Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home

01/10/2026

Joseph P. O’Connell, 82, of Archbald, passed away on January 6. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of faith, Joe shared 47 loving years of marriage with his wife, Patricia. He will be remembered for his active spirit, love of travel, devotion to family, and his enthusiasm for the Phillies and Eagles. Joe will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Joseph P. OConnell, 82, of Archbald, passed away on January 6. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Gobin OConnell, and together they shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Collette Butler OConnell. He attended the

01/03/2026

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Marilyn J. Blackledge Ostrowski, 94, of Scranton, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Her beloved husband of 57 years, Bernard H. Ostrowski, passed away on February 6, 2011. Born in Scranton, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna Webb Blackledge. She was a graduate of Scranto...

12/19/2025

Dasharathbhai "DM" Patel, 70, of Archbald, passed away on December 17. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Sudhaben Patel.

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A public viewing and funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union Street, Taylor, PA 18517.

Dasharathbhai M. Patel, 70, of Archbald, passed away on December 17. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Sudhaben Patel. Born in Mansa, Gandhinagar, India, he was the son of the late Manilal and Hiraben Patel. Dasharathbhai was a devoted son, husband, and father, known for his

12/15/2025

Camille A. Ketcha Ameika, 69, of Archbald, passed away at home on Tuesday after a courageous 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer, with her beloved husband of 34 years, Joseph, by her side. Born in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Emma Sanchini Ketcha. A 1974 graduate

12/15/2025

Mary Ann Krupski West of West Mountain, passed away December 4. Private funeral arrangements.

11/29/2025

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mary Ann Foppoli Bershefsky, 88, of Eynon, who entered into the loving arms of our Lord on Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by her devoted sons. A woman of unwavering faith, strength, and grace, Mary Ann dedicated her life to her family, her parish, and her Catholic faith.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 1 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church in Eynon. Family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Rapoch-Semian Funeral Home.

May her soul rest in God’s eternal peace.

Mary Ann Foppoli Bershefsky, 88, of Eynon, entered into the eternal warmth and comfort of the loving arms of Jesus Christ and His Blessed Mother while at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart on Thursday, surrounded by her sons. It is truly fitting that Mary Ann went home to our

11/09/2025

Eliot John Lemoncelli unexpectedly passed into Gods arms on October 16th, 2025, at his home in Orlando Florida. Born February 16, 1981 in Houston Texas, Eliot was the son of Karen Gallagher Bullard, formerly of Dunmore and Ernest Lemoncelli, Eynon. He is survived by his twin brother Eric Ernest Lemo...

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