Centereach High School Alumni Obituaries

Thomas J. Hughes 74 of Scranton died Wednesday afternoon at Allied Services Hospice Center. He is survived by his wife and best friend Helene Smith Hughes. Born in Scranton son of the late Frank R. and Mildred Langan Hughes he was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1969 and went on to the Un...

Kathleen "Kate" Ellen (Farrell) BraniffNovember 12, 1938 - December 23, 2025Kathleen "Kate" Ellen (Farrell) Braniff was born on November 12, 1938, to Edmund and Elizabeth (Waite) Farrell in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended St. Agnes Catholic Grade School and St. Joseph High School. Kate grew up in a lo...

Eleanor Foster 93 of Salem NH passed away on Dec. 7 2025 at Windham Terrace in Windham NH. She was born Eleanor Elsie Kimball on May 23 1932 in the front bedroom of 57 Main Street Salem NH. Eleanor would live there for most of her life. She graduated from Woodbury High School as valedictorian in 195...

Carla (Stearns-Martenson) Kelly passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, with her loving family by her side.Carla was born on November 6, 1943, to Ralph Stearns and Gertrude (Trafton) Stearns. She was the second of five children, and the family was close-knit and deeply devoted to one another. C...

Born in Manchester NH on December 27 1967 Vincent was the son of John Jack Buckley and Jeanne Rinker Stewart. His early years were shaped by a life of movement as he was raised in Alaska California Hudson and Manchester experiences that contributed to his adaptability and independent spirit. He atte...

David P. Sherman 60 of Litchfield NH passed away unexpectedly on January 27 2026 following a sudden illness. Born in Manchester NH on March 22 1965 David was the beloved son of Benera and Marcelle Gagnon Sherman. David grew up in Hooksett NH playing baseball basketball and football in his youth whic...

A lifelong resident of the Queen City Kathy was the beloved daughter of Thaddeus Ted Paradie Jr. and Catherine Clancy Paradie. Deeply rooted in Manchester she carried a strong sense of community and connection to her hometown throughout her life. Kathy was a graduate of Manchester High School West C...

He was a graduate of Passaic Valley High School and built a successful career as a Wall Street OTC Trader and Annuity and Insurance Broker. He was also a former member of the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce. He was deeply proud of his service in the Army National Guard and Reserve achieving the rank...

Angela Theresa Zeis born October 13 1972 passed away on December 3 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Margaret Zeis. There are many who she included as children grandchildren cousins and many whom she called family. Ang was a loyal Pittsburgher and proud graduate of Brashear H...

Christine Anne Booth 78 years of age of Bertrand Nebraska passed away on Saturday January 3 2026 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. Christine was born in Detroit Michigan on November 23 1947 the oldest of three children born to Frank Jr. and Molly Brown Craig. She graduated from Rutgers H...

Fred was a lifelong resident of East Hanover. He attended Hanover Park High School and went on to County College of Morris later raising his family in the community he always called home. Fred was a devoted and loving father and his son Jason was truly the center of his world. He was always present ...

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

2026 at the age of 77. Devoted husband of Arlene nee Sterr for 55 years. Loving father of Amber Joel Stroschin Jennifer Christopher Hoedel and Michael F. Borchardt. Proud grandpa of Gunther and Abigail Stroschin Hayley Emma Claire and Olivia Hoedel. He is preceded in death by his parents Franklin an...

Jeanne Ackles of Seward formerly of Ord passed away on Monday December 29 2025 at Ridgewood Care Center in Seward Nebraska at the age of 87. Jeanne Thomsen Ackles was born to Emory and Minnie Zikmund Thomsen in Ord Nebraska. She was the fourth of seven children raised in the Thomsen home in Ord. Jea...

Mary Edwards Vincent 73 of Scotia Nebraska passed away on July 8 2025 following a long and hard fought battle with colon cancer. Mary was born on March 10 1952 to Orville and Emzia Campbell Edwards in Danville Arkansas. Mary was the youngest of 5 children and spent the majority of her young life in ...

Paul Torno, 84, of Grinnell, died on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Mayflower Community Health Care Center in Grinnell and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.A private family graveside service will be held at New Virginia Cemetery in New Virginia, Iowa with Pastor Wendy Abrahamson, St. Paul’s Episc...

Beverly Mae Skala Mays 72 of Crete Nebraska passed away on January 11 2026. Beverly was born on September 19 1953 in Seward Nebraska to Otto Skala and Rose Kouba Skala. She graduated from Crete High School in 1972 where she met the love of her life David Mays. Beverly and David were married on Septe...

Rose M. Sasek Zoubek age 95 of Wilber Nebraska passed away on December 30 2025 at the Crete Area Medical Center surrounded by family. Rose was born on August 31 1930 to Robert Sr. and Tillie Smith Sasek. She attended rural Wilber country school through 8th grade. Rose graduated from Wilber High Scho...

Mary Kathleen Kuberry 54 of Tionesta entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday January 3 2026 after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer which she fought with unwavering courage and grace. She was born on June 16 1971 in Pittsburgh to the late Donald L. Shaw and Mary Kathy Kuth Shaw who surv...

Andrea L. Garcia 61 of Bloomsburg passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday January 27 2026. Surviving is her husband of 43 years Manuel M. Garcia. Born on November 29 1964 she was a daughter of the late John D. Ehmer Sr. and Lucetta K. McBride Ehmer of Texas. A proud graduate of Central High Scho...

He was the husband of Lisa A. Rathkey Rapp with whom he would have celebrated 45 years of marriage this coming May 23rd. Born in Lancaster he was the son of the late John Sr. and Eleanor Deitz Rapp. John had worked in many departments of the Armstrong Ceiling Plant in Marietta for 51 years from righ...

George K. Monahas 55 of Landisville PA passed away on Sunday January 18 2026 at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Born September 4 1970 in Lancaster PA he was the son of Koula Samaras Monahas and the late Harry K. Monahas. George was the beloved husband of Jody Smith Monahas with w...

Surrounded by her loving family Wanda C. Wolfe of Spring Mills passed away Thursday November 20 2025 at Hershey Medical Center after a short illness. She was 75. Born June 18 1950 in Lock Haven Wanda was a daughter of the late Gene L. and Phyllis D. Hazel Auman. She was a 1968 graduate of Penns Vall...

Kristine W. Gross age 81 died on January 28th 2026. She is the wife of Larry D. Gross whom she married on September 10 1966. Kristine was born on December 24th 1944 in York PA the daughter of the late Thelma Mae Toni Berra Welsh and Dr. John H. Welsh. Upon graduating from York Suburban H.S.in 1962 s...

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth A. Sutton 89 announces his passing on December 26 2025 at the Allied Hospice Center Meade Street Center WilkesBarre. Kenny as he was affectionately known was born in Lehman PA to the late Lanceford and Beulah Mae Sutton. He was a graduate of Lehman...

Barbara Peifer Miller Smyzer 85 a resident of Tel Hai in Honey Brook Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on January 30 2026. Born on November 9 1940 in Ephrata Pennsylvania Barb was raised in Lancaster County where she spent much of her life before living for several years in Largo Florida. She late...

Emily A. Socha Cuda 38 of Pleasant Mount died on Sunday December 28 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono following a lengthy battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Timothy J. Cuda. The couple married on December 22 2025. Born on January 15 1987 in Carbondale she was the daughter of Fre...

Scott Richard Bard, Jr., 41, of Audubon, NJ, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 1, 2026, following a courageous and relentless five-month battle after receiving a heart transplant in July. Scott’s need for a transplant was the result of long-term damage from chemotherapy a...

Mary Kathleen Kuberry 54 of Tionesta entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday January 3 2026 after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer which she fought with unwavering courage and grace. She was born on June 16 1971 in Pittsburgh to the late Donald L. Shaw and Mary Kathy Kuth Shaw who surv...

Joan A. Zim 90 a resident of Swoyersville passed quietly into eternal life on Sunday morning January 18 2026. Her beloved husband of 52 years was the late J. Eugene Gene Zim who passed away on December 06 2011. Born on April 21 1935 at her family home in Swoyersville Joan was one of four children bo...