RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Carlton R. Smith
Jun 12, 2026
Carlton Ray Smith, of South Canaan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, June 12, 2026, at the Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center in Lake Ariel.
Born on September 15, 1950, in Nigeria, West Africa, Carlton was the son of the late Robert A. Smith and Dorothy Lyon Smith. He earned an Associate Degree...
Hilda J. Chapman
Jun 9, 2026
Hilda Chapman, 85, of Lake Ariel, died Tuesday evening at home. Her husband of 55 years, Donald "Sam" Chapman died in 2014.
Born in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Michl. She was a graduate of Greene Dreher Sterling High School. Hilda worked at her family's business, Panther Lodge, and at a dress factory in Hamlin....
Margaret "Margi" Carol Curtin Marshall
Jun 5, 2026
Margaret "Margi" Carol Curtin Marshall, 80, died peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Curtin and a lifelong resident of Scranton. Margi was a respected clinical social worker and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Margi loved gardening and sewing, delighting in making clothing for...
Jeanette S. Rhode
Jun 4, 2026
Jeanette S. Rhode, 86, of Hollisterville and formerly of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey and of Hawley, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026 after an illness. She was the widow of Alfred Rhode.
Jeanette was born August 8, 1939, in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom, and was the daughter of the late William Scott Murphy and Margaret Dunlop Murphy.
Jeanette was a...
Andrew A. Kettel, Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Andrew A. Kettel, Jr., 76, of Clarks Summit, passed away Tuesday morning at Marywood Heights following a long illness surrounded by the love of family, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. His wife of 52 years is the former Judith Sartor.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Andrew A. and...
Edward Nagel
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
Edward Nagel, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away Sunday Morning, May 31 in the Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center under the care of Allied Service Hospice. His wife is the former Patricia Albertson.
Ed was born 1937 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Otto and Emma Oelkrug Nagel. He was educated in Philadelphia schools and went on...
Roberta Lynn "Bert" Tighe
May 23, 2026
Roberta Lynn Tighe, 66 of Lake Ariel, joined our Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026 with her devoted husband, Joe, by her side.
She was born in Scranton and was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph and Joan Marilyn Farley Wolf. She was educated at Abington Heights High School, and was a graduate of the class of 1978. Following graduation,...
William "Jack" Braxton
May 20, 2026
William "Jack" Braxton, 76, of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away on Wednesday, May 20th at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. His wife of 52 years, the former Elizabeth "Liz" Kloss passed away in 2024.
Born in Orange, VA, he was the son of the late Clifton and Florence Long - Braxton. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated Braxton...
Frederick James Schaller
May 17, 2026
Frederick J. Schaller, 93, of Scranton, passed away on Sunday, May 17th at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. His wife of 39 years is the former Helen Zabriskie.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Jean Prime - Schaller. Prior to retirement, Fred was a Metal Mechanic for Pan American...
Gary Lee Malcolm, Sr.
May 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gary Lee Malcolm, Sr.
November 5, 1954 – May 17, 2026
Gary didn’t want a fuss, but he certainly earned one.
A master mason and a "Master of his Domain," Gary spent his life building, whether it was his legendary garage complex or the spirits of those who sought his advice. He believed nothing was ever truly "totaled" if...
Carl J. Rose
May 17, 2026
Carl J. Rose, 59, of Lake Ariel, passed away on Sunday, May 17th at home.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of Carl and Marion Swingle - Rose of Lake Ariel. He was a graduate of Western Wayne High School Class of 1984. He was employed by R.R. Wilmot, Hamlin.
Also surviving are his daughters Makayla Rose and her companion Tyler...
Kenneth "Ken" Kellar
May 16, 2026
Kenneth Michael Kellar "Ken," 67, of Hamlin passed away May 16th 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Ewing, New Jersey in 1959 and moved to Hamlin, in 1992 where he resided until his death. Ken's passion for the road included operating a tow truck early in his career in Ewing, New Jersey then when moving to Pennsylvania...
Joseph "Papa Joe" Krompasky
May 14, 2026
Joseph "Papa Joe" Krompasky, a lifelong resident of Hamlin and its' unofficial Mayor, passed away early Thursday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore, after an illness. His wife is the former Lois Mott. The couple would have been married 55 years on August 14th of this year.
Joe was born August 18, 1946 in Scranton and...
Marsden "Mars" Smith
May 13, 2026
Marsden "Mars" Raymond Smith, 79, of Tigard, OR, passed away on May 13, 2026, after a courageous six-month battle with glioblastoma.
Please join us to share stories, memories, and to celebrate Marsden's life:
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nordic Northwest at Nordia House 8800 SW Oleson Road Portland, OR 97223
Come ready to celebrate a life that was lived...
Rosemary Ostrelich
May 13, 2026
Rosemary Ostrelich, 67, a resident of Waymart, passed away on May 13, 2026 after an illness.
Her husband was the late John Ostrelich.
Born in Meshoppen, PA on June 20, 1958 to the late Fred Barlow and Dorothy Wroblewski Barlow, she earned a Masters Degree in Accounting before a successful career in finance. She had been employed by the accounting firm...
Jeffrey W. Loscig
May 11, 2026
Jeffrey W. Loscig, 57, of Lake Ariel, died peacefully Monday morning at home, surrounded by family, following an illness. His loving wife of 35 years is the former Linda Williams.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Gerald and Joan (Swingle) Loscig. He was a graduate of Western Wayne High School Class of 1987 before continuing his education...
Robert Charles McGrath
May 3, 2026
Robert Charles McGrath of Palm Springs, California, formerly of Scranton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in California.
Born February 13, 1946 in Scranton, he was the son of T. Burke McGrath and Clare Harding McGrath. He attended George Washington and St Mary’s of Mt. Carmel grade schools in Dunmore. Bob graduated from Scranton Preparatory School in 1964, where...
Edward J. Lynett, Jr.
May 3, 2026
Edward James Lynett, Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 3rd, surrounded by his family. His wife is the former Lynda Mulligan. The couple would have celebrated sixty years of marriage in November.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Edward J. and Jean O’Hara Lynett, he was a graduate of the University of Scranton. In 1966 at the age of 24...
Karen Lee Kossack
May 3, 2026
Karen Lee Kossack, 58, of Lake Ariel, PA, passed away on May 3, 2026.
Born on December 1, 1967, in Mineola, NY, she lived a life filled with love and creativity. Karen dedicated many years to the restaurant industry, a testament to her passion for food and service.
Karen is survived by her devoted spouse, Rich Kossack; her son, Paul Kossack and...
Valentina Neveleva
Apr 29, 2026
Valentina Neveleva, nee Putilova, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 100 years and six months. She was born on October 12, 1925, in Siberia, Soviet Russia, beginning a life journey that spanned a century of profound historical change and extraordinary personal resilience.
Her early life was marked by tremendous hardship...
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