Obituaries

Jul 5, 2026

Robert James Bohr, 84, of Newton-Ransom, passed on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the Green Ridge Health Care Center after an extended illness. He is now where he has wanted to be for the last 5 years, with his beloved wife of 60 years, Carol, who preceded him in death and their dog, Domino. Born in Falls Township, to the...

Jun 29, 2026

Gary Carroll 65, passed away at home on June 29, 2026. Born on August 16, 1960, he was the son of the late Vincent M. and Margaret L. Carroll. Gary shared 31 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Tara Maxion Carroll. In addition to his wife Tara, he is survived by his brothers, Vincent Carroll and wife Donna, Matthew...

Jun 25, 2026

Carlito Martin Diaz, 29, of Scranton, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2026, leaving behind a silence that no room will quite know how to fill. Born on June 15, 1997, in Queens, New York, he grew up in Port Jefferson Station, Long Island, shaped by love, care, and protection. Later went on to graduate from Comsewogue High School. From...

Jun 22, 2026

David J. "Zeke" Zackoski, 68, of West Scranton, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday at Geisinger Community Medical Center following a lengthy illness. The beloved husband of Ann Marie Thomas Zackoski, Dave lived a life defined by love, devotion, and service to others.

Born and raised in Scranton, he was the son of the late Chester and Eleanor...

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Keith E. Evans, 63, of Scranton, passed away on Saturday, June 13, at the Allied Hospice Center. He was the son of the late William B. & Shirley (Gleich) Evans.

He is survived by his 4 children, Keith W. & wife Kaleigh, Casey, Stephanie and Abigail Evans, six grandchildren,companion, Lisa Johnson, nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at...

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Shirley M. Nidoh, 89, passed away at home on Tuesday. She is the widow of the late Stephen Nidoh who died on May 6, 1997, and the couple had been married for 38 years at the time of his passing. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Stephen and Doris Vaughn. Shirley was a graduate of Scranton...

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Angel Ashley O’Hara, a spirited soul known for her fierce presence and unforgettable nature, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on August 11, 1984, Angel lived a life marked by strength, loyalty, and a love that deeply touched those around her.

A graduate of West Scranton High School, Angel continued her education at Lackawanna College, where she earned an associate...

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Lorraine B. Gula, 91, passed on Sunday morning at Elan Skilled Nursing, Scranton. Born in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late Charles Burich and Marion Otrok Burich. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a graduate of Taylor High School, Marywood College with a BS in Nutritional Science and retired as a teacher in...

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Marcella Cafarella, 88, of Emerson, New Jersey died Saturday April 4th at Allied Services Hospice Center. She was married on October 12, 1968 to Domenic L Cafarella, who died May 13, 2020. Together they celebrated over 50 years of marriage.

Born on June 1, 1937 in Milazzo, Provincia De Messina, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria...

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Eugene M. Conforti, 78, of the Keyser Valley section of West Scranton, passed away on Saturday morning after a lengthy illness with his family at his side. He is survived by his wife Sharon R. Conforti. On March 28th they celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Alfred and Margaret Conforti and...

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William T. (Bill) Checho, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, surrounded by his loving family. 

Bill and his beloved wife Pamela Reardon Checho celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in November. Born in Scranton, Bill was the son of the late Samuel and Carmella Stivala Checho.  He was a graduate of West Scranton High School,...

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Ann Gardner, 66, of Taylor, passed away Tuesday, March 17, at Geisinger Community Medical Center after becoming ill at home.

She is survived by her husband, Roger Gardner.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Joan (Raub) Muffley. Ann was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School and received her LPN certification from Scranton Vo-Tech....

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Jacqueline M. Senczakowicz (Sinco), born January 21, 1962, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Throughout her life, she was known for her dedication and professionalism, particularly in her career within pharmacy packaging at CVS, where she contributed her skills with diligence and care.

Jacqueline pursued her education at Hanover Area...

Mar 4, 2026

Emiliano Marmolejo Pelaez, born on January 2, 1977, in Puebla, Mexico, passed away on March 4, 2026, in New York, New York. He was a cherished member of his family and community, known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering support to those around him.

Emiliano is survived by his beloved mother, Nereida Pelaez Quiñones ,two sons, Emanuel Marmolejo and fiance, Naomi,...

2026

Ilie Belivakici, 89, a resident of Clarks Summit Senior Living, formerly of Nicholson, entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 19th at home with his devoted wife Ursula by his side. Born in Serbia, he is the son of the late Dragina and Milivoje Belivakici. Ilie graduated from High School in Serbia and was a graduate of the University of...

2026

“Jan the Man,” also lovingly known as “Jan the Handyman”

Jan Richardson, 73, of West Scranton, passed away Wednesday at home, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Cynthia Bohn Richardson.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Donald T. and Florence Ann Richardson. Jan was a 1970 graduate of West Scranton...

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Lois Marie Jerske, 87, of Jefferson TWP., passed Friday with her family by her side at Geisinger/CMC. She is the widow of Frederick Jerske who passed in 1996. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Chester and Pearl (Kosin) Trudnowski. Lois earned her LPN from Lackawanna County Area Vocational Technical School. Lois was employed as a phone...

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Joseph R. Sokoloski, 78, of Peckville, passed peacefully on Sunday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Joe recently made the decision to transition to hospice care after a long, hard-fought battle with multiple chronic illnesses, and he was surrounded by his loving family until the end. His wife of more than 55 years is the former Judie...

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Michael R. Harrington, of Scranton, age 54, departed this world far too soon on January 23, 2026. Michael was the son of Ann Balko Harrington and had an especially close and loving bond with her. In addition to being a devoted father to his three sons, Bryce, Nolan and Gavin, whom he was incredibly proud of; Michael also shared a...