Obituaries

Jan 10, 2026

Richard T. Mineo, 72, of Old Forge, passed away on Saturday at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Lynne Godshall, in December 2024.

Born on November 20, 1953, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Richard M. and Angela Mancusco Mineo. Richard was a graduate of Cathedral...

Jan 10, 2026

George J. Terruso III, 88, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, surrounded by his family, after a long-fought battle with kidney disease. His wife of over 21 years is MaryEsther Adrian Gibblets Terruso. His first wife, Jean Carter Terruso, passed away in 2001. They had been married 34 years.

Born in Old Forge in 1937, son of the late George and Rose...

Jan 2, 2026

Gary Alan Edwards, of Duryea, passed away on Friday. He was married to the former Lehrae Ann Cramer. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.

Born on August 6, 1953, in Moosic, he was the son of the late William Henry and Lucy Rose Morris Edwards. Gary was a 1971 graduate of Riverside High School and a Johnson College Alum. During...

Dec 31, 2025

Eileen M. Brutico, formerly Eileen M. Janosky passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

She was the beloved wife of Anthony J. Brutico, who preceded her in death on November 2007.

Born to the late John J. Janosky and the late Grace C. Janosky (formally Rowan), Eileen was raised in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Anthony...

Dec 12, 2025

Louis F. Febbo, 81, of Old Forge, passed away Friday at home surrounded by his family. He was married to the former, Rosemary Ciuccio. The couple celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2025.

Born on September 9, 1944, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Louis and Francis Cavalier Febbo. Louis was a graduate of Old...

Nov 17, 2025

John S. Goleneski, 77, of Avoca, passed away quietly Monday afternoon at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. He was married to the former Janet Ackley since April 23rd 2010.

Born on August 26, 1948, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Stanley “Gus” and Viola DeSimone Goleneski. John was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s Class of 1966....

Oct 28, 2025

Sharon A. Zaorski, 82, formerly of Moscow, died on Tuesday at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Stanley S. Zaorski, who died in 2021.

Born on March 29, 1943, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Mae Gibbs Smith. Sharon was a graduate of North Pocono High School....

Oct 23, 2025

Anthony J. “Tony” Mucciolo, 97, of Old Forge, died Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Claudia Cappuccino, in October 2022. They were married for 69 years.

Born on March 5, 1928, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Lucia Passarella Mucciolo. Tony was a graduate...

Oct 19, 2025

Robert J. Febbo, 78, of Avoca, died Sunday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He was married to the former, Patricia Dwyer. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July, 2025.

Born on April 7, 1947, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Louis and Frances Cavalier Febbo. Robert was a graduate of Old Forge High...

Sep 25, 2025

On Thursday, September 25, Albert M. Liberatore Sr. left this world in much the same way as he had lived his life: quietly, prayerfully, and surrounded by those he loved. He was a remarkable 103 years old.

Born in Scranton on April 3, 1922, Al was the son of the late Magno and Amelia Copatelli Liberatore, and the oldest of six...

Sep 20, 2025

    Benjamin L. Tomeo, 83, of Old Forge, passed away on September 20, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.

    Born on August 10, 1942, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Josephine Salerno Tomeo. Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the real estate business.

    Ben is survived by several...

Sep 14, 2025

Clementine A. Cichy, 93, of Old Forge, died Sunday at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene, in 2024.

Born on March 14, 1932, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine Scariato Cerullo. Clementine attended the Old Forge Schools. Prior to retirement, she was employed at Brooks Manufacturing, Old Forge. She was...

Jul 12, 2025

Grace M. Augustine, 96, of Old Forge, died Saturday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  She was the widow of the late Fred Augustine, who she married in 1946.  Fred died in 2017.

Born on March 30, 1929, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Peter...

Jun 3, 2025

Mary Ann Matechak, 95, of Estero, Florida, formerly of Old Forge, died Tuesday at home.  She was the widow of the late, Joseph Matechak, who died in 1998.

Born September 3, 1929, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Philomenia Palmere DiPipi.  Mary graduated from Old...

Mar 9, 2025

Joseph A. Lettieri, 72 years old, of Old Forge, died at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. He was the partner of Rosalie Semenza.

Born on January 14, 1953, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Anna M. Kreseski Lettieri.  Joseph was a graduate...

Mar 8, 2025

Robert A. DiDario, 86, of Old Forge, died Saturday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart. Born on March 25, 1938, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Adolph R. and Angeline Mordent DiDario. Robert was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s Class of 1957 and Williamsport Technical School where...

Feb 21, 2025

Nicholas R. Atwell, 72, of Old Forge, passed away Friday at Regional Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on January 5, 1953, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Robert and Louise Caroccia Atwell.  Nick was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s...

Jan 30, 2025

Donald C. Buzzinski, age 65, of Old Forge, passed away Thursday at home, surrounded by his beloved family, following a 15 year health battle with multiple myeloma.  He was married to the former, Lynn Zimak.  The couple celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary on April 6.

Born on...

Jan 29, 2025

James G Lee Jr 65, of Falls passed away peacefully after a battle with illness.

Jim was born and raised in the Plot section of Scranton, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late James Lee Sr and Louise Reynolds Lee.

He is...

Jan 22, 2025

Attorney Raymond C. Rinaldi, age 86, of Moosic, went on to his peaceful and eternal rest on Wednesday at his home surrounded by his beloved and cherished family He was married to the love of his life, the former Rosemarie Cacciola.  On October 23, 2024, the couple celebrated their 61 st wedding anniversary.