All Obituaries

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...

Donna Sredenschek, 53, of Browndale, died Wednesday evening at Allied Hospice, Scranton. Her long time companion Leonard Curtis died in 2020. Born July 8, 1967 in Carbondale. She is the daughter of Mary Ann Skubic Shema, Forest City and the late Frank Shema. She was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School and a member of Ascension Parish. Donna attained her paralegal degree from Penn State Worthington and was employed at Fields and Bianco Law Offices and most recently Briechle Law...

Stanley J. "Pops" "Coach" Poloncic, 97, of Browndale, went to be with the Lord, Monday afternoon at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. Born November 26, 1923, in Browndale, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary Zeleznikar Poloncic. Stanley was a member of Ascension Parish. After graduating Forest City High School, he attended the University of Scranton, worked at the Singer Sewing Machine Company and later entered the Navy, where he served during WWII. He married his wife...

Mark Walter Staskavage, 68, of Forest City, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at home. Born January 29, 1953, he was the son of the late Thomas Staskavage and Anne Treven Staskavage. He graduated from Forest City Regional High School where he excelled at basketball and then went on to Kings College to earn an economics degree. He was a salesman for numerous years working in the carpet and furniture industry, and was currently employed at Turkey Hill, Forest City. Mark was a advid golfer and...

John Alan Ferrick passed away at Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, PA on Sunday, February 21st, following a six-month battle with the consequences of a rare spinal stroke. John was born into this world on June 29, 1960, the first child of John W. Ferrick and Joan H. Ferrick, in Brooklyn, NY. He was born into an Irish/Italian heritage, which as we know, is the best of all possibilities. His middle name of Alan was given in tribute to his Grandfather Alphonso Senese. This caused confusion...

Philomena Kowalewski (Ross), 82, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born December 16, 1938, in Old Forge, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Ross. Loving wife of 61 years, Philomena was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She selfishly loved each of them and continually demonstrated loving kindness. With the help of her loving husband, Ed,...

Anna Saiz Drasler, 107, died peacefully Saturday morning of natural causes at the Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center. Her husband Anthony Drasler passed away in 1986. Born March 16, 1913 in Sesser, IL. She was the daughter of the late Martin and Anna Koklj Saiz. She was employed as a seamstress at area garment companies prior to retirement. She was a member of the S.N.P.J. Society Lodge #124, Forest City. She was an excellent cook and baker who loved gardening, sewing, and making fine,...

Coach Julius Prezelski, 94, a resident of Forest City, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021. His wife, the late Mary Markel, preceded him in death on March 26, 2008. Born December 13, 1926, and raised in Forest City, son of the late Frank and Pauline Kulikowski Prezelski, Julius was the youngest of 16 children. He was a 1945 graduate of Forest City High School where he played football and basketball. Julius joined the US Navy in his senior year and is a veteran of WWll. While in the...

John Martin Murphy Jr., 59, perished in a tragic fire at his home in Uniondale on February 4th. Heroic efforts were not able to save John or his beloved dog Oscar. John (“Murph”) was born in Scranton on March 9, 1961. He attended Forest City Regional High School and then followed in the family footsteps by joining the United States Marine Corps in 1976, earning recognition as marksmen, serving with the Changing of the Guards in Washington DC, and then travelling though-out the...

Miranda Rose Brown, 24, of Waymart, died Friday January 29th. Her companion is Brian Lanza, Thompson. Born July 17, 1996 in Susquehanna, She is the daughter of Christina Ondrako, Waymart and the late Philip Walter Brown. She graduated from Northeast High School, Pasadena, MD and enjoyed gymnastics. Miranda was previously employed at Dunkin' Donuts. She enjoyed staying home with her family and was happy being a new mom, raising her daughter, Sofia. She will be greatly missed by all who...