Jean C. Turner
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January 11, 2007

Jean C. Turner of Lake Ariel died Saturday evening in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center, Lake Ariel. Her Husband is John Turner.

Jean was born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Amzi B. and Agnes Schneider Cook the former owners of the Cook Funeral Home in Lake Ariel. She was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and the Empire Beauty School. She was the owner of Jeans Beauty Shoppe, Lake Ariel. Jean was also a member of Lake Ariel United Methodist Church and its Choir. She was also a member of the Harriet Greene Order Eastern Star. She had also been associated with James Wilson Funeral Home as a hairdresser.

Also surviving are a daughter Mary Krisovitch and her husband Joseph of Lake Ariel and son James Romanowski and his wife Susan of Lake Ariel; brothers Harold and Alfred Cook of Lake Ariel, and Ernest"Duff"Cook of Honesdale; a sister Ethel Rose of Cherry Ridge Twp.; 3 granddaughters Jennifer, Heather and Patricia.; a great grandson John. Several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death brothers William and Arthur Cook and a sister Elizabeth Gorton.

Memorial Services will be held Thursday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Gravity Rd ,Route 296 Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7.

Cremation took place at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice 38 North Main Street  Pittston, PA 18654

Ann Maire Shenko-May
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January 7, 2008

 
Ann Marie Shenko-May, Sterling, Pa. and Sarasota, Fl., died Monday evening at the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit after an illness. Her husband of 11 years is George W. May.
 
Born in Scranton, daughter of Helen Blasko Shenko, Sterling, Pa. and the late Joseph J. Shenko, she was a graduate of Lake Ariel High School. She was a Real Estate Broker at the Sarasota Sand Resort, Fl. She attended St. Catherine of Siena Church, Moscow.
 
Also surviving are step-sons George and his wife Stacy, Michael and his wife Lori, Patrick and his companion Jamie Lukeski, Kevin and his wife Sarah, all of Madison Twp.; sisters Judy VanGaasbeck and her husband Donald, Sterling and Lyn Madison and her husband Phil, Elmhurst; 3 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews.
 
The Blessing Service will be Friday at 11am in St. Catherine’s Cemetery Chapel, Moscow. Anyone attending to funeral is asked to go directly to the Chapel at St Catherine’s Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice 743 Jefferson Ave. Scranton, Pa. 18510 or St. Catherine of Siena Church 220 Church St. Moscow, Pa. 18444.

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Mary Lynne Lown
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January 6, 2008
 
Mary Lynne Lown, mother, wife and long time kindergarten teacher died at her Lake Ariel home Sunday after a prolonged illness. Her husband is Loren 'Larry' Lown, Jr.

Born in Scranton daughter of the late Duane and Julie Wozniack Franham, she was a graduate of North Pocono High School and the Pennsylvania State University. She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Moscow. She returned to North Pocono as a kindergarten teacher to the children of Jefferson Elementary, a role she cherished for 25 years.

Aside from adding her own personal touch to the lives of her students, and any child around her. She enjoyed: camping, traveling, calligraphy, crocheting, biking, bed time stories and anything that brought family and friends together. She was particularly fond of little things in life had to offer, she delighted in the unexpected treat of Rollo’s, a casual conversation, a moment with her grandson, and the gentle nuzzle of her dog. She will be remembered forever by her family.

Surviving are three daughters Megan Arvonio and her husband Marc of Lake Ariel, US Army Spec. Jessica serving in Iraq, and Kelly of Lake Ariel; a grandson Austin; one niece.
Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30am in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Church St. Moscow.
Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, Tn. 38105 or to St. Catherine’s Church 220 Church St., Moscow, Pa. 18444.

Rosemary Nolan, R.N.
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January 5, 2007

Rosemary Nolan, R.N.,  Lake Ariel, died Saturday after an illness in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center.  Her husband of 60 years is William E. Nolan.

Born in Avoca, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Jackson Spencer.  She attended Avoca schools and was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing, Scranton.  She was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community.  Prior to retirement she had been employed as a registered nurse in various local hospitals.

Surviving are sons Patrick and his fiancé Robin Avery of Honesdale and William and his wife Alice of West Virginia;  daughters Kathy O’Neill and her husband Jim and Mary McClure and her husband Daniel all of Lake Ariel and Rosemary Buchard and her husband Brad of Arizona;  16 grandchildren;  3 great grandchildren;  several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a son Michael; a grandson Ryan Nolan;  brothers Harry and George Spencer;  sisters Martha Spencer, Genevieve Gallagher, Florence Hansen, and Elizabeth Callahan.

Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church.

The funeral will be Thursday at a time to be announced with Mass to be celebrated in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel

Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions maybe made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105   ,  Habitat for Humanity 827 Church St. Honesdale, 18431, or to St. Thomas More Churc PO Box 188 Lake Ariel, 18436.

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Michael A. 'Mickey' Pesarcik
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December 29, 2007

 
Michael A. 'Mickey' Pesarcik, Lake Ariel, died Saturday at Mercy Hospital after an illness. His wife of 70 years is the former Cecilia Andracki.
 
Born in Throop, son of the late Anthony and Catherine Weiss Pesarcik, he was a retired supervisor for PennDOT. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 5823, Hawley.
 
Also surviving are brothers Andrew, Lake Ariel, and George, Throop; sisters Tina, Florida, and Fini, N. Carolina; several nieces and nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by brothers Anthony and Joseph; sisters Ann, Helen, Mary, Mildred, Kity, and Betty.
 
The Mass of Christian will be celebrated Thursday at 10:30am in St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Rd. Ledgedale.
 
Friends may call Thursday morning from 9:30am-10:30am at the Church.
 
Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Edith Kizer Gilpin
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December 29, 2007

Edith Kizer Gilpin, Lake Ariel, died Saturday morning at the Community Medical Center after an illness. Her late husband was Merle Gilpin.

Born in Maplewood, daughter of the late Leslie A. and Pearl Bell Kizer, she was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and the Scranton Business School. She was a private duty nurse’s aide and was a school bus driver with her husband. She played the trumpet in the Crystal Band and loved her pansies and visiting with her great-grandchildren. She was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving is a daughter Dorothy Niles, Carbondale; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by sons Wayne and John Wittenbrader; and a daughter Dawn Wittenbrader; sisters Ruth Brooks and Elizabeth Layland; a brother Buddy Kizer;.

A memorial service will be Thursday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, with services by the Rev. Ron Onder.

Friends may call Thursday from 10:00am-11:00am.

Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Interment will take in Kizer Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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Lorraine Irvin
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December 16, 2007
 
Lorraine Irvin, Lakeville, died Sunday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital. Her husband of 55 years is LeRoy W. Irvin, Sr.

Born in Norwood, Pa. Daughter of the late Archbald and Mary Sullivan Wilmarth. She was a graduate of Springfield High School, Montgomery County. She attended the St. Thomas More St. Mary’s Parish Community. Prior to retirement she worked for printing craftsman for Pocono Pines as a graphic artist.

She was a compassionate, loving and special individual that touched many lives. The love she gave her family, friends and animals is a treasure that will never be forgotten. She will be truly missed.

Surviving are sons LeRoy, Jr of Eureka, Ca., David and his wife Diana of Fredricksburg, Pa.; daughters Ginger Hill and her husband Martin of Carrollton, Ga and Sue Irvin and her husband Bob Brodie of King of Prussia; a brother James Wilmarth of Pine Grove; a sister Elizabeth Thompson of Lakeland, Fl; grandchildren John, Jr, Gregg, Matthew, Bradley, David, Jr, and Robert IV; great grandchildren John III, Olivia, and Samuel; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Charles; sister Virginia Walker
A Blessing Service will be held Friday at 10:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Friday morning from 9am until time of service.
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

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Christine A. Hollister
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December 9, 2007
 
Christine A. Hollister, Sterling Twp., died Sunday at home after an illness. Her husband of 44 years is Kenneth Hollister.
 
Born in Derby, Ct., daughter of the late Douglas and Christine Vaccaro Bradshaw, she was a member of the Jericho Independent Bible Church and its Choir and prior to her illness had been employed as a butcher at Riccardo’s Supermarket. She was a 14 ½ year survivor of a heart transplant.

 
She loved camping, gardening, and her children and grandchildren.
 
Also surviving are sons Edward and his wife Carol, Uniondale, Pa., Kenneth and his wife Sharon, West Wyoming, Pa., Homer and his wife Kim, Moscow; daughters Christine Major and her husband George and Sheri Lynn Murray and her husband Jeffery, both of Gouldsboro; 20 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by a sister Kathryn Schur.
 
A Memorial Service will be Friday at 11:00 in the Jericho Independent Bible Church Rt. 196 Sterling Twp. with services by the Rev. William Henwood.
 
Friends may call Friday from 10:00-11:00 at the Church.
 
Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447, the Gift of Life Organ Donor Program 401 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19123, or the 2nd Chance 1831 Supplee Rd. Lansdale, Pa. 19446

William J. Gauck
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November 29, 2007

William J. Gauck, of Lake Ariel, died Thursday at home after a long battle with parkinson’s disease. His wife was the late Joan M. Karmen Gauck.

Born in Hicksville, NY, son of the late Martin G. and Catherine Gauck. Prior to retirement, he was employed as an oiler burner repair technician in New York and was the owner of Bill’s Tackle Shop in Lake Ariel. He was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community where he had served as a Eucharistic minister, minister of the hospitality committee, former head usher, an alter server at the daily masses, and helped organize several church retreats. He and his late wife were avid bird watchers. He enjoyed wood working and repairing small engines. He was an Army veteran. Special thanks to neighbors: Joe Rennekamp, Llewellyn Courtright, and Dave Tysiak and Allied in home services.

Surviving are a niece Barbara Raczyoski; of New Jersey, a nephew Michael Cotton; of New Jersey, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Betty and Al Hirsch; of Lancaster, Pa.
He was preceded in death a brother Frederick.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church. Friends may call Tuesday from 3:00-6:00pm. in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Rt 296; 143 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel, Pa Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Thomas More Church; P.O. Box 188; Lake Ariel, Pa 18436.

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Dorothy M. Chapman, R.N.
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November 28, 2007

Dorothy M. Chapman, R.N., Hollisterville, died Wednesday at home after an illness. Her husband was S. Lee Chapman who died in 1989.

Born in Dunmore, daughter of Helen Henneforth Conway, Hollisterville, and the late Joseph Conway, she was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School, the Mercy School of Nursing, College Misericordia with a Masters degree in nursing and the University of Scranton with a Masters degree in counseling. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hollisterville and had worked as the Manager of the Oncology Department at Mercy Hospital until her retirement in 1997. She was a member of the Red Hatters, the Child Evangelism Fellowship, the Olympians, and the Gospel Puppeteers.

Surviving are sons Michael, Hollisterville, James and his wife Elaine, Lake Ariel, Timothy and his wife Brenda, California; daughters Susan Ackley, Hollisterville, Donna Forrest and her husband Joseph, Yardley, Pa., Cindy Brink and her husband Robert, Lake Ariel, Kathleen Barrett and her husband Bradley, Georgetown, Ma.; a brother Wayne County Senior Judge Robert Conway, Lake Ariel; 25 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son Patrick and 2 grandchildren Daniel and Nicole Chapman.

The Funeral will be private at the convenience of the family in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel, with services by Rev. Harry Schloder and Rev. Barry Whitmer.

Interment, Hollisterville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Child Evangelism Fellowship 461 Grove St. Honesdale, Pa. 18431, First Baptist Church of Hollisterville Pond Rd. Moscow, Pa. 18444, or Mercy Hospice 743 Jefferson Ave. Scranton, Pa. 18510.

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Vincent M. Vaughn
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November 24, 2007
 
Vincent M. Vaughn, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Saturday afternoon at home after an illness. His widow is the former Margaret M. Maher.

Born in Brooklyn, son of the late William and Mary D’Onforio Vaughn. He was of the Catholic faith. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a Cement Mason serving as a foreman in Brooklyn. He was a member of the Cement Mason’s Union Local 780 for 50 years.
Surviving are a son William of Brooklyn; daughters Judy McElroy of Massapecqua, NY, Roseann Cengiz of Chapel Hill, NC, JoAnne DeBlasio of Brooklyn, Kathleen Mills of Boca Raton, Fl, Michele Cruz of Newbourgh, NY, and Mary Vaughn of Brooklyn; a sister Mary Ellen Gatti of Brooklyn; fourteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30am in the Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, Brooklyn.

Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9:30pm in the Peter C. LaBella Funeral Home 2526 Harway Ave. Brooklyn.
Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Margaret T. Shaffer
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November 23, 2007
 
Margaret T. Shaffer, Hamlin, died Friday at the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness.
Her husband of 57 years is Marlyn Shaffer.
 
Born in Mt. Cobb, daughter of the late Linus and Minnie Neville McPeek, she was a graduate of Jefferson High School and member of the Centenary United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was past President of the Hamlin P.T.A., a member of the Red Cross and a past 4H Club Leader. She was a Wayne County Judge of Elections, a member of the Farm Bureau, and the Wayne County Republican Women. She and her husband ran Shaffer’s Farm and the former Hamlin Diner.

 
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and helped many children in the community.
 
Surviving are sons Brad and his wife Pamela, Ma., Phillip and his wife Kristen, Lake Ariel; daughters Joy Simons, Lake Ariel, Christine and her husband Rick Smith, Honesdale, Brenda and her husband Ward Bolan, N.J., Valerie and her husband Paul Kirkconnell, Toronto; two brothers Robert McPeek, N.Y. and Russell McPeek, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by 3 brothers Lester, Ross, and Clifford McPeek

 
The Funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00am in the Centenary United Methodist Church, Rt. 590 Hamlin, with services by the Rev. John J. Craig.
 
Friends may call Monday from 2-4 pm and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Tuesday morning from 10-11am in the Church.
 
Interment, Salem Cemetery, Hamlin.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanus Scholarship Fund.
 

Carolyn L. Browning Obit
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November 7, 2007
 
 
Carolyn L. Browning of Waymart, formerly of Buford, Ga. died Nov. 7, 2007, in the Gresen Ridge Health Care Center, Scranton, Pa. She was the widow of the late Ellis A. Browning.
 
She was born in Buford, Ga., daughter of the late Hugh W. and Virginia Nix Hunt.
 
Surviving are two daughters Celia Gail Robinson and Husband Mark of Waymart, Freda West and Husband Reid of North Carolina; 5 Grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by a grandson and several brothers and sisters.
 
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296, Gravity Rd Lake Ariel, the family will receive visitors from 1:30pm until service time.

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Scott D. Smith
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November 10, 2007

 
Scott D. Smith, Lake Ariel, died Saturday at home after being strcten ill. His widow is the former Donna M. Mamolite.
 
Born is Staten Island, N.Y. son of Edward Smith, Fl., and Laura Peterson Moschella, Fl., he was self employed as a truck driver. He was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish.
 
He was a loving husband, father and friend to many and loved driving his truck cross country.
 
Also surviving are a son Scott, Jr. and a daughter Skye, both at home; a brother Dane and sisters Shannon and Gene Marie all of Florida; two nieces and one nephew.
 
The Blessing Service will be Friday at 10:30am in the James
Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Friday morning from 8:30am-10:30am.
Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

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Marie A. Freiwald
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November 12, 2007
 
Marie A. Freiwald, of Piscataway, NJ, died Monday morning at home after an illness. Her husband is Richard K. Freiwald.

Born in Ledgedale, daughter of the late Joseph and Regina Reidy Madden she was a graduate of Roselle Park High School. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale and Lady of Fatima Church, Piscataway, NJ. Prior to retirement she had been employed by Westinghouse.

Surviving are sons Kenneth J, Dennis R, and Richard A; daughters Kathleen Marcaly of and Patricia A McNulty all of New Jersey; brothers Dr. Donald Madden of New Jersey, Lawrence Madden of North Carolina, and Patrick Madden of Virginia; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by two sisters Jean Laukaitis and Margiurite Madden.

The funeral will be Thursday at 8:45am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm.
Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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Doris M. Davis, RN
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November 9, 2007
 
Doris M. Davis, RN, Lake Ariel, died Friday after an illness in the Brighten at Julia Ribuado Senior Care Center. She was the widow of John W. Davis who died in 2004.

Born in Bradley Beach, New Jersey daughter of the late John W. and Margaret Gant Lyon. She was a 1933 graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Newark, New Jersey. She was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community, Lake Ariel. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a nursing supervisor at the Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, New Jersey.
Surviving are a son Alan J and his wife Patricia of Bethlehem; daughters Carol R. O’Neill and her husband John of Newton, NJ and Lynn Lindner and her husband Jerry of Gouldsboro; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by a sister Barbara Van Sise; brothers Frank and Raymond Lyon.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 9:15am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Tuesday from 4-7pm.
Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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John E. Venesky
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November 9, 2007 


John E. Venesky, 70, a life long resident of Lake Ariel, died Friday in the Community Medical Center after
a brief illness. His wife is the former Sally Barrett. They had celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on June 16, 2007.

 Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late John and Mary Venesky. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated High School and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Newfoundland. He was employed by the Western Wayne School District in the Transportation Department, prior to retirement he had worked for 27 years as the maintenance manager at Indian Rocks in Ledgedale. He was a long time member of the Salem Twp. planning commission and a certified Pennsylvania water works operator with a certificate in pesticide control. After retirement he started Venesky Excavating Company.
 
He was a quiet, caring, and loving husband and father.

 Also surviving are a daughter Michele and her husband William Craft of Lake Ariel; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Pawloski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10am in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Newfoundland.
 
Friends may call Sunday from 2-6pm and Monday from 8:30-9:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 , 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Monday from 8:30-9:30am.
Interment, St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Olyphant.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton 332 Wheeler Ave. Scranton, Pa. 18510.

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Louise LaBar
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October 29, 2007
 
Louise LaBar, 92, Lake Ariel died Monday in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of James LaBar who died in 1998.

Born in Watchung, New Jersey, daughter of the late Frank and Nelly Schneider Jannelli.

Surviving are a daughter Bonnie Arnold and her husband John of East Stroudsburg; brother Frank Jannelli of New Jersey; a sister Clara Stragard of Nevada; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by a son Richard LaBar.
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Lynita Camin
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October 28, 2007

Lynita Camin, 92, Lake Ariel, formerly of Carbondale, passed away Sunday in the Wayne Woodlands Manor after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was the widow of Carl Camin who passed away in 1976.

Born in Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Hattie Brooks Canfield.  She was a graduate of the Damascus High School and the Wayne Commercial School.  She was a former member of the Carbondale First United Methodist Church.  Prior to a Florida retirement she had been employed as a paralegal for Atty. Louis A. Fine in Honesdale for 50 years. 

She loved to travel, having visited 35 countries with her late husband.  She was active in various church groups in Carbondale and Leesburg, FL. and was a volunteer in the hospital in Leesburg.  She cherished time spent with her family. 

Surviving are a daughter Sharon Birmelin and her husband Fred “Chip” of Lake Ariel; a son Lynden Carl and his wife Margaret of Pittsfield, MA; a sister Laura McBride of Monticello, NY; and her beloved granddaughter Lyndsay J. Birmelin of Lake Ariel.

She was preceded in death by two infant daughters Lynda Dianne and Lynda Carol; brothers Kermit and Kenneth; and a sister Beulah Wolfram.

Graveside services will be held in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Galilee Saturday November 3rd, 1 p.m.

Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carbondale First United Methodist Church, 20 Church St., Carbondale, PA. 18407.

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Steven V. Palacino
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October 27, 2007
 
Steven V. Palacino, Lake Ariel, died unexpectedly Saturday.
Born November 8, 1985 in Queens, NY son of Robert A. and Marie T. McDermott Palacino of Lake Ariel. He was a member of the Living Word Fellowship Church in Beach Lake. He was employed by the Wayne County Prison as a corrections officer. He was currently serving in the in the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Surviving are a maternal grandmother Elizabeth McDermott of Matamoris and a paternal grandmother Catherine Palacino of Maspeth, New York; a brother Robert of Lake Ariel; several aunts and uncles; cousins.

The Funeral will be Thursday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm.
Interment, Avoy Cemetery, Lake Ariel.
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Naomi E. Butler
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October 15, 2007
 
 
Naomi E. Butler, Mt. Cobb, died Monday evening in the V.N.A. Hospice Unit at Community Medical Center after an illness. Her husband of 63 years is Clarence Butler.
 
She was born in Scranton, daughter of the late George and Lillian Jones Williams. She was a member of the Hamlin Pentecostal Assembly of God Church and had been a former Superintendent of the Children’s Sunday School.

 
Also surviving are a son George and wife Janet of Lake Ariel; daughters Evelyn Sames and husband Douglas of Conyngham, Dixie Lee Murray and husband Rev. Edward of Petersburg, W.V., and Grace VanSickle and Husband Clyde of Lake Ariel; sisters Dorothy Coons and husband Richard of New Milford, Ruth Jayne and husband Robert of Archbald, Arlene Frederick and husband Robert of Wilmington, D.E., and Joan Kane and husband Gerard of Clarks Summit. 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by sisters: Grace Williams and Pearl Black.
 
The Funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 11:00am in the Hamlin Pentecostal Assembly of God Church Rt.191 Hamlin, with services by The Rev Edward Murray (Son-in-Law) and the Rev. Gordon White.
 
Interment, Mt.Cobb Cemetery.
 
Friends may call Friday from 5:00-8:00 pm at the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd, Rt. 296 Lake Ariel and Saturday morning at the Church from 10:00-11:00am .
 
Memorial contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice 301 Deleware Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.

Richard C. Loughrey
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Died Oct 8, 2007
 


Richard C. Loughrey of the Hideout, Lake Ariel, Pa formerly of Succasunna, NJ died Monday afternoon at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, Pa after being stricken ill at home. His widow is tho former Mary Pat Donnelly, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past April.

He was born in Orange NJ son of the late Joseph and Mary Hallett Loughrey. He was a graduate of West Orange High School. He was a member of St Thomas More/St Mary’s Parish Community, Lake Ariel. Prior to retirement he had been employed for 36 years by NJ Bell Atlantic as a senior staff manager. He was a member and one of the founders of the Hideout Woodwookers Club. He was also a army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was beloved husband, father, grandfather, Brother, uncle and friend. He was a highly skilled woodwooking craftsman.

Surviving are a son Robert and wife Victoria of Warwick, NY, Daughters: Pat and Husband Frank Everswick of Johnsonburg, NJ, Nancy and Husband John Donovin of Apex, Nc and Mary Kay and husband Michael Morelli of Sparta, Nj. Brothers J. Robert of Lady Lakes FL, William if Mascotti, FL and Peter of Lakeville, Pa. Grandchildren: Megan, Alexander, Patrick,Joseph,Jack,Mallory
The funeral will be held on Friday at 10 am in St Thomas More Church Corner of Route 191 and Tresslarville Rd, Lake Ariel.
Interment will St Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Thursday from2-4 and 7-9pm at the James Wilson Funeral Home Gravity Road Rt 296.

Anyone attending the mass is asked to go directly to the church.
Memorial contribution to donors favorite charity.

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Alice J. Jenkins
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October 6, 2007

 
Alice J. Jenkins, Honesdale, formerly of LakeAriel, died Saturday morning at the Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale. Her husband was the late Edgar F. Jenkins, former Superintendent of the Western Wayne School District.
 
Born in Damascus, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Vail Tegler, she was a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church. She was graduated from Damascus High School in 1936 and Ryder College in 1939 with a bachelor’s degree in business. Prior to her marriage she was employed as secretary in Trenton, NJ.
 
Surviving are a son Thomas, Superintendent of the Wayne Highlands School District, and his wife Beverly, Honesdale; sisters Irene Teglar, Honesdale and Evelyn Glatz, Maine; grandchildren Amanda, Jonathan, Douglas, Michael, Paul R., Jason, and Tamy; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by a son Paul; brothers Otto and Fred; a sister Betty; and a granddaughter Katie Jenkins.
 
The Funeral will be Thursday at 10:00am in the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church.
 
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Thursday at 9:00-10:00am at the Church. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Unit of the American Cancer Society, Wayne Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit 601 Park St. Honesdale, Pa. 18431, Ellen Memorial Health Care Center Patient Activities Fund, Golf Hill Rd. Honesdale, Pa. 18431.

Joanne R. Newman, R.N.
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October 3, 2007
 
 
Joanne R. Newman, R.N., 61, resident of Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Center, died Wednesday at the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness.
 
Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late James and Laura Newman, she was a graduate of Ralph J. Osgood High School, New York. She was of the Catholic faith. Prior to retirement she worked for 15 years as a nurse at the Kings Park Psychiatric Center.
 
Joanne was an avid reader and loved to knit and crochet. Some of her favorites were Elvis Presley and Chuck Norris, watching wrestling (along with screaming for her favorite wrestler Hulk Hogan), listening to country music and she also lover to take lessons to learn how to play her guitar. She was a very spiritual person and enjoyed singing on St. Joseph’s Church’s choir in Kings Park, NY. She was very well known for her kindness and always enjoyed helping and caring for others.
Joanne took great pride in helping raise her younger brother, James from the time she was 16 years old. She got a great joy attending her niece’s events and watching her grow up. She was a very family oriented woman. She was a kind, gentle woman, loving sister, aunt and friend who had great faith and will be deeply missed forever.

 
Surviving are a brother James and his fiancé Theresa, Lakeville; a niece Holly, Lakeville; several Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins.
The Funeral will be Saturday at 9:00am from the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church Corner of Rt. 296 and Tresslarville Rd., Lake Ariel.
 
Friends may call Friday from 4-8pm.
 
Interment will take place Monday in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.
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Elizabeth P. Morcom
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Sept. 30, 2007

Elizabeth P. Morcom 93, Hollisterville, died Sunday night in the Golden Livivng Center, Scranton after an illness. She was the widow of John R. Morcom Sr, who died in 1983.

Born in Blakely, daughter of the late Richard and Mary Phillips Evans. She was a graduate of the Lackawanna Business College. She was a member of the Hollisterville Bible Church. Prior to retirement she had been employed by Casual Sports wear in Dickson City and Gouldsboro Industrial Electrical . Manufacturing.

Surviving are sons Robert and John Jr both of Hollisterville, and William R. of Milford, Pa daughters Mary Morcom of Fairhaven, NY and Sandra Babitz of Hamburg, NJ; fifteen grandchildren;18 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296, 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. With services by Rev William Williams former pastor of Hollisterville Bible Church.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm.
Interment, Hollisterville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hollisterville Bible Church c/o Betty Morcom 32 Watts Rd. Moscow, Pa. 18444.

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Jean M. Watkins
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September 27, 2007

Jean M. Watkins, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Lake Ariel, died Thursday evening at the V.N.A. Hospice Unit at Community Medical Center. Her husband of 66 years is Maxwell 'Max' Watkins.
Born in Flint, MI, daughter of the late Robert and Jean Young, she was a founding member of the W.L.E. Women’s Club. Prior to retirement she had been employed at Horn and Hardart’s Automat and Shell Oil Company.

Also surviving are sons Mark R., Honesdale and William, Oregon; grandchildren William and and his wife Denise; great-grandchildren Emily, Julia, and Brennan.

She was preceded in death by a brother Robert and a sister Catherine Young.

The Funeral will be Tuesday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Pastor David O’Brien.

Friends may call Monday 5:00-8:00pm.
Interment, Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite animal shelter.
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John A. Mitchell, Sr.
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Sept. 27, 2007
 
John A. Mitchell, Sr., Moscow, died Thursday morning in the Brighten at Julia Ribuado Senior Care Center after an illness. His wife was the former Junetta Sheerer who died in 2006.

Born in Drinker, son of the late John Alvin and Maude Isabell Wood Mitchell. He attended Jefferson Twp. Schools. Prior to retirement he had been employed by the James Morrisey Construction Company working in road construction. He was United Sates Army Veteran serving during World War II.

Surviving are daughters Jane M. Ward and Katherine I. Mitchell both of Drinker; sons John A., Jr of Hollisterville, William L. of Maplewood, and Elmer F. of Drinker; sister Martha Bird of Wimmers; brother Butler E. Mitchell of Scranton; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by a sister Mable Cavill and a brother James Emory.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Saturday morning from 9am until time of service in the funeral home.

Interment, Hollisteville Cemetery.

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Vito Bonventre
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September 17, 2007

Vito Bonventre, Lake Ariel, died Monday at Lehigh Valley Hospital after an illness. His wife of 53 years is the former Margaret Saponaro Bonventre.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Frank and Catherine Licausi
Bonventre, he was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community. Prior to retirement he was employed as a truck driver for Dairy Test in New York.

Also surviving are a son William, Lake Ariel and a daughter-in-law
Geraldine, Jersey City, N.J.; grandchildren Nicole, Raquel, and Danielle.

He was preceded in death by sons Frank and Richard.

The Funeral will be Friday at 9:15am from the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.
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Regina D. Kiernan
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September 13, 2007

Regina D. Kiernan, Hawley P.A., formerly of Levittown, N.Y. died Thursday at the Community Medical Center from injuries suffered after an accident earlier in the week.

Born in Oceanside, N.Y., adored daughter of Dan and Diane Fischer Kiernan, she was a graduate of McArthur High School and attended Nassau County Community College. She has been employed as a carpenter’s assistant.

Surviving are brothers Scott and his wife Deidre Kiernan, Brooklyn, N.Y. and Ryan Kiernan, Bethpage, N.Y.; a sister Marianne Kiernan and her boyfriend Kevin Driscoll, Levittown, N.Y.; a niece Aine Kiernan; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Friends may call Saturday from 1:30-5pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Sunday from 7-9pm and Monday from 2-5pm and 7-9pm in the Dalton Funeral Home 2786 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00am in St. Frances de Chantal Church 1309 Wantagh Ave. Wantagh, N.Y. 11793 Interment, St. Charles Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY.

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Lynn K. Haser
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Sept. 11, 2007

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Lynn K. Haser, Cherry Ridge, died Tuesday afternoon at home after an illness. She was the widow of Richard H Haser who died in 1983.

Born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late George and Pearl Chapman
Rauschmeier. She was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and attended the former Wayne Commercial School for 2 years. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a commercial artist with her brother Neil. She was a member of the Hamlin Senior Citizens Center.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She loved to
scrapbook and do art work with her brother Neil and his wife Terry. She also loved to garden and tend to her flowers, reading, her family and many friends at the Hamlin Senior Center. She especially loved her dog Rocky.

Surviving are a son George and his wife Deanna; a daughter Kathleen Haser; a brother Neil Rauschmeier and his wife Terry all of Cherry Ridge; two grandchildren Sarah and Matthew.

Preceded in death by a sister Betty.

The funeral will be held Friday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Kirt Gustafson.

Friends may call Friday morning from 10am until time of service.

Interment, East Canaan Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamlin Senior Center
PO Box 278
Hamlin, Pa.
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Florence I. Keill
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September 5, 2007

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Florence I. Keill, S. Canaan, died Wednesday at the Brighten at Julia
Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of the late Robert F. Keill.

Born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Harold and Minnie Shaffer
Lamberton, she was a member of the Canaan Bible Chapel.

Surviving are sons R. Douglas and his wife M. Stewart, Lake Ariel, Donald and his wife Diane, Powell, Wy.; a daughter Patricia Biddlecombe and her husband Harold, Honesdale; sisters Betty Frey and Helen Amorine, both of S. Canaan; grandchildren Robert W., Alison M., Tracy, Gretchen, Donna, Douglas, Darryl; great-grandchildren Robbie, Jacob, Jeremy, Alex, Justin, Brandon, Tammy, Tyler, Steven, Jessica, Anthony; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers Robert, Daniel, Frank, Donald, Jerry; a sister Doris Bloomgarder.

The funeral service will be Saturday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Dan Baker and Rev. Matt Wolfe.

Friends may call Friday 5:00-8:00pm.

Interment, East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Canaan Christian Academy 300 Hemlock Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

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Lillian G. Bryden
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August 28, 2007

Lillian G. Bryden, Hamlin, died Tuesday morning at home after an illness. Her husband is Walter A. Bryden.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Max and Anna Marcincavage Golod she was a charter member of the Hamlin Fire and Rescue Bingo in 1970.

Surviving are a son William Laboski and his wife Elaine of Quakertown; step sons Tom Bryden and Walter William Bryden both of Ca.; a step daughter Susan Knickerbocker and her husband Ted of Mt. Cobb; grandchildren David, Kevin, Gavin and Trevor Laboski and Denise and Brian Knickerbocker; great grandchildren Hannah, Jacob, Alec, Max, Sam, Cameron, Chase and Brayden.

Preceded in death by a sister Alice Abdo and a brother Max, Jr.

Friends may call Friday from 1-2pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment private in the Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hamlin Fire and Rescue Box 116 Hamlin, Pa. 18427

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Calvin J. Fischer
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August 27, 2007

Calvin J. Fischer of Lake Ariel died early Monday morning in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Sr. Care Center. He is survived by his long time companion Margaret Shaffer of Lake Ariel.

Born in Camden, NJ son of the late Frederick and Frances Stout Fischer, he was a member of Bidwell Hill United Methodist Church and had served in the US Navy during WWII. Prior to retirement he had been employed by General Motors for 32 years.

He was preceded in death by a brother.

The Funeral will be held on Saturday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296, Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by the Rev. John Craig.

Friends may call Friday from 4:00-7:00pm.

Interment, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hightstown, NJ.

Memorial Contributions to Bidwell Hill United Methodist Church P.O. Box 474 Hamlin, Pa. 18427.

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Verna E. Simons
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August 26, 2007

Verna E. Simons of Sterling Twp, passed away Sunday evening at Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Sr. Care Center, Lake Ariel. She was the widow of the late Lawrence G. Simons.

Born in Crosses, Pike county, daughter of the late Christian and Laura Metzgar Altemier, she was a member of the Sterling United Methodist Church and a graduate of the Lake Vocational School. She was a lifetime member of the GDS Fair Association, Charter member of the Sterling Grange, Historians of Sterling Twp, Greene-Dreher Fire Auxillary, Harriet Greene Chapter 198 Order of Eastern Star, and Past Noble Grand of the Ladies of Paupack Rebekah Lodge 559.

Surviving are Daughters; Arlene Richardson of Carthage, NC; Shirley Lou Thomas of Pinehurst, NC; Grandchildren Terri Ruch and Husband Randy of Apex, NC; Christopher Thomas and wife Ronda of Mechanicburg, Pa; Craig Richardson and wife Anja of Southern Pines, NC; and Scott Richardson and wife Laura of Aberden; NC; Great-grandchildren Brian, Rachel, David, Emily, Melanie, Allison ,Jackson and Garrett. Several Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by Brothers; David Hopkins, John, Lawrence, Peter, Louis, Raymond Altemier and a Sister Mary Altemier.

The Funeral will held on Friday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa., with services by the Rev. Pat Lee.

Interment Salem Cemetery, Hamlin, Pa.

Friends may call Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm.

Memorial Contributions may be made to GDS Fair Association Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 46 Newfoundland, Pa. 18445 or the Sterling United Methodist Church P.O. Box 25 Sterling, Pa. 18463.

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Barbara A. Snyder
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Aug 22, 2007

Barbara A. Snyder of Lake Ariel died Wednesday in Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton after an illness. She was the widow of Donald Snyder Sr. who died in 1998. Born Paterson NJ she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Edna Bushoe Seidel. She was graduate of Hawthorne High School. She had lived in Hawthorne NJ for most of her life. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a secretary in NJ.

Surviving are a son Donald Snyder Jr of Hacketstown NJ; daughters Debra Johnson of Great Bend; Sandra Krizek of Lake Ariel and Chris Jacobs of Clifton Park NY; a brother William Seidel of NJ; a sister Gail Bartnick of Springville, Pa.;. granddaughter and care giver
Lianne Waller.; grandchildren: Carly, Kasey, Kayla, Tom, Heather, and Matthew.

She was preceded in death by a brother Richard.

The Funeral will be held Saturday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296,
Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Cremation will follow in the Lake Region Crematory at the James
Wilson Funeral Home.

Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Honesdale Dialysis Patient
Emergency Fund Rt. 6 and Maple Ave, Suite 8, Honesdale Pa. 18431.

Brian VanLeuven
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August 17, 2007


        Brian VanLeuven, Lake Ariel, died Friday morning in Mercy Hospital after an illness.  His wife is the former Diane Gregorski.  The couple had been married 23 years.
        Born in Scranton, son of the Warren and Mary Buckingham VanLeuven. He was a graduate of
Western Wayne High School.  He attended the Pentecostal Assembly of God, Hamlin. He was a
truck parts salesman for McNeilus manufacturing.
        Brian was a devoted loving husband and father. He was genuinely loved and respected by his family and friends. Brian had a love for children and sports. He was a coach for the junior Western Wayne Wildcats, where he served on their executive board. He coached Pee Wee soccer for the Abington School District.
        Surviving is a son Zackary at home; brothers Jerry of St. Thomas, PA, and John of South Canaan; sisters Sarah Vanleuven, Morgantown, PA, Sandy Novobilski, Lake Ariel, JoAnn Juice, Stewartsville, N.J., and Susan Phillips, Lake Ariel. Several nieces and nephews.
        The funeral will be Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with service by Reverend Gordon White.
        Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm.
        Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
        In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to the Zachary VanLueven Education Fund. Allstate Insurance, 920 N. Washington Ave, Scranton, Pa 18509.

Julius B. Rosengrant
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August 17, 2007


        Julius B. Rosengrant, Lake Ariel, died Friday evening in the Lackawanna County Health Care Center.  His wife is the former Nina Tompkins.
        Born in Nicholson, son of the late Walter and Florence Sachse Rosengrant. He was a
graduate of Lake Consolidate School.  He attended the Cotez United Methodist Church,
Cortez. He was employed by DHIA as a milk tester for Penn State.He and his wife were
co-owners of Rosengrant campground at Lake Henry.
        Julius was former President of the Western Wayne Booster Club, a former financial secretary and charter member of maplewood fire and rescue company, a former member of the Lake Twp. planning committee, and the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cortez United Methodist Church.
        The family of Julius would like to thank the Staff and Caregivers of Lackawanna County Health Care Center for the wonderful care shown to him.
        Surviving are sons Byron, Calvin, and Roy all of Lake Ariel; daughter Dawn Westcott, Lake Ariel; brothers Afred, Ronald, James, and Lloyd all of Lake Ariel, and Steward, Wysox; sister Kathryn Harris, Lake Ariel; grandchildren Paul, Jason, Felicia, Joleen,
Jacquline, John, Matthew, and Faith; great grandson Orion. Several nieces and nephews.
        Preceded in death by a brother Harry.
        The funeral will be Wednesday at 10:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296, 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with service by Reverend Art Davis and Reverend Art Yetter.
        Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
        In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to the Cortez United Methodist Church, c/o Ron Rosengrant, 1068 Rosengrant Rd, Lake Ariel, Pa 18436; or Maplewood Fire Company, P.O. Box 527, Lake Ariel, Pa 18436

Rocco J. Micari
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August 16, 2007


        Rocco J. Micari, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Thursday in the Mercy Hospital after an illness.  His wife is the former Patricia "Pat" Cope.  The couple had been married 48 years.
        Born in Passaic, New Jersey son of the late Philip and Ida Fazzio Micari he was a 1948 graduate of Brooklyn College earning a degree in Political Science.  He was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Church Community.  Prior to retirement he had been employed by the New York City Housing Authority as a supervising manager.  He was an active teamster recruiter, various civic matters especially school board issues, various committees and activities in The Hideout, and served on the Advisory Board of the Area Agency on Aging.  He was a United Sates Army veteran.
        Surviving are a son Philip and his wife Lisa of Long Pond; daughters Mary Micari and her
husband Jay Michaels of Queens, New York, Patricia Infante and her husband Robert of Lake Ariel, and Gina Ocello and her husband Anthony of Franklin Square, New York; five grandchildren Andrew, Laura, Joseph, Gina, and Elizabeth. Preceded in death by a brother Joseph.
        The funeral will be Monday at 9am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd.
Lake Ariel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30 in St. Thomas More
Church.
        Friends may call Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Interment, St. Mary�s Cemetery, Ledgedale.
Memorial contributions may be to St. Joseph�s Center 2010 Adams Ave Scranton, Pa. 18509.

Gilbert Brown
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August 10, 2007

Gilbert Brown, Scranton, died Friday morning in the Moses Taylor Hospital after anillness. His wife is the former Wilma Freeman.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Paul P and Eleanor States Brown. He attended the LakeConsolidated School and prior to retirement he had been employed as a butcher forKaplan’s.

Surviving are daughters Tammy Bauman and her husband John of Madisonville, Tina Kissolovege and her husband Joseph of Jermyn, and Crystal Goble of Scranton; brothers Derwin Brown and his wife Lois of Lake Ariel and P. Walter Brown of Syracuse; grandchildren April, Jonathan, Christopher, Amanda, Ashley, Jimmy, Shawn, and Heather; great grandchildren Christopher Joseph, Aliyah, Madison, and Amiyah; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brother Stanley and a sister Roberta.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm. Interment, Canaan Corners Cemetery.

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Ingebjorg Bertelsen
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August 6, 2007

Ingebjorg Bertelsen, 85, and a 48 year resident of Honesdale, died Monday in Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Bjorge Bertelsen.

Born in Norway daughter of the late Steinar and Anna Andersen Vatne. She and her husband ran a dairy farm for many years. She was a member of the Kingdon Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Mt. Cobb

Surviving are a son Ivar and his wife Pia of North Hollywood, Ca; a daughter Annette Boshman and her husband Brain of Lake Ariel; brothers Arne and Siguard Vatne of Norway;  a sister Klara Johansen of Norway. Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be private. Cremation was held at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296
143 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.

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William E. Marchington Jr
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August 6, 2007

William E. Marchington Jr of Hamlin, Pa died Monday afternoon in Geisinger hospital, Danville. He is survived by his wife of 45 years the former Esther Potter. Born in Newport RI son of the late William E & Leah Jean Marchington Sr. He was a graduate of Burrillville High School. He was veteran of the United States Air force serving from 1961 to 1966 where he served as a Jet engine mechanic at Westover air force base. During his time in the service he attended springfield technical institute , specilizing in heating and air conditioning, graduating in the top of his class of 1200 students.

He had worked for several years for Space Conditioning co, in the research and development division in Harrisburg, Va., traveling the east coast as trouble shooter. He also had been employed by Boiler Equipment co in Scranton from 1968-1974. He purchased Hebergers heating in 1974. In 1976 it became known as the Heating People serving the area for 30 years. Bill was also active in the Boy Scouts and helped form the Southern Wayne Chamber of Commerce.

Also surviving three sons: William III and wife Leona of Maplewood, Scott Sr and wife Gloria of Dickson City , Eric/and wife Dawn of Taylor. Grandchildren Bianca, William IV, Scott jr, Brian

Friends may call friday evening at the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296, 143 Gravity Rd, Lake Ariel from 5-8pm.

Cremation was held at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

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Thomas C. Strasburger
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August 5, 2007

Thomas C. Strasburger, Sr., Lake Ariel, died Sunday at Mercy Hospital. Born in Scranton, son of the late August and Margaret Nash Strasburger, he was a retired mechanic for COLTS Transit Authority.

Surviving are sons Carl, Thompson; Gerald Sheerer, Honesdale; Thomas C., Jr., Lake Ariel; daughters Theresa Dolph, Lake Ariel; Tammy Strasburger, Madison Twp.; brothers Joseph, Florida; Paul, Scranton; 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by brothers Jerry, August Jr., Ronald; a sister Elane Burney.

The Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 7:30 in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Gravity Road with services by the Rev. Terry Ribble.

Friends may call Wednesday 5-7:30pm.

Cremation will follow in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

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Jocelyn Kwitkin
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July 31, 2007


Jocelyn Kwitkin, Honesdale, died Tuesday evening in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home, Lake Ariel after an illness. Born in Bogata, Columbia she was the daughter of Camille Morabito, Honesdale and Lawrence Kwitkin, Staten Island, NY.

She was a graduate of Tootenville High School, Staten Island, NY and had been employed as a certified Nurse's Assistant at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. She was a member of St. Thomas More/ St. Mary's Parish Community.

Her mother Camille would like to thank all of Jocelyn's many care givers and friends who helped during her long illness.

A memorial mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday morning at 10am in St Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. All family and friends are asked to go directly to the church.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm at the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296, Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Cremation was held at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Interment will be private in St Mary's Cemetery, Ledgedale,Pa.

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Gayle E. Rigby
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July 26, 2007

A memorial service will be held for Gayle E. Rigby, Stelring, who died July 26, 2007, at the Sterling United Methodist Church on Saturday at 12:00 noon.

Interment was private.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Lake riel.
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Veronica Filitor
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July 24, 2007

Veronica Filitor, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday morning in Andover, N.J. Her husband was the late Frederick A. Filitor.  The couple was married October 18, 1947.

Born March 26, 1925 in New York, New York daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Laieta Lapetina she attended St. John Villa Academy and was awarded a Bachelor of English Degree from Nortre Dame/St. John's University.  She was third grade teacher at Our Lady Help of Christians, Tottenville, Staten Island from 1965 to 1971.  She then taught second grade at the Rev. George Brown School in Sparta, New Jersey from 1971 until her retirement in 1990.  She and her husband spent their retirement in Lake Ariel and were active in parishioners of St. Thomas More/St. Mary�s Parish.  She was involved in the RCIA, Choir, The Blue Army and bible study.  She considered the parish as part of her extended family.

Surviving are daughters Rita Jean Yackanich and her husband Dimetrius, Staten Island, N.Y., Jane Hanley, Lake Ariel, Magee Murray and her husband Frank, Medway, Massahcusetts, Mary Joan Ullmann and her husband Kurt, Andover, N.J., Joanne Grady and her husband Michael, Landing, N.J.; Janet Leonard of Rockaway, New Jersey who was like a daughter to her;  brother Michael and his wife Margaret of Staten Island;  eight grandchildren Elise, Lauren, Bridgette, Amy, Christine, James, Jill, and Mary Veronica; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her sister Rita Filitor.

The Funeral will be Saturday at 9:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00am in St. Thomas
More Church, Gravity and Tresslarville Roads, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Friday 5-9pm.

Private interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ledgedale.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Parish P.O. Box # 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

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Joan Florence Barillo
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July 13, 2007


Joan Florence Barillo of Lake Ariel, died Friday evening in Moses Taylor Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY daughter of the late Joseph and Florence O'Keefe Miller. She was a member of St. Thomas More Church. She was self-employed. She was a wonderful, loving, and caring mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed by all.

Surviving are sons Ronald of Lake Ariel, Glen and wife Jennifer of Lake Ariel. Daughter Karen Kowalczyk of Cherry Ridge. Four grandchildren Joseph, Anthony, Page, and Nicolas. Several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers Tom and John Miller.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 9am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel. With a mass of Christian burial at 9:30am at St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm at the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd.
Lake Ariel, Pa.

Interment, Canaan Corners Cemetery, Waymart.

Ursula M. Miklanus
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July 13, 2007


Ursula M. Miklaunus of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, died Friday in Mercy Hospital. Her husband was Robert M. Miklaunus who died in 2001.

Born in Brooklyn, NY daughter of the late Clark and Mary Bangert Torrance. She was a graduate of Dumont High School.  She was a member of the St. Thomas More and St. Mary's Parish Community, WLE citation review board, a long time member of the women's
lunch club of WLE, and the altar and rosary society and the food pantry at St. Thomas More and St. Mary's Parish Community.

Surviving are sons Michael of E. Rutherford, NJ, and Andrew of San Francisco, CA. A grandaughter Clare of Houston, TX.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 9:30am in St. Mary�s Church, Ledgedale. Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church.

Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm at the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa.

Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ledgedale.
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Roger O. Jones
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July 7, 2007

Roger O. Jones, Scranton, died Saturday evening at the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit following an illness. His widow is the former Mary Tighe.

Born in Scranton son of the late Orris and Adella Freeman Jones, he was a graduate of Western Wayne High School and attended the Pioneer Baptist Church, Carbondale.

Surviving are step-sons William Stormes, at home and John Tighe, Wilkes-Barre; step-daughters Blanche Miller and Betty Jane Stormes, Scranton; brothers Wayne and his Carol, Dickson City, Alfred and his wife Dawn, Florida; a sister Bonnie Mitchell and her husband John, Hollisterville; a granddaughter India Stormes, whom he was raising; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2pm in the Hollisterville Baptist Church, Pond Rd. Hollisterville with services by the Rev. Harry E. Schloder, Jr.

Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Interment, Maplewood Evangelical Cemetery.

To send the family an online condolence please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.

Anthony "Tony" Salvatore Russo
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July 6, 2007

Anthony "Tony" Salvatore Russo, 75, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away at home Friday.  He married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Farrington in 1952 and they were happily married for 54 years.

Born in Passaic, New Jersey and grew up in Brooklyn, New York son of the late Abbondio and Angelina DeNave Russo.  He was a veteran of the Korean War.  He owned his own butcher shop in Brooklyn and worked for the City of New York for many years before retiring to the Lake Wallenpaupack area. He enjoyed golf, gardening, and the outdoors while being surrounded by his loving family and friends.  His family hopes that his kind heart and warm spirit will be remembered.

He is survived by a son Anthony and his wife Arlene and their daughters Allison and Lexy New Providence, New Jersey; a daughter in law Theresa Russo and her son Michael Thomas, Jr. of Nesconset, New York; a sister Catherine Bills of Brick, New Jersey; siiter in law Alice Russo of Parlin, New Jersey; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a son Michael who was a New York City Firefighter who perished on September 11, 2001 in the attacks on the World Trade Center.

Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday morning. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30am in St. Mary's Church, corner of Goose Pond and St. Mary's Church Roads, Ledgedale. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions maybe made to the Hospice Memorial Fund c/o HCR Manor Care Foundation 333 N. Summit St. PO Box 10086 Toledo, Oh. 43699-0086.

Elizabeth M. Henwood
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July 3, 2007

Elizabeth M. Henwood, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness.  She was the widow of Albert J. Henwood who died in 1986.

Born in Sterling Twp., daughter of the late Ellis and Amy E. Hartford
Parry.  She was a member of the Wimmers Bible Fellowship Church.
Surviving are a son Rev. William Henwood and his wife Ida Mae of Sterling Twp; a daughter Donna Pugh and her husband LuRay of Lake Ariel; a brother Richard of Port Jervis, NY; a sister Ruth Skelton of Waymart; seven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son Rev. Ronald Henwood; a granddaughter Sonya Joy Henwood; brother William and Homer; a sister Esther.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel officiated by Rev. Wayne Jackson and Pastor John Christopher.
Friends may call Tuesday from 12pm until time of service at the funeral home.
Interment, Fairview Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wimmers Bible Fellowship 200 Wimmers Rd. Lake Ariel, 18436 or to the Jericho Independent Church 49 S. Klepadlo Rd. Lake Ariel, 18436.

Pete F. Sheerer
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July 3, 2007

Pete F. Sheerer, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday morning at home after an illness. His wife of 57 years is Carol Freeman Sheerer. Born in Mt. Cobb, son of the late George and Barbara Kizer Sheerer he attended the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Hamlin.  Prior to retirement he had been employed by Jefferson Township. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.

Surviving are his children Pete of Lake Ariel, Gladys Aleckna and her husband Tony of Mt. Cobb, Gloria Gard and her husband Dave of Scranton, Lisa Swingle and her husband John of Hamlin, Amy Davis and her husband Rich of Moscow, Billy of Lake Ariel, Jamie of Dunmore, Marlene Lloyd and her husband Jim of Carbondale, a grandson Pete Sheerer of Dunmore, and Kathy of Texas; a sister Fern Silfie of Mt. Cobb; twenty four other grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by children Paul and Carol Ann; siblings Samuel, Howard, Raymond, Wilmer, Helen, Ruth, and Esther.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Arthur Davis. Friends may call Sunday from 2-6pm. Interment, Mt. Cobb Cemetery.

For directions or to send the family an online condolence please visit
www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com

Donald Gordon Shaffer, Sr.
July 1, 2007

Donald Gordon Shaffer, Sr., South Canaan, graduated to Glory Sunday on July 1, 2007.  He was married to Doris G. Enslin who preceded him in death January 9, 2000.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late late Harry E and J. Marguerite Morgan Shaffer.  He worked for DeNaples Transportation as a school bus driver for more than 24 years.  He was a member of the Canaan Bible Chapel, Lake Ariel.

Surviving are sons Don, Jr and his wife Judy of Waymart, Dean with whom he resided and Douglas and his wife Rose of Hamlin; a daughter Diane Collick of Simpson; sister Lois Lyons of Scranton; brothers Cecil Snyder of Florida, Stanley Snyder of Ga, Kendall Snyder of Md.; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by brothers Earl Snyder, Robert Snyder and Kenneth Snyder; a sister Eleanor Plata.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11am in the Canaan Bible Chapel, Hemlock Rd. South Canaan with services by Rev's. Matt Wolfe and Dan Baker.

Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the Canaan Bible
Chapel. Interment, East Canaan Cemetery.

Meorial contributions may be made to the Canaan Christian
Academy Box 378 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

To send the family an online condolence please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com

Matthew J. Sorensen
June 30, 2007

Matthew J. Sorensen, the Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Saturday after injuries suffered in an automobile accident.  His wife is the former Dina Rivera.

Born in Johnson City, NY son of Thomas and Sandra Dunkailo Sorensen of Fleetville.  He
was a graduate of Lackawanna Trail High School.  He was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.  He was employed as a laborer for Jerry Fuller Concrete and Masonry. He loved woodworking and the Dallas Cowboys.

Surviving are sons Richard, Alexander and Joseph Travis all of Lake Ariel; brothers Thomas and his wife Dorene of Freeville, NY, Michael and his wife Renee of Tunkhannock, Adam and his wife Tabitha of Hardwick, VT, and Jared and his wife Jennifer of Jacksonville, Ak; sisters DeDe Sorensen of Millsboro, De., Cynthia Brown and her husband Mark of Gilbert, and Jennifer Davis and her husband Greg of Bloomfield; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Saturday at 9am from the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ledgedale. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.

For directions or to send the family an online condolence please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com

Effie Marie Pickrell
June 30, 2007

Effie Marie Pickrell, Moscow, died Saturday in Hamlin as a result of an automobile accident. Her companion was Charles Rathburn.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Austin Beers and Jessie Walton Beers Hemmler, she had fromerly been employed in the home health care field. She attended Bidwell Hill United Methodist Church.

She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed greatly.

Surviving are daughters Lori Black, Moscow, Holly Pickrell, Lake Ariel; sister Amber Stout, Hollisterville; brothers Wilbert Beers, Maryland, Norton"Butch" Beers, Easton, Pa.,  Jack Beers, Moscow; grandchildren Anthony and Corey Matacchiera, Jacquelyn Griffiths, Dylan Black; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother Otis Beers.

The Funeral will be Thursday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. John Craig.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Moscow.

Friends may call Wednesday 5-8pm.

For directions or to send an online condolence please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bidwell Hill United Methodist Church P.O. Box # 474 Hamlin, Pa. 18427.

Albert E. Stevens, Sr.
June 29, 2007

Albert E. Stevens, Sr., Sterling, died Friday at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, after a long term illness. His widow is the former Elsie Irene Beemer Stevens, they had celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this past year.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Frank and Helen Enslin Stevens, he was a member of the Sterling United Methodist Church. His family was one of the founding families of Sterling, Pa. Prior to retirement he was a school bus driver and life long cattle and produce farmer.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather. He loved spending quality with his family and friends at the annual family pig roast each July 4th. He also enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Canada and chatting with his many customers.

Surviving are sons Albert E. Jr. And wife Noel, Greentown, Douglas and his wife Luann, Taylor, Steven, Sterling, Daniel and his wife Kim, S. Sterling, Michael and his wife Wendy, Sterling, Richard, Sterling; daughters Janet Gilpin and her husband James, S. Sterling, Sandra Leonard and her husband Paul, Tobyhanna, Patricia Stevens, Sterling; brother Howard and his wife Mildred, Moscow; grandchildren, Christa Rae, Diedra, Douglas, Travis, Dustin, Courtney, Andrew, Kevin, Caden; greatgrandchild, Bela Rose; Several Nieces and nephews.

The Funeral will be Friday at 10:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd., Lake Ariel with services by the Rev. Nathan Gilpin.

Interment Sterling Cemetery.

Friends may call Thursday 5-8pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sterling United Methodist Church P.O. Box # 25 Sterling, Pa. 18463.

Richard W. Belles
March 5, 2007

Richard W. Belles, Lake Ariel, died March 5, 2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Friday 10:00am to 11:00am in the Funeral Home.

Interment, East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan.

Mary R. Vay
June 18, 2007

Mary R. Vay, Hawley, died Monday morning at the Ellen Memorial Care Center, Honesdale. Her husband was the late Henry M. Vay.

Born in East Orange, NJ, daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor Dunworth Limpert, she was a graduate of East Orange High School. Prior to retirement she was employed as an account representative in New York City. She attended B.V.M. Queen of Peace Church and was very active in the various groups, activities, and events at the Ellen Memorial Care Center.

Surviving are a daughter, Katherine and her husband John Mills, Hawley; a brother Frank and his wife Irene Limpert, Staunton, Va.; grandchildren Diane, Stephen, Cindy and Sharon; 7 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother William Limpert.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30am in the B.V.M. Queen of Peace Church, Corner of Church and Chestnut Streets, Hawley.

Interment, Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightsville, NJ.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ellen Memorial Care Center's Activity Fund, 23 Ellen Memorial Way Honesdale, Pa. 18431 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Lake Ariel.

Ronald E. Maurio
June 5, 2007

Ronald E. Maurio, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.

Cremation will follow in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, and 9-10am Saturday morning at St. Thomas More Church.

Ernest J. Allen, Sr.
June 5, 2007

Ernest J. Allen, Sr, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday afternoon in the Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife of 53 years is the former Beverly Piroh.

Born in Bridgeport, Ct., son of the late Ernest and Rose Bendetti Allen. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Textron Lycoming as an inspector.  He was a United States Army veteran serving in Korea.

Surviving are a son Ernest, Jr and his wife Teresa of Southington, Ct.; daughters Linda Masterson and her husband Gary of Louisville, Ky and Virginia Hoban of Port Richie, Fl; a brother Kenneth and his wife Gloria of Leesburg, Fl; a sister in law Bette Allen of West Palm Beach, Fl.; grandchildren Melissa, Matthew, Tara, Casey, Brian, James, and Heather.

Preceded in death by a brother Charles and a sister Katherine Kalinowski.

Funeral service will be held Friday evening at 6pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Friends may call Friday from 3-6pm. Cremation will follow service in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Mary E. Fischbeck
May 26, 2007

Mary E. Fischbeck, Lake Ariel, formerly of Carmel, New York, died Saturday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.  She was the widow of Frederick Fischbeck who died in 1951.

Born in Dickson City, daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Zielezinski Letkiewicz.  She was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Parish Community.  Prior to retirement she had been employed as a
receptionist in New York City for an advertising agency.

Surviving are brothers Frank of Silver Spring, Md and Edward of Port Richie, Fl; sisters Betty Pawlik and Gertrude O'Brien both of Lake Ariel; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a brother John Letkiewicz and sister Pearl Schork.

Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30am in St. Mary's Church, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Tuesday from 2-6pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Churches Box 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Concetta Guida
May 17, 2007

Concetta Guida, Mt. Cobb, died May 17 at home.  She was the widow of Thomas C. Guida.

Services will be held Saturday at 5pm in the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall Rt. 247 Mt. Cobb.

Interment was held private at the convenience of the family in St. John's Cemetery, Jessup.

Arrangemnts by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. lake Ariel.

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Lisa M. Merker
May 21, 2007

Lisa M. Merker, 41, Madison Twp., died Sunday at Mercy Hospital.  Her husband is James M. Merker.

Born in West Islip, NY daughter of Joseph and Lorraine Grotz Marold of Lake Ariel.  She was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.  She was a graduate of Miller Place High School, Miller Place, New York.

Surviving are a son Joshua and a daughter Abegail both at home; a brother Joseph Marold and his wife Maureen of Jermyn; two nieces.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

The funeral will be Thursday at 8:45am from the funeral home with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church Corner of Gravity and Tresslarville Roads Lake Ariel.

Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

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Wesley T. Gronowski
May 17, 2007

Wesley T. Gronowski, Sterling, died Wednesday morning at the VNA Hospice Unit @ Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness.

Born in White Plains, NY, son of Robert Gronowski and his companion Joanne Marquartdt, Hawley and Nancy Favilla Tora and her companion Tony Meo, Sterling he was a 2003 graduate of Wallenpaupack Area High School.

Also Surviving are brothers, Robert Gronowski, Hawley and Jack Tora, Sterling; a sister Carly Gronowski, Sterling; paternal grandfather Luke Gronowski, Florida; maternal grandparents John and Virginia Meo, Dunmore.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Marie Gronowski.

Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

A memorial service will be at a time to be announced.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., Rt. 296 Lake Ariel.

Thomas J. Cavanagh
May 13, 2007

Thomas J. Cavanagh of 1461 The Hideout, Lake Ariel died Sunday at home. His widow is the former Lillian Steinhoff.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY son of the late Francis and Eleanor Quigley Cavanagh. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a Cab driver in New York City.

He had also served in the Army Reserves and was a member of AMVETS Post 28, Ozone Park, NY. He was of the catholic faith.

Surviving are Daughters; Jeanne Cavanagh of Queeens, Tracy and husband Brian McManus of Queens, Patti and husband Jerry Capolongo of Queens, Lauri Cavanagh of Cape Coral, Fl and Kellie and husband Vinnie Scibelli of Long Island. Grandchildren Jason, Justin, Christopher, Jessica, Brandon, Christy, Daniela, Megan, Caitlin, Brian, Vincent and Dante, one great grandson Gabriel. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Francis, James and Kenneth.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9am from the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296, Gravity Rd Lake Ariel, with Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 9:30am in St Thomas more Church, Corner of Tresslarville Rd and Gravity Rd Lake Ariel. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale Pa.

Friends may call 5-8pm.

Douglas Theobald
May 11, 2007

Douglas Theobald, 89, of Lake Ariel, died Friday in Marion Community Hospital after a long illness. His wife was the late Helen Buckingham Theobald.

Born in Binghamton, NY, son of Fred and Pearl (Swingle) Theobald. He was a graduate of Honesdale High School. He was a WWII veteran in the European Theater and a Bronze Star recipient. After retiring from Bailey’s Furniture Factory he loved to fish and hunt.

Survived by a son William and wife Karen, Lake Ariel, 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Melody Thomas and a brother Kenneth.

Interment Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

William J. Vogt
April 30, 2007

William J. Vogt, Lake Ariel, died Monday evening after injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Born December 31, 1985 in Bronxville, New York he was the son of John W. Vogt of Lake Ariel and Valerie Lagstrom Vogt of Forest City.  He was a 2004 graduate of Western Wayne High School.  He was of the Lutheran faith.  He had been employed by JAFLO Tree Service as a flager.

Surviving are a maternal grandmother Janet Lagstrom of Barnegat, New Jersey; brothers Jonathan Vogt of Lake Ariel and Joseph Caruso of Forest City; a sister Virginia Caruso of Forest City; several aunts and uncles; cousins.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. David Heckler of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hawley.
Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm.
Interment, Lake Region Crematory.

Edward J. McQuade
April 14, 2007

Edward J. McQuade, Lake Ariel, died Saturday night in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center after an illness.  His wife is the former Dorothy Schnell.

Born in Manhattan, son of the late Owen and Kathryn Forms McQuade he was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Parish Community, Lake Ariel. Prior to retirement he had been
employed as a plummer and was also a member of the Teamsters Union.

Surviving are sons Jeff and his wife Jeannine and Brian and his wife Kathleen all of Long Island and Edward of Clarks Summit; daughters Brenda Lidy and her husband Richard of Greenfield Twp., Diane Dietz and her husband Harry of Florida, and Carol McQuade of
New York; a brother Oney McQuade of Florida; sisters Mary Dolan and Helen McQuade both of New York; twelve grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church. Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30am in St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Rd. Ledgedale.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery.

Leland C. "Jake" Field
April 13, 2007

Leland C. "Jake" Field, Hamlin, died Friday at home after an illness. His widow is the former Helen White.  The couple had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on March 16.

Born in Hamlin, son of the late Earl C. and Mildred Skelton Field he was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School.  He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church.  Prior to retirement he had been employed by the Department of Agriculture for 17 years, he was the owner of Field Used Furniture, and retired from Howe's 84 ARCO as a manager.  He had also been a self employed farmer.  He was a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Heartland Hospice for the wonderful and compassionate care they provided.

Surviving are sons Ray and his wife Sandy and Walter and his wife Peggy; daughter Joann Koerner and her husband Keith all of Lake Ariel; a sister Gail Schafer of Newfoundland and Florence Smith of Bushkill; grandchildren Colleen, Kevin, Heather, Kelly, Brenda, Lori, and Holly; great grandchildren Shawna, Jacob, and Dawson.Preceded in death by a son Randy; a sister Betty Zellner.

The funeral service will be Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Ron Onder of the Centenary United Methodist Church. Interment, Salem Cemetery. Friends may call Monday 5-8pm.

Paul P. Kukan
March 29, 2007

Paul Peter Kukan 64, of Lake Ariel died Thursday evening in the
Hospice Unit at Mercy Hospital, Scranton, after a brave battle with lung cancer.

His longtime companion and caregiver is Ruth Crawley who will miss him dearly. He was born in Roselle Park NJ, son of the late Paul and Mary Schwarz Kukan. He was the owner of Cable Innovations of Hamlin, a premiere satellite business he founded, through his expert knowledge and hard work. He was well known in Roselle Park for his induction into the Roselle Park Athletic Hall of Fame for his play on the 1958 Roselle Park Panthers Football team.

Surviving are daughters Patty Rose of Andover, Mass and Paula Schramm of Springfield, NJ; sisters Beverly Tran of Ocean Pines, Maryland and Marlene Mihalik of Farmington Hills, Mich.; grandchildren Brian and Alyssa Schramm and Brooke and Ashlyn Rose.

A blessing service will be held Thursday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.

Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake
Ariel. Interment of cremains in St Johns Cemetery, Jessup.

Leonard S. Schneider, Sr.
March 29, 2007

Leonard S. Schneider, Sr., Waymart, died Thursday in the Wayne
Memorial Hospital after an illness.  His companion is Karen Ward of Lake Ariel.

Born in New Brunswick, NJ son of Leonard S and Theresa Carr
Schneider of Newfoundland he was a graduate of the Freehold Regional High School.  He was active with the Boy Scouts of America. He loved the outdoors, fishing and camping, his children, God
and his Native American Heritage.

Surviving are sons Leonard, Jr and Shaun both of Moscow and
Steven  of Tunkhannock; step sons James, Matthew, and Robert Ward all of New York and Richard and Allan Thomas; daughters Melissa  of Scranton and Theresa Rose of Lake Ariel; step daughters Melissa and Jessica Ward both of New York and Katherine Ward of Lake Ariel; brothers Edward of New York, Gerald of Greentown, and Leonard Powell of Dallas, Pa; sisters Betty Hunt of Hawley, Jennie Lamberton of South Canaan, and Pamela Stoddard of Lake Ariel; two step grandchildren;  several nieces and nephews; two great nephews; one great niece.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Matt Wolfe. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery.

Bonnie Jean Hollister
March 30, 2007

Bonnie Jean Hollister of Mt Cobb, died Friday in Community
Medical Center, Scranton.

She was born in Mt Cobb daughter of the late Horace and Alta Brown Hollister. She was a member of Elmdale Bible Church and was employed at Mr. Z's supermarket in Hamlin.

Surviving are brothers Bruce Hollister and his wife Roberta of
Lake Ariel, Rev. Harold and his wife Rev. Ruth Hollister of Waynesboro, Pa.; sisters Martha Ball and her husband Russell of Maplewood and Verona Williams and her husband Thomas of Tunkhannock; several nieces and nephews and great nieces
and nephews.

Preceded in death by sister Elma June Shaffer.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11am in the
James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel, with services by Rev. Willard Black and her brother Rev Harold Hollister. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 5-8pm. Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Interment of ashes in the Hollisterville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmdale Bible Church c/o Bradley
Hollister 1532 Mt Cobb Hwy, Lake Ariel,18436. or to The Gideons
International Box 140800 Nashville, Tn. 37214-0800.

Paul P. Kukan
Died March 29, 2007

Paul Peter Kukan 64, of Lake Ariel died Thursday evening in the Hospice Unit at Mercy Hospital, Scranton, after a brave battle with lung cancer. His longtime companion and caregiver is Ruth Crawley who will miss him dearly.

He was born in Roselle Park NJ, son of the late Paul and Mary Schwarz Kukan. He was the owner of Cable Innovations of Hamlin, a premiere satellite business he founded, through his expert knowledge and hard work. He was well known in Roselle Park for his induction into the Roselle Park Athletic Hall of Fame for his play on the 1958 Roselle Park Panthers Football team.

Surviving are daughters Patty Rose of Andover, Mass and Paula Schramm of Springfield, NJ; sisters Beverly Tran of Ocean Pines, Maryland and Marlene Mihalik of Farmington Hill ,Mich.; grandchildren Brian and Alyssa Schramm and Brooke and Ashlyn Rose.

A blessing service will be held Thursday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cremation will take place at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Interment of cremains in St Johns Cemetery, Jessup.

Edward I. Batzel
March 27, 2007

Edward I Batzel, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday night at home after an illness.

Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Stewart W and Verna E Smith Batzel he attended the Lake Consolidated High School and was a graduate of the Cristi Trade School. He was a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church. Prior to his illness he was self employed as an electrician. He also served as a Lake Township supervisor and as a member of the Lake Ariel Fire Company and the Lake Ariel Rod and Gun Club.

Surviving are a niece Kathleen Rothenberger and her husband Mark of Mountville; nephews David Kreiter and his wife Sharyl of Honesdale and William Kreiter and his wife Dee of Scotrun; great nephew Dan; great great nephew Austin; caregivers Jeannie Swingle, Anna Samson, Debbie Swingle, Holly Bugno, and Kathy Savitz. Preceded in death by a sister Elsie Kreiter.

Funeral services will be private.
Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Interment, Maplewood Evangelical Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Ariel Fire Company Box 31
Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Lois B. Wilson
March 25, 2007

Lois B. Wilson, Lake Ariel, died Sunday night in Mallard Meadows Care Center after an illness.  She was the widow of James H. Wilson who died in 1997.

Born in Kingston, daughter of the late William and Iva Eschenbach Bullock. She was a graduate of Moscow High School.  She was a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Harriet Greene Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 198.  Prior to retirement she had been employed with her husband in the operation of the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Surviving are a daughter-in-law Sally Wilson-Huffstutler and her husband Cpl. Michael of the Pennsylvania State Police of Lake Ariel; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a nephew.

Preceded in death by a son Thomas and a sister Helen Evans. The funeral will be Friday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Friday from 9am until time of service. Interment, Simon Cemetery, South Canaan. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436 or to the Lake Ariel Fire Company Box 31 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

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James J. Mostowski, Sr.
March 21, 2007

James J. Mostowski, Sr., S. Canaan, died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital after an illness. Born in S. Canaan, son of the late John and Ann Vokiavich Mostowski, his widow is the former Laura Bronson.

He was employed as a bus driver in the Western Wayne School District and previous had worked at the Hartford Reed Sawmill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army surviving in Vietnam War and was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6520 in Cortez.

Also surviving are a son James Jr. and his fiancé Jessica Rideg, S.
Canaan; a daughter Cheryl Ann and her husband John Dinning, S. Canaan; sisters Joan Saam, S. Canaan, and Ann Marie Sabara, California; 7 grandchildren, Jacob, Alyssa, Mason, James III, Colin, Vincent, and Scarlett; several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral will be Saturday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Inc., Rt. 296 Gravity Rd., Lake Ariel with services by Rev. William Rushik.

Friends may call Friday 2-4pm and 7-9pm.

Interment Simon Cemetery, S. Canaan Twp

Ethel M. Raimondi
March 14, 2007

Ethel M. Raimondi ,of Cherry Ridge Township, died early
Wednesday morning in Geisinger Health Center, Plains Township after an illness. Her husband of 33 years is Leonard M. Raimondi.

She was born in Brooklyn NY, daughter of the late Frank and Ethel M.
Ashcroft Dietz. A graduate of Prospect Heights High School in New York. She was a member of the Honesdale Congregation of the Jehovah's Witness. She was employed as a travel agent at AAA in Honesdale.

Surviving are a son Michael and his wife Megan of Messina,NY; a
brother Frank Dietz of Honesdale; sister Deborah Wagner of Honesdale. Services will be held on Saturday at 2:30pm in the Honesdale Congregation of the Jehovah's Witness Rt 191, Cherry Ridge Township. Cremation in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Arrangements by James Wilson Funeral Rt 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.

Peter Oliver Clauss
March 10, 2007

Peter Oliver Clauss, 77, of Lake Ariel died Saturday, March 10 at home surrounded by his family following a courageous fifteen year battle with multiple myeloma. His wife of 54 years is the former Jane Macdonald of Paupack.

Born in the Lake Ariel Hotel, he was the son of the late AliceFadden Clauss Harrison and Harvey Clauss, and stepson of the late Russell Harrison. A graduate of Lake Consolidated High School and Johnson Trade School, he was a member of St. Thomas More Parish. As a U.S. Navy Seabee, he served in Africa, Cuba, and Rhode Island. After his military service he returned to Johnson Trade School where he taught carpentry and cabinet making. He formed his first construction company in 1957 and retired in 1993 as president and co-owner of C&D Builders, Inc.

In service to the community, he was a member of the Financial and Long Range Development committees and served as co-chairman of the 21st Century Fund Raising committee of St. Thomas More Parish, a member of the Southern Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce, a charter member and past chairman of the Southern Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority, a charter member and officer of the Western Wayne School Authority, an officer of The Hideout Builders Association, he was instrumental in the formation of the Wayne County Builders Association and served as a director, a member of the Pennsylvania Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders, a member of the Wood Trades Craft Committee at Johnson School
of Technology, a past member of the Lake Ariel Lions Club, a charter member of the Lake Ariel Fire Company he was also instrumental in establishing the Lake Salem Trust to build the Hideout Fire Station, and a member of the board of directors of the Lake Ariel Bank.

With an avid devotion to his family, he set an example of the importance of hard work, love, and joy in his life. As a skilled and accomplished wood craftsman, he loved working in his shop designing and creating furniture and various projects for the enjoyment of others. The husband of all husbands, the father of all fathers, the grandfather of all grandfathers, the friend of all friends, may he rest in God’s peace. The family extends a special thanks to the staff of the Dunmore office of DaVita Dialysis for their loving and compassionate care.

Surviving are five daughters and five sons; Mary Jane Corcoran and husband Timothy of Lake Ariel, Peter and wife Margot of Tafton, Paula Isaacs and husband Charles of San Jose, California; Dr. Patrick and wife Grace of Lake Ariel, David and wife Regina of Lake Ariel, Peggy Quayle and husband Dale of Santa Ana, California; Robert of Westfield, New Jersey, Carol Gardner and husband Steven of Santa Ana, California; Timothy and wife Rosanne of Lake Ariel, and Heidi Clauss of Lake Ariel.

He is also survived by 30 grandchildren; Erin Corcoran Yunker and husband David, Timothy, Patrick, and Megan Corcoran; Glyncora Clauss and fiancé Tyler Tate, William and Sarah Clauss; Dorothy, Caroline, and Harrison Isaacs; GraceAnne, Veronica, Cassidy, Jenevieve, Alexandra, and Joseph Clauss; David and Andrew Clauss; Mary Alice, Peter, and Thomas Quayle; Emily and Kevin Clauss; Jack, David, Patrick, Timothy, and William Gardner; and Maggie and Ellen Clauss.

Surviving are two brothers, James of Dunmore and Dr. Thomas Clauss of Justice; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Gretchen Evans and a brother Harvey Clauss.

Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church Friday morning. The funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 10AM from St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel with the interment with military honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ledgedale. The viewing will be at the St. Thomas More Parish Center on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home in Lake Ariel. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lake Salem Community Library, PO Box 98, Hamlin, PA 18427; Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County, PA, Inc, PO Box 407, Honesdale, PA 18431; the Lake Ariel Fire Company, PO Box 31, Lake Ariel, PA 18436; or St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, PO Box 188, Lake Ariel, 18436.

Agnes M. Danilovitz
March 5, 2007

Agnes M. Danilovitz, Paupack Twp., died Monday in the Broighten
at Julia Ribuado Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Joseph Danilovitz who died in 1989.

Born in Wyoming, daughter of Michael A and Caroline Shadey Kurek
she was a graduate of Hawley High School. She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are a son Thomas A. Danilovitz of Paupack, Twp.; sisters Dorothy Mickle of Virginia and Jean Meehan of Mass.; two grandchildren Jon M and Emil J; great grandchildren Andrew S and Ryan W; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a son James.

Cremation in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society.

Pearl E. Letkiewicz Stadulis Schork
March 7, 2007

Pearl E. Letkiewicz Stadulis Schork, 91, formerly of Brooklyn, a
resident of Lake Ariel since 1968, died Wednesday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital Hospice Unit after an illness. She was the widow of her first husband Lawrence Stadulis and her second husband Bernard Schork.

Born in Dickson City, daughter of the late Frankand Gertrude
Zielezinski Letkiewicz. She was a member of the
St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Church community where she was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society and also served as the former Director of Religious Education. She was active in the Religious Education program as a Catechist from 1971-1977 and the ParishCoordinator for St. Thomas More/St. Mary's from 1977-1989. She was also a member of the Orchard Lake Ladies Auxiliary, the Ladies Auxiliary of theLake Ariel Fire Company, and an honorary lifetime member of the Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers.

Surviving are a son Frank Stadulis of Boca Raton, Fl; a daughter
Ruth Major of Waldwick, NJ; brothers Frank of Silver Spring, Md and Edward of Newport Richie, Fl; sisters Mary Fishbeck, Gertrude O'Brien, and Elizabeth Pawlick all of Lake Ariel; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a daughter Victoria Stadulis and a brother John Letkiewicz.

The funeral will be Monday at 9am in the James Wilson Funeral
Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ledgedale.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation in Pearl's name to the
St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Religious Education Program PO Box 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Richard Belles
March 5, 2007

Richard Belles, Lake Ariel, died Monday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital Hospice unit after an illness. His widow is the former Joan Ramble.

Born in Dunmore, Richard lived the past 70 years in Lake Ariel.He was the son of the late William and Freida Johnson Belles. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a carpenter. He was United States Marine Corp Veteran serving in the Pacific during World War II.

Surviving are daughters Kathy Savitz of South Canaan, Kim Williams of Peeksville, NY, and Betsy Belles of Los Angeles, Ca.; a brother David Belles of Pittsford, NY; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; two nephews.

There will be no viewing. A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced. Cremation in the Lake Region Crematory. Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Laurence "Larry" Burnham
March 3, 2007

Laurence "Larry" Burnham, Gouldsboro, died Saturday night in the
Mercy Hospital after an illness. His widow is the former Virginia Jewell
Hannigan. The couple had been married on Thanksgiving Day 2002.

Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late
Laurence R and Rosamond Stewart Burnham. He was of the Mormon faith. He had been employed as an over the road truck driver earning the distinction of driving for 40 years accident free. He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. The family is very grateful for all the tender loving care that Larry received.

Surviving are a stepson Dennis Hannigan and step grandsonPatrick of Mashpee, Ma.; daughters Melissa Harrington and her husband Perry and
their children and grandchildren in Statesville, NC, Michelle Lardou and her husband Ben and their two sons of Brooklyn, NY, and Carolyn Adcox of Palm Coast, Fl.; also his beloved dog Trooper and Peter "The Fat Cat" his kids.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
Services private at the convenience of the family.
Cremation in the Lake Region Crematory.

Madelyn Francis Swales Ritter
March 2, 2007

Madelyn Francis Swales Ritter, a longtime resident of Mt. Cobb,
formerly of Winton, Pa., died Friday in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Elmer J. Ritter. Born in Winton, daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude Swales Fletcher. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a waitress at the Erie
Hotel.

Surviving are sons Thomas of Mt. Cobb, Joseph of Lenox, and John
of Archbald; a daughter Jaqueline Rohan of Olyphant; a sister Gertrude
Walsh of Archbald; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a sister Hannah Yanochick. Services and interment will be held private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
To send the family an online condolence please visit
www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.

Leon C. Warren
February 28, 2007

Leon C. Warren, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife was the former Jessie Mirol who died in 2004.

Born in Brooklyn, son of the late Paul and Matilda Yaegel Warren. He was of the Protestant faith. Prior to retirement he had been employed as an iron worker in New York City. He was a United States Marine Corp Veteran
and he was the recipient of a Purple Heart.

Surviving are a son Wayne Warren of New Hyde Park, New York; daughters
Barbara Pace of Lake Ariel, Jessica Lee Lohsen of Long Beach, New York, and
Tracy Warren of Amityville, New York; grandchildren Tara Lohsen, Katelyn and
Matthew Warren, Shane Breslin, and Dakota Pace.

Preceded in death by brothers Paul and Robert Warren. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 1:30pm in St. John's Episcopal Church Route 191, Hamlin officiated by Fr. Edward Erb. Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County
301 Delaware St. Olyphant, Pa. or to Alzheimer's Association Northeastern Pa
Chapter Kirby Health Center Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
To send the family an online condolence please visit
www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.

Charles J. McLellan, Jr.
February 15, 2007

Charles J. McLellan, Jr., Lake Ariel, died Thursday at home. His widow
is Michele LoSasso McLellan. Born in Jersey City, NJ, son the late Charles J. and Dorothy Barth McLellan, prior to retirement he had been employed as a truck driver.

Surviving are sons Michael, Robert and his wife Lauren, Matthew,
all of Jersey City, NJ, John, N. Bergen, NJ.; a sister Maureen Marino,
Tobyhanna; grandchildren Jeffery, Brielle, Garrett, and his former wife Arlene
McLellan, Jersey City, NJ.

Services by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Lake Ariel, Pa.

Francis A"Frank" Kromko
February 14, 2007

Francis A."Frank" Kromko, Lake Ariel, died early Wednesday morning in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness.

Born in Throop, son of the late John and Mary Penska Kromko. He had been self employed as a dairy farmer. He was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Church Community, Lake Ariel.

Surviving are sister Pauline Urash of Hazleton; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers Joe, Anthony, Steve, John and Edward; sisters Mary Pruss and Helen McTaggert.

Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at 9:30 am to be celebrated in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.

Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd, Lake Ariel. To send the family an online condolence or for directions please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com

Charles W. Moore
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February 7, 2007

Charles W. Moore, 86, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday afternoon in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. His wife is the former Bessie White. The couple had been married for 56 years.

Born January 29, 1921 in Lake Ariel, son of the late Morton H. and Gertrude V. Conklin Moore. He attended the Lake Consolidated School. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Penn DOT and also served 14 years as a Lake Township Supervisor. He also raised beef cattle. He also attended the Free Methodist Church of South Canaan.

Surviving are a brother Clifford Moore of Alabama; a sister Mary Gregory of Lake Ariel; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers Edward, John, Morton and Roger; sisters Pauline Bohl and Beverly Jones.

Funeral services will be held Saturday 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. William Rushik. Friends may call Friday from 4-7pm. Interment, Elmdale Cemetery, Mt. Cobb. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Elmdale Cemetery Association c/o Jim Kester 1567 Mt. Cobb Highway Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436 or to Radio Station WPEL PO Box 248 Montrose, Pa. 18801-0248.

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Laura L. Chapman
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February 2, 2007

Laura Chapman (nee Lawrence), 94, died of natural causes on February 2, 2007. A native of Hamlin, she had spent the last few years of her life as a resident of Brighton at Ribauda, Lake Ariel, PA. Laura was born on March 13, 1913, in Dunmore, PA, and lived in Connecticut, Maryland, Ohio, and Vermont with her birth family before returning to Wayne County.

Laura was a graduate of Philadelphia Business Institute. She moved from being Secretary to the Superintendent of Philadelphia State Hospital, Byberry, to the same position at Fairview State Hospital in Waymart, PA. She served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1937. In August of 1944, she married Clifford Chapman (deceased) of Hamlin.

Laura was Secretary to the Official Board of Hamlin Centenary Methodist Church for more than 30 years, and also taught the adult Sunday School. She was widely known as the foremost local historian in the Southern Wayne County area, and wrote a historical play for the Church’s Bi-Centennial Celebration in 1955. For a few years Laura was school secretary for Hamlin Elementary School. Laura worked in several capacities for Northeast National Bank, Scranton (currently PNC Bank) for over 15 years. After retiring, she returned to work as a legal secretary and secretary for White Beauty View Resort.

She acted as Librarian for Salem Township Library. She was a weekly columnist for the Villager newspaper for 20 years. Laura was a lifelong member of the Scranton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a conservationist and an active member of Lacawac Nature Sanctuary. Her original poetry was published in several venues including the Villager and the Grit newspapers.

Mrs. Chapman is survived by two daughters, Alice Howells of Knoxville, PA and Lura C. Palmer of Wyomissing, PA, and one son, George L. of Baltimore, Md. A sister, Gertrude Reer lives in Kingston, NY, and a brother, William Lawrence of Florida, grandson, David Palmer of Chicago and two granddaughters, Sarah and Margaret Howells, both of Corning, NY.

A memorial service will be held at the James Wilson Funeral Home in Lake Ariel, PA, over Memorial Day. To send the family an online condolence please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com A notice will appear in this paper in early May.

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William B. Eckert
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January 17, 2007

William B. Eckert, Newfoundland, died January 17 at home. His wife was the former Ruth Ohagan who died in 1988.

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey son of the late William and Anna Bokros. He was a graduate Bayonne High School. He was of the Catholic faith. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a safety engineer for the Standard Oil Company and the Exxon Oil Company. He was a United States Army Veteran.

Surviving are sons Anthony of Fairfax, Ca. and Mark of Olympia, Wa; a daughter Allison Hennon of Cloverdale, Ca.; a sister Lucille Reisen of Dear Park, NY; six grandchildren; two great grandchild; one nephew; three nieces. Preceded in death by a son Jeffrey; a daughter Linda Brynildsen; a granddaughter Kathryn; a sister Ann.

A Blessing service will be held Saturday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Saturday from 10am until time of service at the funeral home. Interment, Catterson Cemetery.

Charles Galbraith
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January 22, 2007

Charles Galbraith, a resident of the Devereux Pocono Center, Newfoundland, died Monday in the center after an illness.
Born March 22, 1920 in Franklin, Pa. son of the late Charles and Maura Splane Galbraith. He had worked in Plastics Manufacturing.
Interment will take place Friday in Franklin Cemetery, Venango County.

Frederick A. Filitor
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January 24, 2007

Frederick A. Filitor, Lake Ariel, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife of 59 years is Veronica Lapetina Filitor.

Born in Manhattan, NY, on July 18, 1921, son of the late Sophie Wolski and Justin Filitor, he was a graduate of Haarin High School, prior to retirement he was employed as a supervisor in pension/trust department for Chase Manhattan Bank. He was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish,, a member of VFW Post #5360 in Newton, N.J. and served in the Army Air Force during WWII in Okinawa where he was a front line Medic.

He loved his family dearly and took great pride in his 5 daughters and grandchildren.

Also surviving are daughters Rita Jean Yackanich and her husband Dimetrius, Staten Island, NY, Jane Hanley, Lake Ariel, Magee Murray and her husband Frank, Medway, Ma, Mary Joan Ullmann and her husband Kurt, Andover, NJ., Joann Grady and her husband Michael, Landing, NJ; Grandchildren Elise, Lauren, Brigette, Amy, Christine, James, Jill, Mary Veronica; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother Richard.

The Funeral will be Monday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 10:30am in the St. Thomas More Church corner of Gravity and Tresslarville Roads, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Sunday 2:00-5:00pm.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish P.O.
Box # 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Gary Anthony Caridad
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January 23, 2007

Gary Anthony Caridad, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died early Tuesday morning at home after an illness. His wife is the former Dorothy Reber.

Born in Brooklyn, New York son of Gary and Roseann Gazzillo Caridad of The Hidoeut. He was attended St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s parish and had been employed as a cable installer in Virginia. He was a member of the NRA and the Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow.

Surviving are a son Gary “Bud” of Lake Ariel; a daughter Roseann of Lake Ariel; a brother Stephen and his wife Dawn of Old Bridge, New Jersey; three grandchildren Darcie, Logann, and Anthony; a niece Sabrina; a nephew Philip.

The funeral will be Friday at 9am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, corner of Tresslarville and Gravity Rds.

Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm.
Interment, Lithuanian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming.

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Hazel M. Sherman
January 19, 2007
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Hazel M. Sherman, 99, Cortez, died Friday in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. Her husband Albert Sherman died in 1963.

Born March 17, 1907, in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Martha Stern Schultz. She was a member of the Cortez United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school in her younger years. She was a member of the Jefferson Senior Center. She graduated from the former Scranton Technical High School and the Powell School of Business. In her early years she had been employed by the Schultz Brothers Department Store in the Petersburg
Section of Scranton as a bookkeeper.

She told beautiful stories of her childhood to her family and friends. She took great delight when she would play Old Maid with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She and her husband Al enjoyed their hobby of making home movie pictures of their neighbors and showing them at night in their yard under the stars, then moving indoors to the movie barn on Cortez road.
Her family has many happy and fond memories of a beautiful person. She will be remembered for her loving smile and her love for her family and especially her kittens. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff and friends at Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center and to the VNA Hospice for their compassion and care.

Surviving are a daughter Janice Chamberlain and her husband Dale of Lake Ariel; three grandchildren Lisa Chamberlain, Robin Mayeski, and Al Chamberlain and his wife Linda; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by a brother Ray Schultz; two sisters Alice Saar and Esther Stuckard.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Art Yetter, pastor of the Cortez United Methodist Church.
Friends may call Tuesday morning from 9am until time of service.
Interment, Dunmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cortez United Methodist Church 967 Cortez Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436 or to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna
County 301 Delaware St. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.
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June H. Strada
January 19, 2007
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June H. Strada of Lake Ariel died early Fridaymorning in VNA Hospice at Community Medical Center, Scranton. Her husband is Hugo Strada They would have celebrated their 64th wedding on January 29th.

She was born in Canada daughter of the late Clarence and Francis Bolt Bartelson. She was a member of the Sterling United MethodistChurch. She loved to help her daughters Shirley and Joann run their businesses the former J&J Lounge and Joanne Stradas Beauty Shop. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren especially watching her son and grandsons at the car races. She also liked to square dance and to sew.

Also surviving daughters Shirley Chapman and husband Jim of Sterling, Joanne Bates and Husband Gary of Lake Ariel; brothers, Janse Bartleson of Panter, Pike County, William Bartleson of AZ, Keith Cron of WI; sisters Pearl Taninies of Ca, Doris Bartleson Burke of Bushkill Falls, Beatrice London of Bethany, Shirley Metchulat of Sterling; Grandchildren Edward Strada, Jr, Vicki Lamberton and Kevin Bates; great-grandchildren Emma Lamberton, Myranda
and Edward Strada.

Preceded in death by a son Edward E. Strada, Sr; Brothers Jay Bartleson and Richard Cron

The funeral will be private at the convenience of the family, interment Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 pm. at the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sterling United Methodist Church PO Box 25 Sterling, Pa. 18436 or Centenary United Methodist Church P.O. Box 126 Hamlin, Pa. 18427.

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Arthur M. Slattery
January 14, 2006
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Arthur M. Slattery, the Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Sunday at home.
Born in Queens, New York son of Thomas and Rose Gridley Slattery of Lake Ariel. He was a graduate of the Floral Park Memorial High School in New York. He attended St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish. He had been employed by the Hideout maintenance department.

Surviving are a son Michael and daughters Patty and Kelly all of Lake Ariel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, corner of Gravity and Tresslarville Roads, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.

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Bernice E. Gorton Kilcullen
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January 6, 2007

Bernice E. Gorton Kilcullen, 93, died Saturday in Ft. Myers, Florida
formerly of Elhurst and Scranton, Pa. and Waltham, Ma. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Kilcullen.

Born in Elmhurst, daughter of the late Henry and Berthelda Grimes Gorton. She was active in Christian Evangilism with music ministry. She was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are daughters Kathleen Davis and her husband Charles of Norwood, Ma and Deborah Venuti and her husband Colin of Cape Coral, Fl; four grandchildren Christopher Davis and his wife Christine of Franklin, Ma., Brian Davis and his wife Tracy of Bellingham, Ma., Mark Donahue and his finacee Kelly Kamm of Framingham, Ma., and Keri Gustin and her husband Mark of Cape Coral, Fl; four great grandchildren Meaghan, Ireland, Hailey, and
Joshua Davis. Graveside services and interment will be held Friday at 1pm in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst with services by Rev. Kenneth Lindow, Jr.
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Norma Jean Ferry
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January 2, 2007

Norm Jean Ferry, 79, Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Lake Ariel, died
January 2 in Florida. Her husband was Edward C. Ferry who died in 1993.

Born in Jamaica, NY daughter of the late Walter and Ethel MacDonald. She was a member of the St. Columbkille Catholic Church. She was a volunteer who enjoyed golf and playing cards. She was a member of the Red Maple’s Women’s Golf League, the Dorflingler Glass Museum, and the St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s parish. Norma Jean loved her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are a son Michael P. of Emerald Island, NC; a daughter and son in law Barbara Ann Ferry and Richard Kamp of Sante Fe, NM; her grandchildren Lucia Kamp, Brian Christopher, and Kevin Ferry; niece Kathleen Bambrick and her husband Ken; nephew Richard MacKerer and his wife Lisa Walsh; great nephews Mark and Patrick Bambrick. Preceded in death by a sister and brother in law Rita and Walter MacKerer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10am in St. Thomas More Church by Rev. Phil Altavilla, pastor. Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday morning from 9am until time of Mass at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice 9470 Health Park Circle, Ft. Myers, Fl. 33908.

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