On Monday, Dolores Bruno Gillow, 77, of Old Forge, entered into eternal rest at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Andrew and together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Born at the Taylor Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary C. Embriaco Bruno. Dee lived her entire life in Old Forge, both as a child and then later as a wife and mother. She graduated from Old Forge High School in 1959 and entered the workforce as a secretary at...

Dominick Venetz, 61, of Sweet Valley, formerly of Dalton, entered into eternal rest on Saturday at Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Dominick and Ann Carter Gibbs and was a 1976 graduate of West Scranton High School. Dominick worked for Roadway as a mechanic prior to his accident. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. After his accident, he played wheelchair basketball and bowling. His favorite teams were Penn State and the New York...

Matthew J. Cesare, 47, of Old Forge, entered into eternal rest shortly after arrival at Geisinger Community Medical Center, on Monday, November 4. Born in Washington, D.C. on March 29, 1972 he was the only son of Alexander J. and Donna Gabriel Cesare, Old Forge. Matt was a 1990 graduate of Old Forge High School and furthered his education at Luzerne Community College. Matt had a special talent for detailing cars, mostly his dads. Many days he and his dad could be seen together in the garage...

Sy Syxiengmay, 75, of West Scranton, died Sunday evening at home surrounded by his devoted family. He is survived by his wife, Manh Pompumei. The couple recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. Born in Laos, he was the son of the late Toi and Chan Syxiengmay. Sy was a former field commander and paratrooper of the Royal Lao Army Airborne who fought to prevent communism from taking a grip on his beloved homeland during the Laotian Civil War and Vietnam War in the 1960s and...

Joseph ‘Firpo’ Micknick “Papa Joe”, 92, of Jessup succumbed to injuries sustained during a recent fall. He will be greatly missed by friends, family, and his community. Born in Taylor, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary Markovich Micknick and was a graduate of Taylor High School. He served our country with the US Army near the end of WWII. Joe worked as a machine operator for the textile industry, retiring from TP Corporation, Duryea. He was a lifelong...

Fred C. Pisano,76, of Pittston, entered into eternal rest on Monday morning at Highland Manor and Rehabilitation Center, Exeter, where he was a resident the past four years. Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late Fred and Mildred Parulis Pisano. Fred was a graduate of Pittston High School. Surviving are two brothers; Tony and wife, Donna, Moosic and Charles and wife, Betty, Enola; a brother-in-law, Ted Simon, Binghamton, NY; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews,...

Our beloved son and brother, Edward J. Bonk Jr., 64, of Roaring Brook Twp., entered eternal rest on Sunday after an illness. Born in Scranton, son of Stephanie Toth Bonk, Scranton, and the late Edward J. Bonk Sr., Edward was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and Penn State University. Edward recently retired from his position as an electrical engineer for Lockheed Martin, Archbald. After his retirement, he enjoyed bi-weekly brunch and conversation with his former co-workers. As a...

Robert J. Adams Sr., 79, of Moosic, passed away Wednesday, October 23 at Geisinger CMC. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Diane Kozlowski Adams. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Martin and Rose Devlin Adams. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and several grandchildren. Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

Gerard F. Joyce Jr. affectionately known as “Jerry,” of Old Forge, entered into eternal rest shortly after arrival on Saturday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his devoted wife, Donna Chmielewski Joyce. They celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 18. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Gerard F. and Mary Louise Kelly Joyce and was a 1974 graduate of Scranton Technical High School. He furthered his education at Lackawanna College,...

Mr. Gary E. Severson of Tunkhannock and Factoryville, PA died October 19, 2019 at age 77. Mr. Severson is survived by the following family members: his wife, Judith Severson; his children, James Severson and his wife Tracy Severson of Columbus, Ohio; Lauren Peet and her husband Joe Peet of Old Forge, PA; and Eric Severson and his husband Larry Goff of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren Olivia Peet, Lily Severson, and Cole Severson; and his dog, Penny. He is preceded in death by his parents,...