Edward J. Shipshinski, 90, of Browndale, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday May 21st at home. Edward was married to the late Theresa Steiner Shipshinski for 68 years before her passing in 2019. Born in Herrick Center, son of the late Alex & Mary Babrawicz Shipshinski, he was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  He left school after eighth grade to help his parents, who suffered from tuberculosis, run their dairy farm.  Edward was employed as...

Donald M. Stone, 93, of Thompson, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 2, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Barbara Wilkins, who died July 5, 2018; the couple was married in the Ararat Methodist Church and had been married for 71 years. Born in Susquehanna, son of the late Myrl and Cecile Dickson Stone, he was a member of the Thompson United Methodist Church.  He served for 48 years as an Ararat Township Supervisor.  Donald spent his life...

Barbara Schlasta, 83, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Palm Coast, Florida on October 31, 2021.     Daughter of the late Samuel and Julia Zewan Schlasta, she was raised in South Gibson.  She attended school in South Gibson and graduated high school from Mountain View Joint Schools, Harford, in May of 1956.  Barbara’s first job out of high school was with Sperry Gyrosanpe, Glen Cove, Long Island, NY.  She trained at Weaver Airline...

Ann Horne, 81, of Carbondale, died Wednesday May 4th at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  She is survived by her husband, Robert Horne; the couple would have celebrated 62 years of marriage on May 14th. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth Connor Wormuth, she was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale.  She was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Class of 1958, Carbondale.  Prior to retirement, she was employed in the helmet...

Beverly J. Durko, 88, of Union Dale, died Saturday April 30th at home.  She was the widow of Stephen Durko, Sr., who died January 2, 2012. Born in Union Dale, daughter of the late John and Daisy Mae Allen Shager, she was a member of the Union Dale Presbyterian Church, where she served as an Elder.  She was a graduate of Pleasant Mount High School.  She was employed as a seamstress in the local garment industry and was a proud farmer’s wife, working hard with her husband...

Sandra L. Blake Craparo, 76, of Brigantine, NJ, and Deerfield Beach, FL, and formerly of Carbondale, died peacefully on April 21st, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Dr. Thomas J. Craparo; the couple had been married for 43 years. “Sandy” was born, in Elmira, New York, daughter of the late Purl Blake and Katherine Wheeler Blake Wood.  She is a 1964 graduate of Waverly High School and a 1966 graduate of the Rochester...

William G. Conklin, 88, formerly of Vandling and Pleasant Mount, died Thursday April 21st at Ellen Memorial Nursing Home, Honesdale.  He is survived by his companion of over 30 years, Donna Puntar. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Earl and Kathleen Smith Conklin.  He was a graduate of Boonton High School, Boonton, NJ.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, having served aboard the USS Boston during the Korean War.  Prior to his...

Grant M. Baker, 63, of Carbondale died Monday April 18th at the Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife, the former Denise L. Arthur, died in 2011. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Robert John and Elizabeth Trotter Baker. Grant attended Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale and the First Presbyterian Church, Carbondale. Prior to his retirement he worked for Globe Securities as a guard stationed at the General Dynamics Plant in Eynon. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving...

Thomas Richard Toolan, Jr., 83, of Carbondale, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton; he would have celebrated his 84th birthday on May 31st.  He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Mackrell; the couple would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in September. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Thomas Richard Toolan Sr. and Helen Sample Toolan, he was a graduate of Saint Rose High School, Carbondale.  He was a veteran of the...

Brantley Ashley, 80, of Scranton, died Sunday April 17th at home.  He is survived by his fiancée Carol Apgar. Born in Lansing, Michigan, son of Coco Reynolds and the late Brantley Ashley, Sr., he was employed as a warehouse worker for the Salvation Army, Scranton. Also surviving is a son: Deon Ashley and his companion Lisa Taylor. He was also preceded in death by a son: Roderick Reynolds. Private funeral services were held.  Arrangements by the Brennan & Brennan...