All Obituaries

Benjamin R. Ponczek, 78, of Union Dale, died Saturday evening at Wilkes Barre General due to COVID-19. His wife is Sally Rue Ponczek of Union Dale. He is survived by two daughters, Michelle Ponczek and husband Robert Miller, Pleasant Mount and Katrina Shea and husband Jon, Union Dale; three grandchildren Doria and Julien Miller and Benjamin Shea; two sisters, Nancy Schiavone and husband Carrol, NJ and Susan Maruska and husband Dave, TN; several nieces and nephews including special nephew...

Edward J. Lauriha, Sr., 89, of Spring Hill, FL and formerly of Forest City, passed away Thursday January 7, 2021 at Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, FL from Covid-19 related illness. Born November 29, 1931, in Carbondale, He was the son of the late Victor and Frances Novak Lauriha. A native of Forest City, PA, he served in the U. S. Navy before obtaining a B. S. & M.S in Education/Supervision. He went on to be an Elementary School Principal in Avoca, NY before retiring to Spring Hill,...

Joseph Machek, 70, of Browndale died Monday morning at home. His wife is the former Ann Marie Ewonishon. Born March 12, 1950 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Zupancic Machek. He was a member of Ascension Parish. Joe graduated from Forest City Regional High School and the University of Scranton, with BS and Masters degrees. Prior to retirement he was a math teacher for 31 years at Forest City Regional High School, where he served various roles including golf coach,...

Mary Dell'Aquila, 70, of Poyntelle died Christmas morning at home. Her husband is Michael Dell'Aquila. They were married February 20, 1971. Born November 2, 1950 in Avellino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Carmela Capone. She attended Ascension Parish and prior to retirement worked as a bookkeeper for the Nassau County Bridge Authority. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed. She is survived by a son, Anthony Dell'Aquila and wife Sheri, Honesdale,...

Jane Conlogue, 87, of Pleasant Mount, died Sunday morning at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center, Lake Arial. She was the widow of the late Robert Weaver and William Conlogue. Born November 28, 1932 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James “Fred” and Florence Casey Barrett. She was a graduate of Ben Franklin High School, Carbondale and a member of St. Katherine Drexel Parish, Pleasant Mount. She was a great homemaker, and enjoyed reading, baking and crocheting. She was...

Donald C. Glucksnis, 81, of Jessup, died Saturday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center. His wife Mary Alice Nudelman Glucksnis died in 2014. Born April 2, 1939 in Scranton, he was the son of the late George and Adella Gustaitis Glucksnis. He proudly served our country in the Army stationed in Germany; as Military Police he stood guard for President Kennedy during his visit there. He loyally worked 45 years at Lockheed Martin as a tool designer prior to retirement. Don enjoyed...

Judith “Judy” LaPenta, 70, died Wednesday afternoon at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born May 7, 1950 in Edison, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Lewis Leffler. Judy was the former bookkeeper for Jerry's Sports Center and she was a member of Ascension Parish. She was president of the Phoenix Club in Union Dale. Some of Judy's hobbies included bowling, crocheting, and sewing. She was an animal lover, especially of her dogs and cats. She is...

George W. Reshetar, 64, of Forest City, died Sunday Morning at home. Born November 5, 1955 in Taylor, he was the son of the late George Reshetar, Jr. and Ruth Agnes Thomas. George graduated from Abington Heights High School, class of 1973. Prior to retirement he worked in food service. He is survived by a sister Brenda Lowry and husband Russell, Dundaff; and two nephews Michael and Matthew Zielinski and their families. Cremation was private through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513...

Joseph James Murphy, 51, passed away in his home after a three year battle with cancer. He was the son of the late John and Pearl Murphy of Uniondale, and leaves behind his wife Donna Helene (Gulbin) Murphy, sons Robert Joseph and Joseph Ryan, and numerous brothers and sisters. Joe was born into a blue collar family of water well drillers where honest work and love for family were the highest held values. He spent his teenage years working as a mechanic at Joe Bock’s garage in Forest...

Stacy L. Gardner, Jr., 75, of Forest City passed away peacefully, September 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife, the former Ann E. Gursky. Born January 22, 1945 in Carbondale, the son of the late Stacy and Helen Bucinell Gardner. He retired from the military and subsequent employment with the Defense Intelligence Agency after 33 years of service in 1993. He later worked for a few years as a private contractor for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. A lover of model trains and the...