RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Erma J. Cron
Jun 27, 2026
Erma J. Cron, 93, of Sterling, beloved wife and mother, passed away and went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, June 27th at St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home, Elmhurst Twp. Her husband and the love of her life of 67 years is Clifford L. Cron.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Macie Walker - Nothacker....
Daniel M. Rogers, Jr.
Jun 25, 2026
Daniel M. Rogers Jr., 63, of Scranton, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center. Dan and his wife, Emily (nee Lutz) would have celebrated their 29th Wedding Anniversary in October.
Born February 3, 1963, in San Diego, California to Daniel M. Rogers, Sr. and Betty (Sollazzo) Norman. Dan grew up in New Jersey and was a...
Foster John McCoy
Jun 24, 2026
Foster John McCoy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on June 24, 2026. He was 69 years old.
Born on August 4, 1956, and raised by Foster Toland McCoy and Mary Elizabeth McCoy in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Foster grew up with a quiet strength and warmth that would define him throughout his life. He later made...
Kathryn Kretzschmar
Jun 21, 2026
Kathryn Kretzschmar, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday afternoon June 21, 2026 at home surrounded by her family.
Kathryn was born March 17, 1955, Teaneck, New jersey and was the daughter of the late Reynold and Florence Kahmann and was a graduate of the Ridgefield Park Public Schools. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by the Western Wayne...
Patricia A. Donegan
Jun 20, 2026
Patricia A. Donegan, Newfoundland, formerly of Flushing, NY, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, June 20 at Wayne Woodlands Manor after an illness.
Born on March 11, 1937 to Thomas Hickman and the former Elizabeth Becker in the Bronx, New York, She lived a life marked by love, resilience, and dedication. Patricia received her high school diploma in...
Carol Linda LoPiccolo
Jun 15, 2026
Carol Linda LoPiccolo, 74, of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania (The Hideout),passed away peacefully at Morristown Medical Center on June 15, 2026,following a courageous battle with her health. Born in the Bronx, NewYork, on March 13, 1952, Carol was the cherished daughter of HughPaterson and Theresa Salamone. Her life was a beautiful testament todedication, love, strength, and selflessness.A proud graduate of the...
Austin Joseph Galovic
Jun 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Austin Joseph Galovic, who departed this world on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the tender age of 20.
In his short life, Austin's spirit shone brightly, touching the hearts of those around him with warmth, kindness, and an unforgettable sense of humor. Born April 17, 2006, in Englewood, NJ, to...
Carlton R. Smith
Jun 12, 2026
Carlton Ray Smith, of South Canaan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, June 12, 2026, at the Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center in Lake Ariel.
Born on September 15, 1950, in Nigeria, West Africa, Carlton was the son of the late Robert A. Smith and Dorothy Lyon Smith. He earned an Associate Degree...
Hilda J. Chapman
Jun 9, 2026
Hilda Chapman, 85, of Lake Ariel, died Tuesday evening at home. Her husband of 55 years, Donald "Sam" Chapman died in 2014.
Born in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Michl. She was a graduate of Greene Dreher Sterling High School. Hilda worked at her family's business, Panther Lodge, and at a dress factory in Hamlin....
Margaret "Margi" Carol Curtin Marshall
Jun 5, 2026
Margaret "Margi" Carol Curtin Marshall, 80, died peacefully on June 5, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Curtin and a lifelong resident of Scranton. Margi was a respected clinical social worker and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Margi loved gardening and sewing, delighting in making clothing for...
Jeanette S. Rhode
Jun 4, 2026
Jeanette S. Rhode, 86, of Hollisterville and formerly of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey and of Hawley, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026 after an illness. She was the widow of Alfred Rhode.
Jeanette was born August 8, 1939, in Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom, and was the daughter of the late William Scott Murphy and Margaret Dunlop Murphy.
Jeanette was a...
Andrew A. Kettel, Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Andrew A. Kettel, Jr., 76, of Clarks Summit, passed away Tuesday morning at Marywood Heights following a long illness surrounded by the love of family, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. His wife of 52 years is the former Judith Sartor.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Andrew A. and...
Edward Nagel
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
Edward Nagel, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away Sunday Morning, May 31 in the Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center under the care of Allied Service Hospice. His wife is the former Patricia Albertson.
Ed was born 1937 in Philadelphia and was the son of the late Otto and Emma Oelkrug Nagel. He was educated in Philadelphia schools and went on...
Roberta Lynn "Bert" Tighe
May 23, 2026
Roberta Lynn Tighe, 66 of Lake Ariel, joined our Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2026 with her devoted husband, Joe, by her side.
She was born in Scranton and was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph and Joan Marilyn Farley Wolf. She was educated at Abington Heights High School, and was a graduate of the class of 1978. Following graduation,...
William "Jack" Braxton
May 20, 2026
William "Jack" Braxton, 76, of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away on Wednesday, May 20th at Wayne Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. His wife of 52 years, the former Elizabeth "Liz" Kloss passed away in 2024.
Born in Orange, VA, he was the son of the late Clifton and Florence Long - Braxton. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated Braxton...
Frederick James Schaller
May 17, 2026
Frederick J. Schaller, 93, of Scranton, passed away on Sunday, May 17th at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. His wife of 39 years is the former Helen Zabriskie.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick and Jean Prime - Schaller. Prior to retirement, Fred was a Metal Mechanic for Pan American...
Gary Lee Malcolm, Sr.
May 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gary Lee Malcolm, Sr.
November 5, 1954 – May 17, 2026
Gary didn’t want a fuss, but he certainly earned one.
A master mason and a "Master of his Domain," Gary spent his life building, whether it was his legendary garage complex or the spirits of those who sought his advice. He believed nothing was ever truly "totaled" if...
Carl J. Rose
May 17, 2026
Carl J. Rose, 59, of Lake Ariel, passed away on Sunday, May 17th at home.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of Carl and Marion Swingle - Rose of Lake Ariel. He was a graduate of Western Wayne High School Class of 1984. He was employed by R.R. Wilmot, Hamlin.
Also surviving are his daughters Makayla Rose and her companion Tyler...
Kenneth "Ken" Kellar
May 16, 2026
Kenneth Michael Kellar "Ken," 67, of Hamlin passed away May 16th 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Ewing, New Jersey in 1959 and moved to Hamlin, in 1992 where he resided until his death. Ken's passion for the road included operating a tow truck early in his career in Ewing, New Jersey then when moving to Pennsylvania...
Joseph "Papa Joe" Krompasky
May 14, 2026
Joseph "Papa Joe" Krompasky, a lifelong resident of Hamlin and its' unofficial Mayor, passed away early Thursday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore, after an illness. His wife is the former Lois Mott. The couple would have been married 55 years on August 14th of this year.
Joe was born August 18, 1946 in Scranton and...
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