Obituaries

Edward Rip Reilly

Jul 31, 2023

Edward “Rip” Reilly, 94 of Lake Ariel passed away at home surrounded by his family and his companion Barb.

Born May 4, 1929 in Scranton Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Helen Ives Beers and the late Edward Reilly Sr. and attended Lake Consolidated School.

He began delivering milk at an early age...

Chris Timothy Ramos

Jul 31, 2023

Chris Timothy Ramos, 32 of Greentown, PA passed away on July 31, 2023 after an illness. Son of Peggy Laureano and Christopher Poncho Ramos, he was a graduate of Wallenpaupack High School, and a sophomore at Lackawanna Community College. In High School, Chris was a member of the football and wrestling teams, and enjoyed weightlifting.  Chris loved being with his...

Dorothy Osecki

Jul 24, 2023

Dorothy Osecki, Scranton, formerly of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday morning at the Regional Hospital of Scranton after being stricken ill.   She was the widow of Stephen Osecki who passed away in 2003.

Born 1930 she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Petronella Mackarevich.  Dorothy was raised by her beloved aunt Adele Mackarevich Nye after...

Kathy Park

Jul 23, 2023

Kathy Park, Jefferson Twp., passed away early Sunday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient.  She was the widow of Jamie F. Park who passed away in 2018.  At the time of his passing the couple had been married for 28 years.

Born May 1, 1955 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late...

Richard "The Dude" Croney

Jul 17, 2023

Richard “The Dude” Croney, 58, of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday, July 17 th at home. His loving wife of 26 years is the former Deborah Hatton.

Born in Dumont, NJ, he was the son of the late Bertrum and Sarah Gordon Croney. Prior to his illness, he worked as an automotive mechanic at Pranzo’s Auto Service...

Patricia O'Hara

Jul 15, 2023

Patricia O’Hara, a resident of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Julio Cocciolone, and her second husband, Robert O’Hara.

She was born in White Plains, New York in 1934 and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret Reedy Bachman. She...

Victoria Swift

Jul 12, 2023

Victoria (Vicki) Maria Swift of Hawley, PA, age 76, lost her battle to ALS on July 12th, 2023 in Honesdale, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents Velma Krager (nee Schutz) and Henry Krager of Hawley, PA.

She was born in Brockton, MA; spent most of her life in Uswick, PA and attended Wallenpaupack School,...

Louise Brevet

Jul 11, 2023

Louise Brevet, the Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away Tuesday morning at her home with her family by her side. She is now with her loving husband of over 30 years Donald Brevet.

Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Bahr.   She attended Douglas College at Rutgers University where she studied...

Nancy Davis

Jul 8, 2023

Nancy H. Davis, Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday evening, July 8th, in St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home where she had resided.  She was the widow of Warren N. Davis, VMD, who passed away in 2019.  At the time of his passing, the couple had been married 67 years.

Born August 15, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the...

Carolyn Butler

Jul 8, 2023

Carolyn “Granny” Butler, Moscow, passed away Saturday afternoon in the Allied Services Hospice Center after a sudden illness.   Her husband of 43 wonderful years is Ronald Butler.

Born 1937 in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer and Ruby Bartelson Hibbs and was educated in Newfoundland schools and attended Mansfield College.  She went on to...

Susan L. Black

Jun 28, 2023

Susan L. Black, 70, of Hollisterville, passed away Wednesday afternoon at home after losing her courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of Doris Frisbie – Hemmler of Hollisterville and the late Burton Hemmler. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Prior to retirement, she worked for Catepillar Logistics in Gouldsboro...

Paul Horry

Jun 26, 2023

SUNRISE: June 19,1932 SUNSET: June 26, 2023

Mr. Paul Horry was born to Paul Horry Sr. and Pearl Horry on June 19th,1932 in Jersey City, New Jersey. After relocating to the Bronx, NY as a child, he graduated from Aviation High School located in Long Island City, in Queens, NY. While attending Vaughn College of Aeronautics, Engineering...

Chester J. Grodack, Jr.

Jun 22, 2023

Chester (Butch) J. Grodack, Jr., 82, of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday morning at his home. His loving wife of 57 years is the former Carole Abraham – Grodack.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen Lesso – Grodack. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1958. Prior...

Phillip Mcglynn

Jun 19, 2023

Phillip McGlynn, 87 of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away in the arms of his loving wife and daughter on Monday, June 19 th at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. His beloved wife of 65 years is the former Jean H. Widitz.

Born in Weston, Pa, he was the son of the late Reuben and Rose ...

Donald J. Butche, Jr.

Jun 8, 2023

Donald J. Butche, Jr., 66 of Newfoundland, passed away Thursday evening. His loving wife of 29 years is the former Julie Heldman.

Born in Marion, IN, he was the son of the late Donald J. and Patricia Kugler – Butche. He was the owner and operator of Don Butche Painting in Newfoundland.

Don enjoyed all...

Kathleen Seifert Loveland

May 25, 2023

Kathleen Loveland

May 25, 2023

Kathleen Loveland, Dunmore, passed away Thursday evening in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness.  She was the widow of John “Max” Loveland who passed away in 2017.

Born 1949 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Bevan Seifert.  She was a...

Christian De Marinis

May 23, 2023

Christian De Marinis, 44 of The Hideout in Lake Ariel, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning at Wayne Memorial Hospital from complications of Hereditary Angioedema. His loving wife is Donna Lepore – De Marinis.

Born in Queens, NY, he is the son of Dennis De Marinis, Sr. and his wife Patricia of Valley Stream, NY, and the late...

Henry Matthews, Jr.

May 23, 2023

Henry Matthews Jr., Hamlin, passed away surrounded by his family, Tuesday afternoon in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after an illness. His wife is the former Catherine Herman. Henry was brought home to God on Wednesday when Henry saved the lives of many others by donating his organs to those in need. Born 1952 in Scranton, he was the...