Obituaries in Carbondale, PA

June Burch passed away peacefully on February 19th at her home in Scranton surrounded by loved ones and in the presence of her favorite photos art and books. She is survived by her longtime partner Richard Wilson daughter Bonnie Burch Simpson son John JD Burch California and twin sister Joan Cain Fl...

Born in Scranton he was the son of the late Joseph and Lorraine Davis Sarge. Joe was a graduate of Bishop Hannon High School. He was employed as an assembler in a candle factory prior to his disability.

Jack was born and raised in Carbondale PA. He graduated from FellCarbondale Area High School and worked at ACME Super Saver. During those years he frequented McDonnells restaurant where he met a waitress who became the love of his life Mindy Rosemergey White. They married in September 1978. One day ...

Edmund T. Stungis 85 of Simpson died on Wednesday at the Carbondale Nursing Home. His wife is the former Lillian Mikulak. The couple had been married for over 20 years. Born in Carbondale he was the son of the late Edmund and Kathryn Tarchack Stungis. Ed was a graduate of Morris Hills Regional High ...

Dr. Joseph J. Magalski D.D.S. 90 of Richmondale was called to eternal life on Saturday January 31 Born in Simpson he was the son of the late Leo and Victoria Bochinski Magalski. He graduated from Fell High School Simpson and received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Scranton. Dr. Magalski...

Joseph Paul Rulis Jr. 74 of Whites Crossing Carbondale Township passed away at home on Thursday. His wife is Judy A Rulis the couple had celebrated their 54 Born in Carbondale he was the son of the late Joseph Paul Rulis Sr. and Lena Rezykowski Rulis. He attended Lakeland Schools and was a selfemplo...

Barbara Seward age 83 was born on December 20 1942 and passed away peacefully on January 7th at Carbondale Nursing Rehab. Barbara was a woman who found joy in caring for others. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for many years a place where friendships were formed and laughter was shared. ...

Joseph Petrilak 90 of Forest City peacefully passed away on Christmas Day surrounded by his loving family.He was the proud husband to Dorothy Rose Petrilak who predeceased him in 2020. The couple had been married for 61 years. Born to Michael Petrilak and Mary Arlene King Petrilak of Simpson Pennsyl...

Clara H. burke 96 of Carbondale passed away on Monday at the home of her daughter Michele Borosky. Born in Carbondale she was the daughter of the late Willis and Lucy Verrill Stevens. Clara attended Benjamin Franklin High School Carbondale. She had been employed as a private duty nurses aide. Clara ...

Alexander Alex Kowalako 90 formerly of Simpson died Saturday at the Carbondale Nursing Home. His wife the former Carol Renczkowski died in 2020. Born in Simpson he was the son of the late Eli and Kathryn Kolcun Kowalako. He was a graduate of Fell High School and served in the Air Force. Upon returni...

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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...