All Obituaries

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...

Rita R. Burnis, 96, of Forest City, died Thursday morning at Allied Services Hospice Center, Scranton. Her husband Walter J. Burnis died in 2003. Born May 18, 1922 in Forest City, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Remshaw. Rita was a 1939 graduate of Forest City High School and a member of Ascension Parish. Prior to retirement she worked at Gentex in Simpson. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. The light of her life was her grandson...

Robert Trezise Glenwright, Jr.,83, of Browndale, died Thursday morning at home surrounded by his family. His wife of 58 years is the former Barbara Rita Villar. Born October 9, 1934 in Pottsville, son of the late Robert and Kathryn Davis Glenwright. Bob graduated from Mastbaum High School in Philadelphia. He served in the Army and the Navy Reserves. On September 12, 1959 he married the love of his life, Barbara. Together they had five children. He worked at the Frankfort Arsenal and retired...

Wendy Jean Emmons, 55, of Herrick Center, joined the Lord Thursday morning June 7, after a brief illness and passed peacefully at Wayne Memorial Hospital Hospice services under a loving watch of her sister Jill Baron and sister in law Marge Lockett by her side. Born February 13, 1963 in Herrick Center, she was the daughter of the late William and Sallie Russell Emmons. She was raised in Herrick Center and attended the JJ Koehler School in Honesdale until her graduation in 1984 from...

Jane F. Stanaback, 94, of Pleasant Mount, died Wednesday evening at the Forest City Nursing Center. Her husband is the late Howard Stanaback. Born April 14, 1924 in Paterson, NJ, she is the daughter of the late Alexander and Janet Forsyth Anderson. She was a member and past Grand Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star of New Jersey, Silentia Chapter #56, Wayne, NJ. During her lifetime, she crocheted and knitted many afghans and blankets as gifts for others. She was always ready to help...