RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
David Friedman
Oct 17, 2025
David Wakefield Friedman, 79, of Lake Ariel, PA, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart.
Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Hyman Harry and Mildred Wakefield Friedman.
Dave was a graduate of Lehigh University, a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, and, after working and travelling for H.B Fuller Chemicals, ended his...
Tammi Anne Kearns
Oct 16, 2025
Tammi Anne Kearns, 51, of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday, October 16th at home. Her husband is Edward Kearns.
Born in Rockaway Beach, NY, she is the daughter of Patricia Ann Murphy - Catropa of Rockaway Beach, NY and the late Joseph Francis Catropa. Tammi was was employed by Caregivers of America. Prior to becoming a caregiver, Tammi was the Food...
Helen M. Beavers
Oct 10, 2025
Helen M. Beavers (85) of Clifton Twp., devoted mother, aunt, friend, and a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 10, 2025. Born September 21, 1940, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania to the late John and Mildred Eibes, Helen lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a profound love for her family....
Jennifer Richards
Oct 10, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we share the passing of a remarkable woman who touched every life she encountered with kindness, beauty, and grace. Jennifer Ann Richards, 49, of Covington Township, left this world surrounded by her family and took her place in Heaven on October 10th, 2025. Jen was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, niece,...
Robert Ely
Oct 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Ely, a beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle and friend, who passed away on October 5, 2025 at the age of 57.
Born August 2, 1968 in Queens, NY, Robert embodied kindness and selflessness, always ready to help those in need. He was the owner and operator of Call-A-Car,...
Suzanne Ford
Oct 1, 2025
Suzanne Ford of Moosic Lakes, Pennsylvania died peacefully at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Scranton, PA on October 1, 2025. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Hugh G. Ford, who passed away on January 14, 2000.
Born in Chicago, Suzanne grew up in Westchester County, NY and was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Yonkers, NY....
Mercedes Hawley
Sep 28, 2025
Mercedes Hawley, beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 74.
Mercedes was born on September 11, 1951, in Closter, New Jersey to Walter and Eileen (Costello) Hawley, where she lived most of her life. Mercedes worked for American SurgiSite Centers for 22 years before moving...
Officer Jose Alberto Duran, Jr.
Sep 28, 2025
José Duran, 55, of Queens, NY Beloved husband, father, Marine veteran, and public servant
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of José Duran, age 55, of Queens, New York. José was tragically taken from us far too soon. A devoted husband to Tinesha Duran, loving father to Justin, Kiana, and Imani, dedicated son to Maria Teresa Bozano and the late...
Billie Jean Jeffery
Sep 24, 2025
Billie Jean Jeffery, 80, of Ransom Twp, formerly of Scranton, PA, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Geisinger CMC, Scranton. Her husband is John T. Jeffery, with whom she celebrated 51 years of marriage on April 4th.
Born on July 12, 1945, in Binghamton, NY, Billie was the daughter of the late Harry and Vera Jenks Rockwell. She was raised...
Carl M. Lyons
Sep 21, 2025
Carl Michael Lyons, 83, of Lake Ariel, died of natural causes Sunday, September 21, 2025 at home. Born on July 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Ruth (Westland) and Philip Lyons, Carl, a retired truck driver and government worker at Tobyhanna Army Depot, was a loving husband, father, and uncle, and a renowned motorcycle enthusiast.
Carl is survived by...
Dr. John Michael Casey, PE
Sep 19, 2025
Dr. John “Pop” Michael Casey, PE of Athens, GA passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1935, in Scranton, PA to Attorney Alphonsus Liguori Casey and Marie Magdalene Cummings Casey. He attended Jesuit high school and colleges, graduating from Scranton Preparatory School, taking two years of Pre-Engineering at the University of Scranton, and earning a...
Jane F. Hancock
Sep 19, 2025
Jane F. Hancock, 82, of Sterling, passed away on Friday, September 19th at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, following an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Hancock, who passed away in 1984.
Born in Moscow, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gayle Stevens - Rigby. She was a graduate of Southern Wayne High School Class...
Beth Ann Johnson
Sep 18, 2025
Beth Ann Johnson, 87, of Greentown, PA, formerly of Castleton, NY passed away on Sept. 18, 2025, at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Facility in Lake Ariel, PA. Born in Nassau, NY, to the late William and Mildred (Kells) Cooper, she attended Columbia High School and lived most of her life in Castleton while raising her family, prior to moving to...
Harold W. Baker
Sep 17, 2025
Harold W. Baker, 96, of Prompton, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart after an illness.
Born July 29, 1929, in Catskill, NY to Walter and Dorothea Baker. He was a graduate of Windham-Ashland-Jewett High School and was self-employed as a talented welder and heavy machinery mechanic, who also was a successful small engine repairman. Later...
Frederick J. Termini
Sep 17, 2025
Frederick J. Termini, 82, of Lake Ariel, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, following an extended illness. He was the loving husband of Cecelia (Von Ohlen) Termini, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage, celebrated on September 13th. Born in Irvington, NJ, Frederick was the son of the late Salvatore and Margaret (Wolters) Termini.
In...
Alexander Lutzi, Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Alexander Lutzi, (72) who passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025.
Alex was born on May 15, 1953 in South Nassau, New York to Alexander Lutzi and Amelia Laita. He lived a life marked by kindness and humility, unselfishly sharing his big radiant smile and great sense...
Joseph T. King, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
Joseph T. King Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and dedicated public servant, passed away on September 8, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on January 26, 1944, in Jersey City, NJ, and was a long-time resident of Lake Ariel, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph and Adele King.
A proud veteran, Joseph enlisted...
Rita Mae Evans
Sep 1, 2025
Rita Mae Evans, RN
September 1, 2025
Rita Mae Evans, RN, 92, Clarks Summit, passed away Monday morning in the Abington Manor after an illness. She was the widow of David X. Evans, Sr.
Rita was born in 1933 in Scranton, and she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mae Baraskes Novitskas. She was educated in Scranton schools and went on...
Claire "Cherrie" Reilly
Aug 31, 2025
Claire Brady Reilly
August 31, 2025
Claire Brady Reilly, 73, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, formerly of Brooklyn New York and Ireland, passed away early Sunday morning in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. Her husband is Michael Reilly.
Claire was born on April 14, 1952 in Castlebleyney, County Monaghan, Ireland and she was the daughter of the late Peter and Bridget McMahon Brady...
Lynn Whiting
Aug 30, 2025
Kathryn "Lynn" Whiting, of Lake Ariel, PA, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and devoted pets, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She faced her illness with remarkable strength, grace, and resilience, always putting her family first and living life on her own terms.
Born on June 30, 1962,...
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