Margaret “Peggy” Pope McDonald, 97, of Stroudsburg and formerly of Carbondale, died Tuesday June 30th at St. Luke’s Monroe Hospital, Stroudsburg.  She was the widow of Joseph Patrick McDonald, Sr., who died June 26, 2024. Born in Carbondale on December 22, 1928, daughter of the late William and Catherine Ryan Pope, she was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  Peggy was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Class of 1946, Carbondale, and a ...

Lucille Ann Hans, 85, of Forest City, died Sunday, June 28th, at Forest City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 39 years, Walter Hans, who died on July 27, 2001. She was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City. Born and raised in Forest City, Lucille was the daughter of the late Valentine and Frances Tedesco Swegel. Affectionately known as “Luc,” she grew up in the area known as “Cowtown” as one of nine ...

Robert B. Jadwin, 80, of Vestal, NY, and formerly of Scott Twp., died Sunday June 28th at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY.  His wife is the former Donna Crandell; the couple would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary in September. Born in Carbondale and raised at Newton Lake, son of the late Robert and Lillian Varrato Jadwin, he was a graduate of Lakeland High School.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit.  He served as an EMT with ...

Tracy Sinon, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 21, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She faced her illness with remarkable strength, bravery, and grace, inspiring those around her until the very end. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of Jane Ann Dillingham Sinon, Rochester, NY and the late Martin Amos Sinon.  Tracy was a beloved daughter, sister, friend, aunt, and great-aunt. One of Tracy's greatest joys in life was her love of Newton Lake and the ...

Robert James Matoushek, 87, of Honesdale, passed away peacefully on Friday June 19, 2026. He is survived by his loving partner: Mary Gustin; brother: Ronald (Connie) Matoushek; daughter: Diane Kearns-Puckhaber (Gary); son: Mark Matoushek (Renee); Grandchildren: Dezerae (Anthony), Cameron (Kaylee), Charlene (Andrea), Millie, Cory and Tori (Diamante); great-grandchildren: Travis, Maci, Carson, Elijah, Alanah, Noah. Robert is preceded in death by his parents: Albert and Louise Mitterer ...

Debra Irene Doyle, 71, of Scott Township, died Friday June 19th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Ira and Irene Kaszuba Doyle.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the Cintas Corp., Olyphant. Deb loved her cats Jackson, Ella and Autumn, and would find great joy in their companionship and the comfort they brought to her every day.  She took pride in crocheting afghans for every one of her family members ...

Edmund R. Skarbez, 74, of Browndale, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday June 14th, after a brief illness. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Edward and Helen Rebernik Skarbez, he was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  Ed was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School, and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Penn State University.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a lineman for NEP Telephone Co., Forest City. Ed also served as his ...

On June 3, 2026 our most wonderful Aunt Phyllis Flynn, 86, of Forest City, passed away peacefully at the Forest City Nursing Center.  She enjoyed her time and the friendships she made over the last few years at William Penn Apartments. Born in the Bronx, New York, daughter of the late George & Irene Grandcovsky Flynn, the Flynn family moved to Forest City where Phyllis found employment and worked for many years at the Pangee Factory, and later in life, at the Forest City Personal ...

Thomas Michael Gamble, 79, formerly of Forest City, died Tuesday June 2nd at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Peter and Anna Takach Gamble, he was a member of St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Forest City.  He was a 1964 graduate of Forest City Regional High School, and he was a graduate of East Stroudsburg University.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. Surviving are a ...

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Angelo Lapera, 40, of Forest City, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2026. Though his time here was far too short, the love, laughter, and kindness he shared with others will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew him. Mike had a heart of gold and a laugh that was larger than life — the kind of laugh that could instantly fill a room and make everyone around him smile. He ...