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Scranton, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Scranton, PA, Lackawanna County, & Surrounding Areas
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Madeline T. Flynn
Feb 20, 2021
Madeline T. Flynn, 86, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died on Saturday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Madeline Flynn Tarbrake, she was educated in the Scranton public schools and graduated from West Scranton High School, class of 1952.
While raising her growing family, Madeline took great pride in the home...
Terence M. Connors
Feb 14, 2021
Terence (Terry) Connors passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, joining the love of his life, Paula, on Valentine's Day.
In addition to his wife, Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Romayne Connors; brothers, Ronny and Billy; and sister, Judy. And pretty much everyone else. (He made us say that.)
He is survived by his daughters (AKA...
James R. Pugliese
Jan 29, 2021
James R. Pugliese, 90, of Scranton, died on Friday afternoon at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley Young Pugliese.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Lucio and Mary Foley Pugliese. Jim will be remembered for his hard work that began in his childhood, for being a student who excelled...
John W. Regan
Jan 20, 2021
John W. Regan, 85, Clarks Summit, formerly of West Scranton, died Wednesday morning at Geisinger CMC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Locker Regan, who died Dec. 15, 2011.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Joseph T. Regan and Frances O'Connor Regan, he was a 1952 graduate of West Scranton High School. John was...
Jean H. Misiura
Dec 11, 2020
Jean H. Misiura, 85, of Clarks Summit, died Dec. 11 at the Pines Senior Living, Clarks Summit. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, George Misiura, who died Oct. 17, 2018.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Skreka Wengren, she was a graduate of Olyphant High School, class of 1953. Furthering her education...
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