Obituaries

Dec 8, 2021

David R. Evarts, Jr., Lake Ariel, died Wednesday morning at home surrounded by his family.   His wife of 56 years is the former Thelma Kellogg.

Born 1947 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late David R. and Laura E. Seeley Evarts and was a graduate of the former Waymart High School.   Prior to his retirement...

Dec 1, 2021

Shirley A. Ball, 77 of Lake Ariel, passed away December 1, 2021 at Julia Ribaudo Healthcare Center following an illness.

Born in Succasunna, NJ she was the daughter of the late Howard and Iva Henderson Seals. Prior to retirement, she was a NursesAide at Manor Car in Cleveland, Ohio.

She loved to play bing and...

Nov 27, 2021

Walter Francis Kunz, 97, of Ledgedale and formerly of Dunmore passed away Saturday at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife was the former Irene McAndrew who passed away in 2013. The couple were married in 1948.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Rudolph and Beatrice Harwood Kunz, he was a graduate of Dunmore High School. He volunteered...

Nov 27, 2021

John J. Yedinak, 64 of Hamlin, passed away on Saturday, November 27 at Regional Hospital of Scranton following a courageous battle with Covid-19.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Veronica Novak Yedinak. He was a graduate of Western Wayne Class of 1972. John and his sons own and operate JJC Services...

Nov 27, 2021

Anthony “Tony Joe” Gelesky, 78 of Jefferson Twp, passed away Saturday evening at Regional Hospital of Scranton following a brief illness. His wife of 15 years, Rose Lee, passed away in 2006.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Ognowsky Gelesky. He was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and...

Nov 26, 2021

Frank Lamberton, Jr., 72 of South Canaan, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday morning. His loving wife of 52 years is the former Rosemary Romance.

Born June 23, 1949 in Honesdale, Frank was the son of the late Frank and Vera Krall Lamberton. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated...

Nov 24, 2021

Roger L. Beavers

November 24, 2021

Roger L. Beavers of Honesdale died Wednesday morning at the Carbondale Nursing Home following an illness.

Born in Mt. Cobb, he worked in poultry farming.

Surviving are a brother Raymond Beavers of Lake Ariel; a cousin Richard Mazzga of Honesdale; nieces Tanya Sheerer of Waymart...

Nov 24, 2021

Daniel K. Lewis, of Waymart, died Wednesday afternoon at Wayne Memorial Hospital following an illness. His wife of 43 years is the former Cathy Frey.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John R. and Betty A. Swingle – Lewis. He was a 1970 graduate of Waymart High School. For the past 21 years,...

Nov 23, 2021

Joseph J. Dovin, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday afternoon at home surrounded by his family following an illness.  His wife was the former Caroline Gadomski.  She died April 10, 2013 and the couple had just celebrated their 68 th wedding anniversary that February.

Born in Olyphant, son of the late Andrew and Mary Gdovin, he took over the...

Nov 21, 2021

George E. Kragh, 89 of Lake Ariel, died Sunday evening at home following a courageous battle with cancer. His wife of 65 years the former Constance Bogdon died in 2019.

Born September 1, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Ernest and Lucy Kragh. Prior to retirement, George was an Executive for Pitman-Moore...

Nov 19, 2021

Barbara K. Phillips, 65 of Ledgedale, passed away Friday morning at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness. Her husband of 47 years is Dale Phillips.

Born November 25, 1955 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Kosteck and Josephine Martinkovitch Sledzinski. She was a graduate of Western Wayne High School Class of 1973....

Nov 18, 2021

Jean May Evans, went to be with Lord, Thursday afternoon in the arms of Jeannie, Ken, and Stacey. Her husband of 62 years Raymond L. Evans, Sr. passed way in 2011.

Born October 29, 1932 in Gravity, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Frances Kimble – Jones. She attended Lake Consolidated School. Prior to...

Nov 17, 2021

Blanch Lea Van Sickle Gregorski, 97 ½  of Lake Ariel, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening. Her husband of 62 ½ years Albert Gregorski died in 2008.

Born in Lake Ariel, she was the daughter of the late William and Jennie Chapman – Van Sickle. She was a graduate of Lake...

Nov 17, 2021

Michael J. Keller of the Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday at home following a brief illness.   He is survived by his husband of 13 years,  Jose Jijon.

He was the son of the late William and Joan Brill Keller.   Also surviving are brothers Steven  and George and  sister Donna Matzinger, Sister-in-law Rose Keller, Brother -in-law Larry Matzinger, ...

Nov 14, 2021

The heavens brightened on November 14th 2021 with the addition of Marie Barton.

A dearly loved spouse for 51 years, loving mother, devoted to family, cherished aunt, beloved great aunt, and forever friend, Marie sprinkled her presence wherever she went. Marie emanated joy, and her quick wit was ever present.

The heart of her life...

Nov 13, 2021

Ross Megargel, 93 years old of Lake Ariel, PA went to our Lord peacefully on Saturday November 13, 2021. Born to Leland R. Megargel and Myrtie Pennell Megargel in Lackawanna County, PA. Ross was predeceased by his loving wife Helena (Fahey) Megargel who died in 2020.

Ross attended and graduated Valedictorian from Lake Ariel Consolidated School June...

Nov 5, 2021

William F. Kelishek, of Greentown, passed away Friday evening following an illness. His loving wife of 70 years, Constance (Kalwara)Kelishek passed away August 25, 2021.

Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late William C. and Irene (Paulik) Kelishek. Prior to retirement, Bill was a Postal Carrier for the United States Postal Service....

Nov 4, 2021

Lisa M. Mousley, 55 of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton with her loving husband of 22 years Howard “Howie” Mousley, and family surrounding her.

Born in Carbondale, the daughter of Barbara Robinson Granville (husband, Paul, Sr) and Roger McKinney, Sr (wife, Dawn), Lisa was a 1984 graduate of Western...

Nov 4, 2021

Victoria A. Sinclair, (Vickie)  88 of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday, November 4 at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness. Her husband of 33 years, Stephen O. Sinclair passed away in 1986.

Born in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Emma M. Frederick – Percival. She was a graduate...

Nov 4, 2021

Virginia M. Kostige, 89 of Lakeville, passed away Thursday morning at home following an illness. Surviving is her husband of 69 years Harry Kostige.

Born in Paupack, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Jackson and Jeanette Gifford – Gumble. She attended the Paupack School and was a graduate of Hawley High School. She was dedicated...