Obituaries

May 19, 2023

Steven Delbert Samson, 66, of Simpson, PA, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at home, surrounded by family. Born June 28, 1956 in Honesdale, Steve grew up on a small family farm in Lake Ariel, PA, graduating from Western Wayne High School in 1974.

Steve’s early life interests included: Boy Scouts, family camping trips, high school soccer...

May 19, 2023

Donald L. Watson May 19, 2023

Donald L. Watson of Lake Ariel died Friday May 19th at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness. His wife was the former Joyce Ann Watson from Luther Woods Extended Care of Hatboro PA.

Born in Grafton, IL, son of the late James F. and Bessie Peirson Watson,...

May 16, 2023

Eugene J. Enslin, Lake Ariel, passed away in the home in which he was born and raised.

Born, 1938 in Varden, PA he was the son of the late Kenneth A and Leora Frisbie Enslin and was educated in Lake Ariel schools.   Gene worked with his father doing masonry work and then began working at Keystone paving...

May 9, 2023

Ralph P. Boehmer, Sr., 80, of Salem Township passed away on May 9, 2023 at home after an illness. Born June 17, 1942 he was son of the late Ralph Henry and Constance Hubert Boehmer and was educated in Philadelphia public schools.

Ralph leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 58 years Anna Terinoni Boehmer.

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May 9, 2023

William E. Bond, 91 of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at home. Bill was a devoted husband of 66 years to Jeannette (McKee) who was the love of his life.

Bill was born September 10, 1931, in Roosevelt, NY. He was the son of the late Thomas and Eileen (Casey) Bond. He was the proud...

May 8, 2023

Grace C. Barrow, Greentown, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away Monday at home after being stricken ill.  She was the widow of Kal barrow who passed away in 2022.   The couple had been married for 60 years.

Born 1936 in Queens, New York, Grace was the daughter of the late Stephen and Grace Ferry Brandon and...

May 4, 2023

Tina M. Cox, Lake Ariel , passed away May 4 in the Kingston nursing and rehabilitation center after an illness.

Born  in Carbondale she was the daughter of the late Freida Swingle Cox and Franklin Cox . She was educated in the North Pocono school district and she was of the Methodist faith.

She enjoyed...

May 2, 2023

Donna M. Cronkite, 69, of Lake Ariel passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon at Wayne Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Earl and Elma June Hollister Shaffer, Jr., she was a graduate of North Pocono class of 1971 and she had been employed as a secretary at SCI Waymart from 1975...

Apr 30, 2023

James Edley, 93 (1929-2023) of Honesdale, passed away early Sunday morning in the Ellen Memorial Health Care Center after an illness.   His wife was the former Elvina Mae Conover who passed away in 2012.

Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank Edley and Rose Nagy-Edley.  He served his country proudly as...

Apr 28, 2023

Dr. Donald Edwin Madden, age 95, took his final rest on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Norwell, Massachusetts.

Donald E. Madden was born in Greene Twp., Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Regina Madden. In 1941 he and his family moved to New Jersey. He graduated from Roselle Park High School, Roselle Park, New Jersey, in 1946. Don then...

Apr 26, 2023

Biagio “Bob” A. Fezza, 82 of The Hideout, passed away Wednesday, April 26 th at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. He leaves behind his  companion of 33 years  Lucille Koehler.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Helen Trocchio and James Fezza.  After graduating high school, Bob attended the seminary.  Bob...

Apr 23, 2023

Marion Caruso, Moscow, passed away late Sunday night in the Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton after an illness.

Born April 25, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the only daughter of the late Frank and Millie Sirianni Caruso.  Marion attended grammar school at PS 201 in Brooklyn, and attended public High School in Schenectady, NY.  She was...

Apr 14, 2023

Gary S Clemo, 68, Waymart, was stricken ill unexpectedly at the home of his daughter on the morning of April 14. Born 1955 in Homesdale, he was the son of the late Herald and Mary Rendos Clemo. He attended Johnson Technical Institute and was a member Saint Mary’s Church, Waymart.   Prior to his retirement, Gary had been employed as a...

Apr 12, 2023

John George Martinkovitch, Jr., 87 of Ledgedale, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, sons, and daughter-in-law, on April 12, 2023. He was born February 27, 1936, to John and Mary Zilla Martinkovitch of Throop, PA.

John graduated from St. Paul High School, Scranton, PA in 1953, and in 1954 joined the United States Air Force....

Apr 8, 2023

Patricia Louise Caruth, 89 of Sterling, passed away Saturday morning at home surrounded by family and her loving husband of 66 years, James Albert Caruth.

Born in Scranton, Patricia was the daughter of the late George and Vivian Hood – Hughes. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School and the Robert Packer School of Nursing.  ...

Apr 7, 2023

Ronald G. Davis, 78 of Lake Ariel, passed away April 7 th at his home. His loving wife of 57 years is the former Maxine Sherwood.

Born in Hancock, NY, he was the son of the late Lester and Christine Lenore Morton – Davis. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated School Class of 1963. Prior to...

Apr 7, 2023

Audrey Ann Hayslett, Roanoke, Virginia, passed away early April 7, 2023 in the Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Roanoke, Virginia after an illness. She formerly lived in The Hideout. She was the widow of Arthur M. MacDonnell.

Born January 13, 1932 in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late George Earl and Agnes...

Apr 5, 2023

Jane Paula Macdonald Clauss, 92, of Lake Ariel, Pa., passed away April 5, 2023, at her home in Lake Ariel surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Born in Honesdale, Pa., at Wayne Memorial Hospital on March 15, 1931, in what is known as the Dimmick Building. She was the third daughter of Donald William Macdonald and...

Apr 4, 2023

Lee R. Butler, Newfoundland, passed away Early Tuesday morning in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after a long illness. His wife of 39 years is Andrea Wargo.

Born 1948 in Scranton he was the son of the late Robert and Gladys Frick Butler. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and upon graduation he went...

Mar 20, 2023

Daniel M. Medrano, Sr., 81 of Bushkill, passed away Monday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center following an illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jo Ann Lisauskas – Medrano.

Born in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France, he was the son of the late Jerome and Denise Baillard – Medrano. He was always proud to...