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Keith L. Harris
2025
Keith Lester Harris, 72 of Old Forge, passed on Wednesday of a broken heart after the death of his Mother on November 9. Born in Washington, Dc on August 5, 1953, to the late Evelyn Howard Harris Keith was a 5 year dialysis patient at Davida, Old Forge and a proud Army Veteran. Keith loved his Harley, playing his banjo...
Richard A. Griffin
Nov 16, 2025
Richard A. Griffin, 77, of North Scranton, passed early Sunday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann Griffin. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Joseph A. and Caroline Griffin. Rich was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, a 1966 graduate of the former...
Ruth Ann Bryan
Nov 14, 2025
Ruth Ann Bryan, 66, of North Scranton, passed on Friday night at Geisinger/CMC. Her husband of 45 years is William E. Bryan Jr. Born in Scranton; she is the daughter of the late Clarence "Ted" and Elizabeth Prisco. Ruthie was a Graduate of West Scranton High School and Lackawanna Junior College receiving an Associate Degree. Ruthie was a member...
Charles J. Gaidos
Nov 14, 2025
Charles J. Gaidos, 74, of West Scranton, passed Friday night at home. His wife of 51 years, Catherine Wince Gaidos was by his side. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Andrew and Albina Gaidos. Charles was a graduate of West Scranton High School, a social member of the UKAVETS and the IAM union.
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Shirley Jean Peters
Nov 13, 2025
Shirley Jean Peters, 65 of Taylor, passed on Thursday at Geisinger/CMC. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Teddy and Janet Ross. She was a high school graduate of the Scranton School District and employed as a nursing caretaker.
Caretaking didn't stop at work, but continued into her home life. She...
Richard Joseph Stranko
Oct 22, 2025
Richard Joseph Stranko, 76, passed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Michael and Marjorie Sullivan Stranko. Rich attended the former Scranton Technical High School, served in the Navy, during the Viet Nam, received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal, was...
Thomas R. Bailey
Oct 6, 2025
The family of Thomas R. Bailey announces his peaceful passing on Oct. 6th at the age of 77, surrounded by his family at home in Scott Twp. Tom was born in Scranton, son of the late Thomas and Eleanor Kaminski Bailey.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Christine Penn Bailey, his son Brian Bailey...
Victor J. Bideganeta
Oct 5, 2025
Victor J. Bideganeta, 85, and a lifetime resident of Dunmore, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Born to Joseph and Margaret Rogato Martinelli, Victor was a 1958 graduate of Dunmore High School. Victor served with the US Army and the Pennsylvania National Guard as an Infantry Radio Mechanic with skilled expertise and commitment to duty and honor. After...
George R. Farro
Sep 30, 2025
George R. Farro, 80, of West Scranton, passed peacefully Tuesday afternoon at home. Born in Scranton, on September 29, 1945, he is the son of the late Mary C. Savitskas Farro. George was a graduate of West Scranton High School where he excelled on the football team and had the opportunity to play in the NFL with the Washington...
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