Ellen L. Foster, of Union Dale, died at home on Thursday January 14th at the age of 55.  She married her beloved husband, Charles A. Foster, who survives, on November 16, 1985. Born in Susquehanna, daughter of Althea Stanton Carvin, Susquehanna and the late Elwyn E. Carvin, she was a member of the National Honor Society and a 1984 graduate of Susquehanna Community Schools.  She was first employed at Matis Clothing, and after marriage, at the E.J. Shoe Factory, Acme, and Waymart...

Michael J. Murnin, Sr., a retired union carpenter and lifelong resident of Vandling, died peacefully on Wednesday January 13th at the age of 86 after a battle with Alzheimer’s and a recent battle with COVID-19.  He is survived by his wife, Julia R. Vavro Murnin. Born in Vandling in 1934, he was the son of the late Michael and Delores Gleason Murnin.  He was a graduate of Vandling High School, and he served in the United States Army for 2 years, having been stationed in...

Edward T. “Butch” Monahan, Jr., 79, of Carbondale, died Monday January 4th at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.  He was preceded in death by his wife, MaryAnn Nemetz Monahan, who died May 31, 2012. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Edward J. and Beatrice Flannery Monahan, he was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  He was a graduate of Saint Rose High School, Carbondale.  Prior to retirement, he was employed as a truck driver for Tuzze Trucking,...

In her ever-loving husband’s arms, our beloved Mom and Grandma, JoAnn Kovaleski, 83, of Richmondale, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2021. JoAnn took God’s hand when she heard His call to welcome her home. Everyone who has had the privilege of meeting and getting to know her can attest to her unconditional love, generosity, and kindness.  Born in Vandling, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Peterlin Supancik, she was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City. Additionally, she...

Julie Sejpal, 68, of Carbondale passed away on Monday, December 28 at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton, after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Vinod “Vino” Sejpal. Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Griffin Sr. and the late Margaret States Griffin Talapa.  She was a 1970 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School and received degrees in Special Education from Bloomsburg University, Indiana University of PA, and St....

Gloria Frances Monturo (nee Berta), 91, of Honey Brook and formerly of Carbondale, passed away after a COVID-19 diagnosis on December 23rd at the Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook. She was the loving wife of 68 years of the late Samuel Joseph Monturo, who died April 9, 2018.  Born in Union City, New Jersey, daughter of the late Frank (Francesco) Berta and Angelina Berta (nee Scaglione), she and Sam were former members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale. After...

Robert Joseph Smith, 67, of Carbondale, died Tuesday December 22nd at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Robert J. and Marion Loftus Smith, Sr., he was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School, and he attended St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War.  During his career in the Marines, he served as Crew Chief on Marine One for President Carter.  He was later employed by...

Nicole S. Valentin, 24, of Carbondale, died Friday, December 18th.  She is survived by her companion Patrick Wagner. Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Kelly Baker.  She is survived by her father, George Valentin and his companion Jayne Baer, Pompano Beach, FL.  She was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School, and she attended the First United Methodist Church of Carbondale.  She was a painter and construction worker for Joe Vadella, Carbondale. Also...

Albert L. “Abby” Blodnikar, 72, of Browndale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on Thursday, December 10th, after a brief illness. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Albert and Amelia Chesnick Blodnikar, he was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  He was a 1966 graduate of Forest City Regional High School.  Albert served a short stint in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  Prior to his retirement, he was...

Kathleen M. Barcola Vanleuven, 82, formerly of Carbondale, died Thursday December 10th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Angelo J. Barcola, and her second husband, James Vanleuven. Born in Binghamton, NY, daughter of the late William and Marguerite Peck Massee, she was a member of the Berean Baptist Church, Carbondale.  She received her LPN degree from the Lackawanna County Practical Nursing Program.  Prior to her...