Lackawanna High School Alumni Obituaries

Keith Tucker, 71, of Roaring Brook Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. His spouse of 38 years, Donna Tucker, passed away on February 15, 2023.Born in Scranton, he was the son of Donald Tucker and the late Betty Walters. Keith graduated from West Scranton High School in 1972 and the Un...

John Konstanty Kosek, 75, retired teacher, passed away Saturday, January 3rd 2026.He is survived by the wife he adored for 52 years and counting, Theresa Kosek of Moscow; his son: Christopher Kosek of West Hollywood, CA; his sister: Dolores Englehart of Hackettstown, NJ and other extended family.As ...

Gary Carl Boam passed away on January 5, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at Edenbrook on Second Avenue in Kingston, where he had resided for the past two years. He had just turned 80 on December 14th.He was the son of the late Carl Boam, Jr. and Dorothy “Dottie” (Schild) Boam of...

Sandra M. McHugh passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.Born January 30, 1989, she is the daughter of Kevin and Meredith Woolverton of Pittston, PA. Sandra was a graduate of West Scranton High School, and was a member of the school marching band and concert band. She was chosen for honors band at Mar...

Linda Posaski (54) of New Milford, lost her battle with cancer at home on Christmas morning. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Richards Sr. (June 25, 1999) and her mother Mae L. Richards (March 6, 2017).She is survived by her loving husband John R. Posaski of 17 years; Children, Destiny...

Pamela (Kolb) Edwards, 69, of Moscow, passed away on Sunday, January 4th, following a valiant battle with lung cancer.Born in Scranton on September 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary (McDermott) Kolb. Pam was a 1974 graduate of North Pocono High School and, immediately follo...

Amy E. Coulthard 55 of Old Forge died Wednesday October 1 2025 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit. Born in Jessup she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Marie Santarelli Coulthard. A graduate of Valley View High School Class of 1987 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lackawann...

Eugene P. Gino Stankosky 78 of Jessup died Saturday November 29 2025 at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born in Peckville he was the son of the late John Stanky and Viola Landa Fanucci Stankosky. A graduate of Jessup High School Class of 1965 he studied business administration at Lackawanna Junio...

Patrick J. McDonnell 88 of Dickson City died Tuesday September 16 2025 at home. His wife of 62 years is the former Joyce Santarelli. Born in Scranton he was the son of the late Patrick and Edna Dack McDonnell. A graduate of Scranton Technical High School he attended Lackawanna College and proudly se...

John M. Moretti 81 of Jessup died Tuesday in Marywood Heights following a long fight with cancer. He was the husband of Ann D. Moretti who died on December 5 2010. They were married 42 years. Born in Peckville son of the late Vitale and Maria Moncalieri Moretti he was a 1962 graduate of Jessup High ...

Marie D. Coccodrilli Lake Ariel PA a devoted Mother Grandmother and faithful Catholic passed away peacefully at her home on December 3rd at the age of 86. Born at MidValley Hospital in Peckville PA she was the daughter of the late John J. and Josephine Hiznay Luchansky. A graduate of St. Patricks Hi...

Joan M. Russin Smolko 90 a resident of the Gardens of Green Ridge died Friday August 22 2025. She was the widow of John R. Smolko Sr. who died on January 9 1986. A lifelong resident of Jessup she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose Smarsh Russin. A graduate of Jessup High School Class of 1952...

Born in Peckville he was the son of the late Peter and Evelyn Buniak Mohanco. He was a graduate of Bishop OHara High School and was employed in retail. He was a member of St. Andrews Church in Blakely. Billy was an avid reader and sports fan. He was a fanatic on gathering memorabilia on almost any t...

Joseph A. Marzani 90 of Jefferson Twp. died Saturday May 31 2025 at home. His wife of 73 years is the former Johanna Kwolek. Born in Peckville he was the son of the late Leo Marzani and Anna Fagiani Marzani. A graduate of Blakely High School Class of 1952 and Penn State University. Prior to retireme...

Assunta Susie Sweeney 85 of Jessup died Tuesday December 2 2025 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore PA Born in Jessup she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Virginia Belardi Palazzari. A graduate of Jessup High School Class of 1957 prior to retirement she was employed ...

Darlene A. Nick Cerminaro 84 of Jessup died Sunday November 9 2025 at home. She was the widow of Rosario "Ross" Cerminaro who died on May 31 2020. Born in Jessup she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Minicozzi Nick. A graduate of Jessup High School prior to retirement she was employed by A...

Jean Marie Fiorelli Apice 89 of Jessup PA passed away peacefully on Friday December 12 2025 at AdventHealth Parker Hospital Centennial Colorado surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Michael Apice a cherished mother and grandmother and affectionately known as Th...

Mary M. Mary the Mother Bellucci 80 of Dickson City died peacefully Monday June 2nd 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Joseph Pepe Bellucci and by her beloved grandson Joseph Sante Bellucci. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the lat...

Joan Phoebe Shotto Kolesar 92 passed away peacefully on Sunday June 22nd in the comfort of loved ones. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of Paul Shotto and Phoebe Bowen Shotto. She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life Leonard Kolesar who passed away in 2006 and also her sibl...

Jean Marie Fiorelli Apice 89 of Jessup PA passed away peacefully on Friday December 12 2025 at AdventHealth Parker Hospital Centennial Colorado surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Michael Apice a cherished mother and grandmother and affectionately known as Th...

Frank Carl Clark Jr. 56 of Honesdale passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday December 24 2025 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years Jennifer WeidnerClark. They were married on February 2 2002 and shared a life filled with love a...

Robert John Lewis 83 of Pleasant Mount passed away on Friday November 21st at Ellen Memorial Nursing Center. He is survived by his wife the former Nancy Jane Ignatovich. Born on April 27 1942 in Jersey City Robert was the son of the late Arthur and Dorothy Green Lewis. He was a graduate of Lackawann...

Ann Cecelia Cook Carney 103 of Carbondale passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Monday December 15th. She was the widow of Gerald Carney who passed away on May 16 2008. Born in Carbondale daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Battle Cook she was a lifelong member of St. Rose of Lima ...

Margaret Mary Farrell 98 formerly of Carbondale died Wednesday December 17th. She was the widow of James C. Farrell Sr. who died November 18 2017. Born in Carbondale daughter of the late Fred A. and Hannah Tompkins Gessler she was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church Carbondale. She was a graduate ...

Ronald Bernard Tezzano 70 of Fell Township died Friday at home. His wife is the former Donna M. Gammaitoni. Born in Carbondale he was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa Fotia Tezzano. Ron was a graduate of St. Rose High School Carbondale class of 1972. He graduated from Lackawanna College with a ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol L. Dobishinsky on December 24 2025. She was born on July 26 1947 in Scott Township Lackawanna County to the late Frank and Frances Komantauskas Dobishinsky. Carol was a 1965 graduate of Scott Township High School. Upon graduation she earne...

Linda Rose Mark 78 of Carbondale passes away peacefully early Wednesday morning after a several year battle with breast cancer. Her beloved husband was Joseph Jiggs Mark who passed away in 2007. Born and raised in Carbondale she was the daughter of the late Horatio S. and Catherine Miller Pierce. L...

Born in Jersey City NJ. he was the son of the late Ralph and Marietta Giannella Sr. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served in the Air Force and National Guard. Prior to his retirement he was a maintenance manager for Human Resources Center Inc. Honesdale PA. Bob loved the outdoors whet...

Catherine Kowalako 90 of Hazel Township and formerly of Simpson died Tuesday at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazelton. She was the widow of Stephen Kowalako who died in 1994. Born in Simpson she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Egnotovich Orinick. Catherine was a graduate of Fell High Sch...

Gardner Smith left this world peacefully on November 19 2025 with his wife and sons by his side. Born in Carbondale PA to the late Cyril and Jean McDonald Smith he earned the childhood nickname King of Eighth Avenue for visiting every neighbor often unannounced and usually leaving with a cookie. G...