Obituaries

Oct 7, 2022

Paul Romaniello, Sr., Jefferson Twp , went home to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ late Friday in the Celebration Villa of the Mid Valley after a long illness. His wife was the former Ann Reidenbach Romaniello who passed away in 2015. At the time of her passing the couple had been married 60 years.

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Sep 30, 2022

George “Mac” Allen McMullin, of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away Friday September 30, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Bobbie Jean McMullin (nee Gwyn).

Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Queens, he was the son of George and Marian McMullin (nee Opitz). Out of high school, George joined the US Army...

Sep 23, 2022

Darrell Wayne Chumard, Hamlin, passed away Friday morning in Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. His wife is the former Sally Wood.

Born 1953 in Sidney, New York to the late Franklin and Emma Bidwell Chumard, Darrell was lovingly raised by Aloma Peters and the late Wayne and Marion Edwards. Darrell was employed by Consolidated Freight,...

Sep 20, 2022

John J. Giordano, Jr., 59 of Jefferson Twp., passed away Tuesday evening at home.

Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late John J. and Linda Mc Ginnity – Giordano. Over the years, John was employed by Landers River Trips and Mack Trucks.

John was an avid New York Giants and Nascar...

Sep 19, 2022

James P. Dugan, 87 of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness.

Born in Bristol, Pa, he was the son of the late James V. and Vera H. Dugan (nee White). He was a graduate of Bristol High School. Before retirement, he was a proud Teamster. He also served his...

Sep 18, 2022

Erich H. Martin, 85 of Hawley, passed away Sunday at home following an illness surviving his loving wife of 62 years, the former Ida Petersen.

Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Frieda Ella Martin.

Prior to retirement, he was self-employed and the owner of the Hawley Antique...

Sep 16, 2022

Adele Amato, of Lake Ariel, died Friday afternoon at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Garofalo Palde.

She is survived by her husband Ned Amato; her daughters Constance Dinkel and Natalie Amato; her son Vincent Amato; her grandchildren Madalyn and Ean; her...

Sep 3, 2022

Peter Lazorack, 72 of South Canaan, passed away Saturday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. His loving wife of 21 years is the former Cindy Lamberton.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John and Julia Zielinski – Lazorack. He was graduate of Waymart High School Class of 1968. He was the owner of...

Aug 29, 2022

Charity Mae Else, 88 of Waymart, passed away Monday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Her late husband was James Else

Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of the late Mamie Flood. Prior to retirement, she worked at Liz Claiborne in Tobyhanna and Al’s Sportwear in Tobyhanna. She was a United States Army Veteran.

Aug 26, 2022

Carmela Marie Buckman, 98 of Scranton, passed away Friday morning at Mountain View Care and Rehabilitation Center in Scranton. Her husband, Walter Buckman Senior, passed away in 1974.

Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Elvira Nanni – Giambrone. For many years, Carmela was a Graphic Artist in New York City and...

Aug 26, 2022

Richard Allen Van Wert Sr., 76, of Jefferson Twp., died Friday. Rich was a talented carpenter, plumber and electrician, but above all was his love of music. He was either strumming the guitar, collecting records, making up words to songs or humming along while he worked on any one of his children’s or grandchildren’s houses. Surviving are sons, Rich...

Aug 20, 2022

Lorraine Davis August 20, 2022 Lorraine Davis of S. Canaan died Saturday morning at home, with family by her side, following an illness. Her husband of 42 years was the late William R. Davis Sr. who died in 2006. Bill was the love of her life and they did everything together. Born in Hollisterville, daughter of the late Paul...

Aug 20, 2022

Rafael Baca, 53, of Yonkers, NY, passed away Saturday afternoon.

Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Tito Cortez-Toro and Ernestina Morel – Baca. After graduating High School, he earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Bronx Community College.

He enjoyed collecting anything that had to do with dragons...

Aug 16, 2022

Ethan A. Singer, Ph.D., CRNP – C, 55 of Hawley, passed away Tuesday morning at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years Doris (Jackson) Singer.

Born May 13 th , 1967, in Ridgewood, NJ, he was the son of the late Lois (Tuschmann) and Walter Singer. He was a graduate...

Aug 15, 2022

Darrell Bruce Hollister, 66 of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday afternoon at home following an illness.  His loving wife of 40 years is the former Joann Kizer.

Born March 18, 1956 in Scranton, he is the son of Roberta Anna Schafer – Hollister of Lake Ariel and the late Bruce H. Hollister. He was a graduate of...

Aug 11, 2022

Gabriel A.Wagner, 32, of Honesdale, PA, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2022. He was born October 11,1989 in Honesdale. He was the son of Deborah Wagner and the late Richard Wagner.

Gabe was a frugal businessman and owner of Quality Carpet Care in Honesdale. He was an avid dirt bike rider, enjoyed working on his classic...

Aug 9, 2022

Ellis J. Mead, 87, of Moscow, passed away Tuesday morning at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania. His loving wife of 62 years is the former June Snyder.

Born in Madison Twp., he was the son of the late Floyd and Iva Edwards Mead. He was a graduate of Moscow High School. Ellis was a lifetime Dairy...

Aug 6, 2022

Janice R. McManus, 85, of Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday evening at St. Mary’s Villa in Elmhurst. Her husband, Thomas McManus, passed away in 1986.

Born in Gravity, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Brooks. Before retirement, she was a secretary at Pocono Pest.

Janice loved Elvis, gardening, all animals – especially frogs...

Jul 29, 2022

Norman W. Batzel of Lake Ariel died Friday night at Wayne Memorial Hospital following an illness. His wife of 54 years is the former Kathryn Mecca.

Born in Avoca, PA, son of the late Warren P. and Alice Legg Batzel, he was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and had been employed by S.J. Bailey and...

Jul 27, 2022

Walter E. Johnson, 80 of Paupackan Lake, passed away Wednesday, July 27 following an illness. His loving wife of 41 years is the former Angelika Stickdorn.

Born in Hoboken, NJ, he was the son of the late Romaine Micca. He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Psychology from St. John’s University. After retiring from the New...