Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Mildred A. Lucarelli

Mildred A. Lucarelli

Dec 21, 2022

Mildred A. Lucarelli of the Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday at home following an illness. Her husband of 67 years is Dominick Lucarelli.

Born in West Hempstead, NY, daughter of the late George and Theresa Jeudy Bishop, she had worked as a salesperson in a boutique.

Also surviving are a son Lawrence of Virginia; a...

Jean M. Black

Jean M. Black

Dec 20, 2022

Jean M. Black, 74, of Lake Ariel, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Lowell C.B. Black and Betty Corey – Black. She was a graduate of Lake Consolidated School and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hollisterville....

Victor "Bill" Duda

Victor "Bill" Duda

Dec 19, 2022

Victor “Bill” Duda, Lake Ariel, passed away Monday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Born 1954 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Victor W. and Stella Masura Duda and was a lifelong member of the St Thomas More Parish, Lake Ariel.  He had been employed as a carpenter.

Surviving are...

Elizabeth Pierce

Elizabeth Pierce

Dec 18, 2022

Elizabeth Pierce of the Hideout, Lake Ariel, died peacefully on Wednesday evening Dec 14 th 2022 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after suffering a brief and sudden illness.  Her husband of 49 years David Pierce and her daughter Jessica Pierce were alongside her when she passed.

Born in Queens, NY, daughter of the late William and Margaret Farrell...

Paul J. Turouski

Paul J. Turouski

Dec 12, 2022

Paul J. Turouski, 66, of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday, December 12 th at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton following an illness.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Kathryn Enslin – Turouski. He was a graduate of Western Wayne High School. Prior to his retirement, Paul worked at Gentex Corporation...

Bernice G. Enslin

Bernice G. Enslin

Dec 3, 2022

Bernice G. Enslin, 77, of Honesdale, died Saturday night at Ellen Memorial Healthcare Center surrounded by her family following an illness.  Her husband of 56 years David A. Enslin, Sr. passed away in 2017.

Born in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late George and Estella Jennings. Bernice loved her family and was...

Anna Mae Rosengrant

Anna Mae Rosengrant

Dec 1, 2022

Anna Mae Rosengrant, Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday afternoon in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness.  Her husband of 48 years is Byron P. Rosengrant.

Born 1956 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late David and Patricia Goff Scott.  She attended West Scranton High School and went on to work as a seamstress....

Alice M. Martin - Christopher

Alice M. Martin - Christopher

Nov 29, 2022

Alice M. Martin – Christopher, 74, of Honesdale, passed away Tuesday evening at Allied Services Hospice Center. Her husband of 5 years is Edward Christopher. Her first husband, Frank Martin passed away in 2012.

Born May 29, 1948 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Kosteck and Josephine Martinkovitch Sledzinski. She was a graduate of...

Judith Scigowski

Judith Scigowski

Nov 29, 2022

Judith Scigowski, age 83, of Lake Ariel, PA passed away peacefully at home on November 29, 2022 with her beloved children Stanley Jr. and Judy at her side.  To have known Judith was to love her. She was a very special person filled with an abundance of love for her family and friends. Her caring and supportive ways were...

Franklin J. Schillow, Iii

Franklin J. Schillow, Iii

Nov 27, 2022

Franklin J. Schillow, III, 78, of Hamlin, passed away Sunday evening at home following a courageous battle with Myelofibrosis.

Born in Scranton, Pa, he was the son of the late Franklin J., II, and Macie Chapman Schillow. He was a graduate of Johnson School Class of 1962. For 36 years, Franklin was an Engineer for Norfolk Southern...

Linda M. Frisbie

Linda M. Frisbie

Nov 24, 2022

Linda M. Frisbie, 73, of Lake Ariel, formerly of Carbondale passed away Thursday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, after an illness. Her loving husband of 54 years is Robert Frisbie.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Eleanor Bonitz – Dennis. She was a graduate of Lake Consolidated School Class...

James P. Maclean

James P. Maclean

Nov 15, 2022

James P. MacLean, 81, of Hamlin, PA, died Tuesday evening at the Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following a years long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born in Paterson, NJ, son of the late Albert and Olive (Pordon) MacLean, he worked as a field collector for Public Service Electric & Gas in New Jersey as well serving as...

Leslie G. Hardy

Leslie G. Hardy

Nov 13, 2022

Leslie G. Hardy, 81 of Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday evening at home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Verna Parkin – Hobson. Prior to retirement, she was a Manager at Mayflower Thrift Store in Massachusetts. Leslie was an avid reader.

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Robert M. Rafanelli

Robert M. Rafanelli

Nov 6, 2022

Robert M. Rafanelli, 72, of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away on the afternoon of November 6 following an illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he is the son of Rose Richards – Rafanelli of Long Island, NY, and the late John Rafanelli.

A devoted husband and father, he leaves behind his childhood best friend and loving wife of...

Margaret F. White - Fudal

Margaret F. White - Fudal

Nov 2, 2022

Margaret F. White – Fudal, 73 of Hamlin, passed away Wednesday evening at Regional Hospital of Scranton following a brief Illness. Her husband of 32 years, Thomas Fudal passed away in 2011.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rita Lenard – Raffloer. She was a graduate of Bayshore High School....

Marie S. Laskowski

Marie S. Laskowski

Oct 30, 2022

Marie S. Laskowski, 94 of Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday evening at Mountain View Care Center following an illness. She is the widow of Frank Laskowski who passed away in 1975.

Marie was born in Scranton in 1928, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Lucas Malek. She was the seconded youngest of nine siblings....

Edward Janus

Edward Janus

Oct 29, 2022

Edward Janus, 88, of Jefferson Twp., passed away Saturday morning at home following an illness. His loving wife of 67 years is the former Lucille Bitterman.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late John and Josephine Sarnoski – Janus. He was a graduate of Jefferson Township High School. Prior to retirement, he was an...

Loren Lown

Loren Lown

Oct 18, 2022

Loren “Skip” Lown

Oct 18, 2022

Loren “Skip” Lown, Jefferson Township passed away early Tuesday morning in the Greed Ridge Care Center after a brief illness.  Skip was preceded in death by wives Phyllis Lown, Reba Lown and June Lown.

Born 1935 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Loren C...

Beatrice "Jean" Eibes Reese, Of Clifton Twp.

Beatrice "Jean" Eibes Reese, Of Clifton Twp.

Oct 13, 2022

Beatrice “Jean” Eibes Reese, Clifton Twp.

June 22, 1935 – October 13, 2022

Beatrice “Jean” Eibes Reese was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother during her 87 years of life. She reunited with her adoring husband William on Thursday evening in her daughter’s home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Jean will...

Walter J. Moran

Walter J. Moran

Oct 12, 2022

Walter J. Moran

October 12, 2022

Walter J. Moran, Lake Ariel, died peacefully surrounded by his family at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Sean Patrick Moran, and parents, Walter and Julia Moran.

Born 1938 in Providence, Rhode Island, he was a graduate of St....