All Obituaries

Mary Ryczak, MD, 66, Peckville, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 4 at home. A graduate of Valley View High School, Wilkes College, and Hahnemann Medical College, Mary completed her residency at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, and an Infectious Disease Fellowship at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  Previously, she had been an Infectious Disease physician in Scranton. Services were privately held on Tuesday, May 10, pursuant to Mary’s wishes. ...

Robert "Herbie" Curtis, 77, Archbald, died Monday at Geisinger CMC. His fiancé and love of his life, is Betty Ann Kellogg.   Born in Peckville, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary Dougher Curtis. He attended Archbald schools and drove truck for Mid-Valley Refuge in the 1980's.  Before retirement, he was employed at General Dynamics, Eynon.   Herbie loved having a good time. He enjoyed Atlantic City casino trips. People often called him either Mayor...

Louis J. Milo, Sr., 79, of Carbondale died Tuesday morning at the Regional in Scranton.  His wife is the former Mary G. Naughton.  The couple recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.   Born in Carbondale, he was a son of the late James Milo, Sr. and Mary Colachino Milo.  Lou was a well- known, talented mechanic, truck driver, large equipment operator.  He had his own trucking and excavating business in Archbald prior to his retirement.  Lou was...

Karen Smargiassi, A resident of Eynon, died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. She was the wife of the late Julius “Chickie” Smargiassi who died September 7, 2021. They were married 38 years. Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Theresa M. Toczydlowski Muchal.   A graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1970 and from Keystone College and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Before her retirement she...

Scott A. Mozdziock, 58, of Eynon, died following a liver transplant, Monday, March 28 at Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia surrounded by his affectionate brother and sister. He bravely and courageously “took a ride” of his final journey that day.   Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Matti Mozdziock. A graduate of Valley View High School, class of 1982 and Johnson College of Technology, Scranton, where he received a welding degree. ...

Jean Lemoncelli, 94, a lifelong resident of Archbald, died peacefully on Saturday, March 26 at River Run Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, Kingston.  She was the wife of the late Samuel Lemoncelli, who died on July 5, 2005. Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. McAndrew Sr. and Mary Mihalko McAndrew.  A graduate of Archbald High School, she also attended Lackawanna Beauty School, Scranton.  Jean was a devoted member of Christ the King Parish,...

Amos J. Julian, 75, of Archbald died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Regional Hospital in Scranton after a lengthy illness.  He loving wife of 51 years, Bernadette Vaicekauskas Julian and children were faithfully at his side.   Born in Archbald, he was a son of the late Amos A. and Mary T. Malinowski Julian. A graduate of Archbald High School, Class of 1964 and Lackawanna Jr. College where he earned an associate degree in Business.  He was a member of Christ the King Parish,...

Marion Elayna Cosgrove, 73, a lifelong resident of Archbald, gained her angel wings on February 10, 2022 after a lengthy courageous illness.  She was the wife of Robert “Dexter” Cosgrove who passed away on May 23, 2016.  She was the kindest sweetest soul whose love was greater than warranted. Born in Archbald, she was the daughter of the late James and Marion Coccia Moran and was educated in Archbald schools.  Marion was a proprietor and part owner of the Woodland...

Barbara Joan Lemoncelli, 87, of Archbald, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at home surrounded by her caring family.  She was the loving wife to Egidio “Scotty” Lemoncelli.  They were married for 68 years.   Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late John and Nellie Harralchak Sysak. Barbara graduated from Olyphant High School, Class of 1952 and was a shoe factory worker prior to becoming a driver for NEIU school students, a position she enjoyed so...

Gaetano “Junior” Calabro, 82, of Archbald, died Wednesday at Allied Hospice Center, Clarks Summit surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the former Nancy Richards. They were married 61 years.  She was the love of his life and they were inseparable, often seen patronizing their favorite restaurants together.   Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Gaetano and Sarah Fanti Calabro. He graduated from Archbald High and from Johnson Technical School,...