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Olyphant, PA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Olyphant, PA, Lackawanna County & Surrounding Areas
Marion Ruth Green
July 5, 2021
Marion Ruth Green, 80, formerly of Bronx, New York passed away on July 5, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Joseph Barone.
Born in Bronx, New York on August 4, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruth Hall Rath.
Marion was dedicated to her family and loved...
Elizabeth Patricia Cummins
July 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Elizabeth Patricia Cummins on July 5th 2021 at the age of 68.
Affectionately known as Auntie Liz. She is survived by her sister Ann, brothers Dudley (Joan) Russell, nephews Justin and Maceo and many beloved relatives and friends. Elizabeth was very dedicated to her family and friends whom she...
Eleanor Natalie Keegan
June 28, 2021
Eleanor N. Keegan, 83, of Olyphant, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday morning with her loving children by her side. Her husband, Edward Keegan, died in April of 2000. They were married on July 11, 1959.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Antoinette Morano DePietro and was a graduate of...
Anita Mae Fumanti
June 7, 2021
Anita M. Fumanti, 85, of Olyphant, died on Monday night at Allied Services Scranton Hospice Center. She was the wife of Samuel Fumanti who died in 2002.
Born in Peckville, daughter of the late Michael and Ada Palazzari Biondi, Anita was a graduate of Blakely High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish at St. Patrick’s Church, Olyphant...
Carolyn M. Kondash
June 5, 2021
Carolyn Kondash, 72, of Billings Montana, died on June 5, 2021 at home.
She was the wife of 53 years to the late Robert A. Kondash Sr. who died on Dec.30, 2020.
Born and raised in Throop, Pa., she resided in Montana for the last 30 years.
She is survived by her children, Lori Birk and husband Bruce,
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Robert J. Welsch
May 12, 2021
Robert Welsch, 82, of Peckville died on Wednesday evening at home surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Barbara Bzdick. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last year.
Born in Archbald, he was a resided in Peckville for the last 48 years. He was the son of the late William and Mary Conway Welsch. Bob was a graduate...
Joseph William Van Nort
May 8, 2021
Joseph W. Van Nort, 63, of Olyphant, died Saturday morning at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is the son of Jeanne Shanley Van Nort and the late Frank J. Van Nort.
Born in Scranton, he was a graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School, Dunmore and was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant. He was formerly employed by WEA Manufacturing,...
Joseph (Joey) Banik
May 7, 2021
Joseph (Joey) Allen Banik, of Olyphant, died Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on March 20, 2021 in Scranton, son of Jacob and Rebecca (Swingle) Banik.
Joey was the apple of his parents' eye. He loved snuggles, swaying in his parents’ arms to music, and looking around at the “big wide world.” His very best friends were his three...
Kevin Oprishko
May 5, 2021
Kevin Oprishko, 42, of Trafford, PA died on Wednesday at home. He was the son of Michael J. Oprishko, Jr. and the late Sharon Barna Oprishko.
Born in Scranton, he was a resident in Olyphant until moving to the Pittsburgh area over twenty years ago. He was a graduate of Mid Valley Secondary Center, Throop and attended the University of...
Ann Marie Rinkers
April 9, 2021
On April 9, 2021 Ann Marie Rinkers peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late William P. Rinkers, Sr.; devoted mother of Sharon M. Stachowski and her husband Tom, and William “Bill” P. Rinkers, Jr. and his wife Joan; dear sister of Joann Gonzalez and the late Stanley Kaminsky, Jr.; loving grandmother...
Richard Mihalich
February 25, 2021
Richard Mihalich, 69, of Olyphant, died on Thursday night at Aventura at Creekside, Carbondale.
Born in Peckville, his parents were the late Frank Mihalich and Eleanor Mihalich Egnotovich. He was a graduate of Blakely High School and was employed by Specialty Records as a grinding operator for over 15 years. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool and golfing.
Rich is survived...
Harold "Tex" E. Howarth
February 9, 2021
Harold E. “Tex” Howarth, 92, of Scott Twp., entered his eternal resting place on Tuesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, the former Jean Ann Pish.
Born in Throop, he resided in Scott Twp. for more than 65 years. He was the son of the late Odiss and Lillian Sutherland...
Michael V. Brunetti
February 3, 2021
Michael V. Brunetti, 91, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday surrounded by his loving wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, the former Michaeline Stankiewicz. The foundation of the Brunetti family started with the love story of Mike and Mickie.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Canio Brunetti...
Robert Andrew Kondash
December 30, 2020
Robert A. Kondash, 75, of Billings, Montana, died on his birthday, Wednesday, December 30. 2020 at home. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Carolyn M. Tomasovitch.
Born and raised in Peckville, he resided in Montana for last 30 years. His parents were the late Andrew M. & Anna Fedorchak Kondash. He was a graduate of...
Clement Skirpan, Sr.
December 16, 2020
Clement Skirpan, Sr. , 97, of Throop died on Wednesday, December 16th at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is survived by his wife, Mae Berry Skirpan, of 52 years, married August 31, 1968.
Born in Olyphant, he resided in Throop since 1960. His parents were the late Andrew and Mary Stevensky Skirpan.
He was a graduate of Olyphant High...
Margaret M. Priblo
December 10, 2020
Margaret Priblo, 89, of Olyphant, died on Thursday at The Gardens of Green Ridge, Scranton. Her husband, George D. died in 2009. They were married for 59 years.
Born in Olyphant she resided there most of her life. Her parents were the late John and Margaret Peterchak Spager. She was a graduate of Olyphant High School and a member of...
Edward Kurilla
December 10, 2020
Edward Kurilla, 91, of Honesdale and formerly of Olyphant, died on Thursday at home. Born in Olyphant, he was the son of the late John and Julia Stevensky Kurilla.
He was a graduate of Olyphant High School and served in the U.S. Army General McArthur’s Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan as a Sergeant during the Korean War and also served in...
Rose Margaret Blair
November 20, 2020
Rose M. Blair 93, of Olyphant, died on Friday night at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Blair who died on June 15, 1994. They were married on May 26, 1952.
Born in Manville, NJ she resided in Manville and Somerset most of her life before moving to Olyphant to be with her daughter. She...
John J. "Jack" Ehnot
October 27, 2020
John Joseph “Jack” Ehnot, 83, died Tuesday after a two-week illness. His wife, Joan Anne Mazzucca Ehnot, died in July 2019.Born in Olyphant on March 6, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kish Chontos Ehnot, he lived in Throop, graduated from Throop High School and attended Penn State.
Jack and Joan married on Oct. 21,...
Bernard M. Tully
October 19, 2020
Bernard M. Tully, 83, of Dickson City, died on Monday at home. He was the son of the late Leo and Mary C. Collins Tully.
Born in Dickson City, he was a lifelong resident. Bernie was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and the University of Scranton. He retired from Grumman, Scott Twp., and previously worked at Tully Dress...
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