Lois Marie Jerske
2026
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 was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School and received her Practical Nursing education...
Joseph R. Sokoloski
2026
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...
Michael R. Harrington
2026
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...
Ann Pehanick
Dec 18, 2025
Ann Pehanick, 100 years young, entered into eternal life on Thursday evening at home, surrounded by her loved ones, to be reunited with her husband, Michael. Ann was the widow of Michael Pehanick, who passed in June of 2019; they were married for 72 years at the time of his death.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late...
Keith L. Harris
2025
Keith Lester Harris, 72 of Old Forge, passed on Wednesday of a broken heart after the death of his Mother on November 9. Born in Washington, Dc on August 5, 1953, to the late Howard and Evelyn Harris. Keith was a 5 year dialysis patient at Davida, Old Forge and a proud Army Veteran. Keith loved his Harley, playing his...
Richard A. Griffin
Nov 16, 2025
Richard A. Griffin, 77, of North Scranton, passed early Sunday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife, Jo-Ann Griffin. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Joseph A. and Caroline Griffin. Rich was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, a 1966 graduate of the former...
Ruth Ann Bryan
Nov 14, 2025
Ruth Ann Bryan, 66, of North Scranton, passed on Friday night at Geisinger/CMC. Her husband of 45 years is William E. Bryan Jr. Born in Scranton; she is the daughter of the late Clarence "Ted" and Elizabeth Prisco. Ruthie was a Graduate of West Scranton High School and Lackawanna Junior College receiving an Associate Degree. Ruthie was a member...
Charles J. Gaidos
Nov 14, 2025
Charles J. Gaidos, 74, of West Scranton, passed Friday night at home. His wife of 51 years, Catherine Wince Gaidos was by his side. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Andrew and Albina Gaidos. Charles was a graduate of West Scranton High School, a social member of the UKAVETS and the IAM union.
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Shirley Jean Peters
Nov 13, 2025
Shirley Jean Peters, 65 of Taylor, passed on Thursday at Geisinger/CMC. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Teddy and Janet Ross. She was a high school graduate of the Scranton School District and employed as a nursing caretaker.
Caretaking didn't stop at work, but continued into her home life. She...
Richard Joseph Stranko
Oct 22, 2025
Richard Joseph Stranko, 76, passed on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. Born in Scranton, he is the son of the late Michael and Marjorie Sullivan Stranko. Rich attended the former Scranton Technical High School, served in the Navy, during the Viet Nam, received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal, was...
Thomas R. Bailey
Oct 6, 2025
The family of Thomas R. Bailey announces his peaceful passing on Oct. 6th at the age of 77, surrounded by his family at home in Scott Twp. Tom was born in Scranton, son of the late Thomas and Eleanor Kaminski Bailey.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Christine Penn Bailey, his son Brian Bailey...
