OBITUARIES
Olyphant, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Olyphant, PA, Lackawanna County & Surrounding Areas
Loretta Ann Yablonsky
Jun 20, 2018
Loretta Ann Yablonsky, 83, of Olyphant, died on Wednesday at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband, John Yablonsky, died in 2007. Born in Olyphant, she was a lifelong resident and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Puskas Nichtula. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and was a lifelong member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Church,...
Michael John Russen
May 21, 2018
Michael J. Russen, 57, a resident of Scott Township for most of his life, died on Monday in a tragic accident near his home. His wife is the former Suzan M. Coggins. They were married on October 11, 1986.
Born in Scranton he was the son of Barbara A. Lynott Russen and the late Michael S. Russen who died on...
Sharon Louise Calautti
May 5, 2018
It is with sorrow filled peace that we announce the passing of our mother, Sharon L. Tolerico Calautti, 73, of Jessup, formerly of Carbondale, who died May 5 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, after a sudden illness. She was predeceased by her ex-husband, Frederick F. Tolerico Sr., of Carbondale, who died in 1992; and husband, Frank Calautti,...
Mary Ann E. Brydon
Apr 20, 2018
Mary Ann Brydon, 72, a resident of Abington Manor, died Friday afternoon at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her parents were the late Bernard and Anna McGinley McGough. Born in Queens, N.Y., she was a resident of the Mid Valley area for the last 30 years. After her graduation from Union High School, Union, N.J., she was trained and...
Patricia Ann Markwith
Feb 21, 2018
Patricia A. Markwith, 80, of Blakely, died on Wednesday at The Jewish Home of Eastern PA. Her husband, the late Richard P. Markwith died on January 10, 2007. They were married for 45 years.
Born in Blakely, she was a lifelong resident. She was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Genevieve M. Cavanaugh McKeon. A graduate of Blakely...
Linda Marie Mohrmann
Feb 16, 2018
Linda M. Mohrmann, 65, a resident of Olyphant, died on Friday at home. Born in Honesdale, daughter of Ann M. Diehl Mohrmann, Olyphant, and the late John G. Mohrmann, she resided in Beach Lake until moving to Olyphant more than 10 years ago. She was a graduate of Honesdale High School, class of 1970 and received her associate’s degree from...
Florita Marie Caines
Jan 18, 2018
Florita Marie “Mimi” Rogan Caines, 90, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Thursday at home. Her husband, Albert C. Caines Sr. died on Nov. 12, 2009. They were married for 55 years. Daughter of the late John and Mary (Messett) Rogan, she was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, Olyphant, class of 1944. A member of Holy Cross...
Michael Bruce Gruber
Jan 4, 2018
Michael Bruce Gruber (Michel Baruch), 59, of Olyphant died Thursday at Geisinger CMC in Scranton. His wife of 36 years is the former Joy Fligleman. Born in Brooklyn, he is the son of Ada Brumer Gruber and late Arthur Gruber. He attended Brooklyn schools and graduated from Brooklyn College with a degree in accounting. He worked for Emerald Lakes Association...
Michael Simon Russen
Dec 31, 2017
Michael S. Russen, 82, a resident of Scott Twp. for more than 50 years, died on Sunday with his family by his side. His wife is the former Barbara A. Lynott. They celebrated their 58th anniversary on Nov. 21. Born in Olyphant to the late Michael and Helen Grac Russen, original owners of Russen’s Bar, he enjoyed helping his father...
Bernadette O'Hara
Nov 14, 2017
Bernadette O’Hara, 95, of Peckville died on Tuesday morning at Lackawanna Health & Rehab, Peckville. Her husband James F. died in February 16, 2017.
Born in Brooklyn on March 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Ann E. Fox Conway. She resided in Toms River, NJ until entering Senior Living Residence in PA and Lackawanna...
Alberta Barbara Kisel
Nov 11, 2017
Alberta B. Kisel, 74, of Blakely entered into eternal life on Saturday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. She was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Sophie L. Ogrodowczyk Kisel. Born on Aug. 1, 1943, she was raised in Blakely and was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant. Alberta was afflicted with cerebral palsy but never let her handicap...
Michael A. Morris
Oct 31, 2017
Michael A. Morris, 50, passed away unexpectedly at home in Philadelphia on October 31, 2017. His wife and soul mate is the former April Marie Kovalchik.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Bobby Jean Smalley and the late Wafer Prior. Michael has one younger brother, Bobby Lee Smalley. He is also survived by his in-laws, John and Rose Mary Kovalchik;...
George Oprishko
Oct 3, 2017
George Oprishko, 70, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Tuesday at Fox Subacute, Warrington. His wife, the former Mary E. Greskovic, died on June 5, 2008. They were married for 38 years. Born in Peckville, his parents were the late Michael and Mildred Peernock Oprishko. A graduate of Olyphant High School, he was employed and retired from Thomson Consumer...
Thomas Paul Misiura, Sr.
Aug 13, 2017
Thomas Paul Misiura Sr., 86, of Olyphant, died on Sunday night at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Shirley May Thompson. They were married on Oct. 6, 1951. Born in Olyphant, he was a lifelong resident. Son of the late Anthony and Mary Zarnowski Misiura, he was a graduate of Olyphant High School, class of 1948...
Dorothy Theresa Zywicki
Aug 4, 2017
Dorothy T, Zywicki, 94, of Peckville died on Friday at Lackawanna Health and Rehab, Peckville where she was a resident. Her husband, Joseph J. Zywicki died on February 7, 2005. They were married for 58 years. Born in Peckville, she was a lifelong resident. Her parents were the late Joseph and Nellie Shander. She retired from Mid Valley Hospital as...
Don Earl Newman
Aug 2, 2017
Don Newman, 79, of Lake Ariel died on Wednesday at Regional Hospital of Scranton after complications due to surgery. His wife is the former Linda Jo Ott; they would have celebrated their 40th anniversary on August 27th. Born in Greenville, Texas, he resided in Lake Ariel for over 20 years. He was the son of the late Ernest and Ruth...
Julia Ponelli (Pagnotti)
Jul 29, 2017
Julia Ponelli (Pagnotti), 89, of King of Prussia, died on Saturday at ManorCare Health Services-King of Prussia. Her husband, the late Dominick Pagnotti, died in 1996. They were married in 1947. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Susan Tadrick Venarchick and was a graduate of Shamokin High School. Julia resided in Olyphant for 64...
Gertrude Ann Malahosky
Jul 28, 2017
Gertrude “Kady” Malahosky, 89, of Scott Twp. died on Friday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband, John Malahosky, died in 1954. Born in Scott Twp. to the late Julius and Victoria Solomion Zabrowski, she also resided in Greenfield Twp., where she was a graduate of Greenfield Township High School. She retired from Stillmeadow School, Scott Twp. Kady...
Mary Mynyk Romanak
Jul 27, 2017
Mary Mynyk Romanak, 98, formerly of Scott Twp., died on Thursday night at Allied Services Infirmary Skilled Nursing, Scranton. Her husband was the late Eugene Romanak. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., she resided in Scott Twp. since 1952. She was the daughter of the late Theodore Frank and Mary Stanko Mynyk. Mary was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School...
Antointette (Bordo) Mihalich
Jul 4, 2017
Antoinette (Bordo) Mihalich, 59, of Archbald died on Tuesday morning at home with her husband at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Frank J. Mihalich; they would have celebrated their 39th anniversary on December 5th. Born in Scranton, she resided in the Mid Valley area since 1984. Daughter of the late Anthony and...
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