All Obituaries

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...

Ellen M. Lafferty, 93, of Vandling, died Sunday morning at Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center. Her husband Weldon Lafferty died in 2005. Born January 18, 1928 in Vandling, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kelly Woodyshek. Ellen earned a BSN degree from NYU, a MBA and Masters in Teaching and Hospital Administration from Wagner College. Prior to retirement she was CEO for Scentique. LTD. and Administrator of Oakland Children's Hospital, CA. She was an avid skier, golfer...

Steve R. Mikloiche, Jr, 84, of Vandling, died Friday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. His wife Lorraine died in 2001. Born August 31, 1937 in Dundaff, he was the son of the late Steve and Eva Parker Mikloiche. Steve was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Forest City. Prior to retirement, he worked as a machine operator at Eureka Stone Quarry. Steve liked to watch Wheel of Fortune and was an avid NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger...

Guy E. Gerstel, 62, of Forest City, died Wednesday evening at Home. Born May 3, 1959 in Carbondale, he was the son of late Guy L. and Francis Kamin Gerstel. He was a graduate of Forest City High School and a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City. Prior to retirement he was a police officer in Forest City and later Baltimore. Guy was a talented home cook, who often made his own recipes. He liked following the Philadelphia Eagles and UCONN Women's Basketball. Most of all, Guy enjoyed...

Henry “Hank” Majdic, 93, of Vandling, died Monday, August 16, 2021 at the Forest City Nursing Center. He is survived by his wife, the former Ann Murnin. They would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in October. Born in Vandling, he was the son of the late John and Pauline Kunovar Majdic. Hank was a 1946 graduate of Vandling High School. He was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City, St. Agnes Holy Name Society and caretaker of St. Agnes Cemetery. Prior to...

Richard A. Murnock, 81, of Sneads Ferry, NC (formerly of Forest City, PA), passed away on Saturday July 10, 2021 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard is survived by his wife, formerly Kathern A Kerrigan, of Sneads Ferry, NC. Richard was born April 20, 1940, in Vandling, PA. He was the son of the late Andrew and Alice Demasavitz Murnock. He was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School and American International College...

Cecelia “Bunny” Tusar, 85, of Forest City, died Sunday afternoon at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Born September 23, 1935, in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Celia Erzen Tusar. Bunny was a graduate of Forest City High School and a member of Ascension Parish. Prior to retirement she was a daycare provider at the Carbondale YMCA. She liked listening to polkas and she loved to go shopping. She especially loved her niece, nephew and great niece and nephew. She...

Margaret “Peggy” Suhosky, 86, of Forest City, went to her loving lord Sunday May 2nd, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Her husband Donald “Don” Suhosky died in 1996. They were married on September 8, 1956. Born February 7, 1935, in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late John and Angeline Franceski Poloncic. She graduated from Forest City High School in 1952. Peggy lived most of her life in Browndale and Forest City and worked in the manufacturing...

Patricia “Patti”, “Pat” Mellow completed her journey on Earth April 17, 2021, in the loving arms of her devoted wife of 29 years, Patricia McCabe . Patti will be remembered for her kind, outgoing, loving personality. She doted on their cats, Franky, Piper, Heinz, Sweet Pea, Leo, Em, Calico, Faith, Nice Mommy & Gracie . There was not a kitten that she didn’t love. She was especially proud of her 3 sons, Kevin McCabe (Melinda), Pine Bush, NY; Dennis McCabe...

Albert Wendall Hollis, Sr., 77, passed away Friday April 9th surrounded by his family. Albert was born August 30, 1943 in Carbondale, son of the late Fred and Grace Hollis. He was the youngest of five children. Albert married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, the former Josephine Karwowski, on June 11, 1963. They were married 57 wonderful years having had five children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Albert was a self employed flooring contractor for over forty...