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Joyce Ann Slimak

Joyce Ann Slimak

Jan 30, 2025

Joyce Ann Slimak, 69 of Throop, passed at home, with her loved ones at her side. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Florence F. Rutkosky. Joyce was a graduate of Mid-Valley High School.

She is survived by three daughters, Melissa Grzenda, TX, Jennifer Marcinkevich Stein, Throop, Crystal Marcinkevich, NC, 5...

Gerard J. “Jerry” Motsay

Gerard J. “Jerry” Motsay

Jan 23, 2025

Gerard J. "Jerry" Motsay, 73, of South Scranton, passed on Thursday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. His loving wife of 34 years is Sharon Kudrich Motsay. Born in Carbondale, Jerry was the son of the late Raymond and Helene Romanishyn Motsay. Jerry was a graduate of St. Rose High School, Carbondale, Lackawanna College and received his BA Degree from...

Jean M. Radzwillowicz

Jean M. Radzwillowicz

Jan 19, 2025

Jean M. Radzwillowicz, 75, formerly of Taylor, passed on Sunday morning at the Gardens of Green Ridge. Her husband of 53 years, John J. Radzwillowicz passed on July 11, 2023. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Judge Lavelle. Jean was a 1967 graduate of West Scranton High School and retired from Lackawanna...

Wilhemina Kathryn Magee

Wilhemina Kathryn Magee

Jan 9, 2025

Wilhemina "Cookie" Magee, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, passed on January 9, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Magee and Kathryn Donaway. Cookie was a manager at Denny's Soft Serve Ice  Cream in Coney Island. She is survived by seven children;  5 daughters; Monica Ann Magee and girlfriend Lisa Paden, Brandylee May Muthiani and...

Marie M. Blackburn

Marie M. Blackburn

Dec 6, 2024

Marie M. Blackburn, 86, of Scott Township, passed Friday afternoon, at the Wilkes-Barre Allied Hospice Unit. Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Nemetz Bieszczad and stepfather John Bieszczad. Marie was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, Olyphant and started her work life as a seamstress, a lunch lady,  evolving to a...

Andrew Robert Kosh

Andrew Robert Kosh

Nov 17, 2024

Andrew Robert Kosh, 68, of Scranton, Pa, passed away on November 17, 2024 at Geisinger Medical Center. Born on December 14, 1955, he was the beloved son of the late Robert Kosh (1996) and Irene Butsko Kosh (2010). He was a graduate of West Scranton High School. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Souflis (Angelo) of Sarasota, FL,...

Dolph Didario Jr.

Dolph Didario Jr.

Nov 12, 2024

Dolph DiDario entered into eternal rest peacefully with his Helen by his side. Married for 56 years to Helen Stanchis DiDario. Dolph was a very proud member of Carpenters Union, Local 445 for over 65 years. Surviving are brother Robert and wife Connie, sister, Connie Genova, beloved brother in-law, Joseph Chervenick, dear cousins, Elizabeth and Barbara Stanchis, Peter, Carol...

Eleanor C. Petrillo

Eleanor C. Petrillo

Nov 9, 2024

Eleanor C. Petrillo, 94, of the Lincoln Heights section of Taylor, passed on Saturday, November 9, at Regional Hospital of Scranton, after being stricken ill at home. She was the widow of Anthony Petrillo who passed in 1975. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Josephine Gorlesky. She was a graduate of SS Peter...

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