Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania

Arthur Corvino, Sr.

Arthur Corvino, Sr.

Sep 29, 2026

Arthur Corvino, Sr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away in the early morning hours of September 29, 2026 in the Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, NY after an illness. His wife was the former Catherine "Kitty" Inzerillo Corvino.

Arthur was born August 13, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, and was the son of the late Salvatore and Carmella Notaro...

Ronald E. Walton, Sr.

Ronald E. Walton, Sr.

Sep 25, 2026

Ronald E. Walton, 87, of Hollisterville, passed away on Friday, September 25th at home, surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Doris Parry.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Ephriam and Dorothy Cavill - Walton. He attended the Jefferson School until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Lake Consolidated School. Prior to...

Ernest J. Miller

Ernest J. Miller

Sep 18, 2026

Ernest J. Miller, of South Canaan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2026.

Ernest was born on January 3, 1937, in the family home in South Canaan. He was the son of the late Jesse and Mary Emery Miller. He was a lifelong and devoted member and former deacon of Canaan Bible Chapel.

Ernest honorably served...

Atty. Joseph A. O'Brien

Atty. Joseph A. O'Brien

Sep 14, 2026

Attorney Joseph A. O’Brien, Scranton, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 while surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Scanlon O’Brien.



Born in Gainesville, Florida, he was the eldest of five children of the late Atty. James Edward O’Brien and Mary Athy O’Brien. He was raised in Dunmore and was educated at...

Brian Sullivan

Brian Sullivan

Sep 10, 2026

Brian Sullivan, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away September 10 at his home surrounded by his family.

Brian was born Sept 12, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York and he was the son of the late Francis and Adeline Palmer Sullivan. He was educated in New York Schools and was a graduate of Midwood High School in Brooklyn. He served honorably in...

Frances P. Kingsley

Frances P. Kingsley

Sep 3, 2026

Frances P Kingsley, Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday evening in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit with her family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years Robert D. Kingsley, Jr.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Hopkins Wedlock. She was a graduate of the former West Scranton Catholic...

Mark E. Durdach

Mark E. Durdach

Aug 31, 2026

Mark E. Durdach, 69, of Greentown, peacefully entered into eternal life while surrounded by his children on Monday, August 31 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Durdach. 

He was a graduate of Dunmore High School and the Pennsylvania State University. He was a student athlete in...

Robert P. Graham

Robert P. Graham

Aug 28, 2026

Robert P. Graham, age 65, a life long resident of Scranton PA passed away on August 28, 2026. Robert shared 43 years of marriage with his wife, Nancy Graham, and was a proud father to their two children, Kim and Kyle Graham.

A passionate outdoorsman, Robert was an avid hunter who cherished the time he spent in nature. He also found...

Barbara Connor Quinn

Barbara Connor Quinn

Aug 23, 2026

Barbara Connor Quinn, a resident of Scranton, Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23 at her Marywood Heights adopted home shortly after happily celebrating her 90th birthday. She was the widow of Joseph E. Quinn who passed away on May 23, 2014. At the time of his passing the inseparable couple had shared 57 beautiful, love-filled years of marriage.

Born...

Leonard DeMoreland

Leonard DeMoreland

Aug 17, 2026

Leonard DeMoreland, 84, of Jefferson Township, passed away at home on August 17, 2026. Born May 17, 1942 in Bucks County, PA, he was son of the late Jerome and Elsie DeMoreland, and was a graduate of Bucks County Public Schools. Following graduation, Leonard had a fulfilling career as a Mechanic, most recently at Clark Forklift. He was a "Jack...

Bette Louise Cholish

Bette Louise Cholish

Aug 16, 2026

Bette Louise Davis Cholish, a beloved educator, devoted family member, and active community member, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, in her hometown of Scranton, PA. Born on July 20, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Bowen Davis, Jr and Ethel Beacham Davis. Bette was a lifelong resident of West Scranton, where she touched the lives...

Keith Robert Havenstrite, Jr.

Keith Robert Havenstrite, Jr.

Aug 15, 2026

Keith Robert Havenstrite, Jr., 36, of Madison Township, passed away Saturday morning from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. 

Born in Scranton, he is the son of Keith Robert Havenstrite, Sr., of Madison Township, and the late Linda Ann Surplus. He attended North Pocono School District. He was currently employed by All Out Logging in Lake Ariel and Joe's Kwik Mart...

Marieanne Harris

Marieanne Harris

Aug 13, 2026

Marieanne Harris, 82, of Lake Ariel, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from complications of pneumonia.

Marieanne was a graduate of Fell Township Junior-Senior High School. As a young woman, she was an avid basketball player and throughout her life enjoyed a variety of interests, including tennis, golf, skiing, and travel.

Marieanne was also a talented artist. Art was an important...

Doris M. Bortree Goerlitz

Doris M. Bortree Goerlitz

Aug 8, 2026

Doris M. (Bortree) Goerlitz, aged 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8. 2026. Doris was born in Sterling, PA to the late Alfred D. and L. Edna (Lee) Bortree. Doris lived most of her life in Wayne County, PA.

Doris married Dr. Arthur R. Goerlitz on December 29, 1964. They spent many wonderful years together until Art's death on August...

George H. Lutz

George H. Lutz

Aug 6, 2026

George Lutz, Scranton, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Geisinger Community Medical Center after being stricken ill. His wife of 62 years is the former Barbara Hoffman.

George was born October 24th, 1938, in Scranton and was the son of Edward and Dorothea Shoe Lutz. He attended Dunmore schools and was a graduate of Dunmore High School. He was employed by...

Edythe Reahm

Edythe Reahm

Aug 5, 2026

August 5, 2026

Edythe F. Reahm, Jefferson Twp., passed away in the comfort of her own home on August 5, 2026. She was the widow of John A. Reahm who passed away in 2012. The couple had been married for 57 years at the time of John's passing.

Edythe was born on December 16, 1939, in Philadelphia and was the daughter of...

Timothy "Tim" Somers

Timothy "Tim" Somers

Aug 3, 2026

Timothy “Tim” Somers, of Harding, PA, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 3, 2026. He was 62 years old.

Born in Scranton in 1964, Tim was the youngest of nine children born to Charles and Nancy Somers. He graduated from Scranton Central High School with the Class of 1982, and Lackawanna Junior College and spent his career caring...

Gary Allen Caridad

Gary Allen Caridad

Aug 2, 2026

Gary Allen Caridad, a beloved father and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 24, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, Gary spent the last 33 years residing in Lake Ariel, PA.

A proud American, he served in the Navy from June 16, 1957, until April 23, 1959 on the U.S.S. Pocono AGC-16...

Bruce D. Swingle

Bruce D. Swingle

Jul 31, 2026

Bruce A. Swingle, 91, a lifelong resident of Lake Ariel passed away on July 31, 2026.

He was a graduate of the former Lake Consolidated School prior to working as a supervisor at Dairy Lea, Goshen NY. He was also the owner of the B&B Diner, Lake Ariel, and Swingle Electric. 

He was a constable for Lake Ariel and surrounding areas for...

Nina Serrone

Nina Serrone

Jul 30, 2026

Nina D. Serrone, 85, of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday afternoon at Serenity Care Mid Valley, following an illness. Her husband of 38 years, Vito Serrone passed away in 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Leo - Ferrara. She was a graduate of Valley Stream South High School. Prior to retirement, she...