Bernice G. Robinson Morgan
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December 23, 2009

Bernice G. Robinson Morgan, 87, of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp. Easton, Pa formerly of Lakeville, Pa passed away on December 23, 2009 at New Eastwood Care Center, Easton. Born April 7, 1922 in South Canaan, Pa; she was the daughter of the late Karl and Beatrice Bronson Robinson. She was the Valedictorian of her graduating class from Thompson High School. She continued her education at Moses Taylor Hospital Nursing School in Scranton, Pa. She pursued her much loved nursing career at various places including Betts Hospital in Easton and Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale from which she retired after 17 years.

She had 53 wonderful years of marriage to her beloved husband, Elmer H. Morgan, until his passing in July, 1995.
She was a member of Olivet United Presbyterian Church, Easton, and the Young Republican Club, Easton, where she loved to go for dinner.

Surviving are Daughters, Lavonne F. McGary, with whom she resided with for the past 3 years; Robin E. Krom and fiancé Tim Robinson of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp. ; Jean E. Cupani and husband Joseph of Church Hill, Maryland. Grandchildren Timothy K. McGary, Theresa A. Vogel and husband Hermie John, Todd E. McGary and wife Christine all of Easton; Jennifer L. Porter and husband Reid, Christina B. Cupani and fiancé Jason Jarvi all of Arlington, Virginia; Joshua R. Baldwin of Bellfonte; Noel Krom of Hamlin; Laurel M. Krom of Lower Mt. Bethel Twp.; and Morgan E. Krom of Tafton; Great grandchildren Cpl. Nicholas A. Vogel and his wife Abigail of New Bern, North Carolina; Christopher J Vogel and his wife Nicole of West Easton, Pa; Dalton J and Hunter T. McGary both of Easton; and Cirenaty R. Krom of Tafton; Great great grandchildren Taylor M. Vogel of Albrightsville and Kylee E. Vogel of West Easton; and many nieces nephews and beloved friends.

Preceded in death by a sister Betty and brothers Donald, Eugene and Wesley Robinson, also her beloved daughter Gloria A. Kandrat and husband David.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11am. Friends may call Sunday from 2 - 5pm and Monday from 10 am till the time of service

Interment will be at East Canaan Cemetery Waymart, Pa.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the First Presbyterian Church of Honesdale, Honesdale, Pa 18431

Otto George Barth
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December 10, 2009

Otto George Barth, Lake Ariel Pa formerly of New Providence NJ died Thursday at Hospice Community Care Dunmore Pa after an illness. His wife is the former Nancy Lane Barth.

Born in Irvington, NJ, son of the late Otto Max and Emily Kummel Barth, he was a graduate of Irvington High School and a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, NJ. He worked as a butcher in his family's butcher shop Barth's Pork Store and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Surviving are a son James Barrett Barth, New Providence NJ and a daughter Susan Lane Barth Woodland Hills CA; grandchildren Paige Barrett Barth and Maxwell James Barth.

A Memorial Service will be Tuesday at 11am in St Andrews Episcopal Church 419 South St New Providence NJ 07974.with services by Rev Margaret R Hodgkins Rector.

Memorials American Heart Association.

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

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Irene D. Swingle
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Dec 5, 2009


Irene D. Swingle of Lake Ariel died Saturday evening at the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo
Nursing Home. Her husband of 69 years Rev Robert M. Swingle passed away Oct 4, 2009.

She was born in Lake Ariel daughter of the late Charles A. And Effie Maines Brooks. She was a member of the Hamlin Pentacostal Assembly of God Church. She had been employed as a cook at the Wayne County Prison and had also worked as a seamstress Sherman Underwear Mill in Hawley many years ago.

Surviving are daughters Carol Chapman and husband Hank and a daughter Dianne Swingle all of Lake Ariel; 16 Grandchildren; Several Great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by a son Spencer "Bobby" Swingle; a grandson Roland Beatty; Brothers Charles, Ronald and Russell Brooks; Sisters Helen Moore and Ruth Wilmot Butler and an infant Brother.

The Funeral will be held on Thursday at 1pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd, Rt 296 Lake Ariel with services by the Rev William Frisk.

Interment East Canaan Cemetery, South Canaan Twp.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7pm and Thursday from noon until service time.
Contributions to the Patient Activities Fund Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home 1404 Golf Park Drive Lake Ariel, pa .18436.

Alvin J. "Buck" Hefty, Jr.
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December 2, 2009

Alvin J. "Buck" Hefty, Jr., Hollisterville, died Wednesday at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
 
Born in Scranton, son of Veronica Urbanick Hefty, Hollisterville, and the late Alvin J. Hefty, Sr., he was a graduate of Western Wayne High School and a member of the Hollisterville United Methodist Church.
 
He loved working at the farm, hunting, fishing, and solitude.
 
Also surviving are brothers Joseph and his wife Kelly, Hollisterville, and William and his wife Cindy, Sterling; a sister Patricia and her husband Lynn Sexton, Jr., Mt. Cobb; several nieces and nephews.
 
The Funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
Friends may call Monday from 5:00-8:00pm and Tuesday from 10:00-11:00am.
 
Interment, Hollisterville Cemetery.

Michael J. Garrity
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December 2, 2009
 

Michael J. Garrity, Hawley, died Wednesday in the VNA Hospcie Unit at the Community Medical Center after an illness.

Born in Dunmore he was the son of the late Charles and Bessie Annable Garrity. He had been employed as a carpenter.

Surviving are a sister Elizabeth Oliver of Waymart; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Robert.

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

Joseph R. Jellock
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November 22, 2009

Joseph R. Jellock, 51, of South Canaan , died November 22, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 19 years is the former Marie Holm. Born in Scranton,son of Joseph F. And Mary Ellen Molnard Jellock, Jefferson Twp., he was a member of the Parish Community of St. Thomas More and St. Mary’s, Lake Ariel. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School and Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from The Pennsylvania State University. He was the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Sanofi - Pasteur, Swiftwater. Surviving are a daughter, Sally, and two sons, Emery, and Eddie,all at home; two sisters, Diane Black, Jefferson Twp., and Catherine Owen and husband Glen, Madison Twp. Also surviving are grandmother Mary Molnar, Dunmore, Mother-in-law Marjorie Holm, Bloomsburg, and 4 nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church, 105 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa 18436. Anyone planning on attending the Funeral is asked to go directly to the church Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa 18436 Cremation will follow in Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Arrangements by James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Contributions may be made to: Mercy Hospice, 743 Jefferson Ave. Scranton, Pa 18503

Elsie Flora Spencer Sledzinski
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November 18, 2009

Elsie Flora Spencer Sledzinski, 83, passed away peacefully at home with her children at her side. Elsie met and married her late husband, Stanley A. Sledzinski while he was serving in the Army during World War II. She came to the United States with Stanley and has resided in Ledgedale for her remaining years amongst her children.

Born October 16, 1926 in Billingborough, England, daughter of the late Edward and Bessie Spencer, she always was an inspiration to her children and grandchildren. She taught them all the important lessons in life with priorities of God and family first. All who knew her felt truly blessed and amazed at her strength, faith, and fortitude. She was a loving and compassionate mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend to many and will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.

A vibrant member of her community, she volunteered her talents to PTA, Ledgedale Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society for many years, and most enjoyed being a Minister of the Word at St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale. Elsie was employed in area restaurants, graciously greeted guests on their arrival to Cove Haven and retired as Housekeeping Supervisor at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center, Lake Ariel.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at DaVita Dialysis Unit at Moses Taylor Hospital, Dr. Tracy Galardi, Dr. Henry Yeager, Dr. Linda Barasse, Dr. Edward Batzel and the C.M.C. Wound Care Center, and the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, who all gave extraordinary loving care during her extended illness and to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in helping Elsie and her family in her last hours.

Surviving are six sons Bill, Bob and his wife Cindy, Joe and his wife Robin, Mike and wife Ann, Tom, Jim and his wife Donna, all of Ledgedale; four daughters Liz Powell and her husband Rich, Mt. Cobb, Terri Ditty and her husband Larry, Lake Ariel, Rose Sawyer and her husband Tom, Ledgedale, Annie Boandl and her husband Donnie, Ledgedale; 36 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister Betty Timmerheuse and her husband Gus, Folkingham, England; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister Deborah Boldrini; a brother Jack Spencer; a daughter-in-law Pam Sledzinski; a granddaughter Kelly Sledzinski.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Church Rd. Ledgedale. Anyone attending the Mass is asked to go directly to the Church. Friends may call Friday from 4:00-8:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.

Barbara A. Shaffer
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November 16, 2009
 
Barbara A. Shaffer, Canadensis, died Monday morning at home after an illness. Her husband of 49 years is Albert Shaffer.
 
Born in Stroudsburg, daughter of the late Howard and Evelyn Vaughn Bush, she was a graduate of Barrett High School. She was a lifetime member of the Greene Dreher Sterling Fair Association and a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Harriett Greene # 198 Order of the Eastern Star.
 
Also surviving are a son Samuel and his wife Shelly, Greentown; a daughter Sherri Bryla, Jessup; a sister Elaine Mutchler, Stroudsburg; grandchildren Britni, Summer, and Damien’
 
She was preceded in death by a sister Irene Perry.
 
The Funeral Service will be Thursday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00-8:00pm.
 
Eastern Star Service will be Wednesday at 7:30pm.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
 
Memorial Contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice of Monroe County 502 Independence Rd. East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Dale G. Chamberlain
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November 14, 2009

Dale G. Chamberlain, 79, of Lake Ariel, died November 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. His wife, Janice E. Chamberlain, and he would have been married for 42 years on December 29, 2009.

Born May 2, 1930, in Cortez, son of the late Florence and Garland Chamberlain, he was a member of the Cortez United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Lake Ariel High School and was a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War serving as a tank commander. After being discharged from the army, he was an owner-operator of a small fleet of trucks for 24 years, after which time he was then employed by Roadway Express as an over the road truck driver for 18 years, where he received numerous safety and achievement awards.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be remembered for his humor and friendly personality. His love for history and reading will always be remembered, as well as his unyielding love for his grandchildren.

Surviving are a brother Richard, and wife Josephine, and a sister Marilyn Wargo, and husband Edward; three sons, Allen, and wife Dawn, Bradley, and Al (P-Jones), and wife Linda; two daughters, Robin Mayeski, and daddy’s little sweetheart, Lisa. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Cortez United Methodist United Church, 967 Cortez Road, Jefferson Township, by the Reverend Art Yetter.

Friends may call Tuesday from 9 a.m. to the time of service at the Cortez United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cortez United Methodist Church, 967 Cortez Road, Jefferson Township, 18436.

Alma Kay Batten
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November 6, 2009

Alma Kay Batten, Lake Waynewood, formerly of Scranton, died Friday at home after an illness. Her husband of 59 years is Arthur Batten.
 
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Catherine Ayers Burschel. She was a graduate of the former Scranton Central High School and attended Beaver College. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ. Prior to retirement she had been employed in her family business, the former Burschel Dairy. She was a member of the Lake Waynewood Assoc., a member of the Junior League, the Crippled Children’s Assoc., and the Day Nursery Assoc.
 
Surviving are sons Dr. George, M.D. and his wife Dr. Kristine, M.D. of Danville, Ca., and Bradley and his wife Nancy of Greensboro, NC; grandchildren Katie, Paul, Erika, Liz and Kim; great-grandchildren Hannah and Drew; a sister-in-law Gwladys Stanley, Scranton.
 
Private services were held Monday in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel by Rev. Arthur Davis.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Wilmer Ray Peoples
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October 30, 2009

Wilmer Ray Peoples, 77, of Hawley, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2009 at home. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Florence (DeRalph) Peoples. He was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on September 23,1932, the son of Chester and Blanche (Murray) Peoples. He was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School in 1951, worked for a time as a draftsman and machinist and served in the US Army Reserve as a sergeant in a field artillary unit from 1951-1957.
Upon graduating in 1960 from the Ross Leffler School of Conservation in Brockway, he was assigned to the northeast region as a Wildlife Conservation Officer in charge of land management with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. He served the sportsmen of Wayne, Pike, Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties by managing over 50,000 acres of State Game Lands for 33 years. Some of the highlights of his career included the design of public rifle ranges, the design and development of the Shohola Waterfowl Area and the Bald Eagle Recovery Project. His pivotal involvement with the eagle restoration effort included three trips to Saskatchewan to bring eaglets back to the region and the design of specialized nesting poles.
Wil enjoyed a lengthy retirement with many hunting expeditions and frequent fishing trips, especially to "fish camp" in Hay Bay, Ontario. He also tended a large and bountiful garden and spent his later years learning everything he could about computers and electronics.
In addition to his wife, Wilmer is survived by two sons, Dennis and his wife Deborah of Hawley, Kenneth and his wife Catherine of Center Valley, a daughter, Cynthia May and her husband Glenn of Beach Lake, a daughter-in-law Lea Peoples of Lakeville, mother-in-law Mary DeRalph, brother-in-law Raymond DeRalph, and sister-in-law Rita Pruzinsky, all of DuBois. He was grandfather of Eric Peoples and his wife Joyce, Dana Freethy and her husband Jason, Erin Murtaugh and her fiancee John Schuman, Brian Murtaugh, Peter Lynch and his wife Alicia, Laura and Michael Peoples, and Tessa, Tomias and Nicholas Peoples. He was also proud of his six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Peoples, in 1993.
 
In accordance with Wil's wishes, services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Nature Conservancy, Long Pond Road, Long Pond PA, 18334 or to the donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements were made by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel, Pa
The family would like to thank Charlene, Christina, Lisa, Joyce and Alice of Diakon Hospice Saint John for their loving care and support.

Eric Douglass Dodge
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October 24, 2009

Eric Douglass Dodge died on October 24, 2009 at age 90 after a short stay in Hospice Care. Father of Katharine Dodge of Lake Ariel, PA and Eric T. Dodge of Onancock, VA., he is also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Suzanne Chapman.

Mr. Dodge was born in Suffren, NY, and maintained a residence there until his retirement. He graduated with a degree in mathematics from Williams College in 1941, and then served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. His profession as a developmental economist took him to many parts of the world. He and his wife retired to Hilton Head Island in 1978.
He was an avid sailor plying the waters from Maine to Granada, a tennis player until the age of 84, and an aficionado of music, especially classical jazz.

There will be a private family memorial at a later date. Donations may be made to organizations dealing with family planning and population issues, the Rocky Mountain Institute, or the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

Arthur Marshall Davis
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October 23, 2009

Arthur Marshall Davis, Lake Ariel, died Saturday morning at Mercy Hospital, Scranton. His wife of 51 years is the former Elizabeth Anne Ward.


Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Edward J. and Edna Bidwell Davis. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated High School and Lackawanna Business School. He attended the University of Scranton. He was a Navy Veteran assigned to the USS John R. Pierce, DD-753, a destroyer from 1951 to 1955. He was owner and operator of the Lake Ariel Hardware and Supply Co where he worked the majority of his adult life.


A Life Member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church, 50 year member and Past Master of Salem Lodge No. 330 F&AM, and a member of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and many other farm organizations. He was on the Board of Directors of Lake Ariel Bank for 29 years, which is now Pennstar Bank.


He loved Penn State Football, New York Yankees, and High School Basketball. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren


He is survived by daughters Brenda and husband David Zeiler, Tafton, and Denise Schmitt, Altoona; sons Gregg and wife Laura, and Scott and wife Jennifer, all of Lake Ariel. A sister Carol Ashman, Waymart. A brother Dr. Warren and wife Nancy, Lake Ariel. Grandchildren: Ryan, Erica, Brianna, and Garrett Zeiler, Brandon, Amanda, Venessa, and Allison Schmitt, Carter and Marshall, Erica, Donelle, Hayden,  and  Micayla Davis, Michael and Matthew Caccavone. A great grandson Donovan.


The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 10:00am in the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church, Maple Ave, Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Norman Faux, Pastor.


Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Wednesday from 9:00 till time of service at the Church. A Masonic Service will be held Thursday at 7:30pm in the Funeral Home.


Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave. Lake Ariel, Pa 18436, The American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Dr. Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702, or The American Cancer Society, 627 Main St, Honesdale, Pa 18431.

Freda Black
October 23, 2009
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Freda Black, Hamlin, died Friday morning at Community Medical Center after an illness. Her husband of 38 years is Roger Black.
 
Born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Andrew and Martha Benjamin Wargo she had worked as a flag car operator. She was of the Methodist faith.
 
Also surviving are sons Richard and Scott and daughters Nicole Black and Stacy Black, all of Lake Ariel; grandchildren Stephanie, Madison, Lillian, and A.J.; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by a son John Myers; a brother Leonard "Lenny" Wargo.
 
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by her brother-in-law Rev. Wilbur Black.
 
Friends may call Tuesday from 9:00-11:00am.
 
Cremation will take in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Priscilla Newton Bortree
October 19, 2009
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Priscilla Newton Bortree, 93, of Whitehall, PA died Monday morning at the Fellowship Terrace, Whitehall, PA after an illness. Her husband was the late Albert Bortree who died in 1950.
 
Born in Scranton, PA daughter of the late Elliot and Erma Frey Newton, she was a Home Economics teacher for 25 years in S. Canaan and Edison, NJ. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Metuchen, NJ for over 50 years, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and A.A.R.P.
 
Surviving are a son Walter Bortree and his wife Joanne, Allentown, PA; a daughter Louise Seaman and her husband Raymond, South Brunswick, NJ; 3 grandchildren Brian, Timothy, and Bradley; 3 great-grandchildren Jimmy, Emily, and Brynn; a sister Marion Owens, WA.
 
The Funeral will be Saturday at 10:30am with services by Rev. James Miller.
 
Friends may call Saturday from 9:00-10:30am.
 
Interment, East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan.
 
Memorial Contributions in memory of Priscilla Newton Bortree may be made to Fellowship Community 3000 Fellowship Dr. Whitehall, PA 18052 or the Child Evangelism Fellowship, Inc. of the donor’s choice.

Julius H. Gogolen, Jr.
October 19, 2009
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Julius H. Gogolen, Jr., Lake Ariel, died Monday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife of 58 years is the former Shirley Smith.
 
Born in Paterson, NJ, son of the late Julius and Lillian Van Dalinda Gogolen, Sr., he was a member of the Madisonville Christian Church. Prior to retirement he had worked at General Hose and Coupling Company, NJ. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
 
Also surviving are sons David and his wife Barbara, Wayne, NJ, John and his wife Kismet, Matamoras, PA, Gary and his wife Kathleen, Apopka, FL; a daughter Dianne Doss and her husband Wesley, Warwick, NJ; sisters Doris Rogers and Gail Harmon both of NJ; grandchildren Steven, Matthew, Daniel, Zachary, Dylan; great-grandchildren Belle and Aurora; several nieces and nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by a brother William; a sister Evelyn Meyers.
 
The Funeral Service will be Friday at 10:00am with services by Rev. William Graham.
 
Friends may call Thursday at 5:00-8:00pm.
 
Interment, Madisonville-Union Cemetery, Madisonville.

John D. Davis
August 23 , 2009
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John D. Davis, Greentown, died August 23, 2009 at Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Center after an illness. His wife was the late Catherine McGourty.
 
Born in Bloomfield, NJ, son of the late George E. and Lucy M. Conroy Davis, he had worked as a quality control supervisor at Walter Kidde fire extinguisher company. He attended St. Thomas More/St. Marys Churches and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
 
Surviving are a son Thomas, Scranton; daughters Kathleen McCarthy and her husband Tom, Bloomfield, NJ, and Mary Lou Heinzel and her husband Mark, Roger City, Michigan; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
During his final days he got great joy from the pictures and visits from his 11 great-grandchildren Samantha, Kain, Michael, Jesse, Maeve, Dakota, T.J., Niko, Mairead, Cooper, and Oni.
 
He was preceded in death by brothers Willard, Raymond, and Donald.

 
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday October 19^th at 11:00am in St. Marys Church, Ledgedale.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

James A. Matroyse
October 14, 2009
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James A. Matroyse of Lake Ariel died Wednesday at Community Medical Center, Scranton, after an illness. His wife of 54 years was the former Margaret Laurent who passed away in 2001.
 
Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, son of the late James and Teresa Matroyse, he was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. Prior to retirement had worked as a Postal Carrier in the Westfield, NJ Post Office for 30 years. He had recently received an award from the National Letter Carriers Association. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Garwood, NJ. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II.
 
He enjoyed traveling, fishing, crossword puzzles, and reading.
 
Surviving are daughters Margaret Gans, Hamlin and Elizabeth Leonardis, Monmouth Beach, NJ; a sister Teresa Matroyse, Syracuse, NY; grandchildren Kelly Gans and Andrew Cassese.
 
He was preceded in death by a sister Anna Matroyse.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10:00am in St. Thomas More Church 105 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
Friends may call Saturday from 9:00-9:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 8^th Ave. 7^th Floor New York, NY 10001

Helena E. Black
October 13, 2009
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Helena E. Black, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday morning at Mercy Hospice after an illness. Her husband of 44 years is Robert A. Black, Sr.
 
Born in Elmhurst, daughter of the late Harold "Deck" and Elizabeth Cook Gorton she was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church.
 
The family wishes to thank the staff of Mercy Hospice for their compassionate care.
 
Also surviving are sons Jack Miller, Lake Ariel, Robert A. Black, Jr, and his wife Nerissa, Lake Ariel, Seneca Black, Bronx, NY; daughters Shirley Kromko and her husband Tom, Waymart, Brenda Jones and her husband Mike, Blakley, Janet Tratthen and her husband Rich, Montdale, Sandy Smith and her husband Jim, Illinois, and Lisa Wright and her husband Bob, Tannersvillle; sisters Carolyn R. Birmelin, Lake Ariel and Lillian A. Bird, Red Hill; 21 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Francis J. Lopatofsky
October 11, 2009
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Francis J. Lopatofsky, Waymart, died Sunday afternoon at Forest City Nursing Home after an illness. His late wife was the former Mary Lou Cobb who passed away on July 11th.
 
Born in Waymart, son of the late Frank and Helen Olsewski Lopatofsky, he was a graduate of Waymart High School and a member of St. Mary’s Church, Waymart. Prior to retirement he was employed as a heavy
equipment operator at Wayco.
 
Surviving are sons Frank and his wife Louise, Waymart, Corey and his wife Cherlyann, Delmar, DE, and Thomas, Olyphant; a brother Albert, Waymart; sisters Dorothy Johannes, Cherry Ridge, Regina Hook, Honesdale, and Sarah Rodenburg, Waymart; grandchildren Kristen, Kevin, and Sarah; several nieces and nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by a brother Paul.
 
Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00-7:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
Cremation will follow the viewing in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Interment will private in the S. Clinton Baptist Cemetery.

Romaine G. Bloss
October 8, 2009
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Romaine G. Bloss, 83, Canadensis, died Thursday at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after an illness. His wife of 52 years is the former Camilla Lanuti.
 
Born in Roemerville, PA, son of the late George and Susie Olsommer Bloss, he was a self employed mason, a 30 year employee of the Dairyleigh Company, and had worked at TrueValue in Newfoundland. He was a member of the Rockport Hunting Club. He was a graduate of the Greene Dreher High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
 
Also surviving are daughters Cynthia Bloss and Laurie Hayes and her husband Steve all of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister Lorraine McFall, Silver Spring, MD; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Earl and Christine McLain, Sterling; a grandson Corey Hayes; several nieces and nephews; a pet Buffy.
 
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
 
Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Greene Dreher Fire Department P.O. Box 1111 Newfoundland, PA 18445 or Promisedland Fire and Ambulance Company P.O. Box 420 Greentown, PA 18426.

Rev. Robert M. Swingle
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Rev. Robert M. Swingle of Lake Ariel died Sunday morning at Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Center after an illness. His wife of 69 years is the former Irene D. Brooks.

Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Spencer and Grace Mignerey Swingle, he was the former Pastor of the Narrowsburg Assembly of God Church, Narrowsburg, NY. He was a
dairy farmer and a member of the Dairymens League.

Also surviving are daughters Carol Chapman and Dianne Swingle, Lake Ariel; a sister Glenna Curtis, Hollisterville; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son Spencer "Bobby" Swingle; a grandson Roland Beatty; a sister Marion Swingle.

The Funeral will be Wednesday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30-11:00am.

Interment, East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Center Activity Fund 1404 Golf Park Dr. Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

Martha M. Bird
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Martha M. Bird, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday evening at St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home after an illness. Her late husband was Howard N. Bird who died in 1992.
     Born in Drinker, PA, daughter of the late John A. and Maude Isabelle Wood Mitchell, she was a member of the Hollisterville United Methodist Church.
     Surviving are sons Howard E. and his wife Lillian, Red Hill, PA, Robert N. and his wife Jane, Sterling, and Jack R. and his wife Diane, Mt. Cobb; daughters Peggy Gellesky and her husband Bob, Madison Twp., Jennie Hetsko and her husband Gary, Mt. Cobb, and Debbie Bacinelli and her husband Charlie, Madison Twp.; a brother Butler E. Mitchell, Scranton; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by brothers John and James Mitchell; a sister Mabel Cavill.
     The Funeral will be Saturday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Pat Lee and Rev. Arthur Davis.
     Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00am.
     Interment, Madisonville-Union Cemetery, Madisonville.
     Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hollisterville United Methodist Church P.O. Box 704 Hamlin, PA 18427.

John P. Piccirillo
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John P. Piccirillo, Hamlin, died Friday morning at Mercy Hospital after an illness. His wife of 52 years is the former Rosalie Herbert.
 
Born in Bridgeport, CT, son of the late Frank and Clara DeLuca Piccirillo, he had worked as a carpenter for the Milford Board of Education. He attended the Hamlin Pentecostal Assembly of God Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
 
Also surviving are daughters Clara Steele, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Laura Lee Frallicciardi, Lake Ariel; a brother Frank, Trumbull, CT; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by a brother Michael.
 
The Funeral Service will be Tuesday at 12:00 Noon in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Ted Faux.
 
Friends call Tuesday from 10:00am to Noon.
 
Cremation will follow the service in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to Teen Challenge 86 Spring St. New Haven, CT 06519.

Betty A. Lewis
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September 18, 2009
 

Betty A. Lewis, S. Canaan, died Friday morning at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. Her husband was the late John "Rod" Lewis, Sr. who died in 1987.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Howard and Gladys Kent Swingle, she was a graduate of Ben Franklin High School, Carbondale, and was a member of the Canaan Bible Chapel, Lake Ariel. She had worked as an examiner at Katz Manufacturing, Honesdale.

She loved Scrabble, word puzzles, and was a wordsmith. She loved her family and many friends and especially the Lord. She was known as Grandma to all. She had a merry heart.

Surviving are sons Raymond and his wife Cheryl, S. Canaan, Howard and his wife Donna, Martin, TN, Daniel and his wife Cathy, S. Canaan, John, Jr. and his wife Darlene, Clinton Twp.; a daughter Susan Schweinsburg and her husband David, S. Canaan; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother Howard "Bud" Swingle; a grandson Benjamin Lewis .

The Funeral will be Monday at 11:00am in the Canaan Bible Chapel 30 Hemlock Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Matt Wolfe.

  Friends may call Sunday from 2:00-5:00pm James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Monday from 10:00-11:00 at the Church.
 
Interment, S. Canaan Bible Protestant Cemetery, S. Canaan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Canaan Christian Academy or the Canaan Bible Chapel 30 Hemlock Rd. Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

 

Dottie-Jo B. Collins
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Sept 10, 2009
 
 
     Dottie-Jo B. Collins 54,of Lake Ariel died Thursday morning in Mercy Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 18 years is Russell Collins. She was born in Fort Knox, Ky daughter of Greta van Wyen of Northfield nj and the late Lt Col Joseph R Watts.
   
  She was a gradute of Mainland Regional High School in 1973. She spent her career in Marketing and Business Managment with Spencer Gifts inc as a vice president for international Marketing in Europe, she also held management positions with Direct Media, Greenwich Ct, Impower Stamford,ct and manger with L Tersigni Consulting, Stamford Ct. Dot was a devoted and loving wife, daughter and siter, She was Aunt Dot to many children, related or not supporting them with her love, generosity and encouragement. Dot was an accomplished seamstress, she mostly cherished time with family and friends.

Surviving:Brothers Terry and wife Sue Watts, Maryville Tn, Ray and wife Sandy Watts Egg Harbor Twp, Nj, Don and Susan Watts of Montrose,Co, Bob and Jane Watts of Nothfield Nj, Sister-in-law Carol and husband Bill Martin, Egg Harbor Twp,Nj.Nieces Julie and Laura; Nephews Jimmy, Brian,Kevin,Joey,Andrew,and Fred Connor 11 grand neices and nephews and several very dear friends.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributiobs to Mercy Heakthcare Foundation Hospice Fund, 746 Jefferson Ave Scranton, Pa. 18501.

Warner W. Hayslett
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September 5, 2009
 
Warner W. Hayslett, Lake Ariel, died Saturday evening at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center after an illness. His wife of 22 years is the former Audrey Monington.
 
Born in Iron Gate, VA, son of the late Warner and Ollie Harris Hayslett, he was a graduate of Dominician University and worked at I.B.M. as an industrial engineer. He was a former member of the Board of Directors at the Hideout, a member of the Staff Sgt. Paul A. Sweeney Memorial American Legion Post # 807, Hamlin, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was active in Alzheimers Disease Research Organizations and the America Institute of Industrial Engineers.
 
Also surviving are sons Daryl Hayslett, Clarks Summit, Wayne Hayslett, VA, Arthur MacDonnell, FL, Daniel MacDonnell, VA; daughters Joan Davis, VA, Diane Masullo, NY, Denise MacDonnell, NY; a step-daughter Seanne Everling, NY; 1 brother; 3 sisters; 6 grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by his 1^st wife Esther Hayslett.
 
The Funeral Service will be Thursday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00-8:00pm.
 
Entombment, Vestal Hills Cemetery, Vestal, NY.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research Church Street Station P.O. Box 780 New York, NY10008-0780 or the Venture Foundation 25 Smith St. Nanuet, NY 10954.

Karin G. Smith
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September 2, 2009
 
Karin G. Smith, Madisonville, died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital following an illness. Her husband of 44 years is George B. Smith.
 
Born in Norway, daughter of the late Alfred and Gerda Syvertsen Andersen, she has been employed at the American Insurance Institute.
 
Also surviving are a son Greg and his wife Alison, Lititz, PA; a daughter Angela Raftery and her husband John, Malvern, PA; 5 grandchildren.

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

Florence I. Dolowy
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August 29, 2009

Florence I. Dolowy, Lake Ariel, formerly of Clarks Summit died early Saturday morning in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Joseph F. Dolowy who died in 2000.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Archbald and Florence Hartman Browning. She was a 1938 graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. She had been employed as an inspector at Fitchburg Coated Products.

Surviving are a son Joseph and his wife Jeanne of Oxnard, Ca.; daughters Betty Covey and her husband Bruce of Lake Ariel and Linda Leshko of Millersburg; a brother George Browning and a sister Delores Winslow of Youngstown, New York; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by a granddaughter Jennifer Covey; a son in law John Leshko; sisters Betty Weil and Ann Carroll.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Norman Faux.

Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm.
Interment, Abington Hills Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury United Methodist Church 720 Delaware St. Scranton 18509.

Roger S. Dowdell
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August 25, 2009


Roger S. Dowdell, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday morning at home after an illness. His wife of 18 years is the former Terrylynn Zulauf.

Born in the Bronx, NY, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth R. Harbor Dowdell, he graduated from Nyack High School, Nyack, NY, and attended St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hamlin. He was raised as a member of the Salvation Army. He was worked as an union electrician. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 81, V.F.W. Post 7963, Eynon and American Legion Post 139, Milford.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War.

Also surviving are a son Joseph and a daughter Catherine, both at home.

The funeral service will be Friday at 5:30pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Fr. Edward K. Erb.

Friends may Friday from 3:00-5:30pm.

Cremation will follow the service in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

In lieu of flowers donations may to sent to Roger’s children at 36 Mockingbird Lane Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

Clyde G. Johannes
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August 19, 2009
 
Clyde G. Johannes, Cherry Ridge, died Wednesday morning at Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife of 55 years is the former Dorothy Lopatofsky.
 
Born in Cherry Ridge, son of the late Walter and Edith Belknap Johannes, he had been employed at S.J. Bailey and Sons, Honesdale, for 45 years.
 
Also surviving are sons Frank and his wife Sue, Milanville, and David and his wife Amy, Waymart; daughters Lori Long and her husband Douglas, Leola, and Debi Lapps and her husband Joseph, West Chester; a sister Doris Millon, Honesdale; 10 grandchildren Vince, III, Walter, Dominique, George, Anthony, Jessica, Margaret, Brandon, Connor, Trevor; 3 great-grandchildren Nikko, Quentin, and McKenzie.
 
He was preceded in death by a daughter Donna Marie Johannes; brothers Earl, Carl, Everett, Cyril, Milton, Louis, and Irving; a sister Mildred Swartz.
 
The Blessing Service will be Friday at 12:00 Noon in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. John T. Albosta.
 
Friends may call Friday from 10:00am to 12:00 Noon.
 
Interment, Canaan Corners Cemetery, Waymart.

David F. Lipe    
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August 10, 2009

 David F. Lipe of Greentown, Pa died monday Aug 10, 2009 at home. David was a self employed farmer. He is survived by two sisters. Also surviving close friend Sandra Gitto Commeau  and her husband and children.
     Cremation was held at the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Services private.

Sydney M. Fahrenbach
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August 1, 2009

Sydney M. Fahrenbach, Lake Ariel, died Saturday after injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Born, March 9, 1990 in Carbondale she was the daughter of John J and Susan Fahrenbach of Lake Ariel.

She was a 2008 graduate of Western Wayne High School and a member of the National Honor Society and attended Lackawanna College. She was a member of the Western Wayne Soccer team and was named to the 2007 PSSCA All State Team. She also played at Lackawanna College.

Surviving are a sister Deanna and Josh Tucker, whom she loved as a brother, of Lake Ariel; paternal grandfather William R Fahrenbach of Lake Ariel; maternal grandmother Doreen McCaffrey of Carbondale; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Judith S Fahrenbach and her maternal grandfather Frank McCaffrey. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm. Interment, Salem Cemetery. For directions or to send the family an online condolence please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com Memorial contributions may be made to the Sydney Fahrenbach Scholarship Fund c/o Pennstar Bank of Lake Ariel, P.O. Box 67 Lake Ariel, Pa 18436.

Donald F. Neary
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July 28, 2009

Donald F. Neary, II, Hamlin, died Tuesday morning at home. His wife of 11 years is the former Karen Collora.
 
Born in Scranton, son of the late Donald and Ethel Berry Neary, he was a graduate of the One Room School House, Hoadley, Honesdale High School and he attended Trade School. He was employed at Moore Business Forms, Honesdale, for 27 years, and was currently employed at Tobyhanna Army Depot.
 
Also surviving are sons Adam and his wife Tara, Archbald, and Nathan, Jessup; a step daughter Kathleen Douglas and her husband James, Avoca; Grandchildren Carissa, Abigail, Sabastian, Logan, Thomas, and Anthony.
 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church 105 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
Anyone attending the Mass is asked to go directly to the Church.
 
Friends may call Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Interment, Green Gates Cemetery, Hawley.

Louis Lennard
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July 27, 2009
 
      Louis Lennard, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Monday in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. His deceased wife was the former Joyce Playberg.
     Born in London, England on January 1, 1919 he was a veteran of the British Army serving in World War II. He was of the Jewish faith. He had been employed as a double decker bus driver in London for 50 years.
      Surviving are nieces and nephews including a niece and caregiver Marsha Reingold and her husband Marty of Lake Ariel; great nieces and nephews.
      Preceded in death by a son F. Daniel Lennard.
Services will be held Thursday at 1pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel officiated by Rabbi Johanan Bichhardt.
      Interment will take place in London, England.

Dorothy H. Samson
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July 22, 2009

Dorothy H. Samson July 22, 2009 Dorothy H. Samson, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday at Green Ridge Health Care Center after an illness. Her husband was the late Russell W. Samson who passed away in 1993.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Myrtle Bush Hughes, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church. She had worked Scranton Lace Co., Manhattan Shirt, and Eureka Printing as a machine operator. She was a member of the Autumn Leaves and the Hamlin Senior Center.

Surviving are a son Eric A. and his wife Holly, Scranton; a brother Arthur, Philadelphia; a sister Marjorie Reynolds, NJ; a sister-in-law Eleanor Heather, Lake Ariel; grandchildren Eric R. and his wife Shannon, Lancaster, PA, and Brandon G., Lake Ariel; a great-grandson Ryan E.; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers Paul and William "Wicker"Hughes Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave. Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

Alan J. Adams
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July 22, 2009


Alan J. Adams, S. Canaan, died Wednesday at Wayne Memorial Hospital.


Born in Waterbury, CT, son of Juanita Jones Adams, S. Canaan, and the late Frank Adams, he was a graduate of the Canaan Christian Academy and was a member of the Canaan Bible Chapel.


Surviving are a sister Susan Gregory and her husband David, S. Canaan, Colleen Bibalo and her husband Kevin, Greely, and Mia Quigg and her husband Tom, N. Milford, CT; brothers Richard and his wife Lisa, Dingmans Ferry, and James and his wife Cathy, Bloomsburg; several nieces and nephews.


The funeral will be Saturday at 9:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.


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


Interment, Simon Cemetery, S. Canaan.


In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Canaan Christian Academy Scholarship Fund 30 Hemlock Rd. Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

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

Thomas J. Osborn
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July 20, 2009

Thomas J. Osborn, Lake Ariel, died Monday at C.M.C. His wife is the former Linda Blackman.
 
He was born in Peoria, IL, son of Betty Croy Osborn, Peoria, IL, and the late William Osborn.
 
Also surviving are a son Anthony, NJ; a daughter Nicol Sveen, Lake Ariel; a brother William and sisters Mary Brand and Jane Gleason, all of Peoria, IL; 3 grandchildren.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Richard J. Boyer
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July 20, 2009

Richard J. Boyer, Waymart, died Monday at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, after an illness.
 
Born in Malone, NY, son of the late Dale and Beatrice Bassette Boyer, he worked as a computer technician at Loveshaw, S. Canaan. He was a graduate of Franklin Academy, Malone, NY, and Mohawk Community College, Rome, NY.
 
Surviving are caregivers Jodi and Tim Knecht, Waymart; a brother Donald; an aunt Mary Steenberge, Malone, NY.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, PA 18447.
 
A graveside service will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chateaugay, NY.

Sherie Ann Klikus
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July 20, 2009

Sherie Ann (Karschner) Klikus, 55, loving wife of John Klikus, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer Monday morning at V.N.A. Hospice at C.M.C.
 
Born in Sayre, PA, daughter of the late Thomas and Mily Rosengrant Karschner, she was a graduate of Honesdale High School, and she worked for a leading touring company, sending adults on Learning Vacations.
 
A devoted wife, Sherie enjoyed spending time with her family. Although very active, she loved the simple things in life: cooking, gardening, fishing, and wildlife. Always with a smile on her face she will never forget the thoughtfulness from her friends and family.
 
Also surviving are 3 daughters Jamie and her husband Gerry Miller, Hamlin, Cassandra and her husband Keith Barbuti, Old Forge, and Danielle and her husband Tom Warnock, Honesdale; Step-son John and his wife Karrie Klikus, Scranton; a step-daughter Amy and her husband Rob Reed, Mt. Cobb; grandchildren Andy, Chelsea, and Becca Miller, Kyle, Jack, and Ireland Klikus, Rian and Mitchell Reed; a brother Howard Karschner, Goldsboro, NC; a sister Judy Beveridge, Waymart.
 
A Memorial Service will held Friday at 11:00am in the Centenary United Methodist Church Rt. 590 Hamlin.
 
Friends may call Friday from 10:00 to 11:00am at the Church.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to V.N.A. Hospice 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, PA 18447.

Martha Alta Ball
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July 16, 2009

Martha Alta Ball, Maplewood, died suddenly at home on Thursday. Her husband of 55 years is Russell Ball.

Born in Mt. Cobb, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Alta Brown Hollister. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and the Lackawanna Business School. She had been employed by the Western Wayne School District, S&W Sewing, and ATI Electric Company.

Surviving are a son James Ball and his wife Tierney of Tafton; three daughters Beverly Weaver and her husband Russell of Lake Ariel, Diane Kroll and her husband James and Gloria Ball all of Maplewood; brothers Bruce Hollister and his wife Roberta of Maplewood and the Reverends Harold and Ruth Hollister of Waynesboro; a sister Verona Williams and her husband Thomas of Tunkhannock; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by sisters Elma June Shaffer and Bonnie Jean Hollister.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10am in the Grace United Methodist Church, Maplewood.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel and Monday morning from 9:15am until time of service at the church.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church c/o Russell Ball 1082 Lake Henry Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436

Barbara A. Swingle, RN
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July 14, 2009

      Barbara A. Swingle, RN, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday evening at V.N.A. Hospice at C.M.C. after an illness. Her husband of 53 years is Bruce Swingle.

     Born in Hackensack, NJ, daughter of the late Adolph and Anna Linke Walz, she was a graduate of Hawley High School and Berks County School of Nursing. She had been employed as a registered nurse at S.C.I. Waymart and Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center. She and her husband had owned the B&B Diner.

     Also surviving are sons Robert, Hollisterville, Brad, Beau, Jesse, James, and Nicholas, all of Lake Ariel and Brett of Florida; daughters Becky Strait, Bethlehem, and Bonnie Miller, E. Stroudsburg; grandsons Tom, Mark, Bruce and Bobby; great-grandchildren Kyle, J.J., Jacob, Carter, Brady, Brandon, Brent, Hailey, and Marrissa.

     She was preceded in death by a sons Jeffery and Brent; a grandson R.J.; a brother John; and a sister Florence Guzzo.

A Blessing service will be held Friday at 6pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Friday from 4-6pm.

Cremation will follow the Mass in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Mary Lou Lopatofsky
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July 11, 2009
 
      Mary Lou Lopatofsky, Waymart, died Saturday morning in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. Her husband is Francis Lopatofsky. The couple had been married 45 years.
      Born in Clinton Twp., daughter of the late Homer and Ruey McCorey Cobb she was a graduate of the Waymart High School. She was a member of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church, Waymart. She had been employed by Rays Shuresave Market in Waymart as an office manager.
       Surviving are sons Frank and his wife Louise of Waymart, Corey and his wife Cherlyann of Delmar, De., and Thomas of Olyphant; grandchildren Kristen, Kevin and Sarah.
       Preceded in death by brothers Corey, Roger and Clayton Cobb; sisters Esther Faller and Sylvia Hoefling.
Private services were held at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
       Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.
       Interment of cremains in the S. Clinton Baptist Cemetery.

Antoinette F. Saladino
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July 7, 2009

Antoinette F. Saladino, 92, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday evening at the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Center after an illness. Her husband of 69 years was Charles F. Saladino, Sr., who passes away in 2008.
 
Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Lombardo Fasullo, she was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale. She assisted her husband in numerous business activities.
 
She was a woman with a sweet personality who was totally devoted to her family, husband, children, and grandchildren.
 
Surviving are a son Charles F., Jr., and a daughter Jodie Skowronski and her husband Chuck, all of Lake Ariel; sisters Josephine and Florence; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by a sister Anna.
 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s Church Rd., Ledgedale.
 
Friends may call Friday from 6:00-8:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and 9:00-10:00 Saturday morning at the Church.
 
Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Resident Activities Fund c/o Brighten @ Julia Ribaudo Senior Center 1404 Golf Park Dr. Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

Robert W. Rooney
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July 4, 2009
 
Robert W. Rooney, The Hideout, died Saturday evening at the Abington Manor Nursing Home after an illness. His wife is the former Judith Flick.
 
Born in Queens, NY, son of the late Herbert and Mildred Kelly Rooney, he was Juvenile Psychologist, a retired Police Officer for the N.Y.P.D. with 25 years of service, and he was a Security Guard at Breezewood Acres Community Association. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
 
Also surviving are daughters Kerry Schumacher, AZ, and Sherry Minda, NY; 6 grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by a brother Herbert.
 
A Memorial Service will be July 15th at 11:00am in Mariposa Gradens, Mesa, AZ.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

 Thomas McKenna
July 3, 2009
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Thomas McKenna, Lake Ariel, died Friday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife is the former Jeanette Fournier.
 
Born in Swansea, MA, son of the late Norbert and Martha Shannon McKenna, he had worked as an analytical chemist at Alcoa. He attended St. Marys Church, Ledgedale. He was a member of the American Society of Chemists.
 
Also surviving are sons Joseph, Hacketstown, NJ, and Thomas, Phillipsburg, NJ; a daughter Ann Marie McKenna, Hershey, PA; grandchildren Katherine and Matthew; a brother Leo McKenna, MA; a sister Ellen Scanlon, CA.
He was preceded in death by brothers Norbert and John; sisters Winifred Tankard, Angnes Lewis, and Mary Hayhurst.
 
The Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10:00am in St. Marys Church, Ledgedale.
 
Friends may call Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:00am at the Church.
 
Cremation will follow Mass in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Angus Medical Fund c/o the Family.

Kelly Ann Sledzinski
July 3, 2009
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Kelly Ann Sledzinski, 21, Ledgedale, died Friday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, from complications as a result of her courageous battle with Leukemia.
 
Born in Scranton, daughter of Michael and Ann Hinz Sledzinski, Ledgedale, she was a graduate of Western Wayne High School Class of 2006. She attended Penn State University and Marywood University, and was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community.
 
She excelled academically and athletically during both her high school and college career. She was an inspiration to many and was loved by all and will be sincerely and deeply missed. The memories shared with Kelly will be cherished forever in our hearts.
 
Also surviving are brothers Michael and James, and a sister Elizabeth, all at home; Paternal Grandmother Elsie Sledzinski, Lake Ariel; Maternal Grandparents Henry and Evelyn Hinz, Roaring Brook Twp.; several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
 
She was preceded in death by her Paternal Grandfather Stanley Sledzinski.
 
Friends may call Monday from 4:00-8:00pm in the St. Thomas More Church Parish Center 105 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be private at St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.
 
Cremation will follow the Mass in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Kelly Ann Sledzinski Memorial Fund c/o Pennstar Bank P.O. Box 220 Hamlin, PA 18427.
 

Loretta T. Griffin Enslin
July 2, 2009
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Loretta T. "Nanny" Griffin Enslin, Lake Ariel, died Thursday morning at V.N.A. Hospice Unit at C.M.C. after an illness. She was preceded in death by her first husband James F. Yurgovsky and her second husband Graydon K. Enslin.
 
Born in Dickson City PA, daughter of the late Alfred Griffin and Rose Dearson Griffin DePew, she was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community and "Autumn Leaves" in Lake Ariel and the Hamlin Seniors Center. She had worked in the garment industry for over 20 years.

Carol Jean Hineline
June 24, 2009
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Carol Jean Hineline of Hamlin died early wednesday morning in the VNA Hospice unit at CMC. Born in Hamlin daughter of the late Philip and Ida LaBahn Hineline. She was a graduate of Lake Consolidated High School a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Hamlin Fire and Rescue Auxillary and a former Powder puff Stockcar Driver. Prior to retirement she had been employed at Tobyhanna armu Depot as a secratery for 37 years.

Surviving ar brothers William and wife Carol Hineline of Mt Cobb and Donald and wife Maribeth Hineline of Springbrook. Sev Nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convience of the family with private interment Fairview Memoral Park, Elmhurst.Memorial contributions to Hamlin Fire and Rescue PO Box 116 Hamlin,pa.18427.

George G. McGuire
June 20, 2009
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George G. McGuire, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Saturday morning at home after an illness. His wife is the former Catherine Marren. The couple had been married for 41 years.

Born in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late James F and Lillian Jones McGuire. He was a graduate of St. John’s University, New York. He was a member of the St. Thomas More/St. Mary’s Parish Community, Lake Ariel. Prior to retirement he had been employed by the New York Telephone Company as an area operations manager. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. McDonough Council 7403 and had served as Past District Deputy and was also Past Grand Knight. He was a United States Navy Veteran.

Surviving are sons Kevin of Lake Ariel, Thomas and his wife Kelly Fisher and Peter and his wife Jena all of New York; a daughter Mary Varrecchia and her husband Ed of New York; grandchildren Aidan, Peter, Sean and Eddie; a nephew.

Preceded in death by sisters Cathy Murphy and Ann Umbers. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church.

Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Interment, St. Mary’s Cemete

Memorial contributions may be made to Pennsylvanians for Human Life 506 Broadway St Scranton 18501 or to the American Cancer Society PO Box 896 Hershey, Pa. 17033.

Matthew C. "Zip" Siepiela
June 8, 2009
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Matthew C. "Zip" Siepiela, Jr., Hollisterville, died Monday morning at home following an illness. His wife was the former Donna Lee Horst who passed away in 1994.

Born in Throop, son of the late Matthew and Lottie Naumowicz Siepiela, Sr., he was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School, Lake Ariel. He worked at General Electric, Liverpool, NY as a electronics technician. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Surviving are a daughter Debbie Lee Parry and her husband Jerry, Hollisterville; sisters Mary Ann Czubowicz, Lake Ariel, Joanne O’Neil, Chester, PA, Patricia Merrigan, Lake Ariel, and Florence MacDonald, Honesdale; grandchildren Tracy Hickey, Jessica Parry and Amanda Parry; great-grandchildren MyKenna, Samuel, Kaylan, Deanna, and Meadow; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Robert and Thomas.

The Funeral will be Friday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Friends may call Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

Homer C. Courtright
May 31, 2009
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Homer C. Courtright, Hamlin, died Sunday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home. His wife of 62 years was the former Mary Evans who died February 7, 2009.
 
Born in Ranson Twp., son of the late Chris and Mildred Dunlap Courtright, he was a diary farmer and a Member of the Pennsylvania Farm Association. He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Hamlin since 1937 where he was a former trustee, a member of the adult fellowship, served on the Finance Committee, the administrative council, and worked in the construction of the new Centenary Church between 1945-1946.
 
Homer was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. He loved working on his farm with his animals and crops. He was a very kind and generous man who gave always to his family, friends, and church.
 
Surviving are sons Llewellyn and his wife Dawn, Hamlin, and Chris and his wife Patty, Honesdale; a daughter Carol Williams and her husband Hank, Lake Ariel; grandchildren Robert Williams and his wife Kristin, Ryan Courtright and his wife Amanda, Mary Lou Williams, Brenten Courtright, Gwen Courtright, and Lauren Courtright; great-grandchildren Logan and Luke Courtright; a sister Romayne Price and her husband Leon, Stroudsburg; a brother-in-law Ned Evans and his wife Marlene, Clarks Summit; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
 
The Funeral Service will be Thursday at 10:00am in the Centenary United Methodist Church Rt. 590 Hamlin.
 
Friends may call Wednesday from 5:00-8:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Lake Ariel and Thursday morning from 9:15-10:00am at the Church.
 
Interment, Salem Cemetery, Hamlin.
 
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church P.O. Box 126 Hamlin, PA 18427.

Nancy L. Pennell
May 29, 2009
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Nancy L. Pennell of Lake Ariel died friday morning at home after an illness. Her Husband of 33 years is Ronald Pennell. She was born in Honesdale daughter of the late William and Evelyn Smith Cook. She was a graduate of Western Wayne High School a member of Lake Ariel United Methodist church, the former Postmaster of the South Canaan Post office, South Canaan, Pa. Nancy was a volunteer for the national emergency responce network for homeland security and the americam cancer society. She loved to golf, make candles, home decorating ,most of all she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her.

Also surviving son Jason and his wife Kimberly of Marietta Pa, grandson Logan, Sisters Linda Justice and husband John of Ledgedale, Julie Wartella of Lake Ariel, Brothers William Cook and his wife Barbara of Lake Ariel ,Jeffery Cook and His wife Beth of New Hampshire. sev nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the convience of the family cremation was held at the Lake region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home Lake Ariel. Memorial Contributions May Be made to American Cancer Society for pancreatic research by calling 1 800-227-2345 dial 2 for donations 24/7 give Nancys name and donation.

Theresa Vogt
May 3, 2009
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Theresa Vogt, Lake Ariel, died May 3 in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Paul Wilhelm Vogt.
 
Born June 10, 1907 in Germany she was a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnessess, Mt. Cobb. She had worked both as a hairdresser and on a dairy farm in South Canaan.
 
Surviving are a nephew Hans Kohler; grand nieces and nephews.
 
Preceded in death by three sister and a brother.
 
Services will be held Saturday May 16 at 2:00pm in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnessess Mt. Cobb.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.

Lois Jane Miller
May 2, 2009
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Lois Jane Miller, Jefferson Twp., died Saturday night in the Community Medical Center. Her husband is Elwood Miller.
    
Born in Irvington, NJ she was the daughter of the late Herman and Shirley Benson Zachau. She was a graduate of the John Dayton High School in Springfield, NJ. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, Mt. Cobb. She had been self employed in the house cleaning industry.
    
Also surviving are a son Jake Jahada of Stroudsburg and a brother Henry Zachau of Easton.
    
Services will be held Saturday at 3:30pm in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Routes 348 and 247, Mt. Cobb.
    
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
    
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Cobb Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses c/o Brian Boshman 125 Beechwood Dr. Lake Ariel, 18436 

Doris A. Simons, RN
May 2, 2009
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Doris A. Simons, RN, Hamlin, died Saturday in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Kenneth "Cap" Simons.

Born June 1, 1912, in Hamlin, she was the daughter of the late Wyman and Pearle Chapman Field. She was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and the former Hahnemann School of Nursing. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Hamlin. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a private duty registered nurse and also at the former Holidays Hill Nursing Home in Newfoundland.

Surviving are a son Horace and his companion Donna Richards of Tunkhannock; daughters Sarah Mansfield and her husband Dr. Carl of Philadelphia and Dorothy Pesarchik and her husband Anthony of Quarryville; a brother Wyman Field of Lake Ariel; daughter in law Joy Simons of Hamlin; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers Durward, Kenneth, Robert and Bayne Field.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Revs. Norman Faux and Ron Onder.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm.
Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Centenary United Methodist Church PO Box 126 Hamlin 18427 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, Tn 38105

Robert L. Verrastro
April 30, 2009
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Robert L. Verrastro, Lake Ariel, died Thursday morning at Mercy Hospital after an illness. His wife of 24 years is the former Michelle Savage.
 
Born in Scranton, son of the late Robert and Lois B. Dickert Verrastro, he was the owner of Verrastro Insulting Co., Lake Ariel, a member of the N.R.A., American Legion Post 311, Hawley, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Vietnam War.
 
Also surviving are a daughter Cara Verrastro, Lake Ariel; a brother Stephen, West Wyoming.
 
Services will be Sunday at 2:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
 
Friends may call Sunday from 1:00pm until time of service.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.
 

Robert R. Hicks
April 22, 2009
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    Robert R. Hicks of Hawley, died wednesday morning in Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. He was born in Toledo, oh. He was self employed salesman. Surviving sons Robert R II & Keith, Daughters Denise Hicks, Diane Howell and Cathy Shay, Sisters Marilyn Hatcher and Carol Smenner. Preceded in death by a brother Lawrence.
    Cremation took place at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Mildred V. Naholnik
April 17, 2009
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Mildred V. Naholnik, S. Canaan, died Friday morning at Marian Community Hospital after an illness. Her husband was the late John M. Naholnik who passed away in 2006.
 
Born in S. Canaan, daughter of the late Thomas and Maria Blaschek Vaverchak, she attended S. Canaan School and was a member of St. Tikhon’s Church, S. Canaan.
 
Surviving are sons John "Jack" Naholnik, Jr., Port Richey, FL, and Michael Naholnik, Norristown, PA; a daughter Joan Gallinot, S. Canaan; two brothers Paul Vaverchak, Syracuse, and Thomas Vaverchak, Florida; two sisters Peg Abruzese, Florida, and Sue O’Brien, Lake Ariel; five grandchildren Thomas Gallinot and his wife Melanie, S. Canaan, Cathy Gallinot, S. Canaan, Robert Gallinot, Forest City, Michael Naholnik and his wife Maria, Clarks Summit, and Melissa Davis and her husband Brian, Hamlin; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by brothers Andy, William, Stephen and John Vaverchak; sisters Margaret Russotto, Helen Masseo, Mary Latka, and Julia Presauskas.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Lake Ariel.
 
Private interment will take place in St. Tikhon’s Cemetery, S. Canaan.

Charles R. Williams
April 13, 2009
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Charles R. Williams, Lake Ariel, died Monday night in the Mercy Hospital. His wife of 30 years is the former Judith Fahrenbach.
 
Born in Fordland, Missouri, he was the son of the late Charles and Janie Johnson Williams. He was an Army veteran and a graduate of Fordland High School, Fordland, MO. Prior to retirement he had worked for Pacific Pumps of California and Sani Services of Hamlin. He enjoyed golfing, square dancing, his coffee groups, and was a great joke teller.
 
Surviving are sons Charles and his wife Amy of Arkansas and Michael and his wife Bethany of Colorado; a brother Lee of Arizona; sisters Doris Layne and her husband Lloyd and Helen Tucker and her husband Sam both of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren Haley Jo, Natalie Ann and Sean Michael; nieces and nephews.
 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Norman Faux.
 
Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm.
 
Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Lena Harnick
April 7, 2009
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Lena Harnick, 97, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday morning at the home of her niece and nephew Cindy and Bill Snyder after an illness. Her husband was the late Anthony Harnick.
 
Born in Mt. Cobb, daughter of the late Louis C. and Lena Wittenbrader Kotchessa, prior to retirement she had been employed at Superior Generator as an assembler.
 
Surviving are brothers Ernest Kotchessa, Shippensburg and Robert Kotchessa, Reading; sisters Emma Batzel, Scranton and Clare Smith, Kent, OH; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by brothers Louis and Henry Kotchessa; a sister Marie Snyder.
 
The Funeral will be Friday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Michael Cantando of the Faith Baptist Church, Peckville.
 
Friends may call Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm & 7:00-9:00pm

Sue Ellen McLain
March 20, 2009
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Sue Ellen McLain  57, of Madison Twp died friday evening at VNA Hospice at CMC after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Scranton daughter of the late Harold and Marguerite Swartz McLain. Prior to her illness she had been employed by Ritas Sportswear in Moscow, A cocktail waitress at Mt Airy Lodge, specialty records and finally as nurses aide.She lived for her granchildren and was always busy taking them places. She touched so many lives and will be missed by those who really knew her. Sue is finally at peace with her mother in heaven who died 7 months ago.

Surviving son Dean McLain of madison Twp, a sister Judy Palmer and husband Donald of Madison Twp, Brothers William McClain and wife Marion of Hamlin, James McLain  of Jefferson Twp Timothy McLain and wife Elaine of Madison Twp and Michael McLain and wife of Tammy of Sterling.Grandchildren Kitrena, Dean Jr and Anthony.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-7pm at the James wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd lake Ariel.
Cremation will take place at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral,

Letizia "Tina" Dramisino
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Letizia "Tina" Dramisino, The Hideout, died Friday morning at the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Center after an illness. Her husband of 50 years is Pietro Dramisino.
 
Also surviving are a son Angelo and his wife Ellen, Lake Ariel; a daughter Carmela Kelly and her husband Brenden, Lake Ariel; a sister Maria, Italy; grandchildren Breden and Lauren.
 
The Funeral will be Tuesday at 8:45am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30am in St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Church Rd. Ledgedale.
 
Friends may call Monday from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00pm.
Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.

Harold A. Cook
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Harold A. Cook, Lake Ariel, died Thursday at the V.A. Medical Center Wilkes-Barre after an illness. His wife was the late Florence Axworthy.
 
Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Amzi and Agnes Schneider Cook, original owners of Cook’s Funeral Home, Lake Ariel, he was the former owner of Harold A. Cook’s Farm Equipment. He was a school bus driver, a courier for L.A. Bank, and had been employed W.A. Williams Equipment Sales. He was a graduate of Lake Ariel High School, a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of Salem Lodge 330 F. & A.M, and American Legion Post 807. He was veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was a P.O.W. in Germany captured during the Battle of the Bulge.
 
Surviving are sons Kevin A. and his wife Sharon, S. Canaan, and David H., Lake Ariel; brothers Alfred, Lake Ariel, and Ernest "Duff",Honesdale; a sister Ethel Rose, Cherry Ridge Twp.; grandchildren Dave, Jr., Shelley, Aaron, Erica, Alicia; great-grandchildren Peyton, Ashton, and Zachary; several nieces and nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by brothers Arthur and William; sisters Elizabeth Gorton and Jean Turner.
 
The Funeral will be Monday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Ted Faux.
 
Friends may call Sunday from 2:00-5:00pm.
 
Interment, with full Military Honors, East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave. Lake Ariel, PA 18436.

Mildred E. Lanuti
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Mildred E. Lanuti, Newfoundland, died Wednesday at Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Center after an illness. Her husband was the late Albert Lanuti.
 
Born in Panther, PA, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Huguenin Robacker, she was a graduate of Greene-Dreher High School and was a member of the Newfoundland Moravian Church. She was the former co-owner of Glimmer & Glass at Blueberry Hill and was the former manager of the Gift Shop at Twin Rocks.
 
Surviving are daughters Chris McLain and her husband Earl, Sterling, and Camilla Bloss and her husband Romaine, Canadensis; a sister-in-law Rose Robacker, Newfoundland; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by brothers Earl and Robert, and sisters Leila Trux and Dora Taylor.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
 
Interment of the urn will take place in the Moravian Cemetery, Newfoundland.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newfoundland Moravian Church 982 Main St. Newfoundland, PA 18445.

Mary Chepan
January 12, 2009
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Mary Chepan, Moscow, died January 12, at the Taylor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Joseph Chepan.
      Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Coviello Ferraldo.
      Surviving are brothers James of NY and Carmen of Fl.; several nieces and nephews.
      Preceded in death by a son Joseph; brothers Ralph, Paul, and Rocky; two sisters Josephine and Rose.
      Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Edward H. Relph
March 11, 2009
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         Edward H. Relph, Sterling, died Wednesday afternoon in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife is the former Dorothy K. Klynman. The couple had been married for 63 years.
         Born in Ridgefield, NJ and lived there until 1979 when he moved to Sterling. He was the son of the late Herbert A and Dorothy A Gervaize Relph. He was a graduate of Lafayette College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering where he was a member of the Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity. He was a member of the Sterling United Methodist Church, the Wall-Sebring American Legion Post #274, Gouldsboro and a life member of the Ridgefield First Aid and Ambulance Corps of which he was a former Captain and also served as an American Red Cross first aid instructor.. Prior to retirement he was the Vice President of the Herbert A. Relph, Jr., Inc a mason’ building materials and fuel company in Ridgefield, NJ. He was a United States Navy veteran serving during WWII in the Pacific.
         Surviving are a son David E and his wife Vicki of Greentown; daughters Barb J. Ceresnak and her husband Randy of Franklin Lakes, NJ and Bonnie R Amorini and her husband Joseph of Sterling; a step sister Judith Cajzer of New Jersey ; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
        Preceded in death by a sister Alva Burton.
        Funeral services will be held Monday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.
        Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm.
        Interment with Military Honors in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
        In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hamlin Fire and Rescue Box 116 Hamlin, 18427 or to the Sterling United Methodist Church, Box 25, Sterling, 18463.

Mark D. Felicetta
March 7, 2009
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Mark D. Felicetta, Bethany, died March 4, 2009 at home. His wife is the former Colette Trail.

Born in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph and Wonda Visnoviski Felicetta. He was the owner of Felicetta Handyman Service.

He was a loving husband, father and friend to all who were blessed to have known him.

Surviving are sons Mark Trail and Joseph Felicetta both at home; a daughter Alisha Felicetta of New Jersey; sisters Roberta and Wanda Felicetta both of New Jersey.

A celebration of Marks life will be held on April 19 at the Gazebo at Bingham Park, Hawley from 12 - 3pm.

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

Bruce J. Black
March 7, 2009
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Bruce J. Black, Maplewood, died Saturday in the Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. His wife of 61 years is Florence Black. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Ellis and Florence Black. He was a United States Army veteran. Surviving are sons Jerry of Lake Ariel and John of Wellsville; daughters Diane Leonard of Lake Ariel and Carol Davis of New York; a sister Jane Grebe of Lake Ariel; ten grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren.

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.

Josephine A. Sledzinski
March 5, 2009
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Josephine A. Sledzinski, 95, Ledgedale, died Thursday morning in the Mercy Hospital after an illness. Her husband of 61 years is Kosteck Sledzinski.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Ernestine Dipyatic Martinkovitch. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale as well as it’s Altar and Rosary Society, the Ladies Auxiliary of Orchard Lake, Michigan, a life member of the Hamlin PTA, and was also a life member of the Ledgedale Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She also attended the Hamlin Senior Center for the past 10 years.

She always liked to help older people. She never had a harsh word for anyone and was loved by all. She loved music, bingo, pinochle, family and friends.

Surviving are sons Victor C. Sledzinski and his wife Marsha of Ledgedale and Stephen Sledzinski and his wife Susan of S. Canaan; daughters Elizabeth Reed of Lake Ariel, Alice Martin and her husband Frank and Barbara Phillips and her husband Dale all of Ledgedale; a sister Margaret Kibelbek of Bontyville; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother John Martinkovitch; five sisters Ilona Martinkovitch, Pauline Kloss, Mary Zateeny, Ceil Echans and Katherine Karp Zalewski.

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

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.
Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society c/o Jean Pruss 169 Goose Pond Rd. Lake Ariel 18436 or Ledgedale Volunteer Fire Company 27 Sledzinski Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Pam Sledzinski
February 28, 2009
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Pam Sledzinski fo Ledgedale passed away unexpectedly Saturday at home.She and her husband Bill had been married for 27 years.

She was born in Pottstown daughter of Elaine Schwoyer Ritter of Hamlin and the late Harold Ritter. Pam worked at Shelleys Restaurant Formerly the Hamlin Diner and was a member of Ledgedale Ladies Auxiliary as a former secretary.

Pam was unique and special person with a genuine smile to all, greeting you everyday as long lost friend, with an infectious laugh you would hear for a mile. She loved everyone and saw only the good in people. She was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day a gift from god to all that had the privilege to know her.

Surviving are sons Billy and Adam at home. Daughter Katie also at home. Sister Renee Troxel of Phoenixville, Brother Barry Ritter of Sterling. Mother in Law Elsie Sledzinski of Ledgedale, And a huge extended family with several sister and brother in laws, nieces and nephews and friends that adored her.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10am in St Marys Church, Ledgedale. Interment St Marys Cemetery, Ledgedale. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8pm at the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd, Lake Ariel. Family and friends attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church Thursday morning. Memorial contributions: Ronald McDonald House of Danville PO Box 300 Danville, Pa. 17821 or Ledgedale Vol Fire Co 27 Sledzinski Rd Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Therese M. Flynn
February 26, 2009
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Therese M. Flynn of Lake Ariel died Thursday evening in Mercy Hospice. Her husband of 47 years, William E. Flynn, died July 20, 1993.

Born March 4, 1925, in the Minooka section of Scranton, daughter of the late Albert and Mary Sumbrum Opinsky, she attended parochial school in South Scranton, leaving school early to help support her family. Upon her marriage, she became a full-time wife and a mother of four. Once her family was raised, Therese enjoyed traveling, taking occasional trips abroad including several to Ireland. Locally, she enjoyed many excursions to Lancaster. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. For many years, she attended St. Ann's Novena.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Mercy Hospital and especially the nursing staff in the hospice unit for their gentle care and compassion while mom was a patient there. It would also like to thank Jane and Jim Zurbriggen for their care and kindness to mom for the past two years, and Celine and John Tiel for their constant vigil.

Surviving are four children, William J. Flynn and wife, Roseann, Scranton; Celine Belmore, Lake Ariel; Thomas Flynn, with whom she resided in Lake Ariel; and Francis Flynn, Newfoundland; seven grandchildren, Robert DePrimo and wife, Sherri; Mark DePrimo and wife, Chris; Stephanie Flynn; Erica Flynn Krysko and husband, Robert; Stacey, Jessica and Sean Flynn; four great-grandchildren, Giana and Jaedyn DePrimo, and Evan and Ava Krysko; two step-great-grandchildren, Victoria and Matthew Rudavitz; two sisters Celine and husband, John Tiel, Honesdale; and Joan and husband, Raymond Latournous, Hawley; five brothers, Albert Opinsky and wife, Isabelle, Honesdale; Paul Opinsky, New York; John Opinsky, Scranton; Robert Opinsky and wife, Edie, Anchorage, Alaska; and Harold Opinsky, Dalton; three sisters-in-law, Rita Graziano, Factoryville; Margaret and husband, Joseph Foglietta, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Madeline Flynn, Union, N.J.; a brother-in-law, Francis and wife, Estelle Flynn, Levittown; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Bernadette Parridge and Mary Opinsky; and four brothers, Gerard and William and infants Joseph and Raymond.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.

Friends may call Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m., at the James Wilson Funeral Home Inc., 143 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel.

Betty Frey, L.P.N.
February 24, 2009
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Betty Frey, L.P.N., S. Canaan, died Tuesday morning at Kindred Hospital at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after an illness. Her husband is Stanley E. Frey, Jr. The couple had been married for 61 years.
 
Born in S. Canaan, daughter of the late Harold and Minnie Shaffer Lamberton, she was a graduate of Waymart High School and L.P.N. Nursing School and was an L.P.N. at the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center and the former Ryans Nursing Home, Waymart. She attended the Canaan Bible Chapel.
 
Also surviving are sons Stanley III and his wife Sharlene, Ohio, Carl and his wife Judith, S. Canaan; a daughter Kathy Lewis and her husband Daniel, S. Canaan; a sister Helen Amorini, S. Canaan; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by brothers Jerry, Donald, Frank, Danny, and Robert; sisters Doris Bloomgardener and Florence Kiell.
 
The Funeral will be Friday at 11:00am in the Canaan Bible Chapel 30 Hemlock Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Matt Wolfe, Rev. William Rushik, and Rev. Pat Lee.
 
Friends may call Friday morning from 9:00-11:00am at the Church.
 
Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
 
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
 

Helen Franc
February 10, 2009
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Helen Franc, 104, Lake Ariel, went to be with the Lord and loved ones Tuesday at home after an illness. Her husband was the late Theodore Franc.
 
Born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Emerson and Alice Frisbie Frisbie, she was a graduate of the Lake Vocational School and the Stroudsburg Normal School. She was a school teacher who taught in Cold Spring and S. Canaan. She was a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church.
 
She was known for her baking skills, she loved to play scrabble, crochet, her flowers, and birds. The family would like to thank the girls for Hospice, the retired teachers for their cards, flowers and visits. And a special heart felt thanks to Helen’s sister Betty who was her primary care-giver.
 
Surviving are a son Bennie Franc and a daughter Elaine Cook, both of Lake Ariel; sisters Betty and Connie Gruenewald, both of Coopersburg, PA; 9 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; 1 great-great-great grandchild; several nieces.
 
She was preceded in death by 2 sons James and Dale; a daughter Ann Louise; 2 great-grandsons Eric Enslin and Gary Hopkins; 5 brothers Cyrus, Cecil, Merle, Robert, and Louie; 2 sister Marie Faller and Ruby McKinney.
 
The Funeral Service will be Saturday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Norman Faux.
 
Friends may call Saturday from 9:30-11:00am.
 
Private Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
 
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave. Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or V.N.A. Hospice 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, PA 18447.

Leonard A. Wargo
February 9, 2009
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Leonard A. Wargo, Lake Ariel, died Monday at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital after an illness. His companion of 21 years is Robin Fuller, Lake Ariel.
 
Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Andrew E. and Martha Benjamin Wargo, he was the owner of Head’s Up Flooring for 33 years. He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Hamlin and a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School, Lake Ariel.
 
Surviving are sons Leonard and his wife Amie, Lakeville and Andrew and his wife Holly, Lake Ariel; daughters Demanie Wargo, Lake Ariel, and Sharon Guarino and her husband William, Waymart; a sister Freda Black and her husband Roger, Hamlin; 5 grandchildren Gracie, Kyle, Dawson, Landon, and Adysen.
 
A Memorial Service will be Friday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Norman Faux.
Friends may call Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm.
 
Cremation took place at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Center 2010 Adams Ave. Scranton, PA 18509.

Yolanda M. Wilson
February 5, 2009
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Yolanda M. Wilson, Lake Ariel, died Thursday in the Brighten at Julia Ribuado Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Frank Perkins.

Born November 3, 1909 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Very Rev. Dean Michael and Yolanda Kaminsky Jackovics. She attended St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. Yolanda achieved her early schooling at Marywood Seminary in Green-Ridge and spent her youth next to Lake Ariel at the family cottage which was purchased in 1917 by her father and remains in the family to this day.

Yolanda journeyed through life with intelligence and curiosity. In 1939 she took a two month honeymoon across America by car with her husband Frank. After decades in the NYC area, with the death of her husband, she moved to northern rural Vermont. She explored the Allagash in northern Main by canoe, lived in Spain for a year and spent years in Florida, Georgia, Maine and upstate NY. She dealt with the unexpected difficulties of life with understated strength and bravery. She was a teacher by profession and avocation to all of those who cared to watch and learn right up to her last difficult days.

Surviving are two sons Frank Perkins of Lake Ariel and Ted Perkins of New York; two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by brothers Thomas, Michael, Theodore, and Joseph.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10am in St. Thomas More Church.

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

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

Mary G. Courtright
February 7, 2009
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Mary G. Courtright, Hamlin, died Saturday in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center after an illness. Her husband is Homer C. Courtright. The couple had been married for 62 years.

Born in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late Llewellyn and Gertrude Lewis Evans. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church and it’s various organization’s and the Harriet Greene Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a graduate of Taylor High School and the Bloomsburg State Teachers College. Prior to retirement, she had been employed as a elementary school teacher starting in 1941 and taught at the Hamlin Elementary School, formerly the Salem Twp. school. Her career spanned over forty years.

She was truly a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and teacher. Her life reflected her beautiful Christian faith, devotion to all her students and she was loved and cherished by all who knew her.

Surviving are sons Llewellyn and his wife Dawn of Hamlin and Chris and his wife Patty of Honesdale; a daughter Carol Williams and her husband Hank of Lake Ariel; a brother Ned Evans and his wife Marlene of Clarks Summit; grandchildren Robert and his wife Kristin, MaryLou, Lauren, Ryan and his wife Amanda, Brent and Gwen; great grandchildren Logan and Luke; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11am in the Centenary United Methodist Church, Route 590 Hamlin with services by Rev. Ted Faux.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel and Wednesday morning from 10:15am until time of service in the church.

Spring interment, Salem Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hamlin Centenary United Methodist Church PO Box 126 Hamlin, Pa. 18427 or to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.

Anthony M. Cerar
February 2, 2009
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Anthony M. Cerar, Old Bridge, NJ, formerly of Lake Ariel, died Monday at home after an illness. His widow is the former Frances Koza.
 
Born in Forest City, son of the late Jerry and Josephine Russ Cerar, prior to retirement he was a bottler at the Budwieser Brewing Plant, Newark, NJ. He was a former member of St. Thomas More Church.
 
Also surviving are a son Joseph, Old Bridge, NJ; sisters Angela Morris, Margaret Aurriema, and Mary Keenan all of NJ; 3 grandchildren Joseph, Kristen, and David; 4 great-grandchildren Nathali, Kyra, Joseph III, and Alexander; several nieces and nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Edward; a sister Ann Hayton.
 
The Funeral will be Friday at 9:00am from the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with a Mass of Christian Burial to celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church 105 Gravity Rd. with services by Rev. Michael Finn.
 
Friends may call Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm.
 
Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.

Joan C. Nevelik
January 30, 2009
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Joan C. Nevelik, Lake Ariel, formerly of Valley Stream, NY, died Friday at the V.N.A. Hospice Unit in the Community Medical Center. Her husband of 62 years is Frank Nevelik.
Born in Mannheim, Germany, daughter of the late Fred and Hedwig Cohen Klaus, she was educated in schools in Germany, Switzerland, Holland, and the U.S. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a travel service representative for American Express. She was a member of the American Legion, a veteran of the U.S. Army and volunteered at the Community Medical Center.
Also surviving are a son Alan R. Nevelik, Bellmore, NY; a daughter Joyce L. Fliegel, Merrick, NY; a sister Lore Greenberg, Fresh Meadows, NY; 6 grandchildren.
Services will be held Thrusday at 11:00am in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, New York with services by Rabbi Charles Schneck.
Arrangements by James H. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel .
Cremation took place at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
Memorial contributions can be made to V.N.A. Hospice. 301 Deleware St. Olyphant, Pa 18447

E. Patricia Taylor
January 31, 2009
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E. Patricia "Pat" Taylor, Lake Ariel, died Saturday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Ralph Taylor who died September 21, 2008
Born in Hatboro, Pa, daughter of the late Chester and Eleanore Wilkinson Morris. She was a graduate of Hatboro High School and Juaniata College. Prior to retirement she had been employed at ICC in Fort Washington, Pa as a Proof Reader. She was a member of The Indian Rocks Womens Club.
Surviving are a daughter Sharon Matlack, Chalfont, Pa; a son Todd, Warminster, Pa; and 2 grandchildren
She was preceded in death by a son Scott and a sister Jane Gibson.
Arrangements by James H. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Gravity Rd., Lake Ariel, Pa 18436

Cremation took place at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Indian Rocks Womens Club, P.O. Box 204 Greentown, Pa 18426.

Norman C. Kizer
Jan 27, 2009
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Norman C. Kizer of the Petersburg section of Scranton died tuesday at home. He was born in Scranton son of the late George Maynord and Adelaide Baisden Kizer.graduate of Scranton Technical High School and was a member of Myrtle Street United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a welder at the Troyler mfg co, Scranton. He was a US Army Veteran. In his younger years he loved to hunt and be in the outdoors.

Surviving are a sister Georgina Rosengrant and Husband Al of Cortez. nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The funeral will held Monday morning at 11am in the Vanston and James Funeral home 1401 Ash St with services by the Revs Art Yetter and Betty Reilly. Interment private in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Friends may sunday from 2-5pm at the funeral home,

Kenneth D. Scheatzle
January 27, 2009
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Kenneth D. Scheatzle, Mt. Cobb, died Tuesday morning at the Asera Care Hospice Unit at Mid Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. His widow is the former Lorrie Wagner Koloc.
 
Born December 27, 1929 in Duryea, son of the late John and Beatrice Simmons Scheatzle, he was a graduate of Duryea High School and had been employed for 18 years as the Night Maintenance Manager for Schiffs Restaurant Service, Scranton. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War as a radio operator.
 
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and trips to Atlantic City.
 
Also surviving are daughters Darlene Evans and Gayle Henson and a son Gary all of San Jose, CA.; brothers Al, Clarks Summit, and Jack, Duryea; step-daughters Cindy Wallace, Taylor, and Melissa Lockwood, Sweet Valley; numerous nieces and nephews and grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by brothers Glen and Dennis.
 
The funeral service will Monday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. William Rushik.
 
Friends may call Monday from 9:30-11:00am.
 
Cremation will follow in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

 

Ellenore Shedlock
January 25, 2009
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Ellenore Shedlock, Hawley, died Sunday at Mallard Meadows Residential Community. Her 1st husband was the late Carmine Buriello and her 2nd husband was the late Frank Shedlock whom she was married to for 42 years.
 
Born in Hawley, daughter of the late Charles E. and Martha Wheele Austin, she was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Hawley. She was graduate of Hawley High School Class of 1939 and prior to retirement she had been employed at U & B Knitting, Miller Knitting, and Sherman Mills.
 
Surviving are a daughter Marie Casper, S. Canaan; brothers John, Calkins, and Bruce, Hawley; sisters Audrey H. Austin, Milford, Martha Frisbie, Matamoras, Barbara Frisbie, Hawley, Pauline Anderson, Arizona; grandchildren Julia and Jennifer.
 
She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters Mary Jane Delling, Grace Thompson, Joe, Howard, Edward, George, William, Blair, and infants Martin, Mildred, and Faith Ann; a son-in-law Jerry Casper.
 
The funeral will be Saturday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel will services by Rev. Wilbur Black.
 
Friends may call Friday from 4:00-7:00pm.
 
Interment, Green Gates Cemetery, Hawley.
 
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Dessin Animal Shelter 138 Miller Rd. Honesdale, Pa. 18431.

Oral L. McCutcheon
January 21, 2009
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Oral L. McCutcheon, age 92, of Lake Ariel, died January 21, 2009 at Brighten @ Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center. Her husband was the late John McCutcheon.
 
Born in Niagara, ND, daughter of the late Erroll and Lucy Watson Comstock, she was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Hamlin. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a clerk for Sperry Gyroscope Co., Long Island.
 
Surviving are  a daughter Barbara Hraba and her husband James, Lake Ariel; brothers , Wallace Comstock, TX, John Comstock, NC, Darryl Comstock, ID; sisters Dorothy Wolfe, CA and Audrey Comstock, MO; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
 
She was preceded in death by her two sons Thomas McElheny and David McElheny; a daughter Deanna Marrow; brothers Dwain, Richard, and Delbert Comstock; sisters Velma Adair, and Gleva Wilson.
 
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:00pm in St. John's Episcopal Church Rt. 191 Hamlin with services by Fr. Edward K. Erb.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.
 
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in Pinelawn National Cemetery, Long Island.

Dr Clarence D. Parks, V.M.D
January 21, 2009
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     Dr Clarence D. Parks, VMD, 97 of Varden, Wayne County died wednesday evening at home. His wife of 69 years was the former Martha Shotwell Parks who died in 2003. He was born in susquehanna county son of the late Robert D. and Mildred Pooler Parks. He was graduate of Susquehanna high School and University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1933 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Dr Parks moved to Wayne county to practice as a horse Docter to treat farm horses. In the late 1930s as farms shifted to tractors he changed his practise to the dairy farms. In the 1960s many small dairy farms were forced to close for economic reasons, he closed his vet practise and became a Pa State medical inspector for dairy herds, he did this for 20 years retiring in 1985 at age of 74 after 51 years of service to the farming communitiy of wayne county. He also was an advocate to the morgan horse and the preservation of their bloodlines through public service and education. Doc enjoyed competitive 100 mile trail endurence rides in vermont winning at age 33 and again at 75. He also drove twp wheeled  cart 100 mile competitions. He was the first competitir to have driven one horse 1000 miles in competition.Doc was a man of integrity, gentelness, politeness, professionalism, a keen thinker a man of spirit and good humor and few words. He was devoted to hid love of animals and teaching people that animals have many fo the feeling and emotions people posses.

     Surviving daughter Sylvia Shaffer and husband David ,Varden, wayne county Son Lewis and wife Joan Glen Aubrey Ny,Daughter in Law Carolyn Parks Waymart, Brother Gerald and wife Beverly of susquehanna County, Sisters  Doris Kniskern and betty Bell of Courtland Ny. grandchildren Jeffrey parks, Carla Feringa and husband Kenneth, Eroh Shaffer and wife Karen, Chad Parks and wife Jessica, Tiffany Shaffer Lisa Eldred and Husband Harry. 4 great grandchildren several nieces and nephews. preceded in death by Son George ,Brothers Ivan and Floyd.

     A memorial service will be held in the Spring at Lake Ariel United Methdist Church.Spring burial in Canaan Corners Cemetery. Mem Cont Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave Lake Ariel, pa 18436, Dessin Animal Shelter 138 Miller Rd Honesdal, Pa. 18431 or National Museum of the Morgan Horse, Po Box 700 Shelburne VT 05482.

Martina Jo-Ann Kay
January 16, 2008
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Martina Jo-Ann Kay, Lake Ariel, passed away Friday at CMC Hospice after battling a lengthly illness.

She was the beloved wife of William R. Kay, Sr. Mother of William R. Kay, Jr. Lake Ariel and Dawn L. Kay, Spring City, Pa. Grandmother of
Nathan J. Kay. Also surviving are brothers Edwin Ver Hage, Pompton Plains NJ, Richard Ver Hage, North Haledon, NJ, and Kryn Ver Hage, Franklin, NJ.

Survived by many nieces and nephews.

The  Funeral will be Thursday at 11:00am in the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Route 191 Hamlin. Friends may call Wednesday 5-8pm at The James Wilson Funeral Home, 143 gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa and Thursday morning from 10-11am in the Church. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family.

Russell E. Frisbie
Jan 10, 2009
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Russell E. Frisbie of Dunmore died Saturday morning at home. He was preceded in death by two wives Irene and victoria. Born in cortez son of the lare Thomas and Anna Shadler. Prior to retirement he been employed by PPL. He was a member of Aurora Lodge 523 F&AM, and various Masonic bodies. He was also a US Marine veteran serving in WW2.

Surviving are sister in laws, nieces, nephews and cousin and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother Stanley.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel. Friends may call from 5-service time at the funeral home. Cremation took place at the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.

Thomas Louis Murphy
January 12, 2008
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Thomas Louis Murphy, 65 of Lake Ariel died unexpectedly at home Monday. His wife of the past 34 years is the former Marcia Peters.

Born in Manhattan, the son of the late Neil Murphy and Mary Pullen Murphy, with whom he currently resided, Tom lived in Keene, NH, Staten Island, NY, and Lake Ariel. He was truly at home on Silver Lake in Harrisville, NH. He was a welder by trade, then became a New York City Fireman serving in Ladder 132/Engine 280 in Brooklyn, and Ladder 85/Engine 165 on Staten Island. After 18 years, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by becoming an airline pilot first for New York Air, then as a Captain for Continental Airlines, retiring 5 years ago. His most recent accomplishment was to become a member of the Quiet Birdmen.

As a young man, Tom raced boats around New York and New Jersey shore. Piloting his Triad Powerboat on Silver Lake was his pride and joy. An avid model airplane enthusiast, everything he constructed was meticulous and precise. He loved his King Kat turbine and Weeks Solution Bi-Plane. Tom enjoyed snowmobiling in NH, and animals. No cat or dog would ever go hungry around him.

A loving father, Tom is survived by a daughter, Kristin Williams, and husband Robert, Lake Ariel. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas in 1984.

Upon Tomʼs request there will be no calling hours or service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Dessin Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Road, Honesdale, Pa, 18431.

Juanita E. Doerries, RN
January 12, 2009
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Juanita E. Doerries, RN., Port Jervis NY, died Monday in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home, Lake Ariel, PA. She was the widow of Louis Doerries.
 
Born In Port Jervis, NY, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Keller Henness, she was a graduate of Matamoras High School, where she was Captain of the girls basketball team, and the Robert Packer School of Nursing, Sayre, PA. She had served as an R.N. at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY, St. Frances Hospital and Dr. Sunnyside Hospitals Port Jervis, NY. She had also worked for Dr. Clare Sui, Milford, PA.
 
Surviving are a son Robert and his wife Elizabeth, Warren, NJ; a daughter Janet Dashio and her husband Michael, Sandyston, NJ; a sister Annette Codichini, Matamoras; 3 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
 
Memorial Contributions may be made to VNA Hospice 301 Delaware St. Olyphant, PA 18447.
 
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel, PA.