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George Krakowski, 64, of Dupont, passed away Tuesday, January 26th at Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton. He was born in Dupont, April 17th, 1951 and was the son of the late George and Julia (Piechota) Krakowski. George worked for the Leslie Fay Company for many years until it’s closing. He had a passion for gardening and was an avid billiards player. He also loved spending time in the outdoors. He will be deeply missed. George is survived by his sons, George Krakowski and Th

Mary Clare O’Brien Gibbons of Avoca passed away on January 23, 2016 after an extended illness. She was married to the late Judge Thomas C. Gibbons, who died July 29, 2007. They had been married 54 years when Judge Gibbons passed. Mary Clare spent her entire life in her beloved Avoca. She was the only daughter of the late James Brennan O’Brien and Margaret Quinn O’Brien, having been born on April 8, 1927. She graduated Avoca High School in 1944 and went on to attend Marywood

Jack O’Brien, 80, of Avoca passed away at home January 10, 2016, surrounded by his family members. He was born in Avoca on September 11, 1935, the son of the late John Earl and Mary Lizak O’Brien. Jack was educated at St. Mary’s Parochial School and Avoca High School. He joined the U.S. Army in 1954 after graduating and was honorably discharged in 1957. He went on to work for RCA, where he also served as president of the union. He retired from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control