All Obituaries

Paul John “PJ” Stuckart, passed away April 2, 2020 at his home in Kingman, AZ, of natural causes. Born December 12, 1959 to Bertin M and Romayne Stuckart in Scranton, PA. He attended Dunmore High School, and following graduation joined the United States Marine Corps. PJ served four years in the Marine Corps as an Airframe Mechanic. Upon leaving the Marines in Yuma, AZ, PJ worked in the printing industry and the gaming manufacturing industry. He moved to Kingman AZ in 2010. His...

  John “Poochy” Capoccia, 29, of Dunmore, passed away on Tuesday at home with his family. Born October 25, 1990 in Scranton, John was an extremely strong, charismatic, courageous, and unique individual who touched the hearts of many. He was the son of Richard F. Capoccia, Dunmore, and the late former Mary Kinney.  He was a 2009 graduate of Dunmore High School where he was a member of the marching band and theater group, and later went on to attend Penn State...

After a prolonged illness, Joseph A. Van Wie peacefully passed away Tuesday morning at the Abington Manor, South Abington Twp. Born in Scranton on July 2, 1943, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Annarose Calpin Van Wie. Raised in Scranton, he attended local schools before embarking on a lifetime of work in various occupations. After being employed in various jobs, Joseph finally found his true calling in the care and treatment of those suffering from substance abuse. He began that...

Michael G. Mellner, 76, of Scranton died Tuesday at Fox Subacute at Warrington.  He is survived by his wife the former, Rhoda Oram, who celebrated their 48th anniversary in January. Born in Allentown, son of the late Samuel and Dorothy Beyhl Mellner, he graduated from the University of Scranton in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and was a self-employed CPA.  Michael was a former member of B’Nai B’rith and JWV and a current member of Ohev Zedek...

Irene B. Sleboda, 78, of Dunmore, died Tuesday evening at home. She was the wife of retired Dunmore Police Capt. Ronald Sleboda. They celebrated 50 years of marriage April 25. Born in Tunkhannock, she was one of 10 children born of the late Michael and Mary Hovanecs Pavuk. Irene was a graduate of Dunmore High School class of 1960 and attended IBM Business School in Scranton. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Lodge 2 FOP in...

Catherine E. Cannon, 87, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph M. Cannon.   Daughter of the late Catherine Bryden and Leo Bryden, she graduated from Dunmore High School.  Soon after she married her sweetheart Joseph M. Cannon and they were married for 55 years before his death in 2009.  Catherine had a variety of roles and took pride in each - mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and...

Robert J. Nagy Sr., 88, formerly of Scranton, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020, following an age-related illness. His wife of more than 51 years, Ann (Bienick) Nagy, died on March 5, 2005. Born in Scranton, Pa., he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Demyen) Nagy. Bob was a graduate of Johnson School of Technology and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob was an outstanding amateur golfer in Northeast Pennsylvania. He won numerous...

Albert A. DeNunzio, Sr., 96, Dunmore, died Tuesday evening in Regional Hospital of Scranton.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, the former Jennie K. Mecca, in 2015. Born in Dunmore, son of the late John and Anna Lalli DeNunzio (Margotta), he was a graduate of Dunmore High School and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore.  He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and was active in military cleanup operations in Czechoslovakia, England, France,...

Sherry Lyne Nalbone, 57, of Scranton made her way home to the heavens on Tuesday after a brief illness.  Born September 15, 1962 in Trenton NJ, she was the daughter of the late Sonny and Annette L. (Calla) Nalbone.  She was employed by Marywood University as well as Chartwells Compass Group doing dining service at Marywood. She leaves behind two loving daughters, Kori Calla Grogan, and spouse Patricia Patty Calla, and Kelly Grogan, along with a devoted son, Nicholas Grogan, all...

Gerard W. “Pudge” Perry, 64, of Dunmore, died Monday evening at Regional Hospital of Scranton.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Elaine C. Chiaro, in 2006. Born in Scranton, son of Ann Solimine Perry, Dunmore, and the late Gerard B. Perry, he was a 1974 graduate of Dunmore High School.  Pudge was the owner of G. Perry Builders, Inc., Dunmore, as well as The Wood Grille, North Scranton.  A golf enthusiast, he was a member of Elmhurst Country Club...