OBITUARIES

Olyphant, PA Obituaries

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

Beverly J Linsinbigler

Beverly J Linsinbigler

Oct 7, 2006

Beverly Linsinbigler, 52, of Olyphant, died on Saturday night at home, under the care of Heartland Hospice Services.  She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Frank Linsinbigler.Born in Scranton, she grew up in Eynon and resided in Olyphant for the last 18 years.  Her parents were the late Thomas P. and Matilda Novotny Bryer. She graduated from Valley...

Joseph R Alvord

Joseph R Alvord

Oct 5, 2006

Joseph R. Alvord, 61, of Clarks Summit died on October 5th.  Born in Scranton, he resided in Clarks Summit with his wife Carol A. Andrews Alvord.  Their 38th wedding anniversary would have been on November 6th.He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, the ocean and his computer.He is survived by a son, Frank...

Virginia Pisanchyn

Virginia Pisanchyn

Aug 14, 2006

Virginia Cantanzariti Pisancyhn, 77, of Olyphant, died on Monday morning at Mercy Hospital. Her husband, Roman, died in 1986.Born in Calabria, Italy, she came to Olyphant as a child and lived there the rest of her life.  She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lena Tripodi Cantanzariti and stepdaughter of the late Sam Bianco.  She was a graduate...

Mary Catherine Durkin

Mary Catherine Durkin

Jul 28, 2006

Mary Catherine Durkin, R.N. of Olyphant died early Friday morning at Mercy Hospital, Scranton.  Her parents were Owen and Ellen Howley Durkin.Born in Olyphant, she was a lifelong resident.  She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, Olyphant; a lifetime member of St. Patrick’s Church and was active in the Parish Society.She retired after 37 years of service from...

Joseph J Maslar

Joseph J Maslar

Jul 11, 2006

Joseph J. Maslar, a former resident of Dickson City for over 20 years, died on Tuesday at AseraCare Hospice at Mid Valley Hospital. He celebrated his 90th birthday on June 25th.  Born in Sturges, he resided there most of his life.  His parents were John and Anna Olenick Maslar.He retired from General Motors in N.J.He was a member of Holy...

Jack D Harrington

Jack D Harrington

Jul 3, 2006

Jack D. Harrington, 65, of RD Olyphant, died on Monday at Mercy Hospital, Scranton.  His wife is the former Joan M. Thompson.  They celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary on May 31st.Born in Scranton he resided in RD Olyphant for the last 24 years.  His parents were the late John “Red” and Catherine Robbins Harrington.  He attended Scranton schools.He was employed...

Leona Weber

Leona Weber

Apr 21, 2006

Deceased:  Leona WeberDate of Death:  Friday, April 21, 2006Leona Weber, 85, of Olyphant, died on Friday night at Mercy Hospital, Scranton.  She is the daughter of the late Walter & Josephine Weber. Born in Olyphant, she was a lifelong resident.  She was also a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Olyphant and their Altar Rosary Society.Before retirement she was...

David M Muncie

David M Muncie

Jan 27, 2006

David M. Muncie, 30, died on Friday at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale.  He resided in Mayfield with his wife and soul mate of 12 years, Alita and their son, Devin.Born in Pottsville, he was a resident of Jermyn most of his life.  The son of Rosari Clauss Muncie, Jermyn and Thomas W. Muncie, Scranton, he was a member of Sacred...

Shealyn Anne Gaglio

Shealyn Anne Gaglio

Jan 16, 2006

Shealyn Anna Gaglio, infant daughter of Valerie Roman Gaglio and Gerald R. Gaglio of Olyphant died at birth at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton on Monday.She is also survived by one sister, Sierra, at home; her maternal grandmother, Nancy Trygar; her paternal grandparents, Margaret & Stephen Gaglio; and aunts and uncles.Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the...

Marilyn M Carr

Marilyn M Carr

Dec 19, 2005

Marilyn Carr, 72, of Lake Ariel and formerly of Taylor, died on Monday at Mercy Hospital, Scranton.  She was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Tannler Miller.Born in Taylor, she was a graduate of Taylor-Moosic High School, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Temple University.  She was a teacher for the Philadelphia School District before becoming employed and retiring...

Andrew Cucura

Andrew Cucura

Dec 12, 2005

Andrew Cucura, 76, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Monday at home after an illness.  His wife is the former Nadia D. Swallow.  They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on February 16th.Born in Peckville, he was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Fedorchak Cucura.  He was a 1948 graduate of Olyphant High School and was a member...

August A Ricciardi

August A Ricciardi

Dec 6, 2005

August A. Ricciardi., 73, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Tuesday at Community Medical Center, Scranton.  His wife is the former Anna Mae Fedorchak.  They celebrated their 52nd anniversary on August 8th.Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Margaret Ricciardi.  He graduated from Olyphant High School in 1950 and was employed and retired from...

Mary Stemphoski

Mary Stemphoski

Dec 6, 2005

Mary Stemphoski, 56, of Olyphant, died on Tuesday at Mercy Hospice, Mercy Hospital, Scranton after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Her parents were the late, John “Red” and Catherine Robbins Harrington.Born in Scranton she resided there most of her life before moving to Olyphant.  She attended North Scranton High School and was a member of Providence United Methodist Church,...

Susan Oprishko

Susan Oprishko

Nov 28, 2005

Susan Oprishko, 48, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Monday at home after a yearlong battle with lung cancer.Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mildred Peernock Oprishko and a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Olyphant.She was a 1975 graduate of Mid Valley High School and was employed by MetLife for 17...

Sophie Youshock

Sophie Youshock

Sep 16, 2005

Sophie Youshock, 94, of Olyphant died on Friday night at Dunmore Healthcare Center, Dunmore.  She was the wife of John Youshock, Sr. who died in 1992.Born in Herkimer, NY, she was the daughter of Walter and Helen Ukrainic Synyson and a member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church, Olyphant.She was very devoted to her family and her religion and was...

Mary L. Fumanti

Mary L. Fumanti

Sep 4, 2005

Mary L. Fumanti of Olyphant, died on Sunday morning at VNA Hospice Unit, Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.  Her husband is Thomas S. Fumanti.  They celebrated their 38th anniversary on August 23rd.Born in Scranton, she lived in Olyphant for most of her life.  Her parents were Alan and Sarah Crothomel.  Educated in Scranton schools, she was a member of St. Patrick’s...

Nancy Nudelman

Nancy Nudelman

Aug 29, 2005

Nancy Nudelman, 81, of Dickson City, died on Monday at home with her family and friends.  She was the widow of Sam Nudelman, who died October 19, 1968.Born in Carbondale, she resided in Dickson City most of her life.  Her parents were the late Harry A. and Clara Edmunds Greene.  She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, Olyphant.  A...

Marie C O'Hara

Marie C O'Hara

Jun 25, 2005

Marie C. O’Hara, 83, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, died on Saturday morning at Mercy Hospital, Scranton.  Her husband of 48 years, Edward J. O’Hara, died in September 1992.Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late J. Walter and Anna O’Malley Cummings.  She was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School, class of 1939 and a member of...

Nathan J Bettachini

Nathan J Bettachini

May 19, 2005

Nathan J. “Nate” Bettachini, 91, of Olyphant, died on Thursday morning at AseraCare Hospice Unit, MidValley Hospital, Peckville after an illness.  His wife, the former Ann Fagan died in 1982.Born in Scranton and raised in Jessup, he was a resident of Dickson City most of his life.  He was the son of the late Alfredo and Jennie Cavagnaro Bettachini and...

Andrew R Kondash

Andrew R Kondash

Feb 25, 2005

Andrew R. Kondash, 68, of Peckville, died on Friday at Mercy Hospital after a long illness.  His wife is the former Ann Marie Hoffman.  They celebrated their 48th anniversary on December 29th.Born in Peckville, he was a lifelong resident.  Son of the late Andrew M. and Anna Fedorchak Kondash, he was educated in Blakely School District and was a member...

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