All Obituaries

Donald Patrick McHale, 64, of Dunmore, passed away Monday morning at home with his loving wife Michele and his son Sean by his side. He was the son of the late Angela Rinaldi. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, class of 1976. He was a member of St. Anthony’s church in Dunmore. He was a truck driver with several companies throughout the years. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who always put others before himself. Donald loved watching old...

Karen A. Coleman, age 67, Dunmore, passed away peacefully Monday, November 28, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born April 18, 1955, in Scranton, to the late Peter J. and Elizabeth (Betty) Buckley Coleman.  She was a 1973 graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School in Dunmore and went on to study at the University of Pittsburgh.  She earned her nursing degree at Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre, PA in 1979 Karen worked as a registered nurse in the Scranton area her entire...

Jeanne A. Jason-Klinkel, 82, a former Dunmore resident, died Sunday at Aventura at Terrace View in Peckville.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, John J. Jason, in 2002 and her second husband, Kenneth Klinkel, in 2013. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Alfred and Amelia Griffiths Thomas, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School Class of 1957, and prior to retirement had been employed as a branch manager for PNC Bank for many years.  She had been a...

Joseph Palumbo,91, of Throop, passed away Sunday morning. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Arrangements by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore. To leave an online condolence please visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com

Joseph M. Campagna, 103, of West Scranton, died Thursday evening at Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton with family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, the former MaryAda Borer. Born in Scranton, son of the late Michael and Mary Fusco Campagna, he attended Scranton public schools. Also surviving is Joseph’s sister Jenny Carlucci of Cicero, N.Y. Joseph was an enlisted soldier and a proud decorated WW II Veteran. He served as a Staff Sergeant and Squad...

Anthony A. Zippittelli, Jr., 86, Clarks Summit, died Tuesday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  He is survived be his wife, the former JoAnne Gubanics.  Born in Scranton, son of the late Anthony A. Sr. and Martha Cina Zippittelli, he was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War where his plane was shot down and he survived seven days in the Yellow Sea.  He later joined the U.S. Naval Reserves...

Margaret “Jane” Zarick, 86, Dunmore, died Monday evening in Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was the wife of Joseph J. Zarick, Jr., they had celebrated 56 years of marriage on April 16th. Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Winifred Tigue Rosar. Jane was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1954 and member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore. She enjoyed spending time visiting casinos but most importantly enjoyed time...

Pearl Maro, 99, of Scranton, died Monday evening at the Gardens of Green Ridge in Scranton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Maro, in 1994. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Paul and Mary Campione, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore.  Prior to retirement, she worked as a machine operator in the local garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU.  Pearl loved her...

Rose Marie Dowse, 80, of Scranton died Sunday at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Speranzo Caprio, she attended West Scranton High School.  Prior to retirement, Rose Marie was employed by Gould Battery and later by Panel Prints in Old Forge. She was a devout Catholic and enjoyed going to church and would faithfully attend the novena at St. Ann’s Basilica.  A loving mother and grandmother, her family was her...

Howard (Howie) Maus, 57, moved on from this life unexpectedly Sunday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. A shock to all, we can only hope and pray that he now has solace and peace in a much better place. Born in Scranton, raised in Dunmore and now resided in Eynon with his wife of 20 years, Julianne (Julie) Kitch-Maus; his beautiful daughters, Mya and Ava Maus, at home; and Desiree Warren and husband, Sam, Berlin, Germany. Also surviving are both parents, Howard T. and...