To those who knew Bert Brown, of Browndale, don’t be sad to learn of his passing, because you’ll die one day, too. Instead, find comfort in knowing he didn’t suffer at the end and was surrounded by the family he cherished, with Johnny Cash’s “Walk the Line” playing softly in the background, until his last breath. To those who didn’t know Bert, you really missed out. Bert was the kind of guy everyone wanted to have as a friend. His 61 short years of...

Rosamond Morack, 84, of Forest City, died Monday, January 14th at home.  She was the widow of Louis J. Morack, who died January 4, 2009. Born in Forest City, daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Milota Slick, she was a graduate of Forest City High School, Class of 1952.  She attended Ascension Parish, Forest City.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a seamstress in the local garment industry.  She was a member of the International Ladies’ Garment...

Daniel William Freebes, 60, of Maspeth, New York, succumbed to acute respiratory failure, after one year of a hard fought battle with cancer at the comfort of his son’s home surrounded by his loved ones on December 30th. He was employed for 25 years as a High Pressure Plant Tender at the Bronx Community College. In his free time, Daniel loved to watch “Law and Order, SVU”, deep-sea fish, and most importantly, be with those closest to him. Daniel is survived by his three...

Rebecca Walsh Borosky, 38, of Carbondale, died Saturday, January 12th.  She was the wife of Matthew Borosky. Born in Carbondale, daughter of Francis P. and Jeanne Wilbur Walsh, Carbondale, she was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School; and she attended the Career Technology Center, Scranton, where she obtained her LPN license.  She was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  She enjoyed watching her daughters' softball games.  She loved animals,...

Larry J. Roberts, 46, of Carbondale, died Friday, January 11th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Carbondale, son of Marie Roberts, Carbondale and the late Andrew Golovko, he was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School.  He was employed by P.A. Hutchinson Co., Mayfield.  He was previously employed by S. J. Bailey and Sons., Carbondale and Moore Business Forms, Honesdale. Surviving are a daughter: Arlena Adamski, Carbondale; a sister: Bernice Roberts and James,...

Patrick G. Sherry, 57, of Vandling died Tuesday January 8th at home surrounded by family. His wife is the former Melody Morris; the couple recently celebrated 32 years of marriage. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Marvin and Ann Woodyshek Sherry, he graduated from Forest City Regional High School. He was a member of the Ascension Parish of Forest City. He was a long time employee of Danchek Fire Equipment, and most recently, he was employed at General Dynamics, Eynon. He was a lifetime...

Jane Carite Grosel, 85, of Forest City and formerly of Carbondale, died Sunday at Wayne Memorial Hopsital.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Grosel, who died in 1995. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Robert and Lela France Tregaskis, she was educated in the Carbondale Schools.  She was a homemaker.  She greatly enjoyed playing Bingo and was the coordinator of the Valley Bingo Bus. Surviving are a daughter: Linda Bielawski and husband Anthony, Milford;...

Isabel A. Bartosh, 100, of Carbondale, died on Sunday, January 6th, one day short of her 101st birthday.  She was the widow of Andrew Bartosh, who died in 1985. Born in Wilkes-Barre, daughter of the late John and Agnes Snipas Bagdonas, she was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  She was retired from the former Cassaro Manufacturing Company, Carbondale. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. As per her request, private funeral services will be held with...

John G. “Jack” Symuleski, 61, of Carbondale, died Friday January 4th at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.  His wife is the former Judy Parks; the couple recently celebrated 43 years of marriage. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, son of the late John and Loretta Borden Symuleski, he was a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School.  He attended the Pennsylvania State University and graduated from Wilkes University with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting.  He was employed...

Noreen G. Rotherforth Swegel, 83, of Herrick Center, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 1, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was the wife of Sir Robert Swegel; the couple was married for 63 years. Born in Vandling, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Doris Newton Rotherforth, and, upon the early death of her mother, when she was 5 years old, she was raised by her paternal grandmother, the late Cora Rotherforth. She was a graduate of Forest City High School class of...