Chase, his lifelong companion of 57 years.

Born in 1942, he was the son of...

Aug 26, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gerald “Jerry” Uhrin, 83, on August 26, 2023. He passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

His wife of 61 years, Jacqueline Aulisio Uhrin, preceded him in death on January 17 th , 2023.

Born...

Aug 8, 2023

Joseph E. Meranti, 84, of Taylor, died Tuesday at Geisinger CMC.  He was preceded in death by his late wife, the former Lillian A. Bayo, in 2010.

Born on March 21, 1939, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jennie Pann Meranti.  He was a graduate...

Aug 8, 2023

Robert D. Zaorski, 59, of Madison Township, died Tuesday at Allied Services Hospice Center.  He was married to the former Kristin VanBrunt.  The couple celebrated their 27 th wedding anniversary.

Born on June 15, 1964, he was the son of Sharon Smith and the late Stanley Zaorski.  He attended North Pocono...

Aug 5, 2023

Gertrude Ferranti, 96, of Scranton, died Saturday at the Mountain View Care Center. She was the widow of the late Frank “Babe” Ferranti, who died in 2008.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Anna Agostinelli Costanzi.  She attended West Scranton High School and was a...

Jul 19, 2023

Sharon A. Shandra, 79, of Old Forge, died Wednesday at Allied Services Hospice Center.

Born January 13, 1944, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Regina Dziegielewski Ferentino.  Sharon was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s Class of 1962.  Prior to her retirement, she was...

Jun 17, 2023

Phyllis Audrey Hoyt, 83, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, surrounded by loving family.

Born June 12 1940, in Rochester, NY, to James and Marjorie (Peters) Burchard Sr, Phyllis was raised by her doting grandparents Herbert and Hazel (Curtis) Peters. She moved...