Obituaries
Lawrence John Mayer
Oct 14, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” John Mayer, 81, a longtime resident of Scranton and most recently, Chapin, South Carolina, died Tuesday, peacefully at home. He was the husband of Pamela (Conway) Mayer.
Born December 24, 1943 in Scranton, Lawrence was the son of the late Lawrence John and Agnes (Morahan) Mayer. Larry proudly served his country in the US Army Reserves for six years.
Larry...
Dennis Duane Sinibaldi
Oct 12, 2025
Dennis Duane Sinibaldi, a loving father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at the age of 78 at home. Born on April 18, 1947, in Scranton, Dennis spent much of his life in South Abington Township. He was the son of the late Ralph and Betty Jean (Keiper) Sinibaldi.
Dennis honorably served his country in the U.S....
Lois Badner
Oct 6, 2025
Lois Susan Badner 91, of Jefferson Township, died Monday, in Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center. She was the wife of the late Michael Badner, Jr who died in 2015.
Born January 4, 1934 in Scranton, she was the of the daughter of the late Frank and Susan (Butella) Kernan.
Lois worked for Gertrude Hawk as a candy maker. She was an avid...
Angela "Annie" Thompson
Oct 6, 2025
Angela “Annie” Neely Rice Thompson passed peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 2025. Annie died, at 90 years old, from complications of end stage Alzheimer’s dementia, surrounded by the love of family and friends over the days leading up to her departure.
Annie was born on April 16, 1935, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to the late Ruth (Breig) Neely...
Irene F. Vertucci
Oct 2, 2025
Irene Frances Vertucci, 93, Clarks Summit, formerly of Pocono Lake, PA and Parsippany, NJ, died peacefully Thursday, at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Scranton. She was happily married for 62 years to the late Louis “Lou” Martin Vertucci, who previously died in December 2021.
Born October 15, 1931 in New York City, NY, she was the daughter of the late Erich...
Marilyn Coble
Sep 29, 2025
Marilyn Coble, September 29, 2025
Marilyn Coble, 84, of Falls, passed into the arms of her Savior on Monday, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Rev. Bernard N. Coble, and the two enjoyed many years of serving together in local churches and in Christian camp ministry.
Born December 12, 1940 in Falls, Marilyn was the daughter of...
Michael J. Poremba
Sep 21, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Michael J. Poremba, 50, of Clarks Summit, on September 21, 2025. His beloved wife of 21 years, Amy C. (Naro) Poremba, was by his side. Michael was a beacon of love and strength, and he left a deep and lasting impact on those around him. His presence will...
Gary A. Shaffer
Sep 20, 2025
Gary Shaffer, age 65, passed away peacefully shortly after celebrating his 65th birthday, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Known for his gentle heart and quiet strength, Gary leaves behind a legacy rooted in love, family, and a deep appreciation for life's simple joys. A man of many talents, Gary had a lifelong appreciation for trains, and a passion for woodworking....
Patrick Kevin Simonson
Sep 18, 2025
Patrick Kevin Simonson, 64, a resident of Allied Services Lynett Village died on Thursday at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton.
Patrick was born on September 22, 1960 in Paterson, NJ. He was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Barry) Simonson.
Patrick was disabled and lived in Allied Services for much of his life. He loved music, especially listening to Rock...
Michael J. Hillebrand
Sep 4, 2025
Michael J. Hillebrand, Scott Township, died Thursday September 4th at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving and supportive husband of the former Barbara Huth. The couple, who were inspired to marry for the Bicentennial in 1976, would have celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on October 16, 2025.
He was born September 4, 1947, in Saint Marys, PA...
John Zawistowski
Aug 21, 2025
John Charles Zawistowski 86, Pittston, PA formerly of Castle Creek, NY died Thursday, in Allied Services Hospice Center -Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was the loving husband of 57 years, married to the former Mary Ann Snyder.
Born October 3, 1938, in Wilkes Barre, PA he was the son of the late John and Viola (Uniatowski)([mother maiden name]) Zawistowski. He was a graduate...
Donald Thompson
Aug 18, 2025
Donald Lewis Thompson
Scholar, Educator, and Trailblazer
First Black Male Teacher in the Scranton School District
Donald Lewis Thompson, 85, of Benton Township, formerly of Scranton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by love and compassion, with the devoted nurses of Hospice of the Sacred Heart and his dear friends and...
Frances Durkin Keating
Aug 17, 2025
Frances Durkin Keating, 78, of Waverly, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 following a brief illness. Her husband of ten (10) years is Dominic J. Keating.
Born in Scranton, Fran was the daughter of the late Timothy F. and Mary Elizabeth Mongan Burke. She was the second of six (6) Burke siblings. Fran graduated from Marywood Seminary High School and thereafter attended...
Pearl Ravinskas
Jul 17, 2025
Pearl M. Ravinskas 93, South Abington Twp., died on Thursday, in Clarks Summit Senior Living. She was the wife of the late John Ravinskas.
Born February 1, 1932 in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Addeo) Martoccio.
Pearl graduated from West Scranton High School. She worked for many years as a telephone operator and later as an...
Leslie Heiner Gibson
Jul 16, 2025
Leslie Heiner Gibson, 72, died peacefully on July 16th as a result of a brain aneurysm in April. She was married to David Gibson for 47 years.
After their marriage in Pittsburgh, they moved to Clarks Summit, PA. Leslie attended The Ellis School and graduated from The Hannah Moore Academy, Reisterstown, MD. She excelled in field hockey and tennis, winning many...
Margie Bowen
Jul 15, 2025
Margie Faith Bowen (maiden name Taylor), lovingly known as “Peaches” by her devoted husband, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2025, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 80 years old.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Margie spent the early part of her life in Taylor before settling in Dalton, Pennsylvania, where she lived for the past 57...
John Radkiewicz
Jul 14, 2025
John F. Radkiewicz Sr., 89, of South Abington Twp., passed away Monday after a brief illness. Born February 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Felix and Margaret (Staskewitz) Radkiewicz. He is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, the former Cheryl Sempa.
John was a proud member of the 1954 class of Clarks Summit High School, where...
Mary Ann Ketchur
Jul 9, 2025
Maryann Ketchur 93, Dalton, died Wednesday, in Gardens at Green Ridge.
Born May 31, 1932 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Wanda (Adamski) Ketchur.
Maryann was a graduate of the Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing where she was Vice President of her class. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education from...
Jessica Green
Jun 22, 2025
Jessica Green, age 33, Scott Township and Honesdale, died June 22, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar-Crest, Allentown after a courageous battle with cancer for the last 7 months. Her soulmate for over 15 years and her fiancé was Jeffrey McLaine.
Jessica was born April 11, 1992, in Stroudsburg, and was the daughter of Timothy Green, Kunkletown and Angela...
Aspen "Biggy" Calvey
Jun 17, 2025
It is with profoundly heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved grief support dog, Aspen. Yesterday, Aspen was not himself. After keeping a close eye on him all day and spending the evening at home with him it was obvious his condition was worsening. We decided to take him to the emergency veterinary clinic. Unfortunately,...
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