Category: Simpson

  Hedwig Derwinski, 95, of Simpson died Monday at the Carbondale Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Leo C. Derwinski, who died in 2004. Hedwig was born on February 11, 1922, in the family home on Morse Avenue in Simpson to the late Frank and Mary Brill Molinski. She graduated…

  Donald W. Burdick, 93, of Forks Township died Tuesday at home. His wife is the former Betty Lou Robinson. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Irving & Della May (Fox) Burdick. He was a graduate of Carbondale High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Scranton….

Michael J. Melnick, 85, of Simpson died Sunday at the River Street Manor, Wilkes Barre. His wife is the former, Mary Ann Ruddy. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July. Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Michael & Julia Brojack Melnick. He was a graduate of Archbald High School….

October 2, 2017 Myrna L. Burgos, 71, of Carbondale died Monday. She is survived by a son, Joseph Damario, Lee Summit, MO., a sister, Aida Morales, Simpson and a brother, Edward Burgos, Carbondale, and grandchildren. Preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Chirillo. Arrangements by Joseph Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc. Simpson.  

Edward S. Latwinski Jr., 82, of Clifford died Thursday at home. His wife and true love, the former Sonia Shachko who died in 2013. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Edward & Sadie Sydlosky Latwinski. Edward was an Army veteran serving 3 years. He was a master mechanic and in 1980,…

  Leah D. Loomis, 17 of Carbondale Township, Pa., was taken from us Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Newton Lake, Greenfield Township, Pa., enjoying the last days of summer. Born November 22, 1999 in Scranton, Pa, Leah was the daughter of Joseph and Janan Cook Loomis, Carbondale Township. Leah was a senior at Lakeland Junior…

Zachary Christian Urda, 19, of Whites Crossing, Carbondale Township died Monday at home. Zachary was the son of Timothy E. and Debra A Rosencrans Urda. He currently attended the NHS School for Autism and employed by Frank’s Place, Simpson. Zachary was a kind soul who loved his family. He enjoyed to play Pokémon, Yugi-oh, Lego’s…

  Robert G. Tocki, 73, of Mayfield died Sunday at home. His wife of 47years is the former Barbara Evanyka. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John & Anna Ostrowski Totski. He was a graduate of Lakeland School district/ Mayfield High School class of 1961 where he was class president. He…

  Judge Dorothy A. Robinson, 79, of Marietta, GA died after a short illness. Her husband is Judge Hugh Robinson. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Kutch Staudt. Judge Robinson retired in 2012 after serving 40 years as a Cobb County Superior Court Judge. Judge Robinson was…

  Tom A.” Pookus” Decknick, 66, of Safety Harbor, FL and formerly of Simpson died peacefully Saturday after a brief illness. Born in Carbondale and raised in Simpson, he was the son of the late John & Sophie Tomcikowski Decknick. He was a graduate of Fell High School, class of 1968. Tom had been employed…