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...
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...
