Lorraine Scoblick, 77, of Carbondale, died Wednesday, September 30th at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.  She is survived by her husband Bernard Scoblick. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Lawrence and Emma Sillsbee Stone, she was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  She was a former store manager for Weis/Mr. Z’s Markets, where she had been employed for over 30 years; she was currently working at the store part time as a clerk, with plans on...

Robert F. Engel, 90, of Greece, NY, passed away peacefully on May 1st.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Margaret. Robert was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Prior to retirement, he was employed by Delco Products. Surviving are a daughter: Carol Mesolella and husband John; a son: Tom Engel and wife Mary; three grandchildren: Kevin, Brian, and Steven; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services with military honors will be held Saturday,...

Joan O’Neill Milus, 85, of Whitestown, Indiana passed through heaven’s gates on August 31, 2020 to Irish music and her hand held by her son Leo.  She was the widow of Leo Joseph Milus (Miluszusky), who died on April 4, 2009. Born in Carbondale on July 3, 1935, she was daughter of the late David E. and Margaret McCabe O’Neill.  She graduated from Pleasant Mount High School in 1953 and earned her Registered Nurse degree from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in...

Joanne Vantassell, 62, of Carbondale, died Monday September 28th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Born in Brentwood, NY daughter of the late Robert and Rosemary Akel DeVries, she was a member of the Peckville Assembly of God Church.  A graduate of Blue Ridge High School, she was a veteran of the US Army.  She was an outspoken New York Yankees and New York Giants fan.  She loved getting her hair and nails done, going out to dinner at Texas Roadhouse, and going to Walmart.  She...

Thomas Steven “Ramjet” Pelak, 67, of Mayfield, died Monday, September 21st; he lived life hard and happy.  His wife is the former Kathleen Donohue; the couple celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in June. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Basil and Ann Rozdilski Pelak, he graduated from St. Rose High School in 1971.  Tom attended Penn State Main Campus, where he met his wife Kathleen.  A man of many talents, he had a varied career.  He was a farmer,...

George Edmunds, 69, of Port St. Lucie, FL, died suddenly of cardiac arrest on June 6, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, FL.  He was the husband of Miranda Edmunds. Born in Carbondale on May 30, 1951, son of the late Edmund and Delores Wilce Edmunds, he was a 1969 graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving for 6 years; He then enlisted with the United States Army, serving for 14 years.  After his...

Lillian J. Guarino, 90, of Browndale, died Sunday September 20th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Skubic in 1991, and her second husband, John Guarino in 2003. Born in Forest City, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Kozlowski Petokas, she was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  She was a graduate of Forest City High School.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a seamstress in several Forest City area garment...

Mary Ann “Blinny” Jacobino Sklanka, 68, of Childs, died Saturday September 5th at the Forest City Nursing Center.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard “Bernie” Sklanka, who died October 17, 2018. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Roger Blinn, Jr. and Margaret “Peggy” Walsh Blinn, R.N., she attended Ascension Parish, Forest City.  She attended Saint Rose High School, Carbondale.  Surviving are two sons: Anthony...

Robert David Chmiel, 66, of Carbondale, died Tuesday, September 8th at home. His loving wife of 46 years is the former Kathi Buffton. Bob was her first and last thought every day and she was by his side to the very end. He loved her with all of his heart and was forever grateful for her. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Felix and Loretta Fawcett Chmiel. He was previously employed as a truck driver for the Canada Dry Bottling Company and as a laborer for Simplex Industries,...

Pamela Underwood Davis, 71, of Fiddle Lake, Ararat Twp., died Friday, September 4th at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Born in Yonkers, NY, daughter of the late George E. and Miriam Dewey Underwood, she was a 1971 Graduate of Lake Erie College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.  Pamela was a lifelong member of the Fiddle Lake community in Ararat Twp.  During her teenage, college, and early adult years, she enjoyed traveling, water and snow...