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Alberta B. (Venosh) Regal
January 31, 2021
Alberta B. Regal (Berty), 88, of Simpson died Sunday at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. She was the widow of Francis Regal, who died in 1968.
Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Bridget Dumback ...
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James T Maholchic
January 27, 2021
James Thomas Maholchic, 89, of Simpson died peacefully on Wednesday at Allied Services Nursing Center in Scranton. He will be joined with his wife, the former Mary Lou Kovalesky, who died in 2017.
Born in Carbondale and raised in Childs, Jim was t...
Thomas E Wargo
January 23, 2021
On Saturday, January 23rd, Thomas Wargo passed away suddenly at his home in Covington Township. This has been his home for nearly 20 years. Tommy was born on February 24, 1965, at St. Joseph’s Center, Scranton. Due to his disabilities, he remained ...
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Amelia (Kondrat) Washeleski
January 22, 2021
Amelia Washeleski, 95 of Simpson died Friday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.
Born in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late John and Petronella Baublus Kondrat. She attended Burdick School, Elkdale and in addition to being a homemaker...
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Carmella J (Falbo) Falbo
January 9, 2021
Carmella J. Falbo, 93, of Forest City and formerly of Carbondale died Saturday at Allied Service Hospice, Scranton.
Born in Carbondale, the daughter of the late Carmino and Mary Siranni Falbo. She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School ...
Leona "Lillian" (Petreshock) Fendrock
January 6, 2021
Leona “Lillian” Fendrock (Petreshock), formerly of Ridgewood NJ, died on January 6, 2021 in Bedford, MA. She was 95 years old. Lillian was born in Simpson, PA. Lillian was the youngest child of George Petreshock and Mary (Potosne) Petreshock. ...
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Richard A Chaballa
December 31, 2020
Richard A. Chaballa, 81, of Carbondale died Thursday at Geisinger-CMC, Scranton.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late George and Margaret Kominak Chaballa. He was a graduate of St. Rose High School, Carbondale.
Richard attended St. Ma...
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Robert J Zedlewski
December 25, 2020
Robert J. Zedlewski, 66, formerly of Simpson died on Christmas Day at the Riverside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Taylor.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Zurine Zedlewski. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Fe...
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Joseph Pleska
December 18, 2020
Joseph “ Bandy” Pleska, 89, of Richmondale died Friday morning at home surrounded by his children. His wife, the former Barbara Hull, died in 1994.
Born in Simpson, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Ann Ostrowski Pleska. Joe was ...
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Sophie K (Rusnak) Kernoschak
December 17, 2020
Sophie K. Kernoschak, 93 of Carbondale died Thursday at The Gardens at East Mountain, Wilkes Barre. She was the widow of Joseph Kernoschak, who died in 1981. The couple had celebrated 32 wonderful years of marriage at the time of his passing.
Born...
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George M Sveda
December 17, 2020
George M. Sveda, 79, of Vandling died Thursday at home.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, he was the son of the late George and Marie Sebeck Sveda. He was a graduate of Wallington High School, Wallington, NJ. George had been employed for ma...
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Barbara A. (Gallick) Fischer
December 13, 2020
Barbara A. Fischer, 77, of Carbondale died Sunday at home. She was the widow of Ronald E. Fischer, who died in 1997.
Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Marie Palko Gallick. She was a graduate of Fell High School, Simp...
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Patricia (Palko) Mikloiche
December 6, 2020
Yay! I’ve finally earned my wings. My soul is free to fly where it wants and to rest where it wants. –PJM
Patricia Mikloiche, 72, of Carbondale, died Sunday evening at home. Her husband is Anthony M. Mikloiche, Carbondale.
Born August 24, 1...
Paul J Sotak
November 1, 2020
Paul J. Sotak, 61, passed away Sunday at the Hampton House, Wilkes Barre, PA following a long illness. He is predeceased by his parents Leo and Jean (Matistic) Sotak, several aunts and uncles. Survived by his uncle, John “ Jack” Matistic, Nor...
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Dorothy Veronica Notchick
October 30, 2020
Dorothy Veronica Notchick, 96, a lifelong resident of Simpson, died Friday at the home of her niece, Dorothy Tornvall, Carbondale.
Born in Simpson, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Dubill Notchick. She was a graduate of Fell High ...
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Peter Baysa, Jr.
October 27, 2020
Peter Baysa, Jr., 86, of Browndale died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart. His wife of 63 years is the former Dorothy Tarchuck.
Born in Simpson, he was the son of the late Peter and Dora (Nosal) Baysa,...
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Andrew S. Pechusick
October 21, 2020
Andrew S. Pechusick, 85, of Carbondale died Wednesday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. His wife, the former Jacquline Cost died in 1976.
Born in Mayfield, he was the son of the late Stephen and Eva Kolanage Pechusick. Andy was a graduate of Mayfi...
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Thomas White
October 16, 2020
Thomas White, 45, of Carbondale died Friday from injuries sustained in an automobile collision.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of Kathleen Borosky White and Larry Thomas, Carbondale and Thomas and Kathleen White, Childs. He was a 1993 graduate...
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Austin Scott Evans
October 13, 2020
Austin Scott Evans, 18, of Union Dale died Tuesday at home.
Born in Scranton, he is the son of Scott & Tamra Conrad Evans. Austin was a senior at Forest City Regional High School and attended Career Technology Center in welding.
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Carol (Renczkowski) Kowalako
October 12, 2020
Carol Kowalako, 74, of Simpson died Monday at Allied Service Hospice, Scranton. She was the wife of Alex Kowalako.
Born in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late Peter & Kathryn Wingreen Renczkowski. Carol was a 1965 graduate of Fores...
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Donald B Evans
October 4, 2020
Donald B. Evans, Jr, 41, of Carbondale died Sunday at home. His wife is the former Tarah M. McHugh. The couple had been together for 23 years.
Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Donald B. and Marie Owen Evans, Sr. He was a 1998 gradu...
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Dorothy Rose Gale Petrilak
September 30, 2020
Dorothy Rose Gale Petrilak, 82 of Forest City died suddenly on Wednesday. She is the wife of Joseph F. Petrilak. The couple had been married for 61 years.
Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Cecila Rodriguez Gale. ...
Joan Marie (Malinowski) Hanchak
September 21, 2020
Joan Marie Hanchak, 85, of Simpson died Monday at the Carbondale Nursing Home. She was the widow of William B. Hanchak, who died in 2003.
Born in Simpson, she was the daughter of the late Victor & Rose Dumback Malinowski. She was a 1952 gradua...
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Frances M. (Ciganek) Potter
August 17, 2020
Frances M. Potter, 95, of Waymart died Monday at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. She was the widow of John W. Potter, who died in 2002.
Born in Endicott, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Vlasek Ciganek.
She was...
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Rosendo Gautier-Ruiz
August 6, 2020
Rosendo Gautier-Ruiz, 59 of Simpson died Thursday at Geisinger-CMc, Scranton. His wife of 40 years is the former Sharon A. Blackmon.
Born in Catalina, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Rosendo Gautier, Sr and Ann Luis Ruiz. He graduated scho...
