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

Pusapben Girischandra Amin

Pusapben Girischandra Amin

Mar 25, 2024

Pusapben Girischandra Amin, 75, South Scranton, died Monday afternoon in the Geisinger Community Medical Center.   Her husband is Girishchandra Amin.

Born September 23, 1948 in Karvan, India, she was the daughter of Punambahi R. and Shardaben B. Amin Girischandra.

Her son Amitkumar Amin died in January of this year.

Funeral services will be...

Ursula Kauders

Ursula Kauders

Mar 22, 2024

Ursula Ann Kauders, 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2024, at her home in Lake Ariel, PA. Born on December 29, 1951, in Naples, Italy. She gave herself tirelessly and selflessly to her family, friends, and loved ones. Devoted Nonna to Mikayla, Alexander, Avery and Mason.

She is survived by her husband,...

Peter F. Dutter

Peter F. Dutter

Mar 15, 2024

Peter F. Dutter, 84 of Spring Brook Twp., died Friday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest following an illness. His wife of 46 years, the former Ann Marie Stravinski died in 2009.

Born in Spring Brook Twp , he was the son of the late Claire and Minnie Webb Dutter . Prior to retirement ,...

Susan Labishak Krisovitch

Susan Labishak Krisovitch

Mar 14, 2024

Susan Labishak Krisovitch, Lake Ariel, passed away on March 14 in Orlando, Florida after battling heart and lung disease for the past year.  She was the widow of Michael John Krisovitch who passed away in 2005.

Born June 2, 1948 in Scranton, Sue was the daughter of the late John and Mary Michalek Labishak.  She grew up...

Andrew "Ted" Walker

Andrew "Ted" Walker

Mar 13, 2024

Andrew “Ted” Walker, Sr., 75 of Lake Ariel, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s. His wife of 52 years is the former Mary Enslin.

Born in Scranton, Pa on March 5, 1949, he was the son of the late Lester and Marilla Daniels – Walker. He was educated in Honesdale, Pa. Prior...

David K. Schweinsburg

David K. Schweinsburg

Mar 13, 2024

David K. Schweinsburg of South Canaan completed his final mission on March 13, 2024, at Wayne Woodlands Manor following a long illness. He and his wife Susan (Lewis) would have been married 59 years in July.

Born in Greenport, NY, in 1943, he was the son of the late William H. and Evelyn (Robinson) Schweinsburg. He was...

Louis F. Stephens, Jr.

Louis F. Stephens, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lou Stephens; husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

He loved fishing at his lake house, going out to eat, traveling, New York City and telling stories about the outrageous things that happened to him during his long career as a police officer, FBI agent...

Ramon Ray Queipo

Ramon Ray Queipo

Feb 29, 2024

Ramon “Ray” Queipo

Ramon Michael Queipo, 82, a lifelong resident of Lake Ariel, passed away February 29th in South Carolina following an illness.

Born June 30, 1941, in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna Queipo.

Ray is preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, B.Ray...

Randy W. Black

Randy W. Black

Feb 28, 2024

Randy W. Black, 68 of Lake Ariel, went to heaven on February 28 th , 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient unit after a courageous, 4 year battle with Glioblastoma.

Born in Carbondale, Pa on January 10 th , 1956, he was the fourth son of Wallace and Mabel Edwards – Black. Randy was raised...

Margaret Peggy Anderson

Margaret Peggy Anderson

Feb 17, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Louise Anderson, 77, of Greentown, Pa, passed away on February 17, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. Born on February 2, 1947 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin and Marjorie Anderson, she attended school in her hometown, and went on to become a registered nurse with a B.S. in Public Health. During her nursing...

Ruben A. Gonzales

Ruben A. Gonzales

Feb 12, 2024

Ruben A. Gonzales, 56, of Jefferson Twp., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday evening after an illness. His wife of 30 years is the former Michelle Brinkman.

Born in Tucson, AZ, he is the son of Ruben and Gloria Alvarez – Gonzales of Oracle, AZ. He was a graduate of Ray High School...

Dominick Lucarelli

Dominick Lucarelli

Feb 11, 2024

Dominick C. Lucarelli of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania passed away at the age of 92 on February 11, 2024.  He was born on August 3, 1931.

Dominick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.   He was predeceased by his wife Millie.  Loving father of  Larry(Claire) and daughter Donna & her husband Michael Mulcahy. Devoted grandfather...

Douglas Chapman

Douglas Chapman

Feb 6, 2024

Douglas Chapman, 80, of Lake Ariel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday evening after an illness. His wife, Susan Gregorski – Chapman was by his side, and the couple had been married for 53 years.

Born in Honesdale, Pa, he was the son of the late Raymond and Maybert Jaggars – Chapman. He...

Kevin J. Coker

Kevin J. Coker

Feb 4, 2024

Kevin James Coker 1948 – 2024

Kevin James Coker of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania – beloved husband, devoted friend, and loving father, uncle, and sibling – died suddenly on February 4th, 2024, at the age of 75. His family and broad circle of friends will be forever saddened by his passing.

A highly decorated Police Officer...

Angelo Pozza

Angelo Pozza

Feb 4, 2024

Angelo Pozza

February 4, 2024

Angelo Pozza, 87, South Canaan, passed away Sunday night in the Allied Services Hospice Center after suffering a stroke.

Born 1936 in Eynon, he was the son of the late Angelo and Priscilla Bianchi Pozza and was a graduate of the Waymart Consolidated School.  Angelo was a member...

David R. Baldo

David R. Baldo

Feb 1, 2024

David R. Baldo

February 1, 2024

David R. Baldo, Hamlin, passed away Thursday afternoon at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. His wife is Pamela Achey Baldo.

Born 1959 in Wilkes-Barre, son of Joan Partilla, he was educated in Wilkes-Barre schools.  He went on...

Vishnubhai Patel

Vishnubhai Patel

Jan 30, 2024

Vishnubhai Patel, South Abington Twp., died January 30, 2024 in the Geisinger Community Medical Center.  His wife is Renukaben Amin Patel.

He was born 1957 in India and was the son of Harmanbhai and Maniben Patel.   He earned a Bachelor’s degree in college and worked for TJ Maxx.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February...

Christine Lanuti Mclain

Christine Lanuti Mclain

Jan 29, 2024

Chrsitine Lanuti McLain,79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29th in her Sterling, Pa home.

Born on December 29th, 1944, Christine graduated from Greene Dreher Sterling High School, Newfoundland and Lackawanna Jr. College, Scranton. Christine was a member of the Newfoundland Moravian Church. Surviving are her son, Gregg McLain, Knoxville, Tn; Lynda McLain, Beaufort, SC ; granddaughter, Lynleigh...

Bryan "Bud" Baum

Bryan "Bud" Baum

Jan 26, 2024

Bryan “Bud” Baum, 46 of Lake Ariel, passed away Friday, January 26 , 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, following an illness.

Born in Lakewood, NJ, he is the son of Joyce Clement – Stark of Lake Ariel, PA and Allen F. Baum of Bradenton, FL. He was a graduate of Secaucus High School. He had...

Elizabeth Braxton

Elizabeth Braxton

Jan 23, 2024

Elizabeth (Liz) Braxton 70 of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates passed away at home following a short illness on Tuesday 1/23/24. At the time of death Liz was surrounded by her beloved husband Jack, daughters, grandchildren and friends. Born in Newark NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Kloss. She graduated from Parsippany High School, Parsippany, NJ. Prior...