Obituaries

Mar 24, 2025

Louis Santiso, 78, of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday afternoon at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. His loving wife of 57 years is the former Carolyn Gerlach.

Born in Jessup, Pa, he was the son of the late Joseph and Yolanda Santiso. He graduated from Lake Consolidated School and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management...

Mar 23, 2025

Sara Ruth Telenko - Zwick, 91, formerly of Clarks Summit and Davidsville, Pa, passed away Sunday evening at Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. Her husband of 51 years, Raymond A. Zwick passed away in 2005.

Born in Jerome, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Thomas - Telenko. She was a graduate of 1951 Conemaugh...

Mar 23, 2025

Glenn Matthew Blumenthal passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family in his daughter Brittany’s home on the evening of March 23, 2025.

Glenn was born in Manhattan, New York on July 27, 1959 and spent the majority of his life on Long Island. All his life, Glenn loved his family fiercely and gave selflessly to...

Mar 20, 2025

John F. Higgins, Avoca, passed away Thursday evening in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. His wife was the former Ann Mullin Higgins, RN who passed away Thanksgiving Day in 1992.

John was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years Ann Mullen Higgins, R.N. and his parents Leo P. Sr. and Lillian Vanston Higgins....

Mar 16, 2025

March 16, 2025

John "Jack" Dietz, Dunmore, passed away in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after being stricken ill Sunday evening. His wife was Dolores A. Gdovin Dietz who passed away in 2011. The couple had been married for 54 years.

Born1935 in Scranton he was the son of the late John and Loretta Sheridan Dietz. He was educated in Scranton schools...

Mar 16, 2025

Judith Stanchis, 77, of Lake Harmony and formerly of West Scranton, passed away Sunday, March 16th at home and surrounded by her family. Her loving husband of 36 years, Joseph C. Stanchis, Jr. passed away in 2021.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Christine (Spencer) Evans. She was a graduate of West Scranton High School...

Mar 15, 2025

March 15, 2025

Alyssa Sharon McDonnell, beloved daughter, companion, sister, mother and friend, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Geisinger Community Medical Center following a determined battle with cancer. Born July 14, 1985, in Culver City, California, to Patrick McDonnell and the late Lisa Katzman, Alyssa brought warmth and joy to everyone who knew her.

Alyssa was a breath of fresh...

Mar 15, 2025

March 15, 2025

Winifred Ware, Taylor, passed away Saturday evening at her home in Taylor after an illness. She was the widow of Arthur Ware Sr who died in 1975.

Winnie was born January 21, 1936, in New York City and she was the daughter of Adolf and Winifred Miller Mayer. She was a woman of great faith and was a member...

Mar 14, 2025

Idamae Henwood, 86, Sterling, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday March 14 th after being stricken ill while on vacation in South Carolina.  Her devoted and loving husband of 68 years is Rev. William J. Henwood.

Born 1938, in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Gerald R. and Margaret Lochie...

Mar 12, 2025

It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of William  Gilpin, lovingly known to many as Billy. Born on July 16, 1973, in Honesdale, PA, he was the son of the late Bradley and Donna Samson Gilpin.  Bill brought light, laughter, and a remarkable spirit to everyone he encountered. He passed away...