All Obituaries

Robert J. Griffin, 89, of Moscow, passed away at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Griffin. The couple was married for 59 years. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Edward and Rose Gaylord Griffin and attended the Dunmore Public Schools. He was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Prior to retirement, he was self-employed as a mason. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  On...

Catherine V. Hardos, 92, of Dunmore, passed peacefully Friday afternoon at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Robert Hardos, who died in 2016. They had been married for 65 years. Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Julia Benginia Constable, was a lifelong member of SS. Anthony & Rocco Parish and was a graduate of Dunmore High School class of 1947. Catherine worked as a beautician and owner at Kay's Beauty Shop for 40 years...

Joseph A. "King Joe" Amendolaro, 94, of Elmhurst Twp., died Friday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart. He and his wife, the former Annette "Toots" Scartelli, were married for 61 years. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Mamie Telesco Amendolaro and was a member of St. Eulalia Church in Elmhurst Twp. Joe left high school at age 16 to help his father deliver baked goods in the Scranton area for 10 years. After the Gold Medal Bakery closed in...

Nancy M. Ferraro, 74, of Scranton, passed away on Tuesday afternoon at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She is survived by her husband, William P. Ferraro. The couple was married for 53 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret Babich Karanik and was a 1965 graduate of Dunmore High School, where she held the honor of being "Miss Buck." Prior to retirement, she was an administrator for UPS Supply Chain Solution. In her teenage years she was a...

Sander J. Levinson, M.D., 78, of South Abington Township, died Monday afternoon in Regional Hospital of Scranton.  He is survived by his wife, the former Kimberly A. Kalafut. Born in Scranton, son of the late Dr. Jerome G. and Gatell Moskovitz Levinson, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School, Class of 1961.  He went on to study at the University of Scranton and Temple University where he attained his B.S. in Biology.  He later graduated from Jefferson Medical...

Brian Leon Carpenter, 56, Olyphant, died Friday morning at home after a long-fought battle with kidney disease. Born in Scranton, son of Beatrice Colangelo Carpenter and the late Forrest L. Carpenter, he was a graduate of Mid Valley High School Class of 1983, and the University of Scranton where he attained his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Prior to his illness, he had been employed at A.J. Chevrolet.  He was a member of Holy Cross Parish in Olyphant where he served as a...

William M. Waters, Ph.D, 70, of Lake Winola, died Thursday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Born in Scranton, son of the late William A. and Evelyn Hudak Waters, he was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lake Winola.  He grew up in Franklin, NJ, and graduated from Franklin High School as Class Valedictorian. He was a Summa Cum Laude graduate in mathematics of Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA, where he was also student director of the marching band. He earned...

James C. “Jim” Dixon, 81, of Grand Prairie TX, passed away Thursday, June 23 following a two-year battle with cancer. His wife of 13 years is the former Ruth Ann Draper and was the husband of the late Theresa “Terri” Gay Dixon for 42 years. Born February 11, 1941, son of the late William Jr. and Evelyn Dixon. James was a member of West Fork Presbyterian Church served as an Elder of the Session and a member of the choir. Employed in the family businesses Dixon Coal...

Betty I. Moore, 96, of Scranton, died Thursday night at Abington Manor.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Moore, in 2016. Born in Ephrata, PA, daughter of the late A. Earl and Elsie Bickhart Weaver, she was a graduate of Ephrata High School and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Scranton.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing cards with friends, and going to the casino with her late husband.  Surviving is her daughter-in-law Kathleen Moore,...

Theresa M. (Gruttadauria) Pasqualicchio, 87, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening at the Jewish Home in Scranton. Surviving is her husband, Louis. The couple would have celebrated 66 years of marriage in September. Born June 9, 1935, in Dunmore, she was the daughter of late Gaetano and Theresa Grutttadauria. She was a graduate of Dunmore High School, class of 1953, and the last surviving member of the Gruttadauria family, which included 12 children. Theresa had worked in...