Margaret “Peg” McDonald, R.N., 90, formerly of Dunmore, died peacefully Tuesday, November 5th surrounded by family at Highgate at Paoli Pointe, Paoli. She was the widow of Joseph J. McDonald, who died March 25, 2018. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret Martin Farrell, she was a member of St. Paul’s Church, Scranton. She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Scranton. Prior to...

Captain Harry Gregory Newak Jr. was born and raised in Forest City, the son of the late Harry J. and Susan Matircho Newak. This treasured husband, father, grand-father, Pop-pop and friend, embarked on his great journey to reunite with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019. He was lovingly surrounded by his family as he left the harbor of his earthly home, gaining glorious passage to his merited destination. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 66 years, the former Margaret...

George T. Jones, 93, of Hatboro and Elk Lake, died Monday, October 21st surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Alice B. Jones, who died September 2, 2005. Born in Vandling, son of the late Raymond and Frances Jackson Jones, he was a member of Saint David’s Church, Willow Grove.  He was a graduate of Vandling High School and also of LaSalle University.  George entered the US Navy during his senior year of high school.  At that time, if a student had enough...

Cecelia Tolerico, 89, of Carbondale, died Monday, October 14th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Vincent Tolerico. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Charles and Rose Adams Cerra, she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Carbondale.  She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, Class of 1948.  Cecelia was a homemaker, and she was employed as a seamstress in the local garment...

Nettie W. Sellick Reynar, 98, of Carbondale, died peacefully Saturday, October 5th at Allied Services Skilled Nursing, Scranton. Born in Annapolis, MD, daughter of the late Rudolf and Louise Gude Affeldt, she was a member of St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archbald.  She graduated from Ellicott City High School, Ellicott City, MD.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a sales clerk at the former J. J. Newberry’s Store, Carbondale. Nettie traveled extensively...

Valerie A. Gilgallon, 76, of Carbondale, died Thursday September 26th at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. Born in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Rose Fritz. Surviving are two daughters, Tracy Kaszuba and Susette Gentile. Private funeral arrangements were held through the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale.

Keith A. Stark, of Forest City, and a former long time resident of Union Dale, died Wednesday September 25th at the Forest City Nursing Center. Born in Union Dale in 1933, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Florence Allen Stark. A member of the Methodist faith in Union Dale, he was a graduate of Pleasant Mount High School.  Prior to his retirement, he worked on the family farm and made milk truck deliveries to various areas for much of his career before farming ended.  Most...

William J. Maile, 84, a lifelong resident of Forest City, passed away Saturday morning, September 21st at Regional Hospital in Scranton with family by his side. His wife of over 60 years, Joann Marcavage Maile, died in 2018. Born in Forest City on April 24, 1935, son of the late George Maile and Helen Burdick Maile, he was a graduate of Forest City High School and attended The University of Scranton.  He was a member of St. Agnes Church in Forest City and later joined St. Rose of Lima...

Lovey Hruby Klym, 88, of Forest City, died Friday, September 20th at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton.  She was the widow of Peter Klym, who died in 1980. Born in Pleasant Mount, daughter of the late Peter and Mary Labick Hruby, she was a member of SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Union Dale.  She was a graduate of Pleasant Mount High School.  Prior to retirement, she and her husband were the owners/operators of the Maple Lounge, located on the Pennsylvania side of...

James A. Erzen, 86, of Carbondale, died Tuesday, September 17th at home.  His wife is the former Frances Fryer; the couple have been married for 67 years. Born in Forest City, son of the late Anthony and Agnes Gantar Erzen, he was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  He was a graduate of Forest City High School, and he attended Johnson Trade School, Scranton.  James was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War.  Prior to...