All Obituaries

Edward J. Chorba, Jr   Edward J. Chorba Jr. , 72, Died on Christmas Day at his Dorm at Allied Services. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Edward A. Chorba and Ruth Tompkins Chorba and a sister Elayne Dixon. Formerly of Throop, Edward resided the past few months at Allied Services in Scranton as a Dormitory resident. Prior to July of this year, Edward was a Resident with The ARC of NEPA Group Homes. He had a quiet and gentle personality and was all smiles especially if he...

John M. Berry, Vandling, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at home. He was the husband of the former Patricia Bensley. Born in Carbondale,he grew up in Childs, and he was a son of the late John “Jack” and Joya Leonard Berry. He attended and graduated St. Rose High School. He also attended the University of Scranton,and received a Bachelor Degree and achieved an Associates degree in business from Lackawanna College. He enjoyed horseshoes, basketball, bowling, fishing, golf...

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Stella Podchaski of Bound Brook, NJ, formerly of Harrison, NJ entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday November 14, 2019 at Care One at Somerset Assisted Living, Bound Brook.  She was 98 years old.  Private funeral services were under the direction of Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St. Archbald, PA in conjunction with the Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison NJ 07029.  Interment in St. Francis Cemetery, Eynon. If you would like to...

John "Jackie" Mancuso died Monday evening at Allied Hospice.His widow is the former Joan Granahan Mancuso. They had been married 66 years. A lifelong resident of Archbald, he was a son of the late John and Rose Cerene Mancuso. . He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired form Suckle Electronics.. He was also a member of Christ the King Parish, Archbald. He loved Penn State football and Sunday meals with his family.He had a bright personality and an unparalleled ability...

Jeanne E. Castoral, a resident of Bedminster, N.J. died Thursday in Hunterton Medical Center, Flemington, N.J.  She was the wife of William E. Castoral.  They had been married 58 years in July. Born in Old Forge, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Pann Domiano.  She attended and graduated from Old Forge schools and was a graduate of Marywood College.  She received her masters degree from Seton Hall University.  She was a teacher and school...

Minnie V. Memo October 16, 2019    Minnie V. Memo,of Eynon, died Wednesday morning at Lackawanna Health and Rehab Facility.  She was the widow of William P. Memo, who died July 26, 2007.     She was born in Scranton, the daughter of the late Teofil and Veronica Slawinski.  She attended school in Eynon and was a seamstress in various factories before retirement. She was a member of Christ the King Parish, St. Mary of Czestochowa, and the American Legion...

Cyril J. Stash, 94, a longtime resident of Eynon, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. He was a caring son, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed. Born April 7, 1925, Cyril was the son of the late Thomas and & Mary Stash and was one of six children. He proudly served his country in World War II, was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal and member of the Eynon American Legion. His passion for the trades and love of his family lead...

Anthony Lawrence Garcia, 87, of Archbald, passed away peacefully at home. His wife of 62 years is the former Louise Lemoncelli. They were married Saturday, June 15, 1957. Born Sunday, May 8, 1932, in Archbald, he was the son of the late John and Tina Fanti Garcia. Tony was a graduate of Johnson Trade School, employed by Von Storch and Burkavage, and most recently, Highland Associates as a draftsman/architect, until his retirement. Anthony was a corporal with United States Army, having served...

John A Monie, 84, Archbald, died Tuesday, August 06, 2019, at Lackawanna Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sturges. He was the widower of Shirley Ann (Petrone) Monie, who passed on April 17, 2015. Born Monday, December 17, 1934 in Winton, Pa., he was the son of Robert Anna Yurkanin Monie. ‘Hyper’ was a graduate of Jessup High School, and a member of Christ the King Parish, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. He was an assembler at Casket Shells prior to retirement, and an avid...