Obituaries

Mary Calvey Port

Mary Calvey Port

Jun 22, 2023

Mariella “Mary” Calvey Port of Clarks Summit died Thursday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center after being struck by a motor vehicle in South Abington Twp. She was the widow of Jerry T. Port, the Golf Professional at Glen Oak Country Club for over 20 years, who died in 1983.

Mary was born Nov. 11, 1946 in Scranton. She was...

Suzanne Marie Shaute

Suzanne Marie Shaute

Jun 15, 2023

 

Suzanne Marie Shaute, actress and beloved teacher, died Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Highland Place Senior Living, Inverness, Fla.

Ms. Shaute was a gifted actress and singer and free spirit who lived life to the fullest by following her dreams and inspiring those around her to follow theirs. She performed in professional shows across the country before later returning...

Ann Marie Moran

Ann Marie Moran

May 31, 2023

Ann Marie Moran, 78, of Scranton and formerly of Clarks Summit, died on May 31, 2023 at Green Ridge Health Care Center.

She was born February 11, 1945 in Scranton and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Koschak) Moran.

Ann Marie worked for many years as a machine operator and was a parishioner of Our...

Leonard Gorney

Leonard Gorney

May 27, 2023

 

Leonard Gorney, 79, of South Abington Township, died Saturday, at Hospice of The Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  He was the husband of Patricia Panzarella Gorney and the son of the late Leonard and Anna Tokarchik Gorney.

He retired from King’s College as a professor and chair of the Computer Information Systems department.  Leonard was also a member of the South...

Catherine "Kay" E. Smith

Catherine "Kay" E. Smith

May 23, 2023

Catherine (Kay) (Haberstroh) Smith, 87, of Clarks Summit, died on Tuesday.

Born October 9, 1935 in Clarks Summit, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Kacer) Haberstroh.

“Gramma Kay”  (as she was affectionately known as) graduated from Clarks Summit High School and went on to work for Acme markets and later in quality control for Penthouse Meat...

William G. Rees

William G. Rees

May 15, 2023

William G. Rees, 96, of S. Abington Twp., died on Monday, in Allied Services Hospice Center.  He was the husband of the late Jean "Mike" Michael Rees who died less than 1 month prior.  The couple was married for over 70 years.

Born July 8, 1926 in Kingston, he was the son of the late John Arlington and the late...

A. Paul Tomasko

A. Paul Tomasko

May 4, 2023

Andrew Paul Tomasko, 89, of Clarks Summit, died Thursday, in Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Catherine “Kay” Munley Tomasko.

Born August 13, 1933, in Homer City, he was the son of the late Andrew Paul and Mary (Scribe) Tomasko.

Paul was graduate of South Scranton Catholic High School and the New...

Jean Michael Rees

Jean Michael Rees

Apr 18, 2023

Jean Michael Rees, 91, formerly of Waverly, died on Tuesday 4/18/2023 at The Pines Senior Living in Clarks Summit Pa.  surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of William G. Rees to whom she was married for over 72 years.

Born July 9, 1931 in Scranton, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert D Michael and...

Nancy Gallagher

Nancy Gallagher

Apr 4, 2023

Nancy Gallagher, 81, of South Abington Township, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, in Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Born March 28, 1942 in Scranton, Nancy was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Flannigan) Gallagher.

Nancy graduated from Central High School and Marywood College. She taught first grade for many years in the Scranton School District at both Alexander Hamilton Elementary...

Beverly Ann Giardinelli

Beverly Ann Giardinelli

Mar 31, 2023

Beverly Ann Giardinelli (Maxin) passed away peacefully with her family by her side Friday, March 31, 2023 at Abington Manor in South Abington, PA. She was the wife of Severino M Giardinelli, to whom she was married for 47 years.

Born March 20, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, Beverly was the eldest daughter of the late Nick and Josephine (Gnoffo) Maxin....

Albert DiPaolo

Albert DiPaolo

Mar 25, 2023

Albert DiPaolo, 76 years, South Abington Township, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of the late Linda (Kreher) DiPaolo to whom he was married for 40 years.

 Al was born September 15, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island, the only son of the late Bernardino and Vincenza (Cucca) DiPaolo.

He graduated from Laselle High School and earned a Bachelor...

Francis "Rich" Dougherty

Francis "Rich" Dougherty

Mar 21, 2023

 

Francis “Rich” J. Dougherty 75, Clarks Summit, died Tuesday, at The Jewish Home of Scranton. He was a loving husband of 52 years, married to Bernadette (Quinn).

Born December 19, 1947 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Rouse) Dougherty. He was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia and Lackawanna College. He...

Dr. Thomas J. Rittenhouse

Dr. Thomas J. Rittenhouse

Mar 18, 2023

Dr. Thomas J. Rittenhouse Jr. died on March 18, 2023. A man of deep faith, he passed peacefully from the loving embrace of his wife of nearly 65 years, Joyce O'Malley Rittenhouse, into the arms of his mother, father and sister, whom he missed dearly. No doubt he is also planning a few rounds of golf with Don Nolan, Hank...

Rosemary T. Moffat

Rosemary T. Moffat

Mar 17, 2023

Rosemary T. Moffat ,77, of Peckville, formerly of Clarks Summit, died Friday at Mid-Valley Health Care Center.

Born April 3, 1945 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Helen (Coolican) Moffat. She was a 1963 graduate of Abington Heights High School. She had worked for Mutual Benefit Insurance Company and Hartford Insurance Company, both of New...

Ronald J. Alpert

Ronald J. Alpert

Mar 12, 2023

 

Ronald J. Alpert, 88, of Dunmore and Lake Winola, formerly of Clarks Summit, died on Sunday, in Hospice of The Sacred Heart Inpatient Facility, Dunmore.  

Born January 11, 1935 in Scranton, Ronald was the son of the late Moe and Eleanor (Munley) Alpert.

He was a graduate of Dunmore High School where he was a member of the...

Bonita Ann Richardson

Bonita Ann Richardson

Feb 24, 2023

Bonita Ann “Bonnie” (Bianco) Richardson, 63, of Dalton, died Friday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Robert Richardson. The couple would have celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on May 10.Born July 17, 1959, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the Dolores (Lapsansky) Bianco and the late Stephen. Bonnie was a...

Christine A. Warner

Christine A. Warner

Feb 20, 2023

Christine A. Warner 57, South Abington Twp., died Monday, in Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Born Oct. 28, 1965 in Scranton, she was the daughter of William and Joann (Vonusa) Warner, South Abington Twp. She was a graduate of Bishop Hannon High School, and continued her education in nursing at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County and Allied Careers, Scranton....

Neil D. Busti

Neil D. Busti

Feb 18, 2023

Neil D. Busti, 81, of South Abington Twp., was pronounced dead Saturday at Regional Hospital of Scranton upon arrival. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mariann.

Born Feb. 1, 1942, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dominick and Anna (Conti) Busti. A graduate of Aviation High School, Queens, N.Y., he honorably served his...

Patricia Berk

Patricia Berk

Feb 14, 2023

Patricia Berk, 87, of South Abington Twp, died Tuesday at home. Her husband of 58 years was the late David S. Berk, who passed away on February 16, 2016. The couple was married on August 17, 1957.

Born July 12, 1935 in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lola Fassett Gragg. She was a graduate...

Diane Lewis

Diane Lewis

Feb 3, 2023

Diane (Krol) Lewis, 79, of Newport, PA, died on Fridayin UPMC Harrisburg. She was the former wife of the late Russell L. Lewis. The couple married on December 13, 1969.

Born November 20, 1943, at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lt. JohnM. and the late Marie C. (Lukus) Krol.

Diane was a 1961 graduate of St. John’s High School in Pittston and a 1965 graduate of Wilkes College. She worked for Penn Foster as a customer service rep.

Diane was a former member of Lackawanna County Bassmasters and the Wyoming County Pool League. She enjoyed quilting, needlework and crafts, bass fishing,playing pool, and traveling to New Orleans. Surviving aretwo sons, Jonathan Lewis of Newport and Michael Lewis(Jean) of Newport; daughter Melissa M. Lewis of New York City,...

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