OBITUARIES

Jun 5, 2021

Carolyn Kondash, 72, of Billings Montana, died on June 5, 2021 at home. 

She was the wife of 53 years to the late Robert A. Kondash Sr. who died on Dec.30, 2020. 

 

Born and raised in Throop, Pa., she resided in Montana for the last 30 years. 

 

She is survived by her children, Lori Birk and husband Bruce,

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May 12, 2021

Robert Welsch, 82, of Peckville died on Wednesday evening at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Barbara Bzdick. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last year.

Born in Archbald, he was a resided in Peckville for the last 48 years. He was the son of the late William and Mary Conway Welsch. Bob was a graduate...

May 8, 2021

Joseph W. Van Nort, 63, of Olyphant, died Saturday morning at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is the son of Jeanne Shanley Van Nort and the late Frank J. Van Nort. 

Born in Scranton, he was a graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore and was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant. He was formerly employed by WEA Manufacturing,...

May 7, 2021

Joseph (Joey) Allen Banik, of Olyphant, died Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on March 20, 2021 in Scranton, son of Jacob and Rebecca (Swingle) Banik.

Joey was the apple of his parents' eye. He loved snuggles, swaying in his parents’ arms to music, and looking around at the “big wide world.” His very best friends were his three...

May 5, 2021

Kevin Oprishko, 42, of Trafford, PA died on Wednesday at home. He was the son of Michael J. Oprishko, Jr. and the late Sharon Barna Oprishko. 

Born in Scranton, he was a resident in Olyphant until moving to the Pittsburgh area over twenty years ago. He was a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary Center, Throop and attended the University of...

Apr 9, 2021

On April 9, 2021 Ann Marie Rinkers peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late William P. Rinkers, Sr.; devoted mother of Sharon M. Stachowski and her husband Tom, and William “Bill” P. Rinkers, Jr. and his wife Joan; dear sister of Joann Gonzalez and the late Stanley Kaminsky, Jr.; loving grandmother...

Feb 25, 2021

Richard Mihalich, 69, of Olyphant, died on Thursday night at Aventura at Creekside, Carbondale. 

Born in Peckville, his parents were the late Frank Mihalich and Eleanor Mihalich Egnotovich. He was a graduate of Blakely High School and was employed by Specialty Records as a grinding operator for over 15 years. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and golfing. 

Rich is survived...

Feb 9, 2021

Harold E. “Tex” Howarth, 92, of Scott Twp., entered his eternal resting place on Tuesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Jean Ann Pish.

Born in Throop, he resided in Scott Twp. for more than 65 years. He was the son of the late Odiss and Lillian Sutherland...

Feb 3, 2021

Michael V. Brunetti, 91, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday surrounded by his loving wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Michaeline Stankiewicz. The foundation of the Brunetti family started with the love story of Mike and Mickie.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Canio Brunetti...

Dec 30, 2020

Robert A. Kondash, 75, of Billings, Montana, died on his birthday, Wednesday, December 30. 2020 at home. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Carolyn M. Tomasovitch.

Born and raised in Peckville, he resided in Montana for last 30 years. His parents were the late Andrew M. & Anna Fedorchak Kondash. He was a graduate of...

Dec 16, 2020

Clement Skirpan, Sr. , 97, of Throop died on Wednesday, December 16th at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton.  He is survived by his wife, Mae Berry Skirpan, of 52 years, married August 31, 1968.  

Born in Olyphant, he resided in Throop since 1960. His parents were the late Andrew and Mary Stevensky Skirpan.   

He was a graduate of Olyphant High...

Dec 10, 2020

Margaret Priblo, 89, of Olyphant, died on Thursday at The Gardens of Green Ridge, Scranton. Her husband, George D. died in 2009. They were married for 59 years.

Born in Olyphant she resided there most of her life. Her parents were the late John and Margaret Peterchak Spager. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and a member of...

Dec 10, 2020

Edward Kurilla, 91, of Honesdale and formerly of Olyphant, died on Thursday at home.  Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late John and Julia Stevensky Kurilla. 

He was a graduate of Olyphant High School and served in the U.S. Army General McArthur’s Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan as a Sergeant during the Korean War and also served in...

Nov 20, 2020

Rose M. Blair 93, of Olyphant, died on Friday night at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Blair who died on June 15, 1994.  They were married on May 26, 1952.

Born in Manville, NJ she resided in Manville and Somerset most of her life before moving to Olyphant to be with her daughter.  She...

Oct 27, 2020

John Joseph “Jack” Ehnot, 83, died Tuesday after a two-week illness. His wife, Joan Anne Mazzucca Ehnot, died in July 2019.Born in Olyphant on March 6, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kish Chontos Ehnot, he lived in Throop, graduated from Throop High School and attended Penn State.

Jack and Joan married on Oct. 21,...

Oct 19, 2020

Bernard M. Tully, 83, of Dickson City, died on Monday at home. He was the son of the late Leo and Mary C. Collins Tully.

Born in Dickson City, he was a lifelong resident. Bernie was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and the University of Scranton. He retired from Grumman, Scott Twp., and previously worked at Tully Dress...

Oct 10, 2020

Sep 27, 2020

Eaine M. Semonich, 71, of Olyphant, died Sunday evening at Elmcroft of Mid Valley, Peckville. She is survived by her husband, Stephen M. Semonich. They were married for 50 years on Aug. 1.

Born in Peckville and a lifelong resident of Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Kotch Wanas. She was a graduate of Olyphant...

Sep 17, 2020

Patricia Judge, 79, of Scott Township died on Thursday afternoon at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  Her husband is James Judge.  They celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 6th.                           

Born in Peckville, she was a resident of Scott Township for over 40 years and prior to that, Olyphant.  Daughter of the late...

Sep 9, 2020

Nadia Cucura, 88, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Wednesday at home.  She was the wife of Andrew who died in 2005. They were married for 53 years.

Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary Jubinsky Swallow.  A graduate of Olyphant High School, she was a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church,...