Obituaries
Jack Deren
Nov 6, 2026
John J. "Jack" Deren, 92, of Carbondale, PA, died Friday, November 6, 2026.
Born in Hazleton, PA, in 1934, he was the only child of the late John J. and Josephine "Feenie" (Prossic/Praszek) Deren. He attended parochial school in Hazleton, and graduated from Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia in 1952, after his parents moved to the city during W.W. II...
Sophie Ann Fofi
Nov 2, 2026
Surrounded by her loving family, Sophie Ann Fofi, 89, of Carbondale, PA, passed away peacefully Monday, November 2, 2026 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, PA, from pneumonia complications. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond D. Fofi, on December 22, 2009.
Born May 28, 1937 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the...
Robert D. Conrad
Nov 1, 2026
Robert “Big Bob” Conrad, 72, of Kingsley, PA, died Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Allied Hospice, Scranton, PA, after an illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Penny Ann Caton on May 27, 2023.
Born March 29, 1954 in, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William W. Conrad, Sr. and the late Elsie Klim Conrad.
Bob...
Kathleen S. Molinaro
Nov 1, 2026
Kathleen S. Molinaro, 68, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Sunday morning, November 1, 2026 at home. She is survived by the love of her life, Frank Molinaro. They were married in 1986.
Born August 18, 1958 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Susan (Chechurka) Lowry.
Kathy was a graduate of Mountain View High School and earned...
Thomas F. Gravine, Jr.
Oct 31, 2026
Thomas F. Gravine, Jr., 81, of Carbondale, PA, died Saturday, October 31, 2026. His widow is the former Monica L. Caucci, formerly of Jessup, PA. They celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary, July 24th.
Born in Carbondale, PA, son of the late Thomas F., Sr. and Marie C. Palmiero Gravine, he attended Fell Township High School, class of 1963. Prior to retirement,...
Deborah I. Sanford
Oct 23, 2026
Deborah I. Sanford, 73, of Herrick Township, PA, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at Geisinger CMC in Scranton, PA.
Formerly of Owings, Maryland, Debby moved to Herrick Township to care for her father. She later retired as chief financial officer of an electrical contracting firm, where she served as a trusted strategist and advisor, playing an important role in the...
Rose Marie Patrick
Oct 19, 2026
Rose Marie Patrick, 71, of Dupont, PA, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at Geisinger CMC, Scranton, PA, after an illness.
Born May 20, 1955 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Ann Marie Morrison Rinaldi.
Rose Marie had been employed by the McKinney Corporation in Scranton and Procter and Gamble in Mehoopany, prior to her retirement. She...
Kelly L. Spizzirri
Oct 19, 2026
After a long hard-fought battle with cancer, Kelly was freed from her pain and passed on at 57.
Born in Carbondale to parents John and Carole Frazier. She was known for her fierce love of her husband Michael, daughter Brianna, and furry best friend Chloe. She especially enjoyed cruising and days spent by the ocean with her best friend, her daughter.
She...
Anna Kuksa
Oct 13, 2026
Anna Kuksa, 64, of Union Dale, PA, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026 after a brief illness.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed by Prudential Financial in Moosic, PA.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Frank M. Truncali; and her sister, Elena Kilpatrick and husband, James.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Stefan and Nina Kuksa.
Cremation arrangements by...
Jayden Jenkins Harris
Oct 12, 2026
Jayden Jenkins Harris, was born on October 11, 2026, and went to be with the angels on October 12, 2026. Though his time with us was brief, Jayden filled our lives with a love we never knew was possible.
In his one day, he was held and loved by everyone who met him.
Jayden is lovingly remembered by his parents, Kaily Mushow...
Roseann Auditori
Oct 7, 2026
Roseann Auditori, 73, formerly of Honesdale, PA, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton, surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Joseph J. Auditori on November 26, 2017.
Born August 8, 1953 at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS, she was the daughter of...
Katherine M. Condi
Sep 28, 2026
Katherine M. Condi, of Carbondale, PA, died Monday, September 28, 2026 surrounded by her family at the Carbondale Nursing Center, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born June 17, 1957 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Pauline McIlarly Bruno and the step-daughter of the late Joseph Bruno.
Kathy was a dedicated health care professional having worked at...
Florence T. Larkin
Sep 24, 2026
Florence T. Larkin, 91, of Carbondale, PA, died Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Sliver" Larkin on April 16, 1989.
Born in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Jennie Salko Fortuner.
She was an avid reader who loved to sew and...
Carol F. Mayorowski
Sep 23, 2026
Memory of solace is given to the life of Carol Frances Mayorowski, wife of Frank Ernest Mayorowski of Clifford, PA.
Born November 10, 1948 in the village of Royal, she was raised by her parents, the late Joseph and Aleatha Granick along with her two sisters and one brother, Jo Ann Horn, Lorraine Belcher and John Granick, all of whom survive....
Marguerite A. Takach
Sep 21, 2026
Marguerite Anne Jones Takach, 91, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, entrepreneur, and cherished member of her community, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on November 18, 1934, to Hezekiah K. Jones and Elizabeth Lentes Jones, Marguerite grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Scranton Central HS and earned a BA in Education from West...
Stanley W. Harkenreader
Sep 18, 2026
Stanley W. Harkenreader, 81, an Archbald, PA, native, died September 18, 2026 at his home, after a lengthy illness.
Stanley had been employed as a truck driver, school bus driver and mechanic. He was known for his kind heart, generous spirit, and willingness to help others. He will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He is...
Holly Astegher
Sep 16, 2026
Holly Astegher, 48, of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Holly was a longtime resident of Clifford before relocating to her new home in Tunkhannock. A graduate of Mountain View High School and Lackawanna College, Holly was a valued employee of Lackawanna Valley Dermatology Associates in Scranton, where she was their billing manager. She enjoyed reading and baking...
William Kuttrubis
Sep 14, 2026
William “Billy” Kuttrubis, of Carbondale, PA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Billy was a devoted partner to his love of 20 years, the late Virginia “Gena” Warren, with whom he shared a life filled with laughter and cherished memories.
Billy spent his career as the owner and cook of the Crystal...
Robert N. Parry
Sep 4, 2026
Robert N. Parry, 59, of Clifford, PA, and Childs, PA, died Friday, September 4, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, after a lengthy illness.
Born December 11, 1966 in Carbondale, PA, he is the son of Marjorie Merritt Parry of Childs, PA, and the late Ronald “Reco” Parry.
Bob was a graduate of Mountain View High School, Kingsley, PA, attended Marywood...
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