All Obituaries

Israel Silver, 94, Scranton, died Wednesday afternoon in the Jewish Home of Eastern PA in Scranton, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 66 years, the former Florence E. Rayman. Born in Boston, MA, son of the late Samuel and Rose Alpert Silver, Israel entered the United States Air Force immediately upon graduation from high school.  After his honorable discharge from the services, he returned to Boston and attended Burdett College and later Suffolk University, where...

David Harris Dickstein of Clarks Summit, Pa., passed away in his home on Saturday, surrounded by his loved ones. He and his wife, the former Gail Jacobson, would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 28. Born in Scranton, he was the son of Doris (Dorrie) Ball Dickstein, Scranton, and the late Stanley N. Dickstein. He is also survived by his sons, Eric (Lauren) and Marc (Mark); sisters, Susan Pollan (Stuart) and Karen Weinman (Robert); granddaughter, Lola; mother-in-law,...

Antoinette "Shizzy" Portanova Fox, Bunker Hill section of Dunmore, died Friday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the wife of Robert W. Fox, who died in 2000. Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Dominick and Angelina DiPaolo Portanova, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School and prior to retirement was employed by Morris White Fashions and Montage Food Service. She was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore, and its Altar and Rosary Society. One of her...

Evelyn Lee Wolfe passed away peacefully at her home in Dunmore on January 13, 2022.  Born in Scranton on October 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Anna D. (Posovsky) Wolfe.  Evelyn was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. After attending the University of Miami and working briefly in New York City, she settled in Scranton and worked for many years in the guidance department of  both Scranton Central High School and West Scranton High School....

Edward J. "Edziu" Sunday, 90, of Scranton, died Monday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, the former Nancy M. Dutko, on November 29, 2020. Born in Scranton, son of the late Ludwig (Niedziela) and Anna Tomczyk Sunday, he attended SS. Peter and Paul Parochial School and Scranton Prep, and graduated West Scranton High in 1949 and from the University of Scranton with a BS in business administration. Edward served with...

Bernard Troy, Scranton, died Sunday at Regional Hospital. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Leo and Dorothy Shiffman Troy.  He is survived by his twin brother Ronald, and sisters Hyla Lee Berkowitz and Ruby Ross. Graveside services, Dalton Jewish Cemetery, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Shiva at Webster Towers on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 1-3 p.m.

Robert Zawisky, of Union Dale, passed away at Hospice of the Sacred Heart on December 20, 2021.  He is survived by his companion for over 35 years, Gloria Vauter.  Born December 27, 1945 he was the son of the late Russel and Anna Shamro Zawisky.  Bob grew up in Browndale and graduated from Forest City Regional.  He then attended and graduated from Johnson College where he mastered his skills and moved on to build many beautiful kitchens in NEPA.  Bob was an avid...

John T. Pupalitis, 87, of the Bunker Hill section of Dunmore and for the past 3 years a resident of Greenridge Care Center in Scranton died peacefully Monday evening surrounded by his loving son and daughter in law. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Mary Riccardo Pupalitis. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past June. Born in Scranton, son of the late Martin and Mary Pupalitis, he was educated in the Scranton Schools and was a member of SS....

Carol A. Booth, 83, of Scranton, passed away Saturday afternoon at home after a five-year battle with cancer. Surviving is her husband, Daniel J. The couple celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 16, 2021. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Nancy Terreri Datti and was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. She was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore. Prior to retirement, she was a machine operator at Topps Chewing Gum. She was an avid reader...

Andrew C. Summa, 70, Scranton, died Thursday at Allied Services Hospice Center.  He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Mary Tyson. Born in Scranton, son of the late James Summa and Jean Ferelli Mirto, he was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School.  He was a motorcyclist and car enthusiast who enjoyed music and loved his grandchildren. Also surviving, children Julie Powell and husband John, Scranton; and Jeffrey Summa, VA; grandchildren Natalie Summa and Jackson...