Obituaries

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...

Jul 22, 2022

Laurie O’Connor

July 22, 2022

Laurie O’Connor of Sterling Twp. died unexpectedly Friday evening.

Born in Islip, NY, daughter of Joseph and Claudia Morris.

Laurie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving are her husband of 30 years Edward O’Connor, son George Wagner, daughters Kimberlee Boandl and...

Jul 21, 2022

Delmar E. Weikel

July 21, 2022

Delmar E. Weikel of Lake Ariel died Thursday July 21st after a brief illness.

Born in Shamokin, PA, son of the late Delbert S. and Pearl E. Baily Weikel, he was a graduate of Phoenixville High School.

Del enjoyed anything related to nature, gardening, hunting,...

Jul 17, 2022

Sylvia M. Agostini, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday morning at her home in Lake Ariel. She was married to her  loving husband, Victor Agostini for 60 years.

Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late David and Ursula Gonzalez – Rodriguez. Prior to retirement, she was the bookkeeper for Foote, Cone & Belding....

Jul 11, 2022

Lawrence F. Cross

July 11, 2022

Lawrence F. Cross, of Newton, NJ, died Monday at Newton Medical Center following a lengthy battle with heart disease.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Dr. Albert J. and Carolyn Lansing Cross he was a graduate of Abington Heights High School. He attended Wilkes University,...

Jul 10, 2022

Leroy Clare Madden

July 10, 2022

Clare Madden, 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2022.

Born in Hamlin, to the late Leroy A. and Inez Corrine (Shaffer) Madden. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated, class of 1950. He went on to serve in the army from 1954-1956...

Jul 8, 2022

Janis B. Orr, 75, of Greentown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday morning July 8 th 2022. She was the loving wife and partner of William E. Orr.

Born on May 29, 1947 in Abington, Pa., she was the daughter of Frank and Emily (Rost) – Salvatore. She was a...