Carolyn Leola

Carolyn Leola, 78, of Dalton passed away at University of Pennsylvania Hospital on Monday. She was preceeded in death by her first husband Ted Lubeck. She was the wife of Arvo Leola, her husband of over 41 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Blodwyn Aston Stevens. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and, prior to retirement, worked as a License Clerk at Toyota, Scranton.

Carolyn had the biggest heart for all God's creatures and nature. There wasn't an animal she didn't love. Carol would go for long early morning walks and get lost in the beauty of nature and would share photos of the glorious sunrises, sunsets and breathtaking views of the countryside, flowers and wildlife she encountered.

She was also proud of her Welsh heritage and enjoyed helping to organize the reunions for the Scranton Technical High School Class of 1965.

Carol and husband Arvo shared a joy for animals and were always a multi-pet family. They were lifelong supporters of Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. There wasn't ever an animal of any kind near their home that wasn't cared for.

Carolyn's career included Capital Records, Precision National Plating, AAA Motor Club, The Little Red Doghouse and Toyota of Scranton.

As a young girl, Carolyn was a Majority member of the Rainbow for Girls Scranton Assembly where she was a past Worthy Advisor. She was a member of Juanita Chapter #8 Order of the Eastern Star. Where served as Worthy Matron 10 times, and was a former District Deputy of Region 11C. Carol was a plural member of Martha Washington Chapter #3 where she recently served as Worthy Matron. She held many offices and had numerous committee appointments, her favorite being the Susquehanna Service Dogs. Carolyn would help any chapter and would substitute whenever needed without question. Carolyn was an important part of the fraternal family of Eastern Star and will be dearly missed.

Carol was an avid bowler at Abington Bowling Lanes in the Friday night league. Her highest score was over 200. She made many lifelong friends and coached the younger generation to appreciate the sport and comradery.

Carol had a tremendous wonder of our universe and the role we played in it. Having been a former President and lifelong member of the Lackawanna Astronomy Society, she and her good friend, Jim Spangler attended many events at the Thomas Cupillari Observatory and were able to experience the wonders and beauty the cosmos has to share with us.

Carol loved her family and was very proud of her grandchildren's accomplishments. She reveled in the idea of being a great grandmother. She and Arvo were married for over 40 years. They enjoyed nothing more than their home and pets, road trips to Hotdog Johnny's, breakfasts at Denny's, and roaming around a good fair. Carol loved crafting and enjoyed gifting her creations to family and friends.

Carol was a strong and courageous woman, having been widowed at an early age with 3 young children. She persevered, owned her own home and worked hard to create a loving family.

Carolyn made a huge impact on her family's lives and her community. We are all better for having known her presence.

Surviving are a son Ted Lubeck and companion Teresa Schultz of Concord, NC; daughters Terri Winowich and husband Greg of Concord, NC, and Tracey Lubeck and companion Ron Traver of Scranton; grandchildren Jake Winowich and wife Janelle, Chad Winowich and wife Stephanie, Sara Tipton and husband Dan, Tori Lynn Romanosky, Cameron Dean Traver, Makayla Danielle Traver; great grandchildren Jax Lubeck, Ashton, Lena, Ezequiel, and Cassius; and brother Ronald Stevens.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Haylee Danielle Traver, in 2009; and sister-in-law Emmy Lou Stevens.

A funeral will be held on Saturday at 4 pm at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 South State Street, Clarks Summit. Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm at the funeral home. An Eastern Star service will take place at 3:45. Interment will be private at Shady Lane Cemetery.