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Scranton, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Scranton, PA, Lackawanna County, & Surrounding Areas

Michael E. Osborne

Michael E. Osborne

May 8, 2024

Michael E. Osborne 

May 8, 2024

 

Michael Edward “Ozzie” Osborne, 55, a resident of the Green Ridge section of Scranton, died on Wednesday at his home.

Born in Scranton, Michael was the son of the late William P. Osborne and Joan Louise Davis Osborne. He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School in 1986. Following graduation, he was employed by the Scranton...

James Joseph Hosie

James Joseph Hosie

Apr 22, 2024

James Joseph Hosie

22 April, 2024

 

James “Jimmy” Hosie, 66, of Scranton, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Joseph Emmett and Mary Ann Surgalla Hosie, he was educated in the Scranton Public School System, first at John J. Audubon  #42 Elementary School in the Hill Section, and ultimately graduating from Scranton Central High School, Class...

John Hargrave

John Hargrave

Mar 28, 2024

John HargraveMarch 28, 2024

 

John Hargrave, 72, of Carbondale, died unexpectedly on Thursday at Geisinger-CMC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Sharon Landress Hargrave, who died in 2003.

Born in Flushing, N.Y., on April 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Edward and Marilyn McAllister Hargrave. A graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, class of...

Delia Ines Toro Rogers

Delia Ines Toro Rogers

Mar 16, 2024

Delia Ines Toro Rogers

March 16, 2024

 

Delia Ines Toro Rogers, age 70, of North Scranton, surrounded by family, took her last breath and passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 16th. 

Delia was born November 4th, 1953 in Caracas, Venezuela to the late Nora del Carmen Adrianza and Carlos Alberto Toro. Delia was of the Catholic faith, always finding time to say a...

Irene Johnson

Irene Johnson

Feb 4, 2024

 

Irene Johnson

February 4, 2024

 

Irene Johnson, 89, of Scranton, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, surrounded by her loving family at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. 

 

Irene was born on April 9, 1934, in Scranton, where she remained a lifelong resident. Irene was a survivor and a hard worker. She kept an immaculate home and helped provide for her family by working...

Paul F. Crowley

Paul F. Crowley

Dec 11, 2023

Paul F. Crowley

December 9, 2023

Former State Representative of Scranton, Paul F. Crowley, passed away on December 9, 2023 at WellSpan Hospital in York, PA, surrounded by family.

Born on June 13, 1934, in the Bellevue section of Scranton, he dedicated his life to service and community. He was the son of the late Edward M. and Alice M....

Damian Flasser

Damian Flasser

Dec 2, 2023

W. Damian FlasserDecember 2, 2023We are sad to announce that Damian Flasser, 63, of Bristol Twp., Pa., formerly of Scranton, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 2nd.Born in Scranton on Aug. 13, 1960, he was the son of Kimiko Kawasaki Flasser and the late William J. Flasser. He was an alumnus of Scranton Prep and the University of Pennsylvania.Damian...

William Patrick Osborne, Jr.

William Patrick Osborne, Jr.

Nov 16, 2023

 



  William Patrick Osborne Jr.November 16, 2023

William Patrick “Ozzie” Osborne, Jr., 66, a proud resident of the Minooka section of Scranton, died on Thursday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 41 years, Mary Lynn Langan Osborne.

 

Born in Scranton, the son of the late William...

James P. Gilbride

James P. Gilbride

Aug 24, 2023

  James P. Gilbride

August 24, 2023

 

James P. Gilbride, 76, of Covington Twp., died on Thursday morning at Regional Hospital, Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carleen Eglesia Gilbride.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Cyril and Joyce Clark Gilbride, he was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and went on to earn...

John Barry Beemer

John Barry Beemer

Aug 24, 2023

 

John Barry Beemer

August 24, 2023

 

 John Barry Beemer, 81, of Clarks Summit, died on Thursday morning at home. 

John Barry Beemer was a prominent trial lawyer and environmental activist whose law career spanned over 50 years and won numerous trials that had national impact. Born September 4, 1941, in Scranton, PA, to Ellis T. and Rosemary...

Mary C. Egan

Mary C. Egan

Jul 25, 2023

 

Mary C. Egan

July 25, 2023

 

Mary Catherine Egan, 44, of Clarks Summit, died on Tuesday afternoon, July 25, 2023, at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton, after enduring a series of debilitating health issues, including a fierce, three-year battle with GBS-CIDP. She is survived by her husband, Robert P. Egan, of Clarks Summit.

Born in Scranton to Anna Louise...

Helen R. Hannon

Helen R. Hannon

May 28, 2023

 

Helen R. Hannon

May 28, 2023

 

Helen R. Hannon, 91, of Scranton, died peacefully at home on Sunday morning.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John and Helen McDonald Hannon, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, class of 1950, and attended both Marywood College and the University of Scranton. Further study at the Lackawanna...

Joan E. Birtel

Joan E. Birtel

Apr 28, 2023

 

Joan E. Birtel

 April 28, 2023

 

Joan E. Birtel, 90, formerly of Roaring Brook Township, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, surrounded by her family, at Geisinger – CMC, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph Birtel, who died in 2004.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Roy and Margaret Josephine Love...

Glenn M. Popien

Glenn M. Popien

Apr 15, 2023

 

Glenn M. PopienApril 15, 2023

Glenn M. Popien, 62, of Jefferson Township, died unexpectedly on Saturday at Geisinger-CMC,Scranton. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Kathryn McCormack Popien.Born in Scranton, son of Eugene Popien and the late Rose Yanac Popien, Glenn was a graduateof West Scranton High School. At West, this gifted, natural athlete excelled in...

Helen T. Gibbs

Helen T. Gibbs

Mar 2, 2023

Helen T. Gibbs, 104 years of age, died on Thursday morning at Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton.

Born in Scranton, she was the lone child of the late Martin J. Gibbs and Bertha Regan Gibbs. Shortly after graduating from Scranton Central High School, Helen heeded the country's call to arms and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and was stationed...

Maureen Kilcullen Holden

Maureen Kilcullen Holden

Jan 25, 2023

 

Maureen Kilcullen Holden, 69, of Southaven, Miss., and formerly of Scranton, died on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 in Southaven.

Maureen was born Nov. 29, 1953, in Scranton. She was an extremely selfless and caring person who was always willing to help anyone in need. Maureen was an encouraging, supportive, and dedicated mother and grandmother. Many will remember Maureen as...

Katherine M. Connolly

Katherine M. Connolly

Oct 15, 2022

Katherine M. Connolly, 84, of Scranton, died peacefully last Saturday morning beside her family.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Robert and Katherine M. Dunn Connolly, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School, class of 1955. Katherine had the smarts, as they say, with a keen knack for numbers, so her natural aptitude and tireless work ethic was...

John J. Shandra

John J. Shandra

Jul 29, 2022

 

John J. Shandra

July 29, 2022

 

 

Mr. John J. Shandra, 84, who proudly lived in Pittston Township, PA, died on Friday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Ladd Shandra who died in 1970, and his third wife, Mary Ellen Skibber Shandra, who died in 2010.

 

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Rosemarie Hopkins

Rosemarie Hopkins

Apr 2, 2022

Rosemarie Hopkins, 75, of Scranton, died Saturday afternoon at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.

Funeral arrangements are pending and under the care of Frank M. Regan, funeral director.

A full obituary of Rosemarie's life will appear in a forthcoming edition of this newspaper.

Elizabeth Strickland

Elizabeth Strickland

Mar 23, 2021

Elizabeth Strickland died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 91, after a brief illness.

She was born on Dec. 9, 1929, in Shamokin, Pa., to Joseph and Florentine Berent. She graduated high school from Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, Shamokin. As a member of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Scranton, she was active in the Ladies...