All Obituaries

Flor D. ‘Mackenzie’ Pryzant, passed away peacefully, July 4, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, after a five year battle with Systemic Lupus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis.  She was the daughter of the late Paula Lois Pryzant. Mackenzie was a 2017 graduate of Mid Valley High School and a student at Penn State University, Scranton Campus, where she was a member of the chorus.  She loved softball, music, scary movies, musicals and Broadway shows.  Her pets were...

Colleen Joan Smith, 57, Archbald, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Saturday afternoon at Allied Services Hospice. She was the daughter of William Smith and the late Joan Davis Smith. Born Monday, July 9, 1962 in Peckville, she was a graduate of Valley View High School, a member of Christ the King Parish, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, and the Administrative Assistant and Notary Public, for Archbald Borough. Colleen loved life to the fullest.  Colleen is...

Theresa “Margie” Muchal was taken into the arms of our Lord on July 14, 2019 surrounded by all who loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis in October 1961.  She was the daughter of the late John & Anna Dembroski Toczydlowski.  She was a member of Christ the King Parish, Archbald.  Surviving are 4 daughters – Diane Villeneuve & husband Tom, Archbald.  Gloria Delicati & husband Paul, Jermyn with whom she resided with for...

Irene Palazzari, 96, died July 6, 2019 at Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the widow of Armond Palazzari who died in 1987.  She spent most of her adult life residing in Peckville.  Born in Taylor, she was a daughter of the late Steven and Catherine Cuiry.  She spent a good part of her early years with her beloved late grandmother, Eva Markovitch of Scranton. Her whole life revolved around home and family.  She will be remembered for her love of...

William J. Jones, 94, of Archbald, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday evening at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Bill was the widower of Grace Margaret Theobald Jones. He missed celebrating their 70th anniversary together by four days. He was the son of John Paul Jones and Catherine Hayes Jones. Born Saturday, September 27, 1924, and raised in the West Side of Scranton, Bill attended West Scranton High School, quitting at the age of 17 to join the United States Navy. He...

Roxine Anna Brass, 81, of Scranton, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Thursday, May 09, 2019 at Geisinger CMC Hospital.  She was the wife of the late William L. Brass Sr. They were married 50 years. Born Saturday, April 9, 1938 in Addison, New York to the late John Albert Kirk and Thelma Roxine Sackett.  Roxine was employed at Blue Mountain Christian Retreat Center in New Ringold and the Elim Bible Institute. She is survived by her children, William L. Brass Jr...

Stephen J Zelno, 53, Eynon, died Friday morning, at his home. Born Sunday, May 30, 1965, in Peckville, he was the son of the late Thomas Albert Sr, and Elizabeth M Skierski Zelno. Steve was a graduate of Valley View High School, Strayer University, and the Culinary School of Washington, D.C. Surviving are his brothers Thomas A. Jr. and wife Diane Zelno, Archbald; David, Freeport, Maine; Mark, New York City; Matthew and wife Judy Zelno, Peckville; his sisters Elaine Zelno Fiels, Daytona...

Lee Elizabeth Brombacher, beloved daughter of Thomas and Delores Keklak Brombacher, has passed away.  There will be no viewing or services at her request.  Friends and relatives should say a prayer that she finds everlasting peace.  She will be greatly missed.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Louis J Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church Street, Archbald.  

Robert James Taylor, 85, Jessup, formerly of Liverpool, NY, passed away peacefully March 8, 2019 at Allied Services Hospice, with his family by his side.  He was born Saturday, December 9, 1933 in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Reverend Roy and Nellie Taylor. Bob served his country in the USAF during the Korean War. He excelled at sports, including softball, baseball and bowling.  Bob was invited to attend spring training for the New York Yankees.  He also enjoyed off track...

Joan E. Davis, 89, Mayfield, died Thursday morning at Forest City Nursing Center, with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Leland Charles Davis Sr. Born Monday, June 17, 1929 in Carbondale, Joan was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth Lee Daley. She was the Laundry Supervisor for The Jewish Home, Scranton, until her retirement.  Joan loved all kinds of rabbits; ceramic, stuffed, you name it, and she also loved jigsaw puzzles. Joan is survived by her...