Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home

10/22/2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert J. McAndrew of Archbald.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 429 Church Street, Archbald. Family and friends may call on Thursday, October 23, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the start of Mass at the Rapoch Semian Funeral Home, 420 Church Street, Archbald.

Robert J. McAndrew, 81, of Archbald, passed away at home on Monday, surrounded by his family. His beloved wife of 61 years is the former Mary Margaret Noone. Born in Rome, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Anna Barrett McAndrew. Robert was a dedicated employee for

09/06/2025

Joseph Paul Falkowski, 59, of Archbald, passed away on Wednesday, September 3rd with his family by his side. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of Joseph L. and Eileen Fairburn Falkowski. He was a proud graduate of Valley View High School, Class of 1984, and went on to attend

08/24/2025

A man of outstanding integrity and compassion.

Gerald L. Betti Sr., 85, of Archbald, passed away Thursday. His beloved wife is the former Marina A. Mancus, with whom he recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Born in Jessup, he was the son of the late Harry and Elisa Mariucci Betti. He was a proud graduate of Jessup

08/18/2025

Joseph B. Kozlowski, of Archbald, beloved father, brother, and friend, Passed away on Friday.

In celebrating his life, we invite all who knew and loved Joseph to join us for a time of remembrance and farewell. A public viewing will be held at Rapoch Semian Funeral Home on August 20, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM. On August 21, 2025, a Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, followed by a Rite of Committal Graveside service at 11:15 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to CHD Walk for Hope, Team Kaleb’s Korner, in support of his grandson Kaleb.

https://events.chdcoalition.org/teams/6096

08/18/2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Paul Yeselavage, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. As the owner of Yeselavage Rug, he took great pride in providing quality service and products to his customers.

Raymond shared a loving marriage with his devoted wife, Jean Aiello Yeselavage. Together, they raised two wonderful daughters, Stephanie Williams and her husband, Ernie, and Susanne Heaney and her husband, Thomas. He found immense joy in being a grandfather to Sophia Williams, Logan Heaney, and Troy Williams, who brought light and laughter to his days.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 417 Main St., Eynon. Interment will follow at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a public viewing on Thursday, August 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rapoch Semian Funeral Home, 420 Church Street, Archbald.

Raymond P. Yeselavage, 82, of Eynon, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, surrounded by his family. His beloved wife of nearly 60 years is the former Jean Aiello. Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Adam and Helen Goczalk Yeselavage. Raymond was a proud veteran of

08/11/2025

We are heartbroken to share that David J. Pientack, 66, of Archbald, passed away unexpectedly on August 10. A loving husband, proud dad, and adoring “Grampy,” Dave was known for his big heart, love of family, and dedication to his community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 14, from 4–6 p.m. at Rapoch-Semian Funeral Home, Archbald. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children or the Jessup Youth Sports Association.

David J. Pientack, 66, of Archbald, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 10, at home. His beloved wife of 43 years is the former Teresa Kelesky. Born in Peckville, he was the son of the late Frank and Sophie Venosh Pientack and was a 1978 graduate of Valley View High

08/04/2025

John “Gutz” Gilroy, 73, of Archbald, passed away at home on Saturday. He spent almost 50 years of marriage with his beloved wife Judith Curtis Gilroy.

A public viewing will be held at the Rapoch-Semian Funeral Home, 420 Church St., Archbald, on Wednesday, August 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, August 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 429 Church St, Archbald. Interment will follow at the parish cemetery.

John Gutz Gilroy, 73, of Archbald, passed away at home on Saturday. He spent almost 50 years of marriage with his beloved wife Judith Curtis Gilroy. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Alice Morris Gilroy. Raised in Olyphant, John attended St. Patricks Catholic Schools

07/14/2025

Elaine Irene Pilch, a beloved member of the community, departed this life peacefully on July 9, at the age of 101. Born in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the late Roman and Mary Robak Pilch. Irene lived a life filled with resilience, deep faith, and devotion to her family

07/06/2025

Anthony Deano Touch, 86, of Archbald, passed away on June 21st surrounded by his loving family. Born in Archbald, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna Givencusky Touch. As a devout parishioner of Christ the King Parish, he embodied the values of faith, service, and compassion throughout

06/29/2025

📣 We would like to introduce you to our June Business of the Month, Rapoch Semian Funeral Home! 📣

🗣️ 1. Tell us about your business and the services/products you offer.
Rapoch Semian Funeral Home is a family-run funeral home dedicated to serving the Archbald community and surrounding areas with compassion, respect, and care. We offer a full range of services including traditional funerals, cremation options, memorial services, pre-planning, and grief support. Our goal is to guide families through their most difficult moments with warmth and dignity, while honoring their loved one's life in a personal and meaningful way.

⭐️ 2. What is your claim to fame/what are you known for?
We are known for our unwavering commitment to treating every family as our own. Generations of local families have trusted us because of our genuine compassion, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond in honoring every life with dignity. Our team takes pride in creating personalized seryices that reflect the uniqueness of each individual.

⏱️3. What are your hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, we are available by phone 24/7 at 570-876-3908 for immediate assistance. Compassionate care doesn't follow a schedule, and neither do we.

📍4. Where are you located?
We are located at 420 Church Street, Archbald, PA 18403, directly across the street from St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Our location is easy to find and offers convenient parking for all visitors.

📞 5. What’s the best way to contact you/get up to date information?
You can reach us by phone at 570-876-3908, visit our website at rapochfuneralhome.com, or follow us on Facebook at Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home for the latest updates, obituary listings, and helpful resources.
We're always here when you need us.

💭6. Why do you do what you do/why did you open the business?
Funeral service has always been a calling rooted in compassion and family values. The Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home firstopened its doors on June 1, 1986, built on the belief that everyfamily deserves respect, care, and personalized support during their time of loss. In 2024, under the ownership of Christopher Souter, along with partners Louis and Karen Rapoch, we proudly transitioned to Rapoch Semian Funeral Home, continuing that same legacy of care while expanding our service and commitment to the community.

⏳ 7. How long have you been in business?
Our funeral home has been serving the community for over 38years. Since 1986, families have turned to us in their times of need, and we are honored to continue that trusted tradition under a new name and leadership.

✨8. What is your best memory/experience being in business so far?
One of our most meaningful experiences has been theopportunity to expand our mission of compassionate carethrough the creation of Rapoch Semian Funeral Home, building upon the trusted legacy of the Semian Funeral Home in Taylor, PA, which has served families with dignity and compassion since 1950. Just as importantly, the Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, which opened its doors in 1986, held those very same values-putting families first, offering personalized support, and approaching every service with empathy and respect. We recognized that shared foundation and used it as a source of strength and inspiration to continue the tradition. Expanding our reach to serve the Upper Valley of NEPA has been an honor, and it reaffirms our commitment to uphold the compassionate, family­ centered care that both of these longstanding funeral homes have always stood for.

🙏Thank you so much to Rapoch Semian Funeral Home for being such an anchor to our community and taking the time to answer our questions.

06/13/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Rudalavage, beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, June 16, at St. Mary's Czestochowa Church, 417 Main Street, Eynon, beginning at 9:30 AM. Family and friends may call on Sunday, June 15, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Rapoch Semian Funeral Home, 420 Church Street, Archbald. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery.

Mary Ann Rudalavage, 82, of Eynon, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John A. Rudalavage, who passed in 2017. Born in Dickson City, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lotti Jadgozinski Yankowski. A devout Catholic, she was

06/02/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert L. Heim Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on Sunday, June 1, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sally A. Murphy Heim, who passed away on November 29, 2020.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Rapoch-Semian Funeral Home, 420 Church Street, Archbald, PA 18403. A funeral service will follow on Friday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m., also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert L. Heim Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on Sunday, June 1, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sally A. Murphy Heim, who passed away