All Obituaries

Michael J. Killiany, 65, of Forest City, died Thursday morning. Born October 8, 1956, in Peckville, he was the son of the late Michael and Florence Para Killiany. Mike was a 1974 graduate of Forest City Regional High School and then joined the Marines right after high school. Prior to retirement he was a corrections officer at SCI Waymart for 26 years. He was an avid bowler and loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dogs. Surviving are two daughters, Jessica Killiany,...

James F. Marsicano, 86, of Forest City died Monday at Geisinger Community Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 63 years is the former Helen Wysocki. Born April 19, 1935, in Manville, NJ, he was the son of the late James and Agnes Finc Marsicano. He was raised in Vandling by his godparents, the late Frank and Mary Finc Bosh. He was a member of the last graduating class of Vandling High School, 1953. He attended the University of Scranton and graduated from...

Dolores “Dee” Tersigni Slater, 72 of Browndale, died Wednesday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born March 9, 1949, in Passaic, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Roseria Librizzi Tersigni. She was a graduate of Miami Dade Junior College. Prior to retirement she worked as an LPN, with a majority of her career at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Florida. Dee enjoyed traveling, visiting many places in the US and Europe. She liked to make family recipes, including a...

Joseph Mozeleski, 84, of Pleasant Mount, died at Allied Hospice on October 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bernice. Born in Carbondale on December 22, 1937, he is the son of the late Joseph and Anna Turinski Mozeleski. Joe was raised in Simpson, then moved to New Jersey and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Elizabeth, NJ. An Army veteran, he was stationed in Korea, and was employed at Phelps-Dodge and manager of Bayway Polish Homes, Elizabeth. NJ. Once Joe was...

Marian P. Rushen, 95, of Forest City died Friday evening at her home. Born in Carbondale on March 10, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Matircho Rushen. She graduated from Forest City High School and attended the University of Scranton. She retired after 37 years, as an agent for the Internal Revenue Service. Marian was a member of Ascension Parish, where she did book work and volunteer work for many years. She enjoyed playing golf and traveling all over many...

Maryann Dombroski, 71, of Simpson, died Monday November 1, 2021 at Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born July 5, 1950 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna Guimond Dombroski. Maryann graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School and was a member of St. Michael's Parish. She worked at Gentex for 47 years before retiring. One of her favorite hobbies was shopping. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by a brother Stanley Dombroski and wife...

Edward J Fotusky, 78, of Preston Twp, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 at home after battling many medical issues over the last few years. Born January 5, 1943, in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Edmund and Helen Slick Fotusky. Born and raised in Forest City, Ed served his country in the US Air Force. Prior to retirement, Ed was employed by IBM and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was an avid outdoors man and talented cook. He spent his final years on Spruce Lake where he enjoyed many...

Josephine E. Hollis, 74, passed away unexpectedly Friday October 15th. Born June 11, 1947, in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late John and Marjorie Karwowski. Josephine was one of ten siblings. Josephine married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, the late Albert Wendal Hollis, on June 11, 1963. They were married 57 wonderful years having had five children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Josephine “Jo” as known by her family and friends was a...

Eric J. Spalding, 32, of Old Forge, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton after a long illness. Born October 3, 1989, in Allentown, he is the son of Brenda Gallagher, Florida and the late James E. Spalding. Eric was a graduate of Scranton High School. He liked Fox Racing, and riding ATVs and dirt bikes. A supporter of the NRA, he enjoyed target shooting and anything to do with the outdoors. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Spalding and step father, John Brandle,...

Richard “Dick” Alford Foster, 69, of Union Dale passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 after an extended battle with cancer. Born November 2, 1951, Richard was the son of the late Arnold and Elizabeth Foster. Dick was a graduate of Mountain View High School and worked in construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the Old West Era. Richard was an avid Louis L'Amour reader, skilled card player, Sunday dinner cook and loyal friend. He is survived by siblings, Charles...