Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

David J. Maroni, 44, of Duryea, passed Sunday night at Geisinger/CMC. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Louis E. and Mary S. Christiano Maroni. Educated in Riverside High School, he was employed as a forklift operator for the Home Depot warehouse/distribution center. He is survived by his fiancée Mary Kate McGlynn, former wife, Marie Maroni,...

Aug 15, 2021

Alva R. "Al" Willis, 70, of Old Forge, passed at home with his wife Ann Marie Petroziello Willis at his side Sunday morning. Born in Philadelphia, he is the son of the late Alexander and Miriam Willis. Al was a graduate of Philadelphia School District and was a Certified Nursing Aide, having worked in local nursing homes and was...

Jul 27, 2021

Hazel C. Humphrey, 104 years young, passed at the home of her granddaughter Denise in West Scranton. She was the wife of the late Llewellyn Humphrey. Born in Nanticoke, PA, she is the daughter of the late James and Dinah Harvey Thompson. Educated in Scranton Schools, Hazel was a stay at home mom, nurturing the needs of her family...

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Gloria G. Drost, 76, of Olyphant, passed on Friday, July 23 at Hospice of The Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore. Her husband of 54 years, Frank Drost, passed on April 18, 2021. Born in Wayne County, she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Stella Michalske. Gloria was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. She is survived...

Jul 15, 2021

Jul 7, 2021

Joan M. Pinnell, 85, a resident at Thurston Woods Nursing Home Sturgis MI, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born in New York City January 4, 1936, to Arthur Leslie and Hilda Maude (James) James. Joan married Donald L. Pinnell in 1959. She lived most of her life in Scranton PA until moving to Sturgis MI in 2010...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

May 2, 2021