All Obituaries

Mary E. Liparulo, 86, a longtime resident of both Archbald and Jermyn PA, passed away peacefully at her wonderful care center Forest City Nursing Home on May 30, 2020.   Mary is survived by her children Joseph and Kim Liparulo Jr (Jermyn PA), James and Karen Liparulo (Jermyn PA), Maria Liparulo (Tampa FL) and Beth and TJ Maxwell (Tewksbury NJ).  She was adored by her six granddaughters Krista and Chris DiRienzo (Peckville PA), Katie and Chris Fratamico (Scranton PA), Sarah and...

Theresa E. Zadzura May 11, 2020   Theresa E. Zadzura,  an Archbald resident, died early Monday morning at Geisinger CMC. She  was the wife of Peter Zadzura. They were married 29 years in October. Born in Peckville, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Ann Marie "Nan" Simon Marion. She was a graduate of Valley View High School and attended and was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Marywood College. Theresa was a member of Christ the King Parish and enjoyed...

Katherine Gallagher, a former Archbald resident, died Sunday night at Allied Hospice. She was the widow of John " Jack" Gallagher, who died March 11 ,2008. Born in Highland Mills, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Catherine Francese Van Houten. She attended schools in NY and was a graduate of Monroe Woodbury High School. Katherine was a member of Christ the King Parish, and before retirement was employed by Stafursky Enterprises. She enjoyed reading, doing...

Mildred F. Stash April 12, 2020     On April 12, 2020, beloved Mother and “Nanny,” Mildred F. Stash, 92, peacefully passed in her bed at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, Scranton. Mildred, also known as Millie, was an avid reader, lover of cats, tag sale enthusiast and connoisseur of all things food and drink. Born September 12, 1927 in New Haven Connecticut, Millie had dreams of pursuing a career in modeling. In her early 20’s she moved from...

Elizabeth A. Toms April 11, 2020     Elizabeth A. Toms, 70,  of Clarks Green, passed away Saturday, April 11 at home. She was the wife of William L. Toms. They celebrated 40 years of marriage in November. Born February 15, 1950, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Lesso Barkasy. Liz attended Dunmore elementary and graduated Cathedral High School, Scranton.  She continued her education and graduated from Radford University, Virginia,...

Victoria Grzenda, 93 of Archbald passed away on Wednesday, April 8 at the Jewish Home, Scranton, PA. She was the wife of the late Stanley Grzenda who died on March 3, 2005.  Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Fitch and Amelia Heinz Fitch Kisner. She attended Scranton Schools and was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Vicki will always be loved and fondly remembered by her children, Stanley and wife Nancy, Jessup; David and wife...

Kevin R. Marion, 62, of Archbald, died Wednesday morning at Allied Services Hospice Center after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His loving wife is the former Elizabeth “Sissy” Bojarsky. Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Phyllis Mercatili Marion. He was a graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1975 and then attended Penn State University, where he graduated with a B.S. in civil engineering in 1979 and later earned a...

Dorothy Kavalow, 68, of Olyphant, passed away Saturday at Allied Hospice, after a courageous 10 year battle with breast cancer. Her husband of 44 years, Mark Kavalow, was by her side. Born in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Florence Dembosky Macarski. She attended and was a 1968 graduate of Dickson City High School, and was a member of St. Mary of the Visitation Church. Before retirement, Dotty was employed at Wegmans, in Dickson City. Dotty enjoyed...

Joseph M. Houser (Stump) March 26, 2020 Joseph M. Houser, 53, of Archbald, died Thursday at home after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer. He was the husband of Cindy Wagner Houser. They celebrated 28 years of marriage on April 5, 2019. Born in Altoona, he was a son of Donald Houser, Archbald; and the late Joan Cummings Houser, who died Feb. 1, 2010. He was a graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1985, and a member of Christ the King Parish. He was currently employed at COLTS and...

Mary J. Schemel, Olyphant, formerly of Archbald, died Tuesday at home. Born in Peckville, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Helen Milligan Schemel. She attended and was a graduate of Archbald High School, class of 1963. Before retirement she worked in the hair styling industry. Mary was of the catholic faith and her grandchildren were the loves of her life. Surviving is a daughter,Jennifer Borick Semon, Moscow, a son, Stephen Borick, Dunmore,  three grandchildren, Audrey...