All Obituaries

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...

Eugene Ernest Budzinski, 80, Scott Township, died Wednesday afternoon at Mid Valley Health Care, Olyphant. Born Thursday, January 3, 1939, in Dickson City, he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary Gorczyk Budzinski. He was a graduate of St Mary High School, and was employed with Findley Adhesives, until his retirement. Eugene was a Korean War Veteran serving with the United states Air Force. He loved gardening, and trying his luck at the casinos. Eugene is survived by his sons Eric E...

Anna J. “Jenny” Ryczak, 91, of Archbald, died Saturday morning at Allied Services.  Born September 13, 1927 in Peckville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen Zielenski. Jenny was a seamstress for many companies and retired from Casket Shells Inc.  She was a member of Christ the King Parish, St Thomas Aquinas Church.  Jenny loved Polkas on PBS on Saturday nights and the ballroom dancing that followed.  She also loved playing bingo with her sister,...

Born August 28, 1931 in Archbald, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna McLaughlin Ahern. Betty was a graduate of Archbald High School and retired from the garment factories and Custodial Department at Valley View High School.  Betty loved to sing, especially Irish songs.  She had a quick wit and entertained others with her Irish sounding brogue. For Betty, every day was St. Patrick's Day. She also loved listening to Christmas music.  Betty was an animal lover and...

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Narvid, 85, Eynon, died November 8, 2018 at Allied Services Hospice Center. Her husband was the late Bernard B. Narvid. Elizabeth was born September 17, 1933 in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agatha Brzostoski Swierczek. She was a lifelong resident of Eynon and a graduate of Olyphant High School. Past president of the PTA and a Cub Scout leader, Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking, especially Polish ethnic foods and her family. She retired...

Joseph R. Conserette, 89, of Archbald, died Sunday morning at Allied Services, surrounded by his loving family.  His wife of 66 years is the former Veronica A. Healey. Born Tuesday, December 25, 1928 in Archbald, he was a son of the late Peter and Angeline Esgro Conserette.  Joseph was a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran and a retired State Capitol Policeman.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, loved golfing, bowling, wood working and spending time with his...