Julie Gentry
May 23, 2021
Julie A. Gentry, 72, of Scranton, passed peacefully Sunday, May 23, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. Julie is the widow of the late Larry E. Gentry, who passed on October 11, 2017. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia Macheska. She was also predeceased by her sister, Joan Gavalis. Julie was...
Thomas Balko
May 14, 2021
Thomas P. Balko, 68, of South Scranton, passed on Friday evening, May 14, 2021, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. PA. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Sarah Ostromecki Balko. A graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School, he attended St. Paul of the Cross Parish, South Scranton and retired...
Kristopher Bernavage
May 8, 2021
Kristopher Paul Bernavage, 43, of South Scranton, passed away on May 8, 2021, at Regional Hospital. Born in Scranton, he was the son of Patricia Stanley, and the late William Bernavage. Kris was an avid sports fan, especially the Yankees, Raiders and Lakers. He was known as the commish to many of his fellow Fantasy Sports League players. He...
James Habeeb
May 5, 2021
James G. Habeeb, 50 of West Scranton, passed on Wednesday night from injuries sustained in an industrial accident at work. Born in Scranton, he is the son of Anne E. Drugatz of West Scranton. Educated in Abington Heights High School, he was of the Catholic Faith, and employed by Kane Warehousing. James is also survived by his son, James...
Barbara Pushinaitis
Apr 28, 2021
Barbara Pushinaitis, 78 of Fell Township, passed from health complications on April 28, 2021. Barbara was the daughter of the late Lois and Earl Cottell. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Vincent P. Pushinaitis Jr. She is survived by a brother, George Cottell and...
Sandra Backus
Apr 19, 2021
Sandra Backus, 77, of Scranton, passed on Monday at home after an extended illness. Her husband is William Backus. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late William and Muriel Vail. Sandra was a graduate of West Scranton High School, retired from Career Uniform and was of the Methodist Faith. Along with her husband William, she is...
Edward Marinchak
Apr 19, 2021
Edward Michael Marinchak Sr. met His Savior on Monday, April 19, 2021, he was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife Loretta of King of Prussia, PA, son Edward Marinchak, Jr. of NJ, daughter Lisa Poole of FL, four grandchildren: Andrew Marinchak, Emily Marinchak, Robert Poole and Sierra Poole, and his sister Marlene Laskowski of CT and...
Kimberly Wharton
Apr 8, 2021
Kimberly Wharton, 42, of the Heights section of Taylor, passed on Thursday at Moses Taylor Hospital where she was a patient. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of Suzanne Aniska, Taylor, with whom resided and Thomas Wharton, Luzerne County. Kimmy was educated in West Scranton High School and had attended St. Ann's Basilica Parish as well as the...
George Hill
Apr 1, 2021
George F. Hill, 86. Of Clarks Summit, passed on Thursday morning at home surrounded by his family. His wife is Julianne Williams Hill. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late George W. and Hazel Hill. He was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley and second wife Ann. George was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School,...
Robin Lipik
Mar 17, 2021
Robin T. Booth Lipik, 65, Keyser Valley section of West Scranton, passed Wednesday after being stricken ill at home. Her husband of 36 years is Michael Lipik. Born in Passaic, NJ, she is the daughter of the late Robert H. Jr and Ann M. Booth. Robin had been a member of the former St. David's Church, Keyser Valley and...
