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Alexander Lee Seeley

February 11, 2021

Alexander Lee Seeley, 32, of Scranton, died Thursday morning after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Alex is survived by parents, Richard Seeley, Jr. and Susan Carney Seeley; adoring sister, Melissa Seeley; paternal grandfather, Richard Seeley,...
15 Messages

Dorothy Jane Samson Eno

February 9, 2021

Dorothy Jane (Eno) Samson, 89, of Lake Ariel, PA, passed away Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at her home in Lake Ariel. Dorothy (commonly called Dottie) was born March 7th, 1931 in Honesdale, to Daniel Miller Eno and Laura Amanda Grazie...

Richard R.B. Miller

February 9, 2021

Richard R.B. Miller, 70 of Beach Lake, passed away Wednesday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale following an illness. Born in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Clinton “Sonny” B. and Jane Blackmore – Miller. He was a graduate of...

Melissa L. Brannen - Black

February 6, 2021

Melissa L. Brannen – Black, 51, of Lake Ariel, died Saturday afternoon at home following a courageous battle with cancer. Her loving husband of 30 years is John Black. Born March 27, 1969 in Newton, NJ, she was the daughter of Georganne Davis-Paho...

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Rhett L. Mattox

February 6, 2021

 Rhett L. Mattox, 64, of Paupack Township, died Saturday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton unexpectedly. His loving wife of 24 years is the former Erin O’Brien. Born December 8, 1956 in Farmington, MI, he was the son of the ...
3 Messages

Rafael A. Fernandez

February 4, 2021

Rafael A. Fernandez, 80, of Lake Ariel, died Thursday afternoon at Ellen Memorial Healthcare Center following an illness. His loving wife of 52 years is Miriam Fernandez. Born February 17, 1940 in Holguin, Cuba, he was the son of the late Artemio ...
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Theresa J. Pappas Janeczek

February 2, 2021

Theresa J. Pappas, of Coplay and formerly of Lakeville, died Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Her husband of 65 years Anthony V. Pappas died in 2018. Born in Dickson City, daughter of the late Peter J. and Anna Kuchinski...

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Kenneth L. Love

February 1, 2021

Services set for Kenneth L. Love Services have been set for Kenneth L. Love, of Lake Ariel, who died on February 1, 2021 at Geisinger Community Center in Scranton. Memorial service will be held Thursday at 1pm at the Cortez United Methodist Chu...
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Dean McKinney

January 27, 2021

Dean McKinney, 97, a lifelong resident of South Canaan was peacefully welcomed into the arms of our Lord at his residence surrounded by loved ones on January 27, 2021. He joined his wife of 59 years, the former Doris McHenry who passed away in 2004. ...
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Marie F. Brodheim Sweeney

January 25, 2021

Marie F. Brodheim, 79 of Philadelphia, died Monday evening at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Born August 18, 1941 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late of Francis and Helen Phelps Sweeney. Prior to retirement, she was the Director of Env...
3 Messages

Elna Mae Wargo Ovens

January 24, 2021

Elna Mae Wargo January 24, 2021, Elna Mae Wargo, a life-long resident of Maplewood, Pennsylvania, passed away at Bethany Village Assisted Community Living. She was the wife of John M. Wargo who died in 2015. Born in Maplewood on May 24, 1933, dau...
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Rosine Skelton

January 23, 2021

Rosine M. Skelton, Sterling, died Saturday in the Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center after an illness.  She was the widow of Glenn A. Skelton, Sr who died in 2006.  The couple had been married 56 years.   Born 1934 in New York City, she ...
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Rita M. Gallagher - Fitzgerald Halloran

January 22, 2021

Rita M. Gallagher - Fitzgerald, 93 of Scotch Plains NJ, passed away peacefully and into the arms or Jesus on Friday January 22, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. R Rita grew up in the High Park section of Scranton Pennsylvania moving t...

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Raymond A Field

January 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond A. Field, 71, of Lake Ariel announces his passing on Saturday after suffering a catastrophic stroke. Ray will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years, Sandy Chippel Field. Also surviving are...
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Angelina Rose Freda

January 15, 2021

Angelina Rose Freda, 19 of Lake Ariel passed away on January 15, 2021 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Glen Cove New York she is the daughter of Anthony Freda and Lisa C...

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Lewis Henry Vincent Facchin

January 9, 2021

LEWIS HENRY VINCENT FACCHIN     Lewis “Lew” Facchin was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He left this world quietly and peacefully on January 9, 2021 at the age of 82. Lew was born to E...
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Esther K Parry Swingle

January 4, 2021

Esther K. Parry, Hollisterville, died early Monday morning in the Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center.  She was the widow of Frank Parry Sr. Born February 18, 1923 in Maplewood, she was the daughter of the late Eli and Esther Oney Swingle and was on...

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Richard L. Seiter

January 4, 2021

Richard L. Seiter died January 4, 2021.  He was predeceased by his loving wife of almost 60 years, “Peg,”  and is survived by his six children who loved and admired him immensely....Kathy, Richard, Billy, Margaret, Edward, Maureen, their spouse...
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James J. Romanowski

January 4, 2021

James J. Romanowski, 64 of Lake Ariel, died Monday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. His loving wife of 45 years is the former Susan Sebring. Born May 11, 1956 in Scranton, he was the son of the late John G. Romanowski and Jean Cook...
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Charlotte Gershey Krisovitch

January 3, 2021

Charlotte Gershey, 93, of Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday afternoon at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center. Her husband of 60 years, Joseph Gershey passed away June 6, 2008. Born November 2, 1927 in Jessup, she was the daughter of the late John and Be...
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Teresa Beers Moore

December 31, 2020

Teresa “Teri” Moore Beers, Sterling, passed away New Year’s Eve in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness.   Her husband of 46 years is John T. Beers. Born 1955 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Dor...
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Rosemary H. Kaminski Wildoner

December 28, 2020

Rosemary H. Kaminski, 73, of Newfoundland died Sunday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. Her husband of 44 years, Michael Kaminski died in 2013. Born in Plymouth, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cecelia Depko Wildoner. Sh...
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John Booths

December 26, 2020

John Booths, of Waymart, passed away on Saturday, December 26,2020. The son of the late John and Clara Booths of Lake Ariel, he was a father and grandfather. The love of his life was Annie Bakke. John was raised on the family farm and was a Carpente...
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Angelo Dramisino

December 25, 2020

Angelo Dramisino, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away at Allied Services Hospice Center after an illness.  His wife of 25 years is Ellen Dramisino. Born 1963 in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of Pietro Dramisino and the late Letizia Mari...
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Gary E. Hartranft

December 24, 2020

Gary E. Hartranft, 63, of Lake Ariel, died Thursday. His wife of 21 years is Patricia Hartranft. Born in Scranton, he was the son of Earl and Glenda Hartranft. He was employed as a transportation equipment operator for Penn DOT. Gary enjoyed fi...

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