Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

10/10/2025

Jo-Ann (Jones) Howells

Jo-Ann Jones Howells, Carbondale, passed away on October 8th due to heart complications.

Jo-Ann is the daughter of Peter and Victoria Davis. She is survived by two sons, Michael Howells and fiancé Brianna Casey, and Casey Howells, a grandson, Hunter Howells, and a step-son, Cody Banks. Her siblings, Danielle Jones, Tracy Sanderson (Brian Smith), Jeffrey Jones, Amanda Ashby (Bobby), and Peter Davis Jr (Alexis Starkweather), nieces and nephews, Alexa Cragle (Matthew), MaKena Sanderson (Jacob Ulmer), Decklan Jones, Ian Dzielak, Kaleigh Becker, Jordan Ashby, Elena Ashby, Kaia Davis, Kierra Davis, Keegan Davis, and a great niece, Delaney Cragle. A Paternal Grandfather, Walter Davis, many beloved Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, and a half sister, Marie Crespo.

She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandmother, Joan Davis, a niece, Brooke Davis, and her best friend, Nikki Bartosavage.

Jo-Ann was an amazing human being. She’d give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. Please remember her kind and loving heart.

The family would like to thank Cottage Hose Ambulance and EMTs, especially Crissie Hobbs who worked painstakingly to save Jo-Ann, and who has been her very good friend since childhood, and the staff of Regional Hospital.

The funeral will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 6 N. Church St., Carbondale. Interment will be held at a future date.

Family and friends are invited to Jo-Ann’s viewing, which will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. To offer an online condolence, visit the funeral home’s website.

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10/08/2025

Mary Ann Coleman

Mary Ann Coleman, 80, Carbondale, died at home Tuesday. Her husband is James P. Coleman.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Nick and Jennie Cassaro Rocco, for many years she was a seamstress in the garment industry and worked at Gentex later in life. She enjoyed going to the casinos; attending shows at the casinos; working spelling puzzles; having lunch with a few special friends for years; crocheting blankets and other items.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by: two sons, James Coleman, Carbondale; Joseph Coleman and wife, Larae, Fla.; a daughter, Michelle Coleman, Carbondale; grandchildren, Jennifer; Abigail; Jesse; Dylan; Aliya; Jacob, McKenzie; Devon; Cassidy; great grandchildren, Isabella; Zoey; Winry; Cannon; a sister, Elaine Barchak, Carbondale; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: four sisters, Rose Perri; Betty Rocco; Nicholina Pelick; Joann Rocco; a brother, Dominick Rocco.

The funeral will be Friday from Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 2 Hospital St., Carbondale with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 15 Fallbrook St., Carbondale. All those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to church.

A viewing will be held today (Thursday) from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home website.

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10/07/2025

Isabelle L. Cerra

Isabelle L. Cerra, 87, Carbondale, died peacefully Friday surrounded by her family. Her husband,

Bernard Ben Cerra, preceded her in death, Jan. 6, 2011.

Born in Carbondale, September 28, 1938, daughter of the late Carlo and Rose Andidora Scotch, she lived there most of her life. She graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1956 and married the love of her life on June 8, 1957. Together, they were blessed with four children, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Izzy, as she preferred to be called, was a simple woman who lived a simple life. She didn't need much, nor did she want much. She was kind, loving, generous and humble and she never had a bad word to say about anybody. An exceptional cook, she was content simply to be at home with her family and cook her fabulous meals. A woman of great faith, Izzy loved her God and her religion above all else. She was a devout Catholic, church-goer and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel choir for many years. She worked as a cafeteria aide at Carbondale Area High School for many years.

For most of her married life, she took care of her husband, tirelessly, devoutly and meticu- lously for 40 plus years. She never once complained and had no regrets. After his passing, she could be heard saying, 'I would do it all over again'. She missed him dearly. Her family was her world. She lived for her husband, children and grandchildren; loved them deeply and was always there for them, always. Although we mourn her loss, we take comfort in knowing that she is forever at rest and peace in the loving arms of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She is survived by: her four children, Carla; Lisa; Brian and wife Deana; Jeffrey and his wife, Nancy; her grandchildren, Jacqueline and husband, Jonathan; Zachary; Samantha; Dylan and wife, Mindy; Loni and husband, Sean; Gina; Bailey; her great grandchildren, Olivia; Cooper; Collins; Adrian; Dylan Jr.; Brooks; Blaine; brothers, Carlo and Joe Scotch; son-in-law, Ron; numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Thursday from Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 2 Hospital St., Carbondale with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 15 Fallbrook St., Carbondale with Rev. Joseph Mosley, Pastor, of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, officiating. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Twp.

Friends and family may call on Thursday at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m until 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home website.

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10/04/2025

Joan L. Acquisto

Joan L. Acquisto, 91, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Ross and Anna Chamaglichella Acquisto, she was a seamstress in the garment industry and later worked at Gentex. She was a St. Rose High School graduate. Joan was a Eucharistic Minister; Lay Missionary; Altar Server; and a member of prayer groups at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Rose Churches. She taught religion classes at Mt. Carmel and was a hospice volunteer. Her patron Saint was Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Joan’s faith was most important to her. The family thanks the Carbondale Nursing Home staff for their wonderful care.

Surviving are: her niece and care-giver, Jill Brownell; niece, Donna Laury; niece, Anita Regan; several great nieces and a great nephew. She was preceded in death by a sister, Jane Brownell; a brother, Anthony Acquisto; and a nephew, James J. Brownell.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 6, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Carbondale. Interment will follow at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.

A viewing will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until Mass time. If so desired, in lieu of flowers, monetary donations, in memory of Joan Acquisto, may be sent to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, c/o Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 6 N. Church St., Carbondale Pa. 18407.

Arrangements by Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 2 Hospital St., Carbondale. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home website.

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10/03/2025

Ford Joseph Kilgallon III

Ford Joseph Kilgallon III, 56, Carbondale, died suddenly on Tuesday at home.

Born in Scranton, son of Ford J. Kilgallon II and Kathleen Elias Kilgallon, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired as a corrections officer.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by: a daughter, Caroline Kilgallon, Carbondale; three grandchildren, Noah, Roman and Killian Campbell, all of Carbondale; a brother, Chris Kilgallon, Fla.; 2 nephews; three nieces; several cousins.

Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary’s Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Carbondale. Interment at a later date.

Arrangements by Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale.

To offer an online condolence, visit the funeral home’s website.

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09/15/2025

June C. Cummings

June C. Cummings, 87, Carbondale, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Dickson City, after an illness. Her longtime companion, William G. Kelly, died in 2019.

Born in Elmhurst on July 19, 1938, daughter of the late Leroy Baumgardner, Mary Glusauskas Baumgardner, and stepdaughter of the late Walter Spooner, June attended Scranton Schools and Johnson School for Art. She worked in the garment industry and was a very accomplished seamstress. One of her favorite pastimes was gardening. She had a green thumb when it came to plants. She also loved cooking and was an avid reader.

June’s survivors include 5 children, Mary Ann Casale and husband Steve, Taylor; Barbara Manley and husband Robert, South Abington Township; Jo Ann Cummings, at home; Joseph Cummings, at home; and Tina Serafin, Carbondale; a sister, Paula Shanley, Olyphant; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and longtime companion, she was preceded in death by 3 siblings, Leroy Baumgardner, Marilee Fisher, and Dolores McGraw Holzman.

As per June’s wishes, there will be no public funeral services.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale. To offer an online condolence, visit the funeral home’s website.

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09/10/2025

Clara L Montone

Clara Lillian Montone, 94, Carbondale, also known as Nana, died Sunday at Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton.

Born Oct. 17,1930 to the late Chester and Mildred Rude Thomas, Clara graduated from Waymart High School and furthered her education to become an LPN. Clara had sass; had flair; and wore a bow in her hair. Clara was well known as Nana throughout the community and had many friends. Clara loved spending her time at the Carbondale Senior Center, where she could spend her time doing some of the things she enjoyed most. Whether she was caught up in a game of bingo or focused on her diamond art, she always brought a smile and warm spirit to those around her.

Surviving are her brother Jeff Thomas & wife Kathy; son, Dale Thomas & wife Charlotte; a daughter Darlene Poklemba, son Bill Dellia & wife Sandy, daughter Chris Dellia & fiancé Joe Fox; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Peter Barrett; son, Dominick Dellia; daughter, Marlene Swingle; a grandson, Justin Poklemba; a sister Elizabeth Schaffer.

The family thanks the staff at Dr. Bekele’s office and the Drs. and nursing staff at Geisinger for the great care they provided.

The funeral will be held Friday from Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale. A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. At noon, Pastor Deborah Loessy, Berean Baptist Church, Carbondale, will hold a prayer service. Interment to follow at Clinton Center Cemetery, Waymart.

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09/05/2025

Paul J. Wentovich

Paul J. Wentovich, 77, of Mayfield, passed away Tuesday evening at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Rosalie “Rosie” J. (Fazio) Wentovich.

Born in Forest City, son of the late Paul and Marion (Bilko) Wentovich, Paul was a graduate of Lakeland High School and Lackawanna College. A proud United States Navy veteran, he worked for Grumman Olson before retiring from Lackawanna County’s Information Technology Department. He was a devoted member of Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, and a longtime member of Mayfield’s American Legion.

Paul had a generous spirit. He enjoyed gardening, Penn State football, food, and treasured time spent with family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister, Frances Lezinski, Clarks Summit; sister-in-law, Frances Wentovich, Jessup; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a great-great niece. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Wentovich, and brother-in-law, William Lezinski.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 429 Church St., Archbald. Entombment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, 1708 Oram St., Scranton.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale. Online condolences may be made at the funeral home’s website.

In honor of Paul’s legacy of giving, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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08/12/2025

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08/04/2025

I am honored to share that we have taken over ownership of the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home in Olyphant. Give our page a like and a share. Feel free to visit our website or page, or give us a call at 570 383 9033.

ANNOUNCEMENT: A New Chapter in Trusted Funeral Care

Since its founding in 1998 by Donna M. Hudak-O’Shea and her husband, Patrick J. “P.J.” O’Shea, the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home has provided compassionate, professional service to families throughout the Mid-Valley region. With over 35 years of experience in funeral service, Donna has remained a trusted presence in the lives of so many, offering families personalized care with dignity and grace.

Today, I am humbled and honored to share that the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home, Inc. is now under new ownership.

As of June 16, 2025, I, Lawrence A. Gabriel III (Larry), have assumed ownership of the funeral home. I am a third generation licensed funeral director and proud to carry on the Gabriel family tradition of service that began in Carbondale in 1968 with my grandfather, Lawrence A. Gabriel Sr. Like the O’Sheas, my family has always believed in treating every family we serve as our own.

What remains unchanged, and invaluable, is that Donna M. Hudak-O’Shea will continue to serve as the licensed supervisor and a dedicated member of our staff. Her continued presence ensures that the relationships she has built over the decades will remain a cornerstone of the care we provide.

I am deeply grateful to Donna and P.J. for the trust they’ve placed in me, and to the Mid-Valley community for welcoming this new chapter. Together, we will continue to honor the legacy of service that the Hudak-O’Shea name represents.

On behalf of Donna, P.J., and myself, thank you for your continued trust. I invite you to reach out, stop by, or simply say hello as we move forward, together.

We’re here, as we’ve always been, to serve you with integrity and care.
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07/12/2025

Stephen P. Gallinot

Stephen P. Gallinot, 75, Carbondale, died Wednesday at Carbondale Nursing Home and Rehabiltitation Center.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Carl and Eleanor Petrous Gallinot, he was a foreman at Glass Products before retirement. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran. Steve was a former assistant coach in the Carbondale Area Chargers and Jr. Chargers football programs.

Steve enjoyed going to Pinky’s Restaurant and loved spending time in the Carbondale Park having conversation with people. He was a fan of all sports and an avid sports card collector.

Surviving are: two daughters, Christine Apostolico and husband, Nick, Jermyn; Michelle Cerra and husband Gary, Carbondale Twp.; three grandchildren, Nathan Smith, Jermyn; Nikolas Apostolico, Jermyn; Joselyn Cerra, Carbondale Twp.; a great grandchild, Amelia Apostolico; a brother, Richard Gallinot and wife, JoEllen Gallinot, Elysburg; a special sister-in-law, Mary Carol Snyder; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Tom Gallinot; Kevin Gallinot; a sister, Joann Clemo.

The family thanks the Carbondale Nursing Home staff especially Lynda Cantarella.

As per Steve’s request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 2 Hospital St. Carbondale. Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home website.

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06/26/2025

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