Obituaries

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...

Steven Delbert Samson

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...

Donald L. Watson

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,...

Eugene J. Enslin

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...

Ralph P Boehmer

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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William E. Bond

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...

Grace C Barrow

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...