Obituaries

Feb 7, 2023

Elaine A. Dennis, 77, formerly of Jessup, PA, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Carbondale Nursing Center, Carbondale, PA, after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Dennis, of Archbald, PA.

Born in New Brunswick, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John Nosek and the late Agnes Gitch Meka. She...

Jan 3, 2023

Faith Ann Coombes, 58, of Olyphant, PA, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Dec 13, 2022

Terry Billman, 58, of Penn Forest Township, PA, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at home.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Dec 7, 2022

Alfred E. Leigh, Jr. 83, of Franklin Township, PA, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Endless Mountains Health Systems, Montrose, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Nov 28, 2022

Julia Soto, 90, of Carbondale, PA, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at Regional Hospital, Scranton, PA.

Private interment, Valle de los Sueños Memorial Park, Manti, Puerto Rico.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Nov 27, 2022

Doris Castano, 92, a resident of the Kingston Healthcare Center, Kingston, PA, died Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the center.

Private interment, Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Nov 9, 2022

Willie B. Sanders, 81, of Carbondale, PA, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Cremation arrangements by Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Nov 6, 2022

Donna M. Steinruck, 65, of Plymouth, PA, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Allied Services Hospice Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Cremation Arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Nov 3, 2022

Theresa M. Hobbs, 61, of West Pittston, PA, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Commonwealth Health Wilkes Barre General Hospital, Wilkes Barre, PA, after an illness. She is survived by her husband, Henry Charles "Chuck" Hobbs.

Born November 15, 1960 in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Paul and Mary Ann "Cookie" Pasquarello...

Oct 16, 2022

Frances Greene, 78, of Lords Valley, PA, died Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Cremation arrangements by Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Sep 20, 2022

Joseph A. Striley, 52, of Friendsville, PA, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at home.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Sep 4, 2022

William E. Ellis, Sr., 75, of Hollisterville, PA, died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at home. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Nancy Masker.

Born June 16, 1947 in Mobile, AL, he was the son of the late Aleta Smith McDonald.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had...

Sep 3, 2022

Sylvia Viera-Gonzalez, 57, of Wilkes-Barre, PA, died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Aug 14, 2022

David G. Humphreys, Sr., 85, of Scranton, PA, died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Aug 14, 2022

Beatrice P. Schiavone, 80, of Lake Ariel, PA, died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home.

Services were held Sunday, August 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Saints Francis and Clare Progressive Catholic Church, 98 Larch Street, Scranton, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Aug 1, 2022

Edward G. Toney, 53, of Scranton, PA, died Monday, August 1, 2022 at home.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Jul 15, 2022

Joshua Robert Rice, of Susquehanna, PA., passed away Friday, July 15, 2022.

Born January 8, 1983 in Bethlehem, PA, he is the son Carl R. Rice, II. of Easton, PA, and Penny Wagstaff of Binghamton, NY.

Josh was a talented artist and carpenter and devoted father to Justice, Jamie, Ally and Ellelouise all at home;...

Jul 7, 2022

Daniel P. McCullough, 37, of Friendsville, PA, died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at home.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Jun 6, 2022

Michael J. Javitz, 74, of Cherry Ridge Township, PA, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.

Jun 4, 2022

Eric S. Mitchell, 78, Hunlock Creek, PA, died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Simplicity Cremation Care of NEPA.