Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

Allen J. Davidson, 72 of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday, January 19 th following an illness. His wife of 23 years is the former Darlene Shaffer.

Born in Allentown, Pa, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Marilyn Schlegel – Davidson. Prior to retirement, he was a Draftsman for Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pa for...

Jan 15, 2023

William “Billy” Noel Duff, 61, of Hawley, Pennsylvania passed away on January 15, 2023            at home.

Billy was born December 23, 1961, to John “Jack” Duff and Florence Brown Duff of Staten Island, NY. He graduated from Susan E. Wagner High School, Staten Island, in June of 1980 prior to relocating with family to Lord’s Valley, PA....

Jan 14, 2023

William Raymond Newingham, 74 years, passed away Saturday Morning January 14, 2023. Bill was born July 21, 1948, in Braddock, Pennsylvania to Albert W and Ruth E (Snider) Newingham, the 8th child of 11 children.

Bill served 23 years in the United States Army retiring in 1989. His multiple overseas assignments were to Korea, Hawaii and Europe...

Jan 11, 2023

Amanda Lee Parry, age 38, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, after a long battle with addiction.

Born April 17, 1984, in Honesdale, she was the daughter of Deborah Lee Siepiela Parry and the late Jerry Craig Parry. Amanda attended Western Wayne School District and was the mother of two beautiful daughters, Deanna Lee Pohle and...

Jan 8, 2023

George Maines, Lake Ariel and Arizona, passed away Sunday in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit with his beloved companion Patricia L. Arrigan by his side.

Born in Lake Ariel, George was the son of the late Edward W. Maines and Vernice Enslin Maines.                       .

He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated...

Jan 6, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Margaret Pranzo of Lake Ariel, PA who passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 94. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Gary Pranzo who died in 2013.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Church Altar and Rosary Society.

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Dec 30, 2022

Patricia “Patsy” Racht Christopher of Honesdale, died Friday December 30th in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness.  She was the widow of Stanley T. Christopher who died in 2016.   The couple had been married 52 years.

Born in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Eva Lamberton Racht. She was a proud  ...

Dec 30, 2022

Aleksandar Stanku, 79, of Lake Ariel, passed away on Friday, December 30 th at home. His former wife Mary Jane Farber passed away in August 2022.

Born in Ritisevo, Serbia, he was the son of the late Ana Dema and Ilia Stanku. Beloved brother, father, and grandfather, Aleks truly lived The American Dream. An immigrant from the...

Dec 28, 2022

Shirley Ramos Gatdula born as Purita Balaguer Ramos, was born on July 17, 1950, lived in Hemlock Farms, Lords Valley, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 28 th , 2022 at the age of 72 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. She was predeceased by husband, Jose Santa Maria Gatdula.

Born in Albay, Philippines she was the...

Dec 26, 2022

Frances Cynthia Errico, Morrisville, North Carolina, formerly of The Hideout,  passed away Monday in the UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina with her family by her side. Born 1966, in Albany, New York she was the daughter of Richard and Joan Nelson Schilling. Francis worked as a nurse’s aide and enjoyed the connections and friendships she formed with her...

Dec 23, 2022

Edward Joseph Heim, Jr. Lake Ariel, formerly of Lynbrook, Long Island New York, passed away Friday in the Geisinger community medical center Scranton with his wife by his side. His wife is the former Maryellen “Mary” O’Connor.

Born 1951 on Long Island, New York, Ed was the son of the late Edward Joseph Heim, Sr and Marjorie...

Dec 23, 2022

Alexander R. Auricchio, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died at home after being stricken ill at home.  His wife of 45 years and the absolute love of his life is the former Jane Quattrochi.

Born 1944 in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of the late Ralph and Susie Auricchio.   Al was a graduate of Roosevelt...

Dec 23, 2022

Diane Fitz, 73, of Hamlin, AKA “Princess” passed away Friday morning following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Kersey Sr. and Dorothy (Miller) Kersey. Diane was a well-known waitress at John’s Italian Restaurant in Hamlin and a longtime school van driver for the Western Wayne School...

Dec 22, 2022

Laurice A. Chapman, 86, of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday, December 23 at home.

Born in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the late Stewart and Anna Mae Bartlow – Chapman. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was the owner of Stewart E. Chapman...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...