Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

Juliana Romaniw

October 18, 2023

Juliana Romaniw, formerly of Clifton NJ, died Wednesday morning at Tiffany Court in Kingston, PA. Her husband was the late Harry Romaniw who died in 1997.

Born in Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Cjaka) Derco. After leaving Czechoslovakia, she lived in Italy...

Oct 15, 2023

Thomas Lisowski of Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday, October 15 at Regional Hospital of Scranton surrounded by his loving children.  He joined his wife of 35 years, Sharon Lisowski in heaven.

Born in Newark, NJ, raised in Avoca, Pa.  He was the son of the late Edward and Josephine Lisowski. Thomas, ‘The Giz’ graduated Avoca High School.  ...

Oct 14, 2023

Ronald C. Rosengrant, Lake Henry, died Saturday in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness.  His wife of  31 years is Penny Burdge Rosengrant.

Born in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the late Walter and Florence Sashe Rosengrant.  Ron was a graduate of the former Lake Consolidated School in lake Ariel.  Ron loved truck...

Oct 13, 2023

William J. Miller, Sr. October 13, 2023

William J. Miller, Sr., of S. Canaan, died Friday morning at the home of his daughter in Richmond, VA. His beloved wife, Janice Helen Miller, preceded him in death in 1995.

Born in Walkill, NY, he was the son of the late Russell and Lorraine Dingman Miller. Prior...

Oct 5, 2023

Martha Grason, 92, Hamlin, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2023.  She was the widow of Donald Grason.

Born 1931 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn Robinson Hall.  Martha was a devout Christian, a true and faithful servant to her Lord and...

Oct 4, 2023

Robert Brian Gallinot, beloved son of Joan Gallinot and the late Thomas C. Gallinot, was born in Carbondale, PA on May 27, 1972.  He unexpectedly departed his journey of life on October 4, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.  Robert was a loving and attentive father, friend, son, and companion.  He would never hesitate to give you the shirt off his...

Sep 30, 2023

Diane Reilly passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Reilly.

Diane was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1954 and was the daughter of the late Rudolph Burger and Lorraine Whalen. She was a 1971 graduate of Christian Academy, where her enrollment in a cooperative program prepared her...

Sep 26, 2023

Frank Paul Laki, 72, of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, entered into God’s kingdom to meet with his brother Eric and daughter Denise on September, 26th 2023. He was born in Manhattan, New York on May 18, 1951.

Frank, the outspoken and devoted husband, father, uncle, and grandfather is survived by his wife, Josephine; sons, Karl and Matthew; Daughter...

Sep 24, 2023

Dennis Wayne Kelly, 74, of Milford, PA, passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born on April 6, 1949, in Franklin, NJ, to Kenneth and Mae Kelly.

Dennis was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served in the United States Army. He received a Purple Heart in 1967 for wounds received during the Battle of LZ PAT....

Sep 24, 2023

Joseph A. Christopher, 84, of Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday afternoon in Regional Hospital of Scranton. His wife of 57 years, Marilyn W. Moore – Christopher passed away in 2020.

Born January 3, 1939 in Ledgedale, he was the son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Garrity – Christopher. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated School...

Sep 13, 2023

Janice E. Chamberlain, 91, of Jefferson Township, passed away Wednesday, September 13th at Oakwood Terrace Assisted Living in Moosic. She was the wife of Henry Edwards until his death in 1966 and Dale Chamberlain until his death in 2009. She is survived by her companion of nine years, Lawrence “Fritz” Edwards of Jefferson Township.

Born in Scranton,...

Sep 12, 2023

Sylvia J. Rivezzi, RN, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday afternoon in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. Her husband is Vincent Rivezzi.  The couple would have celebrated their 58 th wedding anniversary on December 18 th .

Born in 1943 in Honesdale, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Emil O. and Thelma Rutledge Brown. She was a...

Sep 10, 2023

Kenneth Torbeck, Waymart, passed away Sunday in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he was the son of the late Clayton V and Barbara Burke Torbeck.  Ken spent a time in the United States Marine Corp until a physical issue prevented him from continuing his service to our country. Surviving are a sister Carol...

Sep 10, 2023

Anthony Sabia, 91 of Lake Ariel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years, the former Virginia Imbriani.

Born April 9, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Michael and Madeline Francisco Sabia, and attended Brooklyn Public schools, before a career with Verizon as a Field Supervisor until...

Sep 10, 2023

Lori Ryder, 55 of Lake Ariel passed away at home surrounded by her family and husband on September 10, 2023.  She and her husband, Robert would have celebrated their 38 th Wedding Anniversary on October 19.

Born June 10, 1968 in Pompton Plains, NJ, she attended and received her diploma from Middletown Highschool in Middletown, NY.

Sep 5, 2023

Michael Hreha, Lake Ariel, passed away Tuesday in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness, with his wife of 30 years Patti Schmidt Hreha at his side.

Born 1948 in Jefferson Twp, he was the son of the late John Hreha and Mildred Landon Hreha and was a graduate of North Pocono High School.  Michael served...

Sep 3, 2023

Melisa Jane Miller, 50, of Beach Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, surrounded by her family. Born February 23, 1973 in Honesdale, Pa she is the daughter of Cathy Davies – Miller of Beach Lake and the late Walter Clinton Miller. She was a graduate of Honesdale High School Class of 1991. She attended the Beach Lake United...

Aug 31, 2023

Wolfgang D Brunken, longtime resident of Honesdale, passed away after a long battle with cancer at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale on Aug 31, 2023.

Wolfgang was born in Oldenburg, Germany on Sept 10,1949, he was the son of late Gustav and Frieda Brunken. He arrived in the US in Feb 1955, with his family. He enjoyed walking...

Aug 18, 2023

Paul W. Black, Jefferson Twp., passed away Friday morning in the Allied Services Hospice Center after an illness.  His wife is the former Judy Judge.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Leonard J. and Ruth Pelham Black and was a 1967 graduate of the Lake Consolidated School, Lake Ariel.  Upon graduation, Paul enlisted...

Aug 6, 2023

Libby M. Dimmick, 78, of The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday, August 6 th at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale with her family by her side. Her loving husband of 54 years is William Dimmick.

Born November 19,1944 in East Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James and Lucretia Sciarra – Albanese. She...