All Obituaries

Helen H. Altier, formerly of Archbald, passed just 9 days shy of her 105th birthday at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton.  She was the loving and devoted wife of Anthony Altier, who died in 1996.   Born in Archbald, she was the cherished daughter to the late George and Catherine Haser Brennan.  Helen was a faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Christ the King Parish, Archbald.  She prayed the rosary daily and was religiously devoted to her...

William “Wire” J. Hughes died Saturday evening, March 2 at Riverside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor.  He was the dedicated husband to Maureen Marion Collura Hughes. Born in Carbondale, he was a son of the late, Edward and DeSales Morrow Hughes. Bill was 1959 graduate of Archbald High School and honorable served in the US Airforce.  Prior to Bill’s illness he was a self-employed painter.  He is well known for the delicate work he accomplished...

Terrence L. Gerek, 66, of Factoryville, formerly of Peckville, passed away peacefully at Allied Hospice Center, Wilkes Barre on Friday, March 1.  He was the loving husband to Susan Armondi.  They were married for over 28 joyous years. Terry was the son of the late, Edward and Vera Chaykovsky Gerek.  A graduate of Valley View High School, Class of 1975 and he received his BS at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences.  Having worked in his family textile business...

Alice M. Fife, 88, of Archbald, died Tuesday at Aventura at Terrace View, Peckville.  She was the daughter of the late Harold and Florence Dougher Smith. Alice was a graduate of Archbald High School and, before retirement, she was a devoted aide where she provided compassion and gentle kindness to the children at St. Joseph Center, Scranton. She was a faithful member of Christ the King Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society. Alice, with her brother, Tucker, whom she resided with, were...

Joseph L. Falkowski, 80, of Jermyn, died at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  He was the loving husband to Eileen Fairburn Falkowski.  They were married for over 58 joyous years. Joe was the son to the late, Felix (Phillip) and Nellie Vosefski Falkowski.  A graduate of Archbald High School, Class of 1961 and before retirement, he was employed at Metropolitan Life Insurance as a salesman and also a member of Lives Changed by Christ Church (LCBC), Dickson City.  In...

Dolores Rose Urbanski, 92, formerly of Greenfield Township, passed away peacefully at Green Ridge Nursing Center, Scranton on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  She was the devoted wife of the late, Matthew R. Urbanski who died May 26, 2013.  They spent over 60 joyous years together. Born in Eynon, she was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Nellie Tragis Gudasky.  A graduate from Archbald High School and a faithful member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.   Dolores...

Marie A. Murphy, 87, of Archbald, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore on Wednesday, January 31.  She was the devoted wife of the late, James J. Murphy who died 10/13/2009.  Born in Jessup, Marie was the daughter of the late, James G. and Alice Loftus Kane.  She was a graduate from Jessup High School and a faithful member of Christ the King Parish; St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald and it’s Altar and Rosary Society, a Confraternity of...

Thomas “Tucker” J. Smith, 84, of Archbald died at Commonwealth Regional Hospital, Scranton.  He was the son of the late Harold and Florence Dougher Smith.   Tucker was a graduate of Archbald High School and before retirement, he was employed at General Dynamics, Eynon and a member of Christ the King Parish, Archbald.  He was proud veteran and honorably discharged as a sergeant for the US Army.  A member of the Ambrose – Revels American Legion Post #...

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Donna Marie Zelno, 64, from Eynon, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Dickson City due to recent medical complications. Her loving husband and love of her life is Charles A. Zelno.  Devoted to each other and never far apart, they were married for 41 joyous years. Born in Scranton, she was the beloved daughter to the late Leonard and Joan Budzinski Thomas of Dickson City. Donna was a 1977 graduate of Mid Valley High School and a faithful member...

Bernard J. Stafursky, 87, of Eynon, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 23, 2023 with his loving wife, Barbara Venesky Stafursky, at his side.  They were married 32 joyous years. Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late, Joseph and Kathryn Bors Stafursky. He attended Archbald High School and was a member of Christ the King Parish, Archbald.  Bernie was the proud founder and owner of Stafursky Paving Company, Archbald.   He worked alongside his sons, who...