All Obituaries
Joseph Zacker Scranton
Joseph Walter Zacker, 92, of Scranton, died Wednesday, January 6, in Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Louise A. (Breward) Zacker who passed away in 2018. The couple was married for over 60 years.
Born October 19, 1928 in Branford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Magnuski) Zacker. Joseph served his country in the Army during WWII and went on to work for Tobyhanna Army Depot.
Joseph loved life, enjoyed going for rides,...
Joseph Walter Zacker, 92, of Scranton, died Wednesday, January 6, in Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Louise A. (Breward) Zacker who passed away in...
Michael Marino, Ed.D. 97, Scranton, formerly of Waverly, died Sunday, in Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. His wife of 67 years, is the former Betty Jean Carr. The couple was married since May 16 1953.
Born September 23, 1923 in Batavia, New York he was the son of the late Joseph and the late Louise (Plescia) Marino.
He was educated in the Batavia, New York schools and received his bachelor of Science Degree in education from SUNY at Brockport, also where he received his MA in education. He...
Michael Marino, Ed.D. 97, Scranton, formerly of Waverly, died Sunday, in Allied Skilled Nursing Facility. His wife of 67 years, is the former Betty Jean Carr. The couple was married since May 16...
Robert Bessoir Clarks Summit
An extraordinary man ended this part of his journey on December 30, 2020, one day after celebrating his 88th birthday.
Robert M. Bessoir, the basketball coach who led The University of Scranton to two national championships, was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on December 29, 1932, to William and Mary Bessoir. After graduating from Dickinson High School, Bess lacked the financial means to attend college. He didn’t lack the determination, and thanks...
An extraordinary man ended this part of his journey on December 30, 2020, one day after celebrating his 88th birthday.
Robert M. Bessoir, the basketball coach who...
Florence Brennan South Abington Twp
Florence M. (Olah) Brennan, 97, of South Abington Township, died on Tuesday in Allied Skilled Nursing. She was the wife of the late Francis "Bud" Brennan, who died in 1978.
Born May 9, 1923 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Novak) Olah.
Florence graduated in January 1941 from Scranton Tech High School. Prior to retirement, she worked in the Traffic Department of the A&P General Offices, managed the cafeteria at Abington...
Florence M. (Olah) Brennan, 97, of South Abington Township, died on Tuesday in Allied Skilled Nursing. She was the wife of the late Francis "Bud" Brennan, who died in...
Thomas D. Mallas, 73, Scranton, died Sunday at home under the care of his wife, Eileen. He was the loving husband of 47 years, married to the former Eileen McLaine.
Born Nov. 1, 1947, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Martha (Peko) Mallas.
A graduate of the Dunmore High School, he received his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Scranton. Tom proudly was dedicated to...
Thomas D. Mallas, 73, Scranton, died Sunday at home under the care of his wife, Eileen. He was the loving husband of 47 years, married to the former Eileen McLaine.
Born Nov. 1, 1947, in...
James Cicchillo South Abington Twp.
James “Chick” Cicchillo, 87, Chinchilla, died Christmas Day at home. He was the husband of 61 years married to the late Anna Labdafsky, who died Oct. 21, 2019.
Born Jan. 12, 1933 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Peter and the late Veronica (Wiesel) Cicchillo.
He was educated in the Scranton Schools and honorably served his country in the United States Army. He formerly had been employed by Eureka Printing Company as a shipping supervisor and later a security...
James “Chick” Cicchillo, 87, Chinchilla, died Christmas Day at home. He was the husband of 61 years married to the late Anna Labdafsky, who died Oct. 21, 2019.
Born Jan. 12, 1933 in...
Elizabeth Potash Scranton
Elizabeth E. Potash, 90, died Friday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She was the widow of the late Eugene Potash and her first husband, the late William Mehall.
Born Dec. 14, 1930, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Keating) Barbuti.
She graduated from Scranton Technical High School and formerly was employed by Linden Systems, Scranton. She was a member of St. Patrick's Parish, West Scranton.
Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Briganti and husband,...
Elizabeth E. Potash, 90, died Friday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She was the widow of the late Eugene Potash and her first husband, the late William Mehall.
Born Dec. 14, 1930, in...
Eugene Gallagher Clarks Summit
Eugene "Gene" J. Gallagher, 94, of Clarks Summit, died Monday at the home of his daughter and caregiver, Beth. His loving wife of 64 years was the former Lois Jean Kerrigan, who died June 29, 2014.
Born Sept. 28, 1926, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Anne (Medallis) Gallagher. Gene was a Clarks Summit resident since 1956 and a 1944 graduate of Scranton Central High School.
He honorably served in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Gene kept pilots...
Eugene "Gene" J. Gallagher, 94, of Clarks Summit, died Monday at the home of his daughter and caregiver, Beth. His loving wife of 64 years was the former Lois Jean Kerrigan, who died...
Daniel Millett Glenburn Twp.
Daniel James Millett, 81, Clarks Summit, died on Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Judith (Whitman) Millett.
Born July 2, 1939 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Kathryn (Graham) Millett.
Dan graduated from Holy Rosary High School and went on to graduate from the University of Scranton with a degree in Business.
Upon graduation, Dan went to work for his father at Millett and Lyons Food Distribution, serving...
Daniel James Millett, 81, Clarks Summit, died on Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Judith (Whitman) Millett.
Born July 2, 1939 in Scranton, he...
Matthew Calvey Whitney Point, NY
Matthew Calvey, 45, of Whitney Point, N.Y., died Wednesday in UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, N.Y.
Born July 12, 1975, in Hazleton, Pa., he was the son of Francis R. and Joanne (Preat) Calvey of Whitney Point, N.Y. Matt was born with a diagnosis of Lowe Syndrome. He has made it through several physical limitations, but always continued to live his life to the fullest of his ability. He has made many memories, and will never be forgotten. He received a kidney transplant from his...
Matthew Calvey, 45, of Whitney Point, N.Y., died Wednesday in UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, N.Y.
Born July 12, 1975, in Hazleton, Pa., he was the son of Francis R. and Joanne (Preat)...
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