Rev. Stephen J. Matylewicz, known to his congregations as Father Steve or Father Jerry, 86, of Jermyn died Monday April 19th at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.  His wife of 53 years is the former Maureen Wayman Nepa. Born in Scranton, son of the late Stephen and Genevieve Golembeski Matylewicz, he resided in South Scranton until 1968, and spent 16 years in Carbondale before moving to Jermyn in 1986.  He was educated in the Scranton School System and received his education for...

Ruth M. Milligan, 93, formerly of Endicott, NY, died Friday April 16th.  She was a resident of the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Donald and Ruth McNulty Milligan, she was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  She then moved to Endicott and worked for IBM for 37 years.  She was a former member of Our Lady of Good Council Church, Endicott.  Surviving are nieces: Kathleen Lanteigne; Laure Hannell and...

Lillian “Aunt Lil” Malinchak Piatt, 96, of Crystal Lake, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 9th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  She was the widow of William Piatt, who died in 1981. Born at Crystal Lake, daughter of the late Louis and Tessie Tellip Malinchak, she was a member of Saint John Vianney Parish, Royal.  She was educated in Fell Township Schools.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a seamstress in the local garment...

Joseph W. Roney, Sr , 47, of Ararat, died Thursday  April 8th at home. His wife is the former January Price. Born in Susquehanna, he was the son of Leora Malinski Mayo , of Lakewood and William Roney, of Preston Park, and step son of Edward Mayo, of Lakewood.  He was a graduate of Hancock High School, and attended the East Ararat Methodist Church. He was employed as Assistant Caretaker at Camp Ramah in the Pocono’s, Lakewood. Also surviving are 2 sons: Joseph W .Roney,...

Donald Natishak, 80, of Forest City, died Thursday April 8th at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Mary Dolores “Pearl” Struss Natishak. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Michael and Christine Figel Natishak, he was a member of Saint John’s Byzantine Church, Forest City.  A graduate of Forest City High School, he was a US Marine Corps veteran. Prior to retirement, he was employed in the cafeteria at the Forest...

Peter Borick, 97, of Herrick Center, died Tuesday April 6th at home.  His wife is the former Marian Maslar; the couple would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary in September. Born in Olyphant, son of the late Metro and Elizabeth Guman Borick, he was a member of Saint John’s Byzantine Church, Forest City.  He was educated in the Herrick Center and Pleasant Mount Schools.  Prior to his retirement in 1987, Peter worked at Specialty Records in Olyphant.  He...

James Post, 69, of Carbondale, died Tuesday April 6th at the Regional Hospital of Scranton Born in Amityville, NY, he was the son of the late Chester and Lillian Harvey Post. As per his wishes, private funeral services were held through the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale.

Theresa Ann Jones, 82, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, March 28th at Geisinger CMC due to complications of Covid-19.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Harold Jones, who died January 31, 2005. Born and raised in Forest City, daughter of the late Valentine and Frances Tedesco Swegel, Theresa graduated at age 17 from Forest City High School in 1956 and immediately began her career at Endicott Johnson Corporation, Forest City.  She remained a...

Joann Alice Cummings, 89, of Carbondale, died Wednesday March 24th at the Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Cummings, who died March 28, 1996. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph P. Livsey and Alice Burns Flood Livsey, she was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Class of 1949.  She was previously employed as an inspector at the Barbizon Factory...

Ruth Hruby, 81, of Forest City died Tuesday March 23rd at home.  She is survived by her husband, Peter Hruby.  The couple would have been married for 56 years on June 24th. Born in Clifford Twp., daughter of the late Charles C. and Cathryn Owens Wedeman, she was a member of the Union Dale Presbyterian Church.  She was a graduate of Forest City High School.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as an electronics assembler at Lockheed Martin, Archbald.   Also...