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Mark John Stanko

Mark John Stanko, Scranton, passed away Friday at home. Born 1978 in Scranton, he was the son of Joseph Stanko and Mary Ann Serkosky Burns.   He was a 1996 graduate of Scranton High School and went on to earn a degree from the Pennsylvania State University in Hotel and Restaurant Management.   Upon entering the work […]

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Lillian Berger

Mrs. Lillian Berger, Maryland, formerly of Scranton passed away December 20th in the Seasons Hospice Center, Rosedale, Maryland. She was the widow of Robert W. Berger who passed away January 16, 1997. Born April 1, 1920, Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Catherine Kneinberg Davis. She was educated in Scranton Schools. […]

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Kathleen Connor

Kathleen Connor, 62,passed away in the intensive care unit at the Geisinger Community Medical Center on Saturday December 15th after a long struggle with a chronic illness.  Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William J. Connor and Dorothy Keshel Taylor, she was educated in Scranton Schools and received a degree in paralegal […]

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Julia E. Nagle

Julia E. Nagle, Scranton, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday.  She and her husband, Larry Huddy, were together 26 years. Born in 1954 in Williamsport, PA, she was a graduate of Williamsport High School and later Empire Beauty School, where she became a licensed cosmetologist.  She had been employed at Casual Sportswear, the Viewmont Mall, the Castle Smoke Shop and worked alongside Larry in his plumbing & […]

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Lucienne Barber

Lucienne Barber, 96, Scranton, died early Wednesday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness.  She was the widow of Charles Barber who died in 2011. Born in Le Houlme, France she was the daughter of the late Henri and Mathilde Lanquetuit Lecouteux.  Lucienne received her formal education in France.  […]

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Harold R. “Buster” Benner

Harold R. (Buster) Benner, a resident of St. Joseph’s Center, died November 29th at the Center.   Born on February 9, 1977 in Flemington NJ he was the son of Harold R. and Lu Ann Benner.   Buster has lived at St. Joseph’s Center since he was 9 years old.  He had a wonderful life […]

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Ronald Bruno Taroli, Jr.

Ronald Bruno Taroli, Jr., Scranton, passed away after being stricken ill at home on Thanksgiving morning.  His wife of 24 years is the former Lori Ann Moore. Born October 16, 1972 in Scranton, he is the son of Ronald Bruno Sr and Patricia Domenick Taroli of Scranton.  Ron worked with his dad and his son […]

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Maureen Manos McCleary

Maureen Manos McCleary, Lake Ariel, died early Saturday morning in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Her husband of 13 years is Thomas McCleary.  She adored him. He brought her happiness and adventures.   Tom is a talented craftsman. He created a wonderful home where they resided with their dogs Crystal […]

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Gerald H. Calderone, Sr.

Gerald H. Calderone, Sr.,  87, a resident of Wesley Village, formerly of Mountain Top, passed away on Thursday morning at Partridge Tippett Nursing Home.  His wife, the former Nancy James, passed away January, 2017.  The couple had been married for 63 years. Born January 30, 1931 in Scranton he was the son of the late […]

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Mary Ann Kalinich

Mary Ann Kalinich, a resident of the Holy Family Residence, formerly of South Scranton, passed away Friday at the Holy Family Residence after an illness.  She was the widow of William C. Kalinich who passed away in 2016.  They had been married for 48 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late George […]

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