All Obituaries

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...

Marlene A. Borick February 23, 2020 Marlene A. Borick, Scranton, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She was the companion of Joseph Ferguson for 26 years. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Patrick P. and Emma Shevchik Borick, she attended Scranton schools and, before her illness, was employed at Marywood Convent, Lackawanna Health Care Facility and lastly, at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center as a nurse’s aide. Surviving are daughters, Alana Ferguson, Moscow; and...

Robert C. Kareka, Clark's Green, died February 18, 2020 at Green Ridge Care Center. His wife Inez, preceded  him in death. Born in Scranton,  he was the son of the late Walter and Freda Schneider Kakereka. He attended  Scranton schools and was an Artist by trade and an Air Force veteran. Surviving is a cousin Delores DeFazio, NJ, as well as other second cousins and his friend, William O'Rourke, South Bend, Indiana.  Private services were held,...

Elizabeth “Betty” Kosar, died Sunday morning at Allied Skilled Nursing. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Walter Kosar. Born in Eynon, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Rose Stanishefski Snyder. Betty attended Eynon and Archbald schools and worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry, and retired from Casket Shells Inc. Betty was a member of Christ the King parish, and its Altar and Rosary, Legion of Mary Society. She was...

Rose Marie Wall  February 1, 2020   Rose Marie  Wall, 91, of Jessup, died Saturday morning at Linwood Rehab Facility, Scranton. She was the widow of Albert  J. Wall, who died October 22, 1997. Born on March 8, 1928 in Jessup, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Bzdick Kushmerick Naugin and step father William Naugin. She attended St. Michael's  parochial school, St. Patrick's High school class of 1945 and Keystone Jr....

Joseph Henry Diehl, a resident of Honesdale, died Saturday afternoon at Wayne Memorial  Hospital  emergency  room. His fiance' is Tera Kolarcik. Born in Scranton,  he was a son of Donald C. Diehl, and the late Valerie Szostek Trygar. He attended North Pocono schools and before his disability,  was a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cars. He was an avid outdoorsman  and jack of all trades. Surviving  are sisters, Pamela and husband ...

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...