Obituaries

Derek Hladun, of Dunmore, passed away Feb. 17, 2019 at home. Services were private at the convenience of the family.Offer Condolence for the family of Derek Hladun

Eleanor F. Breznay, 100, a former resident of Dunmore, died Jan. 23, at the Heartland Healthcare Center, Henry, Ill., while residing with her son. She was the widow of James Breznay.Born in Dunmore, the daughter of the late Frank and Della Blenkner Hedglin, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School. She was a member of the Dunmore United Methodist...

Joseph Ferrari, 84, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Sunday evening at Abington Manor Nursing Home. He and his wife, the late Lois Sayers Ferrari, were married 51 years.Born in Scranton, son of the late Arthur and Frances Costanzo Ferrari, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. Until his retirement, he was the proud owner of Scranton Grinder...

Leona Eibach, a resident of Mountain View Care Center, Scranton died peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019 following a brief illness. Leona was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Francis “Frank” Eibach.Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Bridget Bugno Poch. Leona was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, where she...

Linda Bonney, of South Scranton, born March 27, 1953 died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at home.Daughter of the late Gordon and Gladys Richardson Bonney she was a 1971 graduate of Central High School and a 1974 graduate of Methodist Hospital School of nursing, Philadelphia. For 28 years she worked as an OB/GYN Nurse, spending 16 years at the office of...

Robert Dennis Shoemaker, 60 of Scranton Passed away Oct. 17, 2018 at home. Services are pending and or private at this time.Offer Condolence for the family of Robert Dennis Shoemake

Grace E. Schwenker, 93, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Sunday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore.Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Ulrich and Elizabeth Nape Schwenker she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. She retired from City Hall, Scranton and previously had worked for Haddon Craftsmen. She was a member of Hickory...

William Frederick Aldrich, 72, a long time resident of Taylor, died Thursday evening, November 15, 2018, while driving truck in Michigan. His wife, the late Patricia “Patty” A. Boland Aldrich, died January 27, 2009. The couple was married 41 years.Born November 28, 1945, in Moosic son of the late Layafette Sr. and Mildred Paris Aldrich he attended Taylor High School....

Watch Stanley’sTribute VideoStanley Anthony Miesko, 81, a longtime resident of Scranton died early Friday morning at the inpatient unit of Hospice of the Scared Heart, Dunmore. He and his wife, Anne Marilyn Lynott Miesko, were married for 46 years.Born in Throop, son of the late Anthony and Mary Berezny Miesko, he was a graduate of Throop High School and attended...

Arlene M. Cook, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Monday at Mountain View Rehab and Care Center.Born Feb. 7, 1931 in Scranton, daughter of the late Clarence and Hilda Ordnung Cook, she was a devout Christian all her life, teaching Sunday School classes and singing in choirs. She was a member of the former Bethany Baptist Church and later in...

Bruce Edward Wenzel, 77, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Tuesday at home. His wife is the former Carol Pantle Wenzel. The couple had been married for 47 years.Born in Scranton, son of the late Edward and Doris Heidig Wenzel, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and attended the University of Scranton. He served in the United...

Marjorie Louise Loomis Bolin died Friday evening, September 7, in ManorCare Nursing Home, Bethlehem. She is the widow of the late Arthur Bolin, who died April 13, 1984. The couple shared 41 years of marriage until Arthur’s passing.Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Swallow Loomis. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High...

Arthur F. McConnell, 89, of Scranton, died Monday morning at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scranton.Born in Jersey City, New Jersey son of the late Edward and Catherine Probst McConnell he was a graduate of Ferris High School in Jersey City, NJ. For many years he worked as printer press man for the New York Post. He was a member...

Philomena M. Godowski, 89, of Dunmore, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at home. She is the widow of the late Norman Godowski who died Jan. 21, 1983.Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline Swetz Myernick. Upon retirement Phil worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone.She was a member of the St. Mary’s...

Janice Mary Gastinger, 68, of Dickson City, died Thursday at home.Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Robert and Madlyn Dowdell Gastinger, she was a graduate of Central High School and Marywood College. She was an administrative assistant with the Scranton School District for many years. She was a member of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Scranton.Surviving...

Jane (Donovan) Winkler, 71, died Monday morning in Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor. She is the wife of Art “Bud” Winkler, Scranton. The couple was married 53 years.Born in Scranton daughter of the late Michael and Alice Judge Donovan she was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. Jane loved the beach and the warmth of the sun. She...

Grover N. Keiper, 67, of Scranton, died Thursday evening March 15 at home. He and his wife, Sharon Marie Hoffman, were married 33 yearsBorn in Scranton, son of the late Grover C. and Margaret Sandy Keiper he was a 1969 graduate of West Scranton High School. He later went on to Graduate from the former Keystone Junior College with an...

Charles Romanic, 92, of Scranton, died Sunday morning, February 25, 2018, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, after a brief illness. His wife, Mary Panco Romanic, died in 2003.Born in Hazleton, son of the late Mark and Eva Besida Romanic, Charles was a graduate of Hazleton High School. He then joined the United States Army Air Corps, where he...

Vivienne W. Yaggi, 89, a life long resident of Scranton , died Friday evening in Geisinger Mountain View Care Center, Scranton.Born in Scranton daughter of the late Anthony E and Gerturde E Wentland she was educated in Scranton Public Schools and graduated from Scranton Technical High School with Valedictorian Honors in 1945.Married May 28, 1955 to Francis C. Klien until...

Alan Jay Anderson, 67, a resident of Moosic, died Friday in Geisinger Community Center, Scranton.Born in Wilkes-barre, son of Catherine Bednar Anderson, Wilkes-barre and the late Floyd Anderson, he was a graduate of Coughlin High School. Alan worked for Golden Technology, Laflin as a warehouseman. He was also served with the Merchant Marines.Alan was a hard working man who loved...