With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David R.L. Jones, 81, of Carbondale, suddenly passed away on Wednesday, October 14th.  He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Wagner Jones. Born in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late Paul and Iva Bronson Jones, he was a graduate of Saint Rose High School, Class of 1963.  He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the Inventory Control Office on the USS Castor.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a ...

Mary Ann Shema, 85, of Forest City, will be lovingly remembered by her family and all those who held a special place in their hearts for her, after she passed away on Tuesday October 13th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.  She was the widow of Frank J. Shema, who died August 16, 2003. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Martin and Mary Sepic Skubic, she was a graduate of Forest City High School, and a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  Mary Ann had a witty personality and a ...

Frank J. Gilroy, 64, of Clifford Twp., died Saturday September 26th at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Paul and Edna Murphy Gilroy, he was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Carbondale.  He was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Carbondale, and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.  He was the owner and operator of Frank’s Paintless Dent Repair, Clifford.  He enjoyed reading and sitting by the fire and telling stories to his ...

Bradley A. Crandall, 42, formerly of Jermyn, died Monday September 21st at the Forest City Nursing Center. Born in Carbondale, son of Betty Ann McCabe Schlegel, Forest City, and the late Eugene Crandall, he was a member of the Peckville Assembly of God Church.  He received his high school diploma through homeschooling. Also surviving are a brother: Bryan Crandall, Carbondale; a niece: Clara; and a nephew: William. As per his request, private funeral services were held.  ...

Joseph David Green, 76, formerly of Moscow, who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday September 16th.  He is survived by his wife, Linda Ann D’Oro Green. Born in Scranton, son of Catherine Bonitz Green, Scranton and the late John Green, he graduated from Scranton Technical High School in 1969 and went on to proudly serve in the United States Navy, embodying the virtues of courage and dedication ...

Mary E. Cimochowski, 95, of Dallas and formerly of Forest City, died Tuesday September 15th at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton.  She was the widow of Stanley Cimochowski, who died July 29, 2018. Born in Forest City, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary Rebernik Shuma, she was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  She was a graduate of Vandling High School.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a teller at the former Community Bank and Trust Co., Forest ...

K. Joan Supon Hessling, R.N., 97, of Carbondale, died Monday September 14th at the Forest City Nursing Center.  She was the widow of James J. Hessling, who died January 10, 2000. Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Charles and Pauline O’Koren Supon, she was one of the first babies admitted to the newly opened St. Joseph’s Hospital in July 1929; having been born in the old hospital at the convent and moved along with her mother to the new hospital.  She was a ...

Ann Mary McDonough Cwikla, 63, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, where she was surrounded by her loving family after a long year of health complications.  Born and raised in Carbondale, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Kelly McDonough, Ann grew up with a passion for caring for others. Ann graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Carbondale, and later from Misericordia University, being the first graduating class for the field of Occupational Therapy. ...

Kathryn Price, 71, of Union Dale, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 9th, surrounded by the people she loved, following her courageous battle with cancer.  She was the widow of Lewis Clifford Price, who died February 16, 2018; the couple had been married for 29 years prior to his passing. Born in Susquehanna, daughter of the late Nathan and Mae Marie Winans Penn, Kathryn was a strong, hardworking woman who spent many years ...

Joseph J. Gosciewski, 81, of Union Dale, died Thursday September 3rd at the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. Born in Carbondale, son of the late Leo E. and Kathryn Gorel Gosciewski, he was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  He was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School and was a veteran of the Pennsylvania National Guard.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  He was previously ...