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Rose Panusky
Mar 8, 2021
Rose E. Panusky, 89, of West Scranton, fell asleep in the Lord, on Monday morning at Riverside Nursing and Rehab Center, Taylor. Her husband of 67 years is Paul P. Panusky. Born in Calabria, Italy, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Domenica Carrera. Educated in West Scranton High School, she was a member of the former...
Carlie Holland
Feb 25, 2021
IMG-7477 Carlie Holland 19, of Scranton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Carlie is survived by her infant daughter, Nadia Mercy Holland, her twin sister and best friend, Kaitlyn Holland, brother, Ronnie Evans, four additional sisters, Amirah, Leila, Kaliyah and Talia Baxter. Carlie also leaves behind her mother, Erin Baxter, aunts, Nicole Holland and Kristi Holland; uncle, Tom...
Jerry Decicco
Feb 25, 2021
Jerry J. DeCicco, 71, of West Scranton, passed on Thursday evening at Regional Hospital. His wife is Ruth A. Wickkiser DeCicco. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late William and Rachel Williams DeCicco. Jerry retired from Diamond K Recycling and enjoyed hunting and fishing and especially spending summers at Secluded Acres, Lakeville, with Ruth in their...
David Stawinsky
Feb 14, 2021
David A. Stawinsky, 56, passed on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Regional Hospital. Born in Scranton, he is the son of Eleanor M. Stawinsky, Scranton and the late Jacob P. Stawinsky. A graduate of Scranton Technical High School and NEIU, Dave was employed as an over the road truck driver and was a member of the Polish Club and...
Donald Gavalis
Jan 31, 2021
Donald F. Gavalis, 88, a resident of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, passed on January 31, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center from COVID-19 complications. Born November 25, 1932 in Scranton, Donald was the son of the late Frank and Mary Dukauskas Gavalis. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, a Navy Veteran of the Korean...
Hilda Rose Burda
Jan 23, 2021
Hilda Rose Burda, 74, of Old Forge, died unexpectedly this past Saturday, January 23, surrounded by her loved ones. Rose was born in Greenock, Scotland to the late John and Margaret McLane. She was a graduate of Greenock Schools and worked as a machine operator for Scranton Lace and retired as a local retail clerk. Rose enjoyed life to...
Martha Melisky
Dec 27, 2020
Martha V. Melisky, 89, of the East Mountain section of Scranton, passed on Sunday at Moses-Taylor Hospital where she was a patient. Her husband of 61 years, Walter J. Melisky, died in 2012. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Catherine Zielinski Kochanski. Educated in Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic School, she...
Edward Kowalchick
Dec 24, 2020
Edward P. "Stitch" Kowalchick, 63, of North Scranton, passed suddenly, Thursday evening at home. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna C. Kowalchick. Educated in Scranton Technical High School, retired as a foreman for Kappa Graphics, Hughestown and held memberships with APA (American Pool Association), Throop VFW and the Scranton Pool League. He...
Carol Bohr
Dec 14, 2020
Carol Bohr, 79, of Newton Township, passed away Monday, Dec. 14 at Regional Hospital.  She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Robert Bohr, Son and Daughter-in-law, Robert and Lori Bohr, Son Michael Bohr, and Grandson, Christopher Bohr.  Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Stella Kucenski.  Prior to her retirement, she...
Diane Fratamico
Dec 11, 2020
Diane Fratamico, 72 of West Scranton, passed on Friday, at Hospice of The Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her loving husband of 50 years is Curtis Fratamico. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Cecelia Jargiello Kubowicz. Diane was a 1968 graduate of St. Patrick's High School attended Keystone College and was employed as a teacher's...
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