James A. Erzen, 86, of Carbondale, died Tuesday, September 17th at home.  His wife is the former Frances Fryer; the couple have been married for 67 years. Born in Forest City, son of the late Anthony and Agnes Gantar Erzen, he was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  He was a graduate of Forest City High School, and he attended Johnson Trade School, Scranton.  James was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.  Prior to...

Richard D. Ruggiero, 54, of Carbondale, died suddenly Monday morning, September 9th at home.  His wife is the former Doreen Wengrin. Born in Carbondale, son of Richard and Mary Ruddy Ruggiero, Carbondale, he was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church.  He was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School, Class of 1982.  Richard was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion Post 221, Carbondale.  Prior to his illness, he was employed as an engineer for...

John G. Marsico, 89, of Carbondale, died Tuesday September 3rd at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton.  His wife, the former Mildred M. “Sis” Stanton, died in 2007. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Anthony and Josephine Iera Marsico, he was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  John was a United States Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean War.  He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  Prior to retirement,...

Katherine Marion Wood, 93, of Carbondale, died peacefully Friday morning, August 16th at home.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Purl R. Blake, in 1987 and her second husband, Clarence Wood, in 1996. Born in Shunk, Sullivan County, daughter of the late Leslie and Sarah Wilber Wheeler, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Carbondale and the United Methodist Church of Waverly, NY.  She was a member of the Women’s Societies in both...

Patrick Scanlon, 70, of Vandling, died Sunday August 11th at home.  His wife and best friend, Patricia Anne Finnegan Scanlon, R.N., died February 1, 2008. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Raymond P. and Louise Mannion Scanlon,  he was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  He was a 22 year veteran of the United States Air Forces, having retired as a Technical Sergeant.  He served during...

Edward J. Trago, 78, of Carbondale died Monday, July 29th at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore. His wife, the former Nancy A, Aunger, died in 2016. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late David and Agnes Hornick Trago. He was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale and a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale and the Johnson Trade School, Scranton.  Ed was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. Prior to his...

Nathaniel F. “Nat” Dearie, 103, of Carbondale, died Sunday July 28th at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. His wife, the former Margaret Mary Linnen, died Dec. 6, 2002. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Nathaniel and Emma Kearney Dearie, he was a longtime active member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale, and a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale and University of Scranton. He was a World War II United States Army veteran who fought in the...

Donna Sue Lloyd, 75, of Carbondale, died Wednesday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Albert and Zelda Brush Helms, she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, where she served as a deacon and secretary of the Women’s Association.  She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and Lackawanna Junior College.  Prior to retirement, Donna was employed as a receptionist for Dr. Jeffrey Mogerman.  She...

Mary Jo Kostiak, 84, of Carbondale, died Thursday, July 18th at home.  She was the wife of John Kostiak; the couple had been married for 62 years. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Ralph and Rose Cerra Sirianni, she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale.  She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a seamstress in several local garment factories.  Mary Jo was a member of the...

Nancy Tryon Hollenback, RT-ARRT, 79, of Newton Lake, passed away Saturday July 13th at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.  Born and raised in Carbondale, daughter of the late George and Mary Kerins Tryon, she was the beloved wife of John R. Hollenback, who was the love of her life.  Nancy was the maternal granddaughter of the late Patrick and Anastasia O’Brien Kerins and the paternal granddaughter of Leon and Catherine “Kitty” Monahan of Carbondale. Nancy married...