All Obituaries

John E. Muha, Jr.,80, a lifelong resident of Archbald, went to Heaven on June 4.  Born in Peckville, to the late John E. Mucha and Stella Yamilakowski Mucha. He was stricken with polio at the age of 7 months. Always a fighter, he recovered and graduated from Archbald High School and was a lifelong member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald.   Retired, John enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. Always happy and grateful for the smallest things and considered everyone a...

Marie Diane Kerrigan, 70, known to everyone as Diane, passed away at her daughter’s home surrounded by family, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Born February 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anne Gerrity Galaydick. Diane graduated from Archbald High. She spent most of her life working at Lackawanna County Heath Care Center as a nurse’s aide, as she loved caring for people. She was a loving mother to her two children and enjoyed the...

Gerald J. Marcinek, 82, a resident at the Gino Merli  Veterans Center died Saturday at Regional Hospital in Scranton.  He was the husband of the late Rosalie Hudak Marcinek, who died in 1979. Born in Peckville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna Sapak Marcinek. He attended Jessup Schools and was a graduate of Jessup  High School.  He also attended Johnson School of Technology. Gerry was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Peckville  and a U.S Army...

Margaret Mursch Malinowski, 64, died Friday at Regional Hospital in Scranton. She and her significant other Daniel Malinowski spent 41 wonderful years together. He was the love of her life. Born in Peckville, she was a daughter of Patricia Siko Mursch and the late Carl Mursch. She attended Archbald schools  and Valley View High School.  Before retirement  she was employed by General Dynamics in the Security Department. Margaret was of the Catholic...

Patricia O’Boyle May 9, 20211 Patricia O’Boyle, 59,  died Sunday in Dunmore Health Care Center.  She was a daughter of the late Leo P. and Shirley Jane Hess Healey. Patricia was a graduate of Valley View Sr. High School and worked as retail clerk at Sam’s Club, Sears photo department and Dollar General.  She was talented and had a creative gift in photography and doing arts and crafts.  She was often tasked in helping others with computer issues and...

Hannah Mahady Schlappe Perrins April 23, 2021     Hannah Mahady Schlappe Perrins, 65, a resident of Scranton, died Friday night at Allied Hospice.  Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Petro Mahady. Hannah was a barber by trade. She loved helping people and always offered her advice to others.  Her talent for writing poetry and stories expressed her creative side as well as her active imagination.   Surviving are daughters;...

Michael A. Kosar April 22, 2021     Michael A. Kosar, a resident of Archbald, died Thursday morning at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  His wife is the former Ellen A. Gallagher.  The couple was married 50 years last May. Born in Eynon, he was the son of Walter and Elizabeth “Betty” Snyder Kosar.  Michael  was a graduate of Archbald High School and Lackawanna College.  Prior to  his retirement, he was employed at Weston Instruments as a...

Theresa M. Pollack April 16, 2021   Theresa M. Pollack, a resident of Eynon, died unexpectedly April 16,2021 at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  She was the widow of Isadore Lorenzetti and Steve Pollack. Born in Archbald, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Concetta Musoleno Carite.  She attended Archbald schools and was a graduate of Archbald High School. Theresa was employed in the garment industry before retirement and was a faithful member of Sacred Heart of Jesus...

Eugene P. “Beaner” Curtis March 30, 2021   Eugene P. “Beaner” Curtis was an incredibly strong, brave and admired man. On Tuesday March 30, 2021, with his daughters holding his hands, Beaner returned home to Heaven. Born in Archbald on December 3, 1946, he was the beloved son of late Henry and Mary Dougher Curtis.  Beaner was a devoted brother. He attended Archbald High School. From a very young age, Beaner was a hard worker. He began earning money from...

Kenneth P. Finley March 18, 2021   Kenneth P. Finley, 58, of Peckville passed into our Lord’s hands at home in the arms of his loving wife, Marie Matala Finley.  They were married 34 years.   Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Jean Oster Finley and the late Reverend Robert Finley.  Ken was a 1980 graduate of Valley View High School and graduated from Luzerne County Community College with a Paramedic certification.   He was one of the original CMC...