Obituaries

Jun 26, 2025

Carol F. Cunningham 97 of Lake Ariel, PA passed away June 26, 2025, at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scranton. Her husband of 43 years Harry O. Cunningham died in 1999.

Born September 22,1927 the daughter of late Henry and Helen Gilpin Ferris, she lived most of her life in Bidwell Hill.

Born and raised on a farm she loved the outdoors...

Jun 25, 2025

 Michael B. Quinn, 75, of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his devoted wife of 33 years, Noreen (Brady) Quinn, and their two daughters, Kathleen and Bridget.

Born in Scranton on February 13, 1950, Michael "Mike" was the son of the late Thomas...

Jun 18, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Schmieg Reap

June 18, 2025

Ann Elizabeth Schmieg Reap, 88, of the Green Ridge Section of Scranton, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of James P. Reap, who passed away in 2015 after 55 years of marriage.

Born on June 19,...

Jun 13, 2025

Jane A. Ovens, Jefferson Township, passed away Friday morning at her home surrounded by her family after an illness. She was the widow of William Ovens who passed away in 2001.

Jane was born in 1938 in Carbondale and was the daughter of the late George and Helen Bossack Robinson. She was a graduate of the Waymart High School. Jane and...

Jun 13, 2025

Barbara Heier, 89, passed away on June 13, 2025 after an illness at the Hospice of Sacred Heart.  

She was born on October 7, 1935 in Scranton, PA, to Howard and Dolores Bush. Barbara was a 1953 graduate and valedictorian of Scranton Technical High School and went on to study at the University of Scranton. 

She started her career upon high...

Jun 13, 2025

Jane A. Ovens, Jefferson Township, passed away Friday morning at her home surrounded by her family after an illness. She was the widow of William Ovens who passed away in 2001.

Jane was born in 1938 in Carbondale and was the daughter of the late George and Helen Bossack Robinson. She was a graduate of the Waymart High School. Jane and...

Jun 11, 2025

Cecilia M Gattoni, 67, of Jefferson Township, PA, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on July 15, 1957 in West New York, New Jersey.

She was survived by her Son Christopher Eliat and daughter-in law, Caitlin Eliat, Her Daughter Candance Zambrano and son-in law Victor Zambrano, Grandchildren Emma Zambrano, Mia Zambrano, Cash Zambrano,...

Jun 8, 2025

Mark A. Michalek, 71, of Lake Ariel, passed away at home on Sunday morning. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary "Marie" Michalek, who passed in 2021.

Born in Scranton, Mark was the son of the late Anthony and Adeline Roberto-Michalek. A graduate of Dunmore High School, Class of 1971, he went on to dedicate...

Jun 6, 2025

Joseph Daniel Walsh, beloved son, cousin, nephew, friend, and beacon of kindness, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 30th, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity. Born in 1960, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hopkins Walsh, "Little Joe”, as he was lovingly called by close family and friends, lived in Williamsport, PA until...

Jun 3, 2025

Olive Moore, 101, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Jupiter, FL. She was the widow of Morton Moore.

Olive was born in Honesdale to the Elma and Wilfred Donovan family in 1923 at the family farmhouse itself. Olive attended the Hoadley's one room schoolhouse Cherry Ridge, and after high school Olive completed course study with the Honesdale branch of the...

Jun 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert John Griffiths Jr., who departed from this world on June 1, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 24, 1958, in West Scranton, Pennsylvania, Robert, whose love for his family was unwavering, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Robert's dedication to service extended beyond his...

May 29, 2025

Manubhai Patel, Scranton, formerly of India, passed away May 29, 2025 in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife is Kantaben Patel.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday June 1, 2025 at 12pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home, 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Gathering of family and friends will take place from 11am until the commencement of...

May 28, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Darlene Alice Burnside, who departed this life surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening in the Allied Services Hospice Center. She was the widow of Sidney Burnside, Sr. who passed away in 2012.

Born on February 19, 1952, in Scranton, Darlene was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Wilma...

May 25, 2025

John David HanceJune 18, 1981 – May 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John David Hance, age 43, who left us peacefully on May 25, 2025.

Though John’s time here was far too short, his spirit, kindness, and larger-than-life presence will live on in every heart he touched.

John was a man of deep passions and unwavering generosity. Whether...

May 22, 2025

Nora Jane Zeiler, beloved daughter of Braden and Emily (Samson) Zeiler, and baby sister to Calvin Zeiler, was born sleeping on Thursday, May 22, 2025, weighing 5 lbs 6.8 oz and measuring 18 inches long. Our lives were touched by her short time with us, and we will forever cherish the love and joy she brought to our family.

Though Nora’s...

May 20, 2025

Michael H. ButlerMay 20, 2025Michael H. Butler, current Dunmore School Board Vice President and a proud and lifelong resident of the borough, passed away early Tuesday morning in the Regional Hospital of Scranton with his family by his side. His wife of 50 years is the former Jacqueline Sheerer.Born June 12, 1953 in Scranton, he was the son of the...

May 15, 2025

Melanie Colazzo, 42, of Greentown, passed away on Thursday, May 15th from injuries sustained in a tragic accident. Born in Phoenix, AZ, she was the daughter of Deborah and Randy Sandifer and Mike and Charmaine Urban. She was the Manager of Subway in Taylor, Pa.

Melanie had a good heart and loved her family. She was an...

May 3, 2025

Lisa M. Aleckna, 54, of Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday, May 3rd at Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Her loving husband of 30 years is James Aleckna Jr.

Born in Honesdale, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marie Hill – Beck. She...

May 2, 2025

Pamela E. DiGiuseppe, of Lake Ariel, passed away Friday, May 2nd at the age of 69. She passed peacefully and surrounded by family at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, following a month-long illness.

Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Patricia (Moon) Pelosi. She was a graduate of South Plainfield...

Apr 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Harry Fitz on April 30, 2025, at the age of 76. His wife of 43 years is the former Kathleen C. MacDonald.

Born on September 4, 1948, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Franklin and Edna Gordon Fitz.

John was a proud veteran of the United...