Scott J. Fertal, 49, of Taylor passed away Friday at his home. He is survived by his loving wife Melissa Sekelsky Fertal and together they have celebrated six wonderful years of marriage. Born in Wilkes Barre, Scott was the son Donna J. Lewis Maida, Larksville, and the late Francis W. Fertal. He was a 1988 graduate of Hanover Area High School, where he played football and he furthered his education at Wilkes University. Scott worked as a teacher’s assistant at Luzerne Intermediate...

Kara Horn, 45 of Scranton, Pennsylvania passed away on Mar 30, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Janice A. Mota, 65, of Taylor, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28 at her home. She is survived by her devoted husband John Mota. Born on May 10, 1954, and raised in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late  Dolores J. Calabrese Carey (2011) and Micahel Carey. Prior to her retirement, Janice was employed by Morgan Stanley Financial, Jersey City, NJ In addition to her husband, she a dedicated and loving mother of three children, David Carey, Christopher Schroeder and...

Joseph Rachko, 90, a lifelong resident of Taylor, entered eternal life on Friday at the Gardens of Green Ridge, with his family by his side. His beloved wife, the former Maureen E. Farrow, affectionately known as Moe, died Jan. 15, 2017. Born in Taylor, he was the son of the late John and Mary Durdan Rachko, and was a graduate of Taylor High School, class of 1946. After graduation, he was drafted to play minor league baseball with the Salisbury Pirates, which is the farm league of the...

Marian Kitcho, 87, of Roaring Brook Twp., entered into eternal rest Friday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Her beloved husband of 67 years, Joseph Sr., died March 31, 2019. Born in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Kranakovich Rusinko and was a graduate of Taylor High School class of 1950. Marian retired from Fitchburg Manufacturing, where she was an executive secretary. She was a lifelong and faithful parishioner of St. George’s Orthodox Church, Taylor,...

John J. Keppick III, 46, affectionately known as “Kepp”, died suddenly Friday at his home. His beloved wife, the former Stacey A. Leese Keppick, died Feb. 28, 2014. Born on Aug. 25, 1973, in Scranton, he was the only child born to the late John J. Jr. and Anne F. Puchnick Keppick and was a 1991 graduate of Riverside High School. For many years, John worked for 286 Corporation, where he was an auto body technician. John loved listening to music and playing his guitar. he also loved...

Matthew Beckage, 84, a lifelong resident of Olyphant, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Surviving are Mattherw’s three children; a son, Matthew Joseph Jude Beckage and his wife, Barbara Alberta Natasha(Barucky); a daughter, Mara Evette Valerie Beckage; and a son, Marc Peter Lawrence Beckage and his wife, Kathryn Ann (Acculto). Also three grandchildren, Nicholas Benjamin Stephen, Olivia Cecilia and Ian Lawrence. Due to the corona...

Eleanor A. Mahalidge Castelli, 90, 0f Scranton died peacefully on Thursday, March 26 at Regional Hospital of Scranton after a brief illness. Her beloved husband of 33 years, Alphonse Vincent Castelli preceded her in death on January 29, 2015. Born in Jessup, Pennsylvania on January 30,1930, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Ridosh Mahalidge.She was a graduate of Jessup High School. She worked as a seamstress at Barbizon Factory in Jessup before making a career change in...

John P. Schield, 71, known to most as “Jack” or “Red” passed away Thursday morning at home surrounded by his loving family and loyal dogs. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Dorothy M. (Dougher) Schield. Born on October 22, 1948 in Taylor, Jack is the youngest of 3 sons to the late Robert H. and Evelyn A. (Schwenk) Schield. Jack was a 1966 Graduate of Taylor Moosic High School and continued his education thereafter at Johnson College. Jack worked for...

Dr. John F. Rooney, affectionately known as “Jack”, 77, of Taylor entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning at his home, with his family by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, the former Kathy Purawic. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Helen Legg Rooney and was a graduate of Taylor High School Class of 1960. He furthered his education at the University of Scranton, where he received his bachelors and master’s degree in education...