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Louis F. Stephens, Jr.

March 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lou Stephens; husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He loved fishing at his lake house, going out to eat, traveling, New York City and telling stories about the ou...

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Ramon Ray Queipo

February 29, 2024

Ramon “Ray” Queipo Ramon Michael Queipo, 82, a lifelong resident of Lake Ariel, passed away February 29th in South Carolina following an illness. Born June 30, 1941, in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna Queipo. Ray is prece...
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Randy W. Black

February 28, 2024

Randy W. Black, 68 of Lake Ariel, went to heaven on February 28th, 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient unit after a courageous, 4 year battle with Glioblastoma. Born in Carbondale, Pa on January 10th, 1956, he was the fourth son of Wallace...

Margaret Peggy Anderson

February 17, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Louise Anderson, 77, of Greentown, Pa, passed away on February 17, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. Born on February 2, 1947 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin and Marjorie Anderson, she attended school in...
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Ruben A. Gonzales

February 12, 2024

Ruben A. Gonzales, 56, of Jefferson Twp., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday evening after an illness. His wife of 30 years is the former Michelle Brinkman. Born in Tucson, AZ, he is the son of Ruben and Gloria Alvarez – Gonzales of...

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Dominick Lucarelli

February 11, 2024

Dominick C. Lucarelli of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania passed away at the age of 92 on February 11, 2024.  He was born on August 3, 1931. Dominick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.   He was predeceased by hi...

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Douglas Chapman

February 6, 2024

Douglas Chapman, 80, of Lake Ariel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday evening after an illness. His wife, Susan Gregorski – Chapman was by his side, and the couple had been married for 53 years. Born in Honesdale, Pa, he was the son...
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Angelo Pozza

February 4, 2024

Angelo Pozza February 4, 2024   Angelo Pozza, 87, South Canaan, passed away Sunday night in the Allied Services Hospice Center after suffering a stroke. Born 1936 in Eynon, he was the son of the late Angelo and Priscilla Bianchi Pozz...

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Kevin J. Coker

February 4, 2024

Kevin James Coker 1948 - 2024 Kevin James Coker of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania - beloved husband, devoted friend, and loving father, uncle, and sibling - died suddenly on February 4th, 2024, at the age of 75. His family and broad circle of friends...
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David R. Baldo

February 1, 2024

David R. Baldo February 1, 2024   David R. Baldo, Hamlin, passed away Thursday afternoon at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. His wife is Pamela Achey Baldo. Born 1959 in Wilkes-Bar...

Vishnubhai Patel

January 30, 2024

Vishnubhai Patel, South Abington Twp., died January 30, 2024 in the Geisinger Community Medical Center.  His wife is Renukaben Amin Patel. He was born 1957 in India and was the son of Harmanbhai and Maniben Patel.   He earned a Bachelor's degre...

Christine Lanuti McLain

January 29, 2024

Chrsitine Lanuti McLain,79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29th in her Sterling, Pa home. Born on December 29th, 1944, Christine graduated from Greene Dreher Sterling High School, Newfoundland and Lackawanna Jr. College, Scranton. ...
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Bryan "Bud" Baum

January 26, 2024

Bryan “Bud” Baum, 46 of Lake Ariel, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, following an illness. Born in Lakewood, NJ, he is the son of Joyce Clement – Stark of Lake Ariel, PA and Allen F. Baum of Bradent...

Elizabeth Braxton

January 23, 2024

Elizabeth (Liz) Braxton 70 of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates passed away at home following a short illness on Tuesday 1/23/24. At the time of death Liz was surrounded by her beloved husband Jack, daughters, grandchildren and friends. Born in Newark NJ...
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Joseph T. Dzwieleski, Jr.

January 19, 2024

Joseph T. Dzwieleski, Jr., 59, of Madison Township passed away on Friday, January 19 after an illness.  Born April 28, 1964 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of Joseph Dzwieleski, Sr. and the Late Rose Nemeth Tokarz. Joe was a graduate of North Pocon...
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Robert W. Stappert

January 17, 2024

Robert William Stappert, Sr., 73, of The Hideout, Lake Ariel passed away on Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024 after a brief illness.  Born July 20,1950 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late William Stappert and Margaret Stappert (née Langd...

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Donald F. Malone, Sr.

January 15, 2024

Donald Malone,92, of Beverly Hills, FL, Don passed away on Monday, January 15th at the age of 92. Don was born to the late Frank and Florence (Dryden) Malone in Mineola, NY on February 1, 1931. He was married to Mona (Sweeney) until her passing on S...
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Beth M. Ransom

January 13, 2024

Beth M. Ransom, of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at Regional Hospital of Scranton after a brief illness.   She is survived by her two children, Joan Motts Shuey and Victor Motts and wife, Debbie; grandchildr...
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Lula Heater

January 9, 2024

Lula Christine “Chris” Heater, Honesdale, died Tuesday January 9, 2024 at home following an illness. Her husband of 49 years was Ronald D. Heater died in November 2023. Born in Gilmer, TX, daughter of the late Ace and Christie Hill. She attende...
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Cheryl Lynn Panullo Sheldon Orinick

January 7, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Panullo Sheldon Orinick, Waymart, passed away early Sunday morning at home.  She was the widow of the late Steve Orinick. Born 1965 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Alfonce and Lois Wildenstein Panullo.  She was educated ...

Amitkumar Amin

January 4, 2024

Amitkumar Amin, 48, South Scranton, passed away January 4, 2024 in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley after an illness.  His wife Hetal Amin. Born 1975 in Vadodora, India he was the son of Girishchan-Dra and Puspaben Amin. Funeral services will be h...
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Sakerban Patel

December 29, 2023

Sakerban Patel, West Scranton, died Friday night at her home.  Her husband was Keshavlal Patel.  Born in Kanibur, India, Mrs. Patel was the daughter of the late Shanabati and Deahiben Patel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 6th ...
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Frank Haughey

December 27, 2023

Frank Haughey, 72, formerly of New Holland Pennsylvania, passed away into the loving arms of his Savior on Wednesday December 27th following a brief illness and after battling dementia since late 2017. He was a resident at The Gardens in Tunkhannock ...

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Edwin G. Frisbie

December 24, 2023

Edwin G. Frisbie, 97, of Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday evening at home. His wife of 76 years is the former Frances Miller–Frisbie. Born in Ledgedale, he was the son of the late Grover and Gladys Shaffer–Frisbie. He was a graduate of Lake Co...

William L. Elswick

December 24, 2023

William L. Elswick, affectionately known as Lee, 43, of Hawley, PA passed away Sunday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Martin KY, he was the son of William Bennett Elswick and Denise Magnotta.  He attended and ...

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