William James “Jimmy” Muir, 92, of Carbondale, died Monday January 30th at the Carbondale Nursing Center after an illness.  His wife is the former Jean Wigfall; the couple was married in 1950. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Darwin Muir and Phyllis Edmunds Schoonover, he was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and the Army National Guard, 109th infantry, having been a survivor of the September 11,...

Catherine E. Moore Penska, R.N., 79, of Eynon, died Sunday January 22nd at the Regional Hospital of Scranton.  She was the widow of Joseph A. Penska, Sr., who died February 20, 2010 Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late James and Mary Wengrzynek Moore, she was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in New Jersey.  She and her husband lived in New Jersey for many years, before moving to White Haven.  After Joe’s...

James J. Moore, affectionately known as “Goop” or “Tiger”, 85, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 21st at home surrounded by his loving daughter, Bonnie, and caring son-in-law, Fran.  His wife was the former Yvonne “Bonnie” Walsh Moore, who succumbed to heart disease on August 29, 1996, their anniversary. Born in Carbondale, son of the late James and Mary Wengrzynek Moore, he was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church,...

Mary J. Dishong, 72, of Browndale, died Wednesday January 18th at home.  She was the widow of Roger Dale Dishong, who died in 2017. Born in Cumberland, MD, daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Ellen Winebrenner Livingood, she was a graduate of Allegany High School, Cumberland, MD.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a custodian for the Forest City Regional School District, and she cleaned local homes.  She had previously worked as a beautician.  Mary loved to...

Elenora E. Opalka, 89, of Carbondale, died Saturday January 7th at the Carbondale Nursing Center surrounded by her five loving children.  She was the widow of John J. Opalka, who died in 1976. Born in South Canaan, daughter of the late Edward and Esther Kowtko Racht, she was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  She graduated from Waymart High School in 1951 as class valedictorian.  She was a loving mother and grandmother who took care of her family. Surviving...

Michael M. Ondrako, 84, of Forest City, died Tuesday January 3rd at home.  His wife is the former Martha Morack; the couple had been married for 58 years. Born in Carbondale, son of the late John and Stephania Banko Ondrako, he was a graduate of Forest City High School.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Tobyhanna Army Depot.  Michael enjoyed fishing, bowling, and astronomy.  He was a loving husband and dad,...

Gerard “Jerry” Joseph Caviston Sr., 85, of Greenfield Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, December 28th after a courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara Takach Caviston. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Patrick and Mildred Jones Caviston, he was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, longtime member of the United Brotherhood...

Peter J. Karwowski, Sr., 74, of Carbondale, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, December 27th. Born in Honesdale, son of the late Peter F. and Marjorie Naizby Karwowski, he was a 1966 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Prior to retirement, he was employed as a corrections officer at SCI Waymart. For over four decades, Peter was a well known bowler throughout the Lackawanna Valley. He competed in many professional...

David Michael Pitus of Wareham, Massachusetts died unexpectedly after a brief hospitalization in Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts on Tuesday December 20th.  Davey was born on a US Army base in Stuttgart, Germany and was raised in Browndale, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of Patricia Skubic Pitus, Browndale and David Pitus and wife Lucille Szescila, Dickson City.  He went to Forest City Regional High School and then attended Berklee College of Music in...

Andrea Lea Mayo, 74, formerly of Simpson, passed away Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022, at the Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home, Lake Ariel. Andrea was predeceased by her son Michael Mayo and her companion Bill Wiggins; as well as a sister, Josephine Jackman and a great grandson, Christopher Vogler. Born in Sidney, NY, daughter of the late Edward and Betty Beach Stelmach, she was a graduate of Sidney High School. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Nurse’s Aide at Lourdes...