Marie G. Cross, 96, of Bradenton, FL went to her heavenly home on Wednesday May 24th.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Robert L. Cross in 2006. Marie was born in 1926 in Gibson Township, PA.  She was the daughter of the late Evan Merritt and Gladys May Cole Foster of Union Dale, PA.  Marie was a registered nurse, graduating in 1948 from the Robert Packer School of Nursing, U.S.  Cadet Nursing Corp.  She started her nursing career at the...

Carla Mussari Suchniak, 64, of Carbondale, died Wednesday May 24th at the Carbondale Nursing Center after a brief illness. Born in Jermyn, daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Bianco Mussari, she was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  She was a graduate of St. Rose High School, Class of 1976. Carla was retired from Weis Markets, Carbondale, after 20 years of service.  She enjoyed talking with her family and friends on the phone, sitting on the porch, and...

Leroy A. Miley, 78, of Carbondale, died Friday May 19th at Advent Health Tampa, FL.  He is survived by his wife, the former Ruth Mannion; the couple had been married for 56 years. Born in New York City, son of Dorothy L. Timmermans Miley, Carbondale, and the late Arthur L. Miley, he was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  He was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Class of 1962, Carbondale, and was always involved in the planning of his class’s...

Gloria A. Wahy Casey, 83, of Mayfield, died Saturday May 20th at the Carbondale Nursing Home. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Paul and Julia Marchak Wahy, she was a faithful woman who said the rosary daily and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  She was a graduate of St. Rose High School, Carbondale.  Prior to retirement, she was employed at Gentex Corp., Simpson.  Earlier in her career, she worked at several dress factories in Mayfield and Childs,...

Nathan Michael Rocco, 25, of Carbondale, died Monday May 15th after a long medical illness. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joann Rocco.  He was a graduate of Lakeland High School, Class of 2017.  Nathan enjoyed hand sewing projects.  He was a very avid Star Wars fan, and he enjoyed listening to his vinyl records collection. Surviving are a sister: Lisa Rocco-Lee and husband William Lee, Greenfield Twp.; several other siblings including Jovanna Bisignani;...

Ricky Alan Todd, 65, of Scranton and formerly of Elkdale, passed away on Saturday May 13th at the Linwood Nursing Home. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Ronald and Isabelle Dolph Todd, Sr., he was a graduate of Mountain View High School.  Ricky’s infectious smile lit up the room.  He touched everyone’s heart that he came in contact with; it was very hard not to fall in love with him.  He will forever be missed.  He loved spending time with his nephew...

Sally Kane, 87, of Carbondale, died peacefully at home on Sunday April 30th. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Hubert and Margaret States Griffin, she lived most of her life in Carbondale, graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale.  Sally attended Marywood University while working full time and raising four children on her own.  She earned her Bachelor's Degree in 1974 and continued on for her...

Joseph P. Grecco, 69, of Pleasant Mount, died Monday April 24th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.  He is survived by his wife, the former Lori Svecz. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Ralph J. and Angela Marie DeFazio Grecco, he was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  He was a 1972 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a maintenance supervisor at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale.  He had been previously...

Mary Ann Henry, 78, of Forest City, died Friday April 21st shortly after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  She was the widow of Russell L. Henry, who died April 5, 2020. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Rudolph and Julia Susco Beautz, she was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  Mary Ann was a 1962 graduate of the Forest City Regional High School and a 1965 graduate of the Saint Joseph’s School of Nursing, Carbondale.  Prior to her retirement, she was...

Russell L. Henry, 76, of Forest City, died Sunday April 5, 2020 following a prolonged cardiovascular illness.  His wife was the former Mary Ann Beautz, who died April 21, 2023. The couple had been married 51 years prior to his death. Born in Rochester, NY, son of the late Russell and Madeline Moran Henry, he was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  He was educated in the Carbondale Schools and prior to retirement was employed at the North Eastern Pennsylvania Telephone...