All Obituaries

Janet T. Moll, 75, entered into eternal life on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at the United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, Pittston. Born in Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Ruth Neinus Truskowski. Janet was a graduate of Wyoming High School and prior to her retirement, was employed by the federal government in Washington DC and later worked locally for Bell Furniture and JC Penney. She also served on the Laflin Borough Council. Preceding her in death in addition to...

Georgette Orlando, 73, of Wyoming, entered into eternal life on July 31, 2020 at the Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Plains Twp. Born in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late George and Arlene Garretson Joyce. Georgette was a graduate of Pittston Schools and graduated from the Lackawanna Junior College. She is survived by her husband of 30 years John Orlando and children: Dawn, Sugar Notch, Mark, Scranton, Gary ( Jean), S.C., and Angela ( John) Orlando, Peckville,brothers George...

Christopher Zuranski, 52, left this world to go on his final hike on July 11, 2020. Born in Kingston, Pa., he was the son of the late Connie and John Zuranski, Jr . Chris also lived in Georgia, Michigan, Utah and currently resided in Martinsburg, West Virginia with his wife of 23 years the former Alexandria Marchel. Chris loved the outdoors, often hiking, running, cycling, and participating in marathons.  He enjoyed music, especially Bob Dylan, the Philadelphia Eagles football team...

Donald Michael Jacobs, Sr., 84 years old, born January 21, 1936, a lifetime resident of West Pittston, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2020 in his home surrounded by his wife of 62 years, the former Patricia Ann Shuckstes and eldest son Donald Jr..  Survived by his caring wife and his four children, daughter  Lisa Jacobs and her wife Nancy Gaden, Milton, Ma, son Donald Jr. and his partner Lucy Sassi, Old Forge, son Paul , Montville, NJ, and daughter Andrea Conti and her husband...

Loretta DeAngelo Anderson, born August 19, 1929, was called home by the Good Lord on July 3, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert, a son Robert, a grandson Robert and 10 brothers, sisters, and her beloved mother-in- law, Greta. Surviving are her children: Marta and husband Earl Jones, West Pittston, Stephanie and husband Douglas Morrison, Tucson, AZ, and Eric and wife Pamela Anderson, Alpharetta, GA, also 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandsons along with a...

Carol Pisano (Supulski), 71, passed away on Saturday June 27,2020 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born November 16, 1948, Carol was the daughter of Charles and Carmella (Pepe) Pisano of Pittston. She was a graduate of Pittston High School Class of 1966. Carol was a career professional with the US Social Security Administration’s Wilkes-Barre Data Operations Center retiring after 42 years of public service. She spent many years as an active member of the Wyoming Valley...

Frank Gubbiotti, of Exeter, left this earth on Monday, June 22, 2020, at the age of 29. Born on March 13, 1991, in Wilkes-Barre, Frank was the very beloved son of Frank and Linda (Sherin) Gubbiotti, Falls. He was also the best loved little brother (only in age, not in height) to Dr. Maria Gubbiotti Campbell and brother-in-law, Dr. Matthew Campbell, Philadelphia.   Raised in Falls, Frank received his early education at Wyoming Area Catholic School, Exeter, and was a graduate...

Louise G. Zavacki, 90, of Exeter, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2020 at  Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. Born in West Wyoming, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine Bolosky Yunik. Louise was a graduate of West Wyoming High School and was a member of St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the garment industry. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin in 1999 and sisters, Victoria Butchko, Mary...

Mary Gubitosa-Zingaretti, 70, of Hanover Twp, PA and Bradenton, FL passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, FL after a short battle with cancer. Born in Pittston, July 6,1949, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Rita Castellani Gubitosa. She was also preceded in death by her brother Dr. Carmen Gubitosa, MD, and her sister Elissa Gubitosa-Warner. Mary was a graduate of Wyoming Area High School, class of 1967, and went on to receive her Bachelor's...

Tessie Melani, 98, formerly of Swoyersville, passed away on May 30, 2020 in West Port, NY with her family by her side. Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Metro Shission. Mrs. Melani was a former member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, now St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming. Prior to her retirement, she had worked for the Rex Shoe Co., Exeter. She was preceded in death by her husband Geno Melani in 1984 and her siblings, Charles, Andrew, Anthony...