Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

E. Jean Felton

E. Jean Felton

Apr 13, 2024

E. Jean Felton, 96, of Newfoundland and formerly of Hatfield, PA., died on Saturday, April 13 th in Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, following an illness. Her husband, Charles “Bud” Felton passed away in 2006. Born in Norristown, PA., she was the daughter of the late Harold and Vara Graham – Booth. She was a graduate of Lansdale High School....

Richard C. Mentz

Richard C. Mentz

Apr 12, 2024

Richard C. Mentz, 79, of Berlin Township passed away on April 12, 2024 at home.  He and the former Colleen J. Swisher would have celebrated 58 years of marriage later this year.

Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of William A. Mentz and Josephine M. Patrick Mentz and was educated in Pennsylvania...

Lloyd Skip Kramer

Lloyd Skip Kramer

Apr 11, 2024

Lloyd Ralph ‘Skip’ Kramer April 11, 2024

Lloyd Ralph “Skip” Kramer, 82, of Jefferson Twp., passed away peacefully at home April 11, 2024, of advanced Alzheimer’s and cardiac complications. He was married to Karen S. (King) Kramer. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last October.

Born in Dover, N.J., he was the son of the...

Irene B. Kostige

Irene B. Kostige

Apr 6, 2024

Irene B. Kostige, 96, of Wayne Woodlands Manor went into eternal life on Saturday morning at Wayne Woodlands. Her husband was the late Joseph Kostige who died in 2002.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Bohuski Pawloski, she was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and prior to her retirement in 2000 she...

David J. O'Hare

David J. O'Hare

Apr 2, 2024

David J. O’Hare – July 4, 1948 – April 2, 2024 Veteran Born July 4, 1948 in Medford, Massachusetts son of the late John P. O’Hare and Alison O’Hare (nee Black). Dave was a graduate of Malden High School and enlisted in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG) as a Green Beret in...

Marie Mastrachio

Marie Mastrachio

Mar 30, 2024

Marie Mastrachio, 85, of Lake Ariel, PA passed away peacefully on March 30. Marie was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Angelina Grosso and was born October 13, 1938 in the Bronx, NY.

Surviving are daughters  Laura Mastrobuono, Angela Tracy and son-in-law Bob, four grandchildren, Laura King, Ryan Tracy, Danielle and Nicole Mastrobuono, of whom she...

Nileshkumar Amin

Nileshkumar Amin

Mar 30, 2024

Nileshkumar Amin, Scranton, died unexpectedly Saturday after being stricken ill.   His wife is Alka Amin.

Born November 2, 1959, in Badarpur, Delhi, India, he was the son of the late Shantilal and Kapilaben Amin and he earned a Bachelor if Science Degree.   Prior to his retirement he had been employed as a technician in the Bio-Medicine Industry....

Barbara Shaffer

Barbara Shaffer

Mar 28, 2024

Barbara Shaffer

March 28, 2024

Barbara Shaffer, Lake Ariel, passed away early Thursday morning in the Suwanee Valley Care Center, Lake City, Florida.  She was the widow of Elmer J. Shaffer who passed away in 2004.

Born November 17, 1936, in Goshen, New York, she was the daughter of the late Fred and...

Pusapben Girischandra Amin

Pusapben Girischandra Amin

Mar 25, 2024

Pusapben Girischandra Amin, 75, South Scranton, died Monday afternoon in the Geisinger Community Medical Center.   Her husband is Girishchandra Amin.

Born September 23, 1948 in Karvan, India, she was the daughter of Punambahi R. and Shardaben B. Amin Girischandra.

Her son Amitkumar Amin died in January of this year.

Funeral services will be...

Ursula Kauders

Ursula Kauders

Mar 22, 2024

Ursula Ann Kauders, 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2024, at her home in Lake Ariel, PA. Born on December 29, 1951, in Naples, Italy. She gave herself tirelessly and selflessly to her family, friends, and loved ones. Devoted Nonna to Mikayla, Alexander, Avery and Mason.

She is survived by her husband,...

Peter F. Dutter

Peter F. Dutter

Mar 15, 2024

Peter F. Dutter, 84 of Spring Brook Twp., died Friday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest following an illness. His wife of 46 years, the former Ann Marie Stravinski died in 2009.

Born in Spring Brook Twp , he was the son of the late Claire and Minnie Webb Dutter . Prior to retirement ,...

Susan Labishak Krisovitch

Susan Labishak Krisovitch

Mar 14, 2024

Susan Labishak Krisovitch, Lake Ariel, passed away on March 14 in Orlando, Florida after battling heart and lung disease for the past year.  She was the widow of Michael John Krisovitch who passed away in 2005.

Born June 2, 1948 in Scranton, Sue was the daughter of the late John and Mary Michalek Labishak.  She grew up...

Andrew "Ted" Walker

Andrew "Ted" Walker

Mar 13, 2024

Andrew “Ted” Walker, Sr., 75 of Lake Ariel, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s. His wife of 52 years is the former Mary Enslin.

Born in Scranton, Pa on March 5, 1949, he was the son of the late Lester and Marilla Daniels – Walker. He was educated in Honesdale, Pa. Prior...

David K. Schweinsburg

David K. Schweinsburg

Mar 13, 2024

David K. Schweinsburg of South Canaan completed his final mission on March 13, 2024, at Wayne Woodlands Manor following a long illness. He and his wife Susan (Lewis) would have been married 59 years in July.

Born in Greenport, NY, in 1943, he was the son of the late William H. and Evelyn (Robinson) Schweinsburg. He was...

Louis F. Stephens, Jr.

Louis F. Stephens, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lou Stephens; husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

He loved fishing at his lake house, going out to eat, traveling, New York City and telling stories about the outrageous things that happened to him during his long career as a police officer, FBI agent...

Ramon Ray Queipo

Ramon Ray Queipo

Feb 29, 2024

Ramon “Ray” Queipo

Ramon Michael Queipo, 82, a lifelong resident of Lake Ariel, passed away February 29th in South Carolina following an illness.

Born June 30, 1941, in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna Queipo.

Ray is preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, B.Ray...

Randy W. Black

Randy W. Black

Feb 28, 2024

Randy W. Black, 68 of Lake Ariel, went to heaven on February 28 th , 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient unit after a courageous, 4 year battle with Glioblastoma.

Born in Carbondale, Pa on January 10 th , 1956, he was the fourth son of Wallace and Mabel Edwards – Black. Randy was raised...

Margaret Peggy Anderson

Margaret Peggy Anderson

Feb 17, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Louise Anderson, 77, of Greentown, Pa, passed away on February 17, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. Born on February 2, 1947 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin and Marjorie Anderson, she attended school in her hometown, and went on to become a registered nurse with a B.S. in Public Health. During her nursing...

Ruben A. Gonzales

Ruben A. Gonzales

Feb 12, 2024

Ruben A. Gonzales, 56, of Jefferson Twp., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday evening after an illness. His wife of 30 years is the former Michelle Brinkman.

Born in Tucson, AZ, he is the son of Ruben and Gloria Alvarez – Gonzales of Oracle, AZ. He was a graduate of Ray High School...

Dominick Lucarelli

Dominick Lucarelli

Feb 11, 2024

Dominick C. Lucarelli of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania passed away at the age of 92 on February 11, 2024.  He was born on August 3, 1931.

Dominick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.   He was predeceased by his wife Millie.  Loving father of  Larry(Claire) and daughter Donna & her husband Michael Mulcahy. Devoted grandfather...