Obituaries

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...

Apr 27, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Baker, 71, of Tunkhannock, died Thursday at Allied Services Hospice. He was married to the former Marsha Boice. They were married 39 loooong years. Tom was a selfless man and would give up anything for his children.

Born on February 12, 1952, in Newark, NJ, he was the son...

Mar 26, 2023

Thomasine “Seena” DeRobertis, 89, of Old Forge, died Sunday, while visiting the home of her son, Sandy, in Beltsville, MD.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Nate DeRobertis.

Born in Old Forge, Seena was the daughter of the late Sandy and Mary DiVecchia DeAngelis.  Seena was...

Feb 19, 2023

Lawrence Riviello, 79, a long-term resident of Allied Services, Scranton, died Sunday at Regional Hospital.

Born July 28, 1943, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Albert and Alvera Giglio Riviello.

Lawrence was preceded in death by three brothers; Albert, Edward, and Joseph...

Feb 18, 2023

George J. Strus, 73, of Old Forge, died Saturday, surrounded by his loving family, at Geisinger CMC after a brief illness.  He was married to the former Henrietta Piekarski Scavo.  The couple recently celebrated their 33 rd wedding anniversary.

Born June 10, 1949, in Carbondale, he was the son of the...

Feb 16, 2023

Michael J. DeVergilius, 84, of Old Forge, passed away Thursday at home with his wife by his side.  He was married to the former Jocelyn Yarrish.  The couple celebrated their 46 th wedding anniversary.

Born January 10, 1939, In Old Forge, he was the son of the late Michael Sr. and...

Jan 30, 2023

Vincent “Bro” DiAndriole, 87, of Jenkins Township, died Monday at home.  He was the husband of the former Joan Humko.  The couple celebrated their 53 rd wedding anniversary in September.

Born December 6, 1935, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Vito and Frances Talarico DiAndriole.  Vince was...

Jan 17, 2023

Jacqueline L. “Jackie” Uhrin, 81, of Old Forge, died Tuesday evening at home.  She was married to Gerald Uhrin. The couple celebrated their 61 st wedding anniversary this past October.

Born on September 6, 1941, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Dominick “Popeye” and Shirley Davis Aulisio. ...

Jan 7, 2023

Anthony Womble, 66, of Scranton, passed away Saturday at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  He was married to Lucille Petro.

Born November 22, 1956, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late John Henry Womble and the late Lucy Anderson.

In addition to his wife, Lucille,...