All Obituaries

Sharon E. Plevyak, 80, of Archbald, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 29.  She was the wife of the late, Francis J. Plevyak who died March 6, 2001. Born in Carbondale, Sharon was the daughter of the late, Raymond and Gertrude McCloskey Collins.  She was a 1960 graduate from Archbald High School and a member of Christ the King Parish; St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald and it’s Altar and Rosary Society.  Prior to retirement, she worked at Haband,...

It is with great sadness to announce the death of Edward M. Gerek, 67, of Archbald who died on Saturday, January 14 at his home.  He was a son of late, Edward and Vera Chaykovsky Gerek.   Born in Peckville, he attended Valley View High School, Class of 1973 and upon graduation enlisted in the US Army. He honorably served his country and returned home to raise a family and be among his life- long friends. He worked at Specialty Records for over 30 years prior to its closure, then...

Theresa “Tess” Zaleski, 91, of Jermyn, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Serenity Care of Mid Valley where she was a resident.  Born in Simpson, she was the daughter of the Late Frank and Claudia Bartosh Terpak.  Her loving husband, Joseph J. Zaleski died in 1989.   Theresa was a graduate of Fell Township High School, Class of 1949.  She was previously employed as a cashier at the former, Pioneer American Bank, (NBT Bank), Carbondale, until...

Mary G. Milo, 78, of Carbondale Township, died Friday at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehab Center where she was a resident.  She was the widow of Louis J. Milo, Sr., who died on April 12, 2022. The couple would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on December 28, 2022.   Born in Peckville, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Winifred Murray Naughton.  Mary was a graduate of Archbald High School and a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas...

Irene S. Doyle, 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 6 at Aventura at Terrace View, Olyphant after a lengthy illness.  She was the loving wife of the late Frederick Ira Doyle who died on November 11,1976.   Born in Dickson City, Irene was the daughter of the late Stanley and Verna Navrat Kaszuba. Prior to retirement she worked as a talented seamstress in various garment establishments.  She enjoyed crocheting and gained pleasure and joy from bird watching.  Her eyes...

Catherine Ann Lemoncelli, 69, a lifelong resident of Archbald, died peacefully Tuesday November 29 at River Run Health and Rehab Center, Kingston. She joined her parents, the late Samuel and Jean McAndrew Lemoncelli, in eternal life.    Cathy graduated from Valley View High School, Class of 1971, and was a faithful member of Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved pets.  For nearly three decades,...

David Andrukat, 92, of Carbondale, died early Tuesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore after a brief illness.  He was the husband of the late Lorraine Bauman Andrukat who died on December 10, 2020 and the son to the late Alexander and Arline Holden Andrukat.   David graduated from West Scranton High School and was an Air Force veteran.  He was a Lithuanian Catholic and prior to his retirement worked for Northeast Telecom as a telecommunication tech.  A...

Ada J. Paulish, 96, formerly of Archbald, died Saturday, at Clarks Summit Senior Living where she had been a resident for the past 6 years.  She was the widow of Nicholas Paulish, who died March 29, 2006.   Born in Turin, Italy, Ada was the daughter of the late Emilio and Sadie Bravi Uguccioni.  She was a faithful member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Christ the King Parish, Archbald and was an active member of their Altar and Rosary Society.  Prior to her retirement,...

Eleanor D. Grabin, 90, of Eynon, died Wednesday morning at Aventura at Terrace, Sturges, under the care of Allied Hospice, Scranton.  She was the widow of John P. Grabin, who died June 7, 2022. They were married 71 years.   Born in Eynon on March 18, 1932, was the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Yatsonsky Konasavage.  She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Czestochowa Church, Eynon, Christ the King Parish.  Eleanor was a former member and held office...

Joan Mary Kearney, RN, 92, of Archbald, died on Sunday, September 25, at her home surrounded by her caring family. She was the wife of the late Thomas Patrick Kearney, who died May 16, 1991, and the daughter of the late Rollin and Marguerite Quinn Holmes.   Joan graduated in 1947 from St. Patrick’s High School, Olyphant, and in 1950 from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Scranton, where she received her RN Degree. She was very proud of her nursing profession, having worked at...