All Obituaries

David Marinchick, 78, formerly of Union Dale, died Tuesday morning at the Forest City Nursing Center. Born March 29, 1940, he is the son of the late Frank and Jennie Starich Marinchick. David was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City. Prior to retirement he worked at he Endicott-Johnson Shoe Factory in Forest City. He was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. While at the Forest City Nursing Center, David could be seen attending Mass and Rosary or playing BINGO. He liked social...

Albert B. Taylor, 87 of Forest City died Friday at Regional Hospital, Scranton. His wife of 65 years is Barbara Yanchitis Taylor. Born April 6, 1931 in Saltville, VA, he is the son of the late Arthur and Sadie Sanders Taylor. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Forest City and a veteran of the Air Force. Prior to retirement he worked as a tool and die maker at Hendrick Manufacturing, Carbondale. In his younger years he enjoyed playing softball for the Beacon Softball team. He liked...

Elwood “Woody” Staples, 55, of Forest City, died January 25th at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His fiance is Renee Kuriger, Forest City. Born March 23, 1963 in Jermyn, he is the son of Janice Cerminaro, Arizona and the late Elwood Staples. Woody was employed at Bakkavor USA in Jessup. He was an Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 869, Archbald. He enjoyed visiting with friends and playing online games. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Also surviving are a...

Daniel J. Myer, 69, of Union Dale, died Wednesday evening at home. His wife, Sharon E. Myer passed away April 10, 2012. Born in Montclair, NJ on April 14, 1949, he is the son of Robert E. Myer, Denville, NJ and the late Bettie Ham. Dan was a graduate of Morris Knolls High School and Morris County Community College. Prior to retirement he worked for Loral Skynet as an engineer. Dan was an avid hunter and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed tinkering with electronics and could fix just about...

Andrew N. Bebla, 52, of Vandling, died unexpectedly Sunday morning from a brief and sudden illness. His wife is the former Janet Pantzar, Vandling. Born January 10, 1966 in Carbondale, he is the son of Andrew and Emily Kost Bebla, Jr., Vandling. He was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School and previously worked as the Sales Manager for Kost Tire and Muffler. Andy was an avid outdoorsman who took joy in golf, hunting, fishing and walking in the woods with his dogs. He was a loving,...

Josephine “Joan” O’Peka, 87, died Sunday morning at the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center in Forest City. Her husband, Frank J. O’Peka, died in 2016 Born January 1, 1931 in Herrick Township, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Swedersky. In her early years, she attended Tirzak School, then Herrick School and graduated from Forest City High School. Joan was a member of Ascension Parish and sang with St. Joseph’s choir for thirty years. She...

Marian D. Slamas, 88 of Vandling, died Thursday morning at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Her husband Victor D. Slamas died in 2012. Born June 5, 1930, in Orson, daughter of the late John and Mary Bili Sotak. Marian was a graduate of Preston High School and Ridley-Lowell Business School. She was a member of Ascension Parish. Along with her husband, they were the owners of the Main Hotel in Forest City. She was devoted lover of animals, particularly her cats and dogs. Marian loved her family and...

Mrs. Terry Skrajner Gliha, of Manchester, CT, wife of the late Raymond J. Gliha and daughter of the late Felix and Mary Svetlin Skrajnar passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in Manchester. She was born and educated in Forest City, PA and attended business school in New York City. Prior to retirement she was employed for 28 years by General Telephone & Electronics Corporation as Administrative Secretary of the Northeast Sales office located in Hartford, CT. She was a life member of the...

Arlene M. Klemensic, 86, of Forest City was called home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2018. Born August 19, 1932, Arlene was the daughter of Frank and Madeline Allen Supon. She was a parishioner of Ascension Parish in Forest City. Arlene graduated from Forest City High School in 1950 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Marywood College in 1955. She was a teacher in the Forest City Regional Elementary School for 35 years. She spent most of...

Donald F. Tusar, 83, of Vandling died Sunday morning at the Forest City Nursing Center after a short stay. Born December 8, 1934, in Forest City, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edith Orehek Tusar. Donald was an Air Force veteran. He was employed prior to retirement for the Pratt & Whitney Air Craft Co. of East Hartford, Ct. During this time he resided in the South Windsor, CT area. He was a member of Ascension Parish and the American Legion post #524. A member of the NRA, Donald...