All Obituaries

Marion T. Lupyak, 88, Forest City, passed away at home on Monday. Born in Forest City, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Adlis) Lupyak. Marion was a graduate of Forest City High School. After high school, she attended the Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing where she became a Registered Nurse. After she completed her schooling she moved to the Bronx, NY where she proudly worked as a nurse for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center until her retirement in 1991. During her time in...

Carol Panuska, 73, of Forest City died Friday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. Born September 7, 1949 in Roslyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Harrington Panuska. She was a graduate of Valley Stream High School, Long Island and earned an bachelors degree from Utica College. Prior to retirement Carol worked as a telephone operator for Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale. She enjoyed reading, Sudoku, and making Christmas ornaments. In her...

Irena “Gaile” Durko, 79, of Union Dale passed away unexpectedly, Thursday October 20th at home. Born February 23, 1943, Gaile was the daughter of the late Arnold and Elizabeth Wilson Foster. She was a graduate of Mountain View High School and was employed by RCA prior to retirement. She enjoyed cleaning and cleaned many homes in the area. Gaile is survived by a daughter Heather; granddaughters, Masie and Casey; siblings, Charles Foster; Lynna Obelenus; David Foster; Duane...

Patrick P. Foster, 60, of Union Dale, died Friday September 23rd at Barnes-Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna. Born December 20, 1961, in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Philip and Margaret Seprosky Foster. Patrick was a graduate of Vestal High School and a self-employed carpenter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his brother Daniel Foster and wife Margaret; two sisters Carol Dorsey; and Marilyn Templon and husband Roger; a companion Debbie Marvin;...

Master Chief, Kenneth R. Haberle, AZCM, Ret. of Union Dale, died Saturday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family. His wife is Sandra Yankauskas Haberle. Born November 26, 1938 in Rankin PA, he is the son of the late Emil and Ann Kenezovic Haberle. Ken attended Marianist Preparatory High School where he developed an extremely strong and everlasting faith as a devoted Catholic which helped him build a beautiful life. He entered the Seminary with intentions of continuing in the...

Nicola “Nick” Iaffaldano, 82, of Forest City, died Sunday morning at Aventura at Terrace View, Olyphant. Born August 30, 1940, in Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Maria Luigia DiCarlo Iaffaldano. Prior to retirement Nick worked in construction. While living in Forest City, he was employed at Zazzeras Supermarket. He had a humorous way about him, often telling life lessons in the form of a joke. Nick was an avid soccer fan and loved cheering for Italy in any...

PFC Alyssa Beth Cahoon, 17, Pleasant Mount, died August 25th at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia SC from a rare heart rhythm abnormality. Born April 7, 2005, she is the daughter of Stephen and Susan Decker Cahoon, Pleasant Mount. A senior at Forest City Regional High School, Aly was a well-rounded student and athlete. She enjoyed playing basketball and volleyball with her teammates at FCR. She loved animals, cooking, baking, organizing and learning new things. Alyssa wrote music...

Joseph Pauswinski, 40, of Carbondale, died Wednesday at home after suffering a massive heart attack. Born August 29, 1982 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Michael and Ann Marie Laguzzi Pauswinski. He graduated from Forest City Regional High School and was a member of Ascension Parish Forest City. He was employed at Adams Cable Service, Carbondale. Joey enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He loved sports and was a die hard Buffalo Bills fan. He will be greatly missed. He is...

James “Red” Fitzsimmons, 89, of Forest City, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center. His wife of 55 years, Janet Beautz Fitzsimmons died in 2010. Born October 2, 1932, in Forest City, he was the son of the late Francis and Alice Walsh Fitzsimmons. Jim graduated from St. Rose High School and attended East Stroudsburg University. At St. Rose, he was an outstanding basketball player who helped advance the team to the 1951 State Championship...

Alex Kavalow, 37, of Browndale, died unexpectedly on Friday evening at home. His wife is Abby Leannah Kavalow. They would have been married five years this September 29th. Born November 2, 1984, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Mark and Dorothy Macarski Kavalow. Alex graduated from Mid Valley High School and was employed by Best Buy, Dickson City. He was a veteran of the Army Reserves and a member of Cornerstone Bible Church. Alex enjoyed online gaming, cribbage, puzzles and...