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Walter J. Moran

October 12, 2022

Walter J. Moran October 12, 2022   Walter J. Moran, Lake Ariel, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Sean Patrick Moran, and parents, Walter and Julia Moran. ...

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4 Messages

Paul Romaniello, Sr.

October 7, 2022

Paul Romaniello, Sr., Jefferson Twp , went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ late Friday in the Celebration Villa of the Mid Valley after a long illness. His wife was the former Ann Reidenbach Romaniello who passed away in 2015. At the ti...

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6 Messages

George Allen McMullin

September 30, 2022

George “Mac” Allen McMullin, of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away Friday September 30, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Bobbie Jean McMullin (nee Gwyn). Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Queens, he was the son of Georg...
5 Messages

Darrell Wayne Chumard

September 23, 2022

Darrell Wayne Chumard, Hamlin, passed away Friday morning in Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. His wife is the former Sally Wood. Born 1953 in Sidney, New York to the late Franklin and Emma Bidwell Chumard, Darrell was lovingly raise...

John J. Giordano, Jr.

September 20, 2022

John J. Giordano, Jr., 59 of Jefferson Twp., passed away Tuesday evening at home. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late John J. and Linda Mc Ginnity – Giordano. Over the years, John was employed by Landers River Trips and Mack Trucks. Joh...

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James P. Dugan

September 19, 2022

James P. Dugan, 87 of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness.   Born in Bristol, Pa, he was the son of the late James V. and Vera H. Dugan (nee White). He was a graduate of Bristol High School....

Erich H. Martin

September 18, 2022

Erich H. Martin, 85 of Hawley, passed away Sunday at home following an illness surviving his loving wife of 62 years, the former Ida Petersen. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frieda Ella Martin. Prior to retirement, he w...
5 Messages

Adele Amato

September 16, 2022

Adele Amato, of Lake Ariel, died Friday afternoon at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Garofalo Palde. She is survived by her husband Ned Amato; her daughters Constance Dinke...
6 Messages

Peter Lazorack

September 3, 2022

Peter Lazorack, 72 of South Canaan, passed away Saturday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. His loving wife of 21 years is the former Cindy Lamberton. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John and Julia Zielinski – Lazorack. H...

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Charity Mae Else

August 29, 2022

Charity Mae Else, 88 of Waymart, passed away Monday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her late husband was James Else Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of the late Mamie Flood. Prior to retirement, she worked at Liz Claiborne in To...
1 Message

Carmela Marie Buckman

August 26, 2022

Carmela Marie Buckman, 98 of Scranton, passed away Friday morning at Mountain View Care and Rehabilitation Center in Scranton. Her husband, Walter Buckman Senior, passed away in 1974. Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Elvi...
3 Messages

Richard Allen Van Wert, Sr.

August 26, 2022

Richard Allen Van Wert Sr., 76, of Jefferson Twp., died Friday. Rich was a talented carpenter, plumber and electrician, but above all was his love of music. He was either strumming the guitar, collecting records, making up words to songs or humming ...
5 Messages

Lorraine Davis

August 20, 2022

Lorraine Davis August 20, 2022 Lorraine Davis of S. Canaan died Saturday morning at home, with family by her side, following an illness. Her husband of 42 years was the late William R. Davis Sr. who died in 2006. Bill was the love of her life and...
2 Messages

Rafael Baca

August 20, 2022

Rafael Baca, 53, of Yonkers, NY, passed away Saturday afternoon. Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Tito Cortez-Toro and Ernestina Morel – Baca. After graduating High School, he earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration...
25 Messages

Ethan A. Singer, Ph.D., CRNP – C

August 16, 2022

Ethan A. Singer, Ph.D., CRNP – C, 55 of Hawley, passed away Tuesday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years Doris (Jackson) Singer. Born May 13th, 1967, in Ridgewood, NJ, he was the son of the late...
1 Message

Darrell Bruce Hollister

August 15, 2022

Darrell Bruce Hollister, 66 of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday afternoon at home following an illness.  His loving wife of 40 years is the former Joann Kizer. Born March 18, 1956 in Scranton, he is the son of Roberta Anna Schafer – Hollister of...
2 Messages

Gabriel A. Wagner

August 11, 2022

Gabriel A.Wagner, 32, of Honesdale, PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2022. He was born October 11,1989 in Honesdale. He was the son of Deborah Wagner and the late Richard Wagner. Gabe was a frugal businessman and owner of Quality Carpet Ca...

Ellis J. Mead

August 9, 2022

Ellis J. Mead, 87, of Moscow, passed away Tuesday morning at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania. His loving wife of 62 years is the former June Snyder. Born in Madison Twp., he was the son of the late Floyd and Iva Edwards Mead. He was a gradua...
1 Message

Janice R. McManus

August 6, 2022

Janice R. McManus, 85, of Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday evening at St. Mary’s Villa in Elmhurst. Her husband, Thomas McManus, passed away in 1986. Born in Gravity, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Brooks. Before retirement, she was a secre...

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Norman W. Batzel

July 29, 2022

Norman W. Batzel of Lake Ariel died Friday night at Wayne Memorial Hospital following an illness. His wife of 54 years is the former Kathryn Mecca. Born in Avoca, PA, son of the late Warren P. and Alice Legg Batzel, he was a graduate of the Lake Con...

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Walter E. Johnson

July 27, 2022

Walter E. Johnson, 80 of Paupackan Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 27 following an illness. His loving wife of 41 years is the former Angelika Stickdorn. Born in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Romaine Micca. He earned a Bachelor’s and M...
9 Messages

Laurie O'Connor

July 22, 2022

Laurie O’Connor July 22, 2022 Laurie O’Connor of Sterling Twp. died unexpectedly Friday evening. Born in Islip, NY, daughter of Joseph and Claudia Morris. Laurie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Surviving are her husband ...
2 Messages

Delmar E. Weikel

July 21, 2022

  Delmar E. Weikel July 21, 2022 Delmar E. Weikel of Lake Ariel died Thursday July 21st after a brief illness. Born in Shamokin, PA, son of the late Delbert S. and Pearl E. Baily Weikel, he was a graduate of Phoenixville High School. Del en...
2 Messages

Sylvia M. Agostini

July 17, 2022

Sylvia M. Agostini, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at her home in Lake Ariel. She was married to her  loving husband, Victor Agostini for 60 years. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late David and Ursula Gonzalez...

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Lawrence F. Cross

July 11, 2022

Lawrence F. Cross July 11, 2022 Lawrence F. Cross, of Newton, NJ, died Monday at Newton Medical Center following a lengthy battle with heart disease. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Dr. Albert J. and Carolyn Lansing Cross he was a graduate o...

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