All Obituaries

Raymond Femc of Browndale, two weeks shy of his 99th birthday, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was married for 63 years to the late Emma Marnick Femc. He was born in Forest City on June 5, 1923, son of Anthony and Victoria Sapudar Femc. He was a graduate of Forest City High School, class of 1941 and a member of Ascension Parish, formerly St. Joseph's Church, Forest City. He was employed at FabWeld and Hendrick, before retiring from Gentex Corporation. Ray was...

Michael A. Norosky, 70, of Pleasant Mount, died Tuesday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife of 47 years is Susan Jennings Norosky. Born January 29, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, he is the son of Michael and Ann Monto Norosky. He was a graduate of Hancock High School, Hancock, NY and prior to retirement he was a foreman for PennDOT. Michael enjoyed hard work. He ran a dairy farm and loved all the task associated with it. He also liked to hunt and fish. He will be greatly missed by his...

Francis J. "Frank" Baranowski, 91, of Clifford Twp., left this world April 26, 2022, dying peacefully in his home. He loved all things German especially his wife Irene who passed away in 2015. Born August 19, 1930, in Forest City, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Morowski Baranowski. He was a member of Ascension Parish, formerly Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Forest City. Thirty years serving his country in the Army, he always said it was the best experience of his...

Charles Christopher Shifler, 65, of Forest City, passed away on April 22, 2022 in the early evening due to health complications. He is survived by two daughters, three sons, and three brothers, as well as seven grand daughters and three grandsons. Anyone who knew Chuck knew he was a fun loving guy. He just about always had a smile upon his face. In his younger years he was out and about causing trouble. In his later years he settled down and enjoyed staying home with his family and pets....

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Willard “Bill” A. Hurley, Jr of Union Dale, PA, slipped away into the arms of our Lord after a brief stay at Sacred Heart Hospice in Scranton. Bill spent the majority of his time living life to its fullest in northeastern Pennsylvania. His parents, Fae Gilley Hurley and Willard Arvol Hurley, Sr. were from Bel Air, Maryland. Bill graduated from high school in New Martinsville, WV. Upon graduation, he followed in his father’s footsteps and began...

Marian “Honey” Franceski, 87, of Forest City died Thursday morning at Allied Services Hospice, Scranton. Born December 6, 1934 in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Matilda Rudolph Franceski. She was a lifelong resident of Forest City and a graduate of Forest City High School. Marian began her career with Prudential Insurance and later was employed by Emory Freight in their accounting department, where she spent over 35 years. She retired at 70 to care for...

Peter Wisneski, 77, of Pleasant Mount, died peacefully at home, Monday morning, March 21st, surrounded by family after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosanna Wisneski, the former Rosanna Piacente. They were married January 5, 1974 in Brooklyn, NY. Born November 16, 1944, in Hackensack, New Jersey, son of the late Peter Wisneski, Sr. and Stella Pytlak Wisneski Eskra of South Hackensack, he graduated from Hackensack High School in 1963. Peter was drafted and...

Jean LaVerne Curtis Bebla, 90, of Vandling, died peacefully at home. She was the widow of Paul Bebla, who died in 2008, and her first husband, Erwin L. Curtis who died in 1986. Born July 26, 1931, she was a lifelong resident of the Forest City area and the daughter of the late Stanley Moken and Jennie Planishek Moken. She was an honor graduate and secretary-treasurer of the Forest City High School Class of 1949. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Greek Ukrainian Catholic Church,...

Beverly Jean Fitzsimmons, 86, of Browndale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 12, 2022 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph F. Fitzsimmons and their infant son David. Beverly is survived by her sons, Joseph (Suzanne) of Waverly, PA, Patrick (Laurie), Friendsville, PA, Jeffrey, Waymart, PA., Daniel (Patricia), Browndale, PA. and daughter-in-law Kathe Fitzsimmons, Endicott NY. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren and 6 great...

John F. Arrigan, 79, Binghamton and formerly of Pleasant Mount, died Saturday at home. His wife is the former Mary McGinnis. They would have celebrated their 57th anniversary in May. Born August 26, 1942 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John and Mary LeStrange Arrigan. Prior to retirement John worked at Farview State Hospital. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Pleasant Mount. His greatest joys were spending time with his grandchildren. The family would like to extend...