All Obituaries

Irene C. Golden, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on Saturday at the Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton, PA. As Irene would have put it, she was not “old” she was 96 years “mature”. Her husband of 70 years, Edward, survives her and lives at their home in Dunmore. Irene was born on September 13, 1924 to the late Alexander and Stephanie Kowalski, in Scranton, PA. She attended Taylor High school. Irene and Ed were married on October 14, 1950 and lived in...

Louis A. Kahanowitz, 78, of Scranton, died Sunday night at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. He and his wife, the former Diane L. Widzbell, would have celebrated 30 years of marriage today. Born in Scranton, son of the late Philmore and Celia Waltzer Kahanowitz, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and the University of Scranton. Before his retirement from the business, he was the owner of Crystal Soda Water Co. in Scranton. Louis was active in numerous...

October 16, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at Allied Hospice, the Lord welcomed James J. Miegoc to Heaven with the words, “Well done Jim, you fought the good fight and finished the race.” Born July 26, 1951 in Scranton, PA the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Dever) Miegoc. He attended Girard College, Philadelphia, PA, graduated Central High School in 1969 and attended Keystone Jr. College. After employment in various positions in the...

Lillian Sweda, 83, of Dunmore, died Thursday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Sweda, in 2006. Born in Jessup, daughter of the late Peter and Barbara Cardoni Betti, she was a graduate of Jessup High School and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore. Before retirement, she was employed by Catholic Golden Age. Lil was someone who lived life to the fullest and was always on the go. She enjoyed swimming with her friends and...

Marion Henslovitz, 95, Scranton, died Wednesday in Allied Services Hospice Center. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Gimbel and Fannie Mittleman Henslovitz, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and a member of Congregation Ohev Zedek.  She had been employed at AT&T in New York City, and upon retirement, she returned home to care for her parents.  Marion loved to travel with her cousin, Richard, whether it be to casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas, or...

Jacqueline Ruth Nowalk Gambo, 83, of Dunmore, died Tuesday evening at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. She was the widow of Angelo Frank Gambo, who died April 2002. They had been married for 42 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Reich Nowalk. Jackie led a full and busy life in all of her 83 years on this God's earth. She graduated from Scranton Tech in 1955 and was a saleswoman at Helen Shwartz. She met and married Angelo...

Margaret Morelli, 98, Dunmore, died early Tuesday morning. She was the wife of the late Flory Morelli who passed away on June 13, 1984. Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Hoizan. Margaret attended Dunmore Public Schools, was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore and it’s Altar and Rosary Society. Prior to retirement she worked in the local garment industry and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Worker’s Union. Margaret...

"Gar" Edgar J. Kearney, 82, a retired editor of The Scranton Times, died Sunday. He and his wife, the former "Tish" Patricia Nealon, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Sept. 2. Born Oct. 2, 1938, the Dunmore native was the son of the late Edgar L. and Helen C. McCarthy Kearney. He attended Scranton Preparatory School and graduated from Dunmore High School. He studied journalism at Penn State University, attended the University of Connecticut and served in the...

Joseph "Joe" F. Santarsiero, 75, of Dunmore,  passed away on Friday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. Born November 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Frank and Ann Tur Santarsiero of Dunmore.  He was the devoted husband of Bernadette Klim Santarsiero for 53 years.  It was a love story that started with a Christmas card that Joe sent to her when he was in the U.S. Marines. After attending school in Dunmore and working for a short time, Joe...

Mary Elizabeth Diehl Howells, 96, of West Scranton went home to be with the Lord Friday morning while in the care of Riverside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Compassionate Care Hospice.   Born in Hazleton, Pa., Mary was the daughter of the late John & Elizabeth Diehl.  She was the widow of Robert Howells who died in Oct. 1973.   She was a member of St. Anns' Basilica church and a Passionate Associate.  She graduated from Hazleton Sr. High...