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Olyphant, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Olyphant, PA, Lackawanna County & Surrounding Areas
Henry J. Wilding
Mar 2, 2024
Henry J. Wilding of Archbald passed away peacefully March 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Olyphant on July 14, 1929, he was the son of Bella Hughes Wilding and David Wilding. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War Era. His career was an agent for Western and Southern Life Insurance. He also was a...
David J. Beckage
Mar 1, 2024
David J. Beckage, 67, a resident of Scott Township since 1978 passed away on Friday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Diana Benasutti Beckage, happily together since 2006.
Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Stephen and Julia Billets Beckage. David was a graduate of Mid Valley High School, class of 1976. He was employed by Cable Associates, Inc., Archbald...
Leona G. Weston
Feb 24, 2024
Leona G. Fedorchak Weston, 98, a resident of Blakely for most of her life, died February 24 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her husband of 72 years was Joseph R. Weston who died March 2, 2015.
Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene Malhenzie Fedorchak. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and a...
Linda Beth Ondrako
Feb 14, 2024
Linda Beth Ondrako, 64, of Olyphant, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and is at peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She is survived by her husband, best friend and love of her life, Steve. They married in 2014.Born in Wichita, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Joy McCannon. Linda was a graduate of...
Jim Smugereski
Jan 3, 2024
Jim Smugereski, 88, of Olyphant is now living with Jesus in heaven, due to a serious fall at home. He was married to the former Grace Molitoris. He is survived by son, Jim and wife, Kristie of New Hampshire; a grandson, James of Boston; a granddaughter, Cameron of New Hampshire; and a sister, Elizabeth Smugererski.
He was preceded in...
Charles Daniel Browning
Nov 9, 2023
Charles Browning, 63, of Olyphant, died peacefully at home on Thursday after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife and caretaker, Michelle Ann Browning. They were married on June 15, 2013 and this summer celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary.
Born in Sacramento California, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathryn Zell Boyer Browning. After...
Marianne Rhody McHale
Oct 26, 2023
Marianne Rhody McHale, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Olyphant on Thursday morning. She was 58 years old. Marianne's loving husband Jeffrey M. McHale, with whom she shared forty wonderful years, is deeply saddened by her loss. They were united in marriage on May 26, 1983.Born and raised in the town of Coudersport, Marianne was the daughter of Kenneth...
Christopher Kenneth Mead
Oct 6, 2023
Christopher Kenneth Mead, 58, of Throop, died on Friday at home. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Francine Bulat Mead.
Born in Morristown, NJ, he was raised in Basking Ridge, NJ where he was a graduate of Ridge High School, Class of 1983. Also, a graduate of Villanova University, Class of 1983, he attained his law...
Robert Clancy
Oct 1, 2023
The Clancy family is deeply saddened to share the passing of our dear family member Robert Clancy on Sunday, October 1st in New York, New York. Robert was a treasured uncle to numerous nieces and nephews, a beloved brother, and an award winning teacher.
Robert Clancy graduated from Olyphant High School and then attended the University of Scranton, earning...
Virginia Ann Paoloni
Sep 9, 2023
Virginia Ann Paoloni left those who loved her on September 9, 2023. She lived her life on her own terms and will be remembered as a vivacious person who knew how to make every day an adventure even in the smallest ways. She celebrated life’s gifts of love, friendship, faith, kindness and truth. If you were a friend of Virginia’s,...
Mary Lou Cook
Sep 5, 2023
Mary Lou Cook, aged 85, peacefully passed away on Tuesday night at Wayne County Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. She was the beloved daughter of the late Othar G. and Martha Moon Smith.
Originally from Webb City, Missouri, Mary Lou journeyed to Colorado and then settled in California before calling Lake Ariel home for the past 12 years. She attended...
Richard J. "Dick" Sheehan
Aug 20, 2023
Richard (Dick) passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 at his home in Throop.
Dick lived a life full of love and adventure. He was a loving father, loyal brother and true friend. Dick was born on April 30,1932 in Dunmore, PA, the third son of Vincent and Catherine Coolican Sheehan. He graduated from Dunmore High School in 1950. He served in the...
Joseph "Cork" Corcoran
Aug 10, 2023
Joseph "Cork" Paul Corcoran, 63, of Dickson City, died Thursday evening at Aventura at Terrace View, Peckville. His wife was Maribeth Corcoran, who died in 2012. They were married for 25 years.
Born in Somerset, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Marion Corcoran. Joe lived in the Midvalley for over 50 years and was a...
Mary Ann D. Wanas
Jun 25, 2023
Mary Ann Wanas, 79, of Scott Twp., died Sunday night at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband of 52 years, John S. Wanas, died on July 31, 2020.
Born in Peckville, daughter of the late John and Helen Parana, she previously resided in Olyphant and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, Olyphant. Mary Ann retired from WEA...
Carol Ann Mancuso
Jun 19, 2023
Carol A. Mancuso, 63, of Olyphant, died Monday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.
Born in New Jersey. Carol’s favorite moments were spent with her grandchildren. Her fiancé was her rock and he brightened up her life. She loved sitting on the porch with her friends having her morning coffee and feeding the cardinals that would come...
Anthony Joseph Toth
Jun 18, 2023
Anthony Joseph Toth, 92, of Olyphant, died Sunday morning at home. His wife of 59 years, Kay Glinsky Toth, died in 2016.
Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late John and Mary Ritzco Toth and was a graduate of St. Michael’s School, Jessup and Jessup High School. He retired in 1994 from WEA Manufacturing, Olyphant.
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Christine Ann "Yamma" Pradel
Jun 10, 2023
Christine “Yamma” Pradel, 84, of Eynon, died Saturday morning at Creekside Nursing Home and Rehab, Carbondale. Her husband, Gerald, died in 1988.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ann Novackowski Zuba. Christine lived in Eynon for the last 20 years. She was an avid bingo player and loved scratch-off tickets.
She is survived by...
Troy Delano Pierce
Jun 9, 2023
In Loving Memory of Troy Delano Pierce
Troy Pierce, a beloved husband, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, was reunited with his Savior on June 9, 2023. His departure has left a void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Troy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, leaving a legacy that...
Alice Marie Comonie
Jun 8, 2023
Alice Marie Comonie, 72, of Olyphant, died on Thursday at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton after a sudden illness. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Comonie Jr. They would have celebrated their 51st anniversary on June 24.
Born in Carbondale, she resided in Olyphant since 1972. Her parents were the late Joseph and Louise Bruno. She was a 1969...
Mary Ann Kolibob
May 23, 2023
Mary Ann Kolibob, 77, of Blakely, died on Tuesday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Bukowski Kolibob.
Born in Scranton, she resided in Throop most of her life. A graduate of Throop High School, Class of 1963, she was formerly employed by Supermarket Services, Dunmore.
Mamie enjoyed cooking and...
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