Alfred F. Bershefsky
February 16, 2010
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Alfred F. Bershefsky, died Tuesday morning in the Emergency room of the Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville. His widow is the former Mary Ann Foppoli. They had been married 44 years on April 24, 2009.

Born in Eynon, he was the son of the late Alexander and Viola Horuzy Bershefsky. He was a graduate of Archbald High School and was a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, Eynon, and its Holy Name Society. Before retirement he worked at Farview State Psychiatric Hospital, Waymart, as a security guard. Before his injury, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving are three sons, Joseph Bershefsky, and Michael Bershefsky, Eynon and Christopher Bershefsky, Laurel Md., a sister Edna Zelna, Eynon and a sister-in-law Joan Bershefsky, Stratford, Ct., nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death were two brothers; Robert Bershefsky and Ralph Bershefsky and a sister-in-law, Tessie Bershefsky, and a brother-in-law, Al Zelna.

The funeral will be Friday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Eynon.

Friends and relatives may call, Thursday 5 to 8 P.M.

Joan A. Houser
February 1, 2010
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Joan A. Houser, a resident of Archbald, died Monday afternoon in Asera Care Hospice at Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville, shortly after admittance. She was the wife of Donald A. Houser. They had been married 52 years on September 14, 2009.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Kathryn Kearney Cummings. She attended Olyphant schools and was retired from Dempsey Laundry. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, and its Altar and Rosary society.

Surviving is a daughter Mary Kay Eisele and husband Christopher, Old Forge, sons; Thomas and wife Jeanine, Jermyn, Donald and wife Jean Marie, Winton, Joseph and wife Cindy, Archbald, and Michael and wife Lori, Throop, 11 grandchildren, a sister, Yvonne Harabin, Jessup, and a brother, Gerald Cummings, Scranton, nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Friday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary’s Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Interment will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Archbald.

Friends and relatives may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.

Helen Chervinak
February 1, 2010
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Helen Chervinak, 99, of Eynon, died Monday at the Lackawanna County Health Care Facility where she was a guest.  She was the wife of Michael Chervinak who passed away October 30, 1999.  They had been married for 65 years.

Born in Eynon on March 23, 1910 she was the oldest of nine children.  She was the daughter of Edward and Stella Schraeder Bernosky.  Helen was educated in Eynon Schools and was an active member of Saint Mary’s Czestochowa Church and was a lifetime member of the church choir, often acting as soloist.  Helen was president of the Sacred Heart Society for 12 years and a lifetime member of the Altar and Rosary Society.  Additionally, she was an active participant in all church societies. 

Helen was one of the founders of the Eynon PTA, serving as treasurer for 12 years, and was a member of the Golden Age Club and the United Garment Workers Union.

 She was a gentle but strong woman who deeply loved her family and her God.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and was a wonderful friend and neighbor to all who knew and loved her.  Helen touched many hearts with kindness and love and will be truly missed.

She found many new and wonderful friends at the Lackawanna Health Care Facility.  The family would like to thank the nursing staff and aides on floor C2 for their special care and also the staffs of the therapy department and activities department for all the good days they gave their Mom.

Surviving is a son, Joseph, Eynon; a daughter Marian Castner and husband Rod, Scott Township; two Grandchildren, Rob  Castner and wife Amy, Clarks Summit Michael Castner and wife Lisa, Great Meadow, NJ, and two Great Grandchildren, Victoria and Tommy; two sisters, Bernice Yarosh, Dickson City and Betty Gronsky; S. Amboy, NJ, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by a son Ted, three bothers, Edward, Bernard and infant Joseph; three sisters, Gertrude Dodzion, Marian Negvesky and Florence Petcavage. 

The funeral will be Thursday at 9:30, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Mary of Czestochowa Church, Eynon.  Friends may call a half hour before mass at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Helen’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105 (1-800-822-6344).

 Arrangements by the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald

Harry J. LaBarr
January 26, 2010
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Harry J. LaBarr, died Tuesday morning at Crozer Chester Hospital. He was the widower of the former Velma Birbeck, who died February 9, 1968.

    Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Harry and Kathryn Murphy LaBarr. He was a graduate of Archbald High School and was a member of St. Barnabas Church in Philadelphia. Before retirement he was employed by Sears-Roebuck in the Philadelphia area.

  Harry always had a kind word for everyone and a great sense of humor.

  Surviving is a son William, Marlton NJ., two daughters; Carol Dershimer and husband Peter, Hammonton NJ, and Donna LaBarr, Kingsley, three grandchildren, Christine Karovic and husband Frank, Galloway NJ, and David Quinnan and wife Dawn, Woolwich Twp. NJ, and Andrea Cook and husband Stuart, four great-grandchildren, Emilie Karovic and Kristen and Kelsey Quinnan, and Lauren Cook, nieces, nephews, and companion Ann LaGrossa.

    Preceding him in death were two sisters, Mary Altier LaBarr and Sister Mary Juan LaBarr IHM.

    The funeral will be Saturday with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Mary’s Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Montdale.

    Friends and relatives may call 9:30 to 10:30 at the church.

    Donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 429 Church St. Archbald, 18403

    Arrangements by the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald.

Kathryn A. Mancuso
January 25, 2010
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Kathryn A. Mancuso, a resident of Gaughan Ct. in Archbald, died Monday morning at Lackawanna County Health Care Center, where she had been a guest. She was the widow of Thomas A. Mancuso Sr. who died October 9, 1998.

Born June 8, 1915 in Mayfield, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Virgilia Donato Rocco (Rock). She attended Mayfield schools and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Archbald, and its Altar and Rosary society.

Kathryn was a homemaker who loved to make meatballs for her great-grandchildren and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, playing cards and bingo.

The family would like to send a special “Thank You” to Dr. Anthony Freda and staff and also the staff at the Mid-Valley Hospital and the Lackawanna County Health Care Center, for their support and care for Kathryn.

Surviving are two sons, Thomas Jr. and wife Judith, Archbald, and Robert and wife Iris, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, five grandchildren; Robert Mancuso and wife Jennifer, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Susan VanLouvender and husband Craig, Moscow, Daniel Mancuso and wife Wendie, Camp Hill, Michelle Rudalavage and husband Tommy, Eynon, and Dawn Duffield, Archbald, seven great-grandchildren; Everly, Katie and Daniel Mancuso II, Kirsten VanLouvender, Paige Rudalavage, and Zachary and Spencer Duffield, a brother Anthony Rock, Peckville, nieces and nephews.     

Preceding her in death were three brothers; Nicholas, Thomas and James Rock and a nephew, Nicholas Rock.

The funeral will be Thursday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary’s Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Interment will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Archbald.

Friends and relatives may call Wednesday 4 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 700 Vine St, Scranton, Pa. or Southern Care Inc. 851 Commerce Blvd. Suite 101-102, Dickson City, Pa. 18519.

David C. Stash
December 31, 2009
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David C. Stash, RR#2 Nicholson, died unexpectedly New Years Eve in Scranton.

Born in New Haven, Ct., he was the son of Mildred Forsman Stash and the late Richard Stash. He was a graduate of West Haven High School and was trained and certified in HVAC. He was an avid cook, who loved eating what he prepared.

Surviving in addition to his mother; is a sister Karen Biondi and husband Mark, Fleetville, a nephew, Joshua VanDuzer and a niece, Molly VanDuzer, aunts, uncles, and cousins

There will be a blessing service on Friday January 8th at 11:00 a.m., in the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home 420 Church St. Archbald.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Gertrude Krzywiec
January 3, 2010
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Gertrude Krzywiec, a former resident of Eynon, died Sunday morning at the Carbondale Nursing Home, where she had been a guest for the previous few years.

Born in Eynon, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Caroline Krawchik (Krafchak). She attended Eynon schools and was a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church and its’ Altar and Rosary Society. Before retiring, she was employed as a seamstress in dress factories in the area and was a member if the ILGWU. She was the last sibling in a family of 10 children.

Surviving are in-laws and nieces and nephews.Preceding her in death were brothers; Joseph, Charles, Anthony, Andrew, Robert and Carl and sisters; Helen Czachor, Julia Rose and Theresa Bertha.

The funeral will be Wednesday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with a blessing service at 10:00 in the funeral Home. Interment will be in Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, finch Hill

Anna I. Butkiewicz
December 28, 2009
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Anna Butkiewicz, a former resident of Throop, died Monday morning at the Lackawanna County Health Care Facility, where she had been a guest for the last four years. She was the widow of Frank Butkiewicz, who died April 28, 2001.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Pearl Gregorski Kalinoski. She attended Throop schools and was a seamstress having worked for A& R Sportswear in Throop before retirement. Anna was a member and choir member of St. Anthony’s Church in Throop, and also the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the ILGWU.

She enjoyed cooking, sewing and being an all around homemaker. She truly lived to spend time with her grandson, Richie.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Lackawanna County Health Care Facility and Asera Care Hospice for the care of their Mother.

Surviving are two sons, Richard and wife, Cathi, Eynon, and Frank and wife, Faye, Gouldsboro, brothers Edward Kalinoski, Dickson City, Joseph Kalinoski and wife, Theresa, Throop, Felix Kalinoski and wife, Rosalie, Throop, a sister Stephanie Kraycer, Dickson City, a brother-in-law, George Belaus, Throop, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were brothers, Paul Kalinoski, Anthony Kalinoski and Stanley Kalinoski and sisters, Josephine Bouffard and Pauline Belaus.

The funeral will be Thursday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Anthony’s Church, 215 Rebecca St. Throop. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Dickson City.

Relatives and friends may call, Wednesday 5 to 8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave. Scranton, Pa. 18509.

Michael P. Rudalavage
November 17, 2009
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Michael P. “Smoody” Rudalavage, Eynon, died Tuesday morning at Asera Care Hospice in Mid-Valley Hospital. His widow is the former Marie Brunetti. They had been married 52 years July 13.

Born in Eynon, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Berkanich Rudalavage.
He attended Eynon and Archbald schools and was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Eynon. He was also a member of the Eynon Fire Dept #3 and a former Fire Chief. He was a U.S Army veteran and a social member of the VFW Post # 7963 in Eynon. Before retirement he was employed as a truck driver for 33 years at Casket Shells and Ed Miller Trucking. He received the Million Miles award for driving without an accident.

Surviving is a daughter Johanna Terlinden and husband John, Allentown, nieces and nephews.Preceding him in death was a brother, Richard Rudelevage, a sister, Dolores Saldi and a niece, Sandra Collins.The funeral will be Saturday with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary’s Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Friends and relatives may call one hour prior to Mass on Saturday at the church.  Arrangements entrusted to the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home      

Raymond T. Rogers Eynon, died Monday afternoon at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. His widow is the former Claire Bilski. They were married June 28, 1947.

Born August 24, 1924 in Eynon, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anna Misko Rogers. He attended Eynon schools and was a 1942 graduate of Archbald, where he was class president. While still in high school, during his Jr. and Sr. years, he attended evening classes at Penn State University studying electronics and mechanical engineering. He then attended Temple University, under a special program of the U.S. Army Signal Corps and upon completion was assigned to duties in Boston, Philadelphia and California. After WWII, he returned to Eynon and opened and operated with his brother Lester, an electronics business in Peckville, which became known as Ray Rogers TV and Appliances. After 45 years in business he retired in 1990. He was a founding member of the Lackawanna Radio and Television Technician Association. He was also an active member of the Boy Scouts, and was on the Board of Directors and was named Council Commissioner. Ray was very active in the Eynon Lions Club, and the American Legion Post # 624, Eynon and a former member of St. Mary’s Church and choir. In the late forties and early fifties, he emceed the very popular “Dime Dances “in Rogers Hall in Eynon.

The family would like to give a special “thank you” to the staff at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore, for their care and comfort shown to Ray.

Surviving is a son Ronald and wife Maxine, Jessup, daughters Sandra Selesky and husband Paul, Effort, and Catherine Dlabaj and husband Bob, Waxahachie, Tx,  a brother Lester Rogers, Jessup, granddaughters, Rebecca Kreig and husband John and Autumn Rogers, Jessup, and a great-granddaughter Abigail Kreig.

Preceding him in death were sisters, Frances Zankowsky, Tillie Rusalavitch, Collette Carrol and Stella Rogers, and brothers Judge Harold Rogers and Stanley Rogers.

The funeral will be at private and at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Wednesday 3:00 to 6:30 P.M. at the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald.

James J. Murphy
October 13, 2009
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James J. Murphy, a resident of Archbald, died Tuesday afternoon at Mid-Valley Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife is the former Marie Kane. They had been married 36 years September 15th.

Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Kane Murphy. He attended Archbald schools and was a 1954 graduate of Archbald High School.
He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, where he served as an usher, lector and acolyte. Before retirement he was employed by Tobyhanna Army Depot as an assemblyman in the electronics division.

Jimmy had an extensive resume’. There weren’t many things he wasn’t involved in, to serve his fellow man. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Jessup Chapter, a very active member of the Archbald Lions Club, where he donated his time to the Thanksgiving dinner every year, and was also involved with the foreign student exchange program.. He served a total of 32 years combined, in the U. S. Army 109th and the 55th Brigade Infantry Division of the National Guard. He was a member of the Post #328 Ambrose - Revels, and the Hricak-McAndrew Post # 869 American Legion, Archbald, and the Eynon VFW Post # 7963. Jim was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Archbald Notre Dame Club, a former school board member of Valley View High School, worked on the Blood Drive committee for the American Red Cross, and was a recipient of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains for community service. A very instrumental person, working for the church picnics of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Mary’s, you would always see him selling instant Bingo tickets. He was very proud of his Irish Heritage and could be seen in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, on a float or walking the parade route with his shillelagh. If something needed to be done, you could always ask Jimmy, and he couldn’t do it, he knew someone who could get it done.

The family would like to send a sincere “ThankYou” to the staff of the Mid-Valley Hospital for their excellent care, compassion, and support.

Surviving is a daughter Mary Alice Raider and husband William, Archbald, a brother Daniel Murphy and wife Vivian, Peckville, three sisters, Mary Ann Langan, Scranton, Kathleen Moore and husband Robert, Saratoga Springs, NY, and Hilda Hunt and husband Gerald, Uniondale, a sister-in-law, Ann Murphy, Scranton, and a very special grand-daughter, who was the apple of his eye, Jaime Ellen Raider, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was a sister Agnes Murphy, infant brother Gerald Murphy and a brother Francis Murphy.

The funeral will be Saturday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary’s Church 417 Main St. Eynon. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Anyone attending the funeral is asked to proceed directly to the church.Friends may call Friday 4 to 8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church or to its’ Food Pantry, 411 Church St. Archbald, 18403

Anthony Stepper
July 16, 2009
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Anthony Stepper, Eynon, died late Thursday night at Hospice Community Care in Dunmore. His wife is the former Ellen Murray. They had been married 37 years, November 13, 2008.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Mary Stepulvich. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Scranton and was a former member of St. Joseph’s Church and St. Anthony of Padua Churches. Before retirement he was employed by Consolidated Freight, Edwards Concrete, and Champion Ford.

Anthony liked to fish, and bowling was his passion. He also enjoyed collecting Civil War and Indian memorabilia.

Surviving are sons, Anthony Jr. and John J. both of Eynon, daughters; Mary Malahosky, Eynon, Melissa Stepper, Scranton, Frances Stepper, Eynon and Rebecca Stepper, Dickson City, a sister Mary Aleckna, Lake Ariel, 13 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

The funeral will be private at the convenience of the family.

Friends and relatives may call Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald.

Mary Caljean
June 21, 2009
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Mary Caljean, a resident of Archbald, died Sunday afternoon at Lackawanna County Health Care Center, Peckville. She was the widow of Vincent J. Caljean, who died June 22, 1998.

Born in Eynon, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Dubee Homish. She attended Eynon schools and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. In her younger days, she enjoyed bowling with the Greek Catholic Union and travelling to tournaments. Mary was a kind and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She cherished spending time with her family.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Lackawanna County Health Care Facility for the care and compassion provided to Mary during her stay.

Surviving are sons; Robert, Eugene and Vincent “ Gary”, all of Archbald, and James, Southport, North Carolina, a brother, Andy Homish, Eynon, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were brothers, George, John, and Michael Homish, and a sister, Helen Bravi.

The funeral will be Wednesday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church 411 Church St. Archbald. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends and relatives may call 8:30 to 9:30 Wednesday morning.

Joseph J. Matoushek
June 14, 2009
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   Joseph J. Matoushek, 81, a resident of Archbald, died Sunday at Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville. His widow is the former Mary Lou Collins. They had been married 53 years, June 9.
   Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Joseph and Theresa Laggner Matoushek. He attended Archbald schools, and was a foreman and master mechanic for International Harvester and Waste Management, before retirement. Joe was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, a life member of the Black Diamond Hose Co. #2, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed hunting and working on cars and trucks.
    Surviving are two daughters, Lynne and husband, Michael Patuk, Jessup, and Diane and husband, Joseph Booths, Lake Ariel, a son, Joseph and wife, Gina Marie Matoushek, Moscow, a sister, Ann Eibach, Scranton, 8 grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
    Preceding him in death was a brother Anthony and two sisters, Marie Matoushek and Margaret Briel.
    The funeral and interment were private at the convenience of the family.
    Arrangements were made through the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald .

Grace A. Connolly
June 6, 2009
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Grace A. Connolly, a resident of the Laurels, Peckville for the last 4 years and formerly of Archbald, died Saturday night in Community Medical Center, Scranton. She was the widow of John “Jack” Connolly, who died in February of 1991.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Emma Cunningham Gilpatrick. She attended Archbald Schools and was a graduate of Archbald High School. She also attended secretarial school in Scranton. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Archbald and enjoyed her rosary group each day. She was also an avid shopper. Before retirement Grace was employed as a store manager for Spaulding Bakery in Childs.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the staff at the Laurels for their kindness and care to their mother during her stay.

Surviving are daughters; Maureen Toolan and husband Brian, New Hope, Barbara Sankar, Archbald, and Kathleen Levine and husband Louis, Newtown, a sister Helen Robinson and husband Hank, Archbald, and a daughter-in-law Arlene Connolly, Elizabethtown, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was a son, Robert Connolly and two brothers; Jack and James
Gilpatrick.

The funeral will be Tuesday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St. Archbald. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call 8:30 to 9:30 AM on Tuesday.
Donations may be made to St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

Patricia A. Breymeier Anderson
May 1, 2009
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 Patricia,” Pat “, Breymeier Anderson, of Acre Lake, Kingsley, formerly of Moosic, was called home to the Lord on Friday, May 1.  She was the widow of Ralph Breymeier, and the wife of Lloyd Anderson. They were married September 3, 2005.

Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Jean Moscatel Carey.  She served as past President of the Ladies Auxiliary Post # 8488 in Lenox. Pat loved to bake and was a loving person and friend to all and would go out of her way to help anyone. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, especially her dog, Buggy Boo, whom she loved dearly.

Surviving are children Ralph and wife Cathy, Thomas and companion, Lee, of Scranton, Laura and husband Jeff, Nicholson and Kim and husband Ambrose, Moosic, 7 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter, a sister Geri Romanski and husband Steve.
    Funeral services are private

Geraldine G. Gambo
April 23, 2009
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Geraldine, G. Gambo, a former Archbald resident and Lackawanna County Health Care resident, died Thursday morning at Asera Care Hospice at Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville.

Born in Eynon, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Matilda Kupst Gambo. She attended Eynon schools and was a graduate of Archbald High School. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Eynon and started her employment at Billig Shoe Co and worked as a waitress for the Ern, the Treadway, the Weldwood and Charcoal Restaurants. Geraldine enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, playing bingo and watching and participating in bowling. She was a great Mom and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A special “thank you” from her family to the staff at Lackawanna County Health Care and Asera Care Hospice.

Surviving is a daughter, Charlene Cottell and husband George, Clarks Summit, a sister June Cashuric, Archbald, 3 grandchildren, George R. Cottell and wife Kim, Uniondale, Jared Cottell and wife, Marissa, Clarks Summit, and Colby Cottell, Clarks Summit, and 2 great-grandchildren, Audrey and Georgie Cottell, Uniondale, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death was a sister Romayne Zelno on January 17, 2007.

The funeral will be Monday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary’s Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Eynon. Friends and Family may call Sunday 5 to 8 P.M.

Gino Nervegna 
April 19 , 2009
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Gino Nervegna, 71, of Archbald, died Saturday morning at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, as a result of complications from recurrent laryngeal cancer and ensuing chest surgery.

Son of Frances Giusti Nervegna, Scranton, he was born March 31, 1938 in Ossining NY, where his father Louis commuted daily to New York City as an electrical engineer employed with Con Edison. With the outbreak of WWII, his father was recruited as an engineer by the Army Signal Corps, and the family relocated to Philadelphia. His family moved to Scranton after the war to continue the operation of the family store, Giusti’s Market on Pittston Avenue in Southside, for another 30 years. Many of his fondest memories and most entertaining stories revolved around the unique and colorful people he knew as customers, neighbors, and extended family, as he grew up in the store.

While attending the University of Scranton as an Electronics major, he was a DJ at the university radio station, secretary of the physics club, and a member of the literary magazine. He was inducted into the physics national honor society Sigma Pi Sigma. His engineering degree in 1962 prepared him for employment at Bendix Microwave Devices in Bristol Connecticut, where he worked on the design of various high frequency electronics projects, including directional couplers and RF filters, some of which were used in high energy physics particle accelerators.

After several years in Connecticut, he moved back to Scranton to accept a physics teaching position at Scott Township High School, which later became part of the Lakeland School District. In 1968, he received a master’s degree in secondary education from the University of Scranton, and went on to teach physics and mathematics at Lakeland for over 30 years, serving in later years as chairman of the science department. He married his wife, the former Mary Berzite, of Archbald, in June 1970. The couple met while she was a Chemistry teacher at Lakeland.

While at Scott Township, he was a coach of the girl’s basketball team. In his early years as Lakeland, he coached the chess team in the former Lackawanna County Chess League. A ranked tournament player as a young man, he continued to play and study chess all his life, teaching students the game through the years as moderator of the chess club at Lakeland. He ran the National Honor Society and served as a president of the Lakeland branch of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. He retired from teaching in 1998.

He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Archbald. An avid sports fan, he especially loved baseball history. While his children were growing up, he was an Archbald Little League coach. A boyhood fan of the early Scranton Red Sox farm team, he began following for the Boston Red Sox and reading Red Sox history after his children moved to Boston to attend college at MIT.
  
He will be always remembered as a good friend, a caring teacher, a loving husband, a doting father, and a dutiful son.

Also surviving are his son Louis, Andover, Mass.; his brother in law and wife Michael and Barbara Berzite, Scott Twp., and niece Christina Berzite, Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his father Louis, Scranton, and his daughter Margaret, Cambridge, Mass.

The funeral will be Saturday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St., Archbald, with Mass at 10:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St., Archbald. Interment, St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Archbald.

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Frances J. Unovitch
April 15 , 2009
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Frances J. Unovitch, a former Eynon resident, died Wednesday night at the Dunmore Health Care Center, where she had been a guest. She was the widow of  Edward P. Unovitch who died December 28, 1975.

She was born in Eynon, daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie Tragis Gudasky. She attended and was a graduate of Archbald High School, and years ago, was employed by Billig Shoe, in Peckville. Frances was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Eynon and its Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She was also a member and past president of the Eynon American Legion Post #624 and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post #7963 Eynon.
She was an avid cook and enjoyed walking, sewing, roller skating, gardening and going to the movies. “Love of Life”. Those were the words that Frances lived by. Her smile, positive attitude and selflessness were contagious. She will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her.

Surviving are sons; Edward Unovitch and wife Susan, Carbondale, Thomas Unovitch and wife Sharon, Archbald; Daughters Catherine Maxwell, Olyphant and Nancy Ziesemer and husband Dale, Eynon, a sister, Dolores Urbanski and husband Matthew, Jermyn, 7 grandchildren; Thomas, Jerry, and Jason Unovitch, Joseph , Beth and Dana Stoffey, and Wendy Maxwell, nieces and nephews.Preceding her in death was a son, Ronald Unovitch, brothers Frank and James Gudasky, and a sister, Anastasia Kvetkowsky.The funeral will be Saturday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary’s Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Monsignor Joseph Bambera, Pastor, will be celebrant. Interment will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery, Archbald.

Friends and relatives may call Friday 4 to 8 P.M.

Kathryn Stafursky
April 9 , 2009
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Kathryn Stafursky, a resident of Archbald, died Thursday morning at Osprey Ridge Nursing Facility, Carbondale. She was the widow of Joseph Stafursky, who died in 1961.

Born in Eynon, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Agnes Kania Bors. She attended Eynon schools and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. Kathryn was very involved with church activities and also enjoyed Bingo, gardening and animals. In her younger days she was employed as a seamstress in the local silk mills.

Surviving are two sons Bernard Stafursky and wife Barbara, and Edward Stafursky and wife, Sandra, and a daughter- in- law, Kay Stafursky, all of Archbald, nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was a son, Joseph Stafursky and three brothers, John, Edmund and Frank and seven sisters, Helen, Sophie, Rose, Mary, Edith, Nellie and Verna.

The funeral will be Monday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St. Archbald. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Viewing will be private and anyone attending the funeral is asked to proceed directly to the church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society of Lackawanna County, 967 Griffin Pond Rd. Clarks Summit, Pa. 18411 or Asera Care Hospice, c/o Mid-Valley Hospital, 1400 Main St Peckville, Pa. 18452.

Michael F Rutkosky
April 8, 2009
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 Michael F Rutkosky, 52, of Archbald, died Wednesday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital.
 Born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, he was the son of Marion Moro Rutkosky and the late Francis J. Rutkosky. He was a 1975 graduate of Valley View High School and before his illness, was employed as a truck driver for Aramark Food Service at Valley View High School. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald.

Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid softball player, and also a sponsor of Fran’s Softball Team. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post# 869, Archbald.

The family would like to give a “special thank you” to the Staff  and Nurses at the Lackawanna County Health Care Facility, Blakely, the Nurses and Staff at Moses Taylor Hospital and also the Sacred Heart Hospice Nurses.
 
Also surviving are two brothers; Joseph Rutkosky and Fran Rutkosky, Archbald and a nephew Adam Rutkosky, Scranton.

The funeral will be Tuesday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church 411 Church St. Archbald. Cremation will be at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald.

Angelica B. Tinti
March 23, 2009
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Angie Tinti, 86 of Archbald died Monday morning at Lackawanna County Health Care Center. 

Born in Archbald, daughter of the late David and Jovanna (Anna) Tinti, she was a graduate of Archbald High School and Scranton Beauty School.  She owned and operated Angie's Beauty Salon in Archbald for 50 years.

She was a devoted Catholic and lifelong member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church where she was active in many societies. Angie traveled extensively in her younger years and loved spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed baking for holidays, birthdays and family gatherings.  She loved her nieces & nephews and enjoyed spending time with them.  Angie will be remembered for her strong faith and the times she cherished with her family & friends.  She will be deeply missed.

Surviving are two nephews; Dr. Joseph A. Gronsky and wife Eulaine, Dalton and Dr. David R. Gronsky & wife Karen Danville, and great nieces and nephews Jesse, Jake, Sarah, Matthew & Nathan Gronsky. She was preceded in death by a sister Delores Gronsky.

The funeral will be Thursday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St. Archbald. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Archbald.

Joseph J. Poronsky
March 14, 2009
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 Joseph J. Poronsky, Archbald, died Saturday afternoon at Mid-Valley Hospital, Peckville. His widow is the former Catherine M. Revere. They had been married 37 years in May.

Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Yanochick Poronsky. He attended Jessup schools and was of the Catholic faith. Before retirement he was employed by AMF Foundry as a technician in the Bowling division. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in WWII, and a past charter member of the Hrichak-McAndrew, American Legion Post # 869, Archbald.

Surviving is a son, Michael Poronsky, Archbald, and beloved daughters, Lorraine Pullman, Eynon and Kathleen Kilcullen, Union N.J., a sister, Rose Mary Benjunas, Winton, 7 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were sons, Joseph Poronsky, and Charles Kilcullen and two brothers Gerald and Michael Poronsky.

The funeral and entombment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asera Care Hospice, C/O Mid-Valley Hospital, 1400 Main St. Peckville, Pa. 18452.

John G. Rapoch
February 22, 2009

John G. Rapoch, a resident of the Gino Merli Veteran Center, died Sunday morning at the center.

Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Rose Marie Zenich Rapoch. He attended Philadelphia schools and was of the catholic faith. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, having served in Vietnam. Before becoming disabled he was employed as a delivery truck driver for Sugarman’s, in Eynon and Leslie Fay, in Pittston, and was also a part time police officer in the Borough of Archbald. He was a life member of the Shopa-Davey VFW Post #6082, Peckville, The Dickson City DAV, and the Hrichak-McAndrew Post#869, American Legion, Archbald.

Surviving are sons Philip Schwartz, Carbondale, and Anthony Schwartz, Chicago, Ill. Two brothers; Frank Rapoch and wife Tanya, Florida, and Walter Lubanski, Philadelphia, several grandchildren, nephews and cousins.  His caregiver was Joan Burian and husband Tony, Scott Twp.

Funeral services will be Wednesday evening in the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald. Friends and relatives may call Wednesday 6 to 9 P.M.
Cremation will be at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald.

Dorothy T. Simoncini
February 3, 2009
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    Dorothy Simoncini, Archbald, died Tuesday morning at Asera Care Hospice in Mid-Valley Hospital.

    Born in Archbald, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Teresa Smargiassi Simoncini. She attended Archbald schools and worked as a bookkeeper in the garment industry before retirement. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald.

 Dorothy enjoyed sewing, listening to the radio, and taking care of her home.

     Surviving are nieces and nephews, including; Georgina Gildea, and Ronald Cappellini, of Archbald, Teresa Brandt and husband William, Dalton, Christopher Simoncini and wife Debora, E.Berlin, and Samuel Simoncini, Dunmore, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

    A special”Thank You” to the nurses and aides at the Lackawanna County Health Care Center and Asera Care Hospice.

     The funeral will be Saturday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St. Archbald, with Fr. Greg Reichlen, assistant pastor, celebrant.

    Friends and relatives may call 5 to 8 P.M. on Friday. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Eynon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Asera Care Hospice, at Mid-Valley Hospital, 1400 Main St. Peckville, Pa. 18452.

Sylvester, E. Pezanowski
February 2, 2009
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Sylvester, E. Pezanowski, Archbald, died Monday afternoon in the Gino Merli Veteran Center, Scranton. His widow is the former Della Zielenski. They had been married 61 years in June.

    Born in Dickson City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Pezanowski. He attended St. Mary’s schools, in Dickson City. In his early years he was employed in the mining industry and carpentry business. He retired from Gress Farms in Scranton. For 61 years, he served as a bartender at the East Side Hose Co. # 4 in Archbald.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, and a member of the East Side Hose Co. # 4, Archbald Fire Departments.

    Surviving is a daughter Joan Pientack and husband Steve, Archbald, 2 sisters Isabelle Pezanowski, Carbondale, and Florence Biercevicz, Shelton, Ct, a brother Bernie Pazanowski and wife Frances, Centerville Va., nieces and nephews.

    Preceding him in death was a grandson Cory Pientack in 1984 and a brother Adam Pezanowski and sister Anastasia Bart.   

    In his younger days he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Later in life, he passed the time on Saturdays with his friend Walter “Bo” Bogaski, watching westerns on television and having a beer. His daughter, with whom he resided, was the joy of his life.

    The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the nurses and aides at the Veteran Center. 

    The funeral will be Thursday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church S. Archbald, with Fr. Greg Reichlen assistant pastor, celebrant. Cremation will be at Maple Hill at Salem Crematory.

Friends and Relatives may call Thursday 5 to 8 P.M.

Victoria J. Whitiak
January 8, 2009
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Victoria J. Whitiak, Archbald, died Thursday afternoon in Asera Care Hospice at Mid-Valley hospital, Peckville. She was the widow of Nicholas Whitiak, who died December 6, 1986.

    Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Demato Miscella. She attended New York Schools and before retirement she and her husband were owners and operators, of the Embers Restaurant in Childs, and she was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Mayfield.
   
    Surviving is a daughter Fran and husband Allan Taramelli and their children, Jennifer and husband Scott Gilliland, Swiftwater, and Christopher and wife Kristen Taramelli, Jessup, and a son, Dwayne F. and wife Linda Whitiak and their children Stacy and Kimberly Whitiak, Potomac Maryland. Preceding her in death was a brother Louis Miscella.

The funeral will be Monday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 420 Hudson St. Mayfield. Interment will be in Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill. Viewing will be private at the convenience of the family.

Frank J. Crea
January 5, 2009
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  Frank John Crea, “Uncle Francy”, Archbald, died Monday evening at home. His wife of 66 years was the late Anna Regula Crea, who died January 8, 2004.
   
Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late Giuseppe Joseph and Angelina Tomaino Crea. He attended Archbald schools, and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, the Hricak-McAndrew, Post# 869, American Legion, Archbald, and an officer of the Archbald Athletic Club. He was also a U.S.Army veteran, having served during WWII. Before retirement, he was employed as a coal miner, then worked for Suckle Electronics as a fork lift driver, then worked for Stafursky Transportation and as a custodian for the American Legion Post #869.Francy was a simple man who knew the value of what really mattered in life. He spent his time hunting or could be seen through out Archbald, walking his best friend Roxy.
   
He also enjoyed Valley View High School sports and forged special friendships with many of the athletes and their families. He will be remembered for his kindness toward neighbors and strangers. He had the unique gift of always being there when someone needed him. He enjoyed sitting with friends and having a glass of wine, talking about the Big Buck or the turkey he bagged. He was an excellent dancer and always took center stage at weddings, when he hit the floor. The family would like to thank Dr. Linda Thomas Hemak, Traditional Home Health Hospice and all of the friends and neighbors who helped keep him comfortable in his final hours.
   
Surviving is a son David, a sister, Rose Maslar, Archbald, 5 grandchildren, including caregiver Mary Beth Roche, Carbondale, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, including, Cindy Taramelli and Bob Miezejewski, Archbald, who were his primary caregivers, a brother-in-law and close friend Vincent Heid, Archbald and his faithful companion “Roxy” Preceding him in death was a son, Joseph Crea, a daughter Cheryl Flannery, 2 grandchildren, David Crea and Colleen Flannery, 3 sisters, Josephine Cipriani, Mary Ketchick, Sadie Crea, and, 2 brothers Dominick and Anthony Crea.

The funeral will be Thursday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St. Archbald. Cremation will follow at Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald.
   In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Thomas Aquinas Church Food Pantry, 411 Church St. Archbald, Pa. 18403 or the Valley View Softball Booster Club.

Bernard B. Narvid
January 2, 2009
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Bernard B. Narvid, a resident of Eynon, died Friday morning in Mercy Hospital, Scranton. He and his wife, the former Elizabeth (Betty) Swierczek would have been married 56 years January 24th.

Born in Eynon, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Isabella Michlowski Narvid. He attended Archbald Schools and was a member of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church in Eynon, where he was an usher. Before retirement, he was employed by the Borough of Archbald with the DPW and later at Valley View High School in the maintenance department. He was an Army veteran serving in the 109th Infantry and was a member of the Eynon VFW Post #5544 and the Valley View Booster Club.

He was always bragging about his grandchildren and was an avid Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Surviving are sons, Gregory, Hampton, Va., David and companion Mary Ann Hayes, Scranton, Stephen, Eagleville, and Matthew and wife Barbara, Kingston, a daughter, Judith (Judy) Walter and husband Mark, Scranton, 9 grandchildren; Lisa Lemons, Jeff Narvid, Gregg Narvid, Beverly, Rachel, Luke and Natalie Walter, Jessica and Michael Narvid, 2 great granddaughters Alex and Stephanie Lemons, a foster son, Paul Muthing, Hamel, Minnesota, a sister Bernice Trojanowski, Syosset, NY, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were brothers John, Albert, Edwin, and Walter Narvid and two half-brothers Joseph and Roman Narbut.

The funeral will be Monday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9: 30 in St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 417 Main St. Eynon. Cremation will be in Maple Hill Crematory, Archbald.

Relatives and friends may call Sunday 6 to 9 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 417 Main St. Eynon, Pa. 18403 or the Valley View Booster Club.

Dolores C. Saldi
July 25, 2008

Anna Spaziani Yacone
May 28, 2008

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Gerald W. Fuller, Moosic, died Saturday morning in GeisingerWyoming Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Rosina Edmondson Fuller. They had been married 40 years October, 2007.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Raymond and Emily Boland Fuller. He attended Scranton schools, and was presently employed by TJMaxx in their warehouse distribution center, Pittston. He was formerly employed by Collins Supply in Scranton, and was a member of The Beacon of Light Community Church in Old Forge.

Jerry loved fishing, camping and anything to do with outdoor activity

Surviving is a daughter Tina Fuller, and a son Raymond Fuller and fiancée Angela Gray, Moosic, a brother Raymond Fuller, Scranton and grandchildren Angel Fuller, Dustin Fuller, Angelo Sacchetti, Matthew Sacchetti, and Jamar Rymer, nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death was a sister Harriet Maloney on Sept. 24, 1994.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17 at 1:00 in The Beacon of Light Community Church, 614 Clark St. Old Forge, Pa.

Arrangements by the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald.

Anthony F. Lemoncelli, S. Main St. Archbald, died Sunday morning at home after a lengthy illness.

Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Louis and Edith Casaccia Lemoncelli. He attended Archbald schools and was a 1951 graduate of Archbald High School. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald and a veteran of the US Navy. Before retirement he worked in construction.

Tony was an avid hunter and gardener, and was very involved in pigeon racing. He was a former member of the Wilkes- Barre Sportsman Club and a member of the Scranton Racing Pigeon Club.

Surviving is a sister Louise Garcia and husband Anthony, Archbald, a niece Cynthia McDonnell and husband Chris, and their children; Madeline, Abigail, and Conor, Philadelphia, and a nephew Michael Garcia and wife Sheila and their son, Nathan, Peckville, and also his companion, Mary Nakonechini, Blakely.

The funeral will be Wednesday from the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St. Archbald, with the Rev. Joseph Fanti, celebrant. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Eynon.

Friends and relatives may call Tuesday 5 to 8 P.M.