RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Rodger Lee Lamberton, II
Jan 28, 2026
Rodger Lee Lamberton, II, 49, of Lake Ariel lost his courageous fight to colorectal cancer on Wednesday January 28, 2026.
Born February 13, 1976, Rodger was a lifelong resident of Lake Ariel, he was a 1994 graduate of Western Wayne High School. Owner of Lamberton’s Advanced Masonry, he lived out his days doing what he loved with his son Gavin by...
Mary A. April
Jan 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary April
Mary April passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family. She lived a life rooted in kindness, quiet strength, and deep compassion for others.
Mary was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Joseph and Julia; her devoted husband, John; her precious son, Joseph Matthew; her beloved brother, Henry; her...
Miklos Jozsef Pek
Jan 26, 2026
"Miklós Pék passed away peacefully on January 26th at his home in Lake Ariel, PA surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Szombathely, Hungary on March 10th, 1937 to Miklós Pék and Erzsebet Kovács. Miklós had a loving, adventurous, and resilient childhood against the backdrop of World War II and the Communist Regime of Hungary. He fled Hungary in...
Eleanor Scalese
Jan 26, 2026
Eleanor Forgione Scalese, a longtime resident of Dunmore, died peacefully at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Scranton after declining for more than eight years from the effects of dementia. She was 90 years old.
A “homebody” by nature, Eleanor lived most of her life within a mile of where she grew up. Born and raised in Scranton, she was the...
Camille "Cookie" Hartwig
Jan 22, 2026
Camille “Cookie” Hartwig (née Cappadonna), of The Hideout in Lake Ariel, PA and formerly of Cliffside Park, NJ, passed away on January 22, 2026. Cookie was born on June 20, 1939, in Jersey City, NJ. She was the daughter of Victor and Lucy Cappadonna and a proud graduate of the Cliffside Park High School Class of 1958. A woman of...
Ruth E. Ware
Jan 22, 2026
Ruth E. Ware, of West Scranton, passed away the evening of January 22, 2026 at St. Mary's Villa Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of John "Jack" Ware who had died on August 25, 2022.
Ruth was born on June 29, 1942 in Moosic, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Beatrice Tucker Frost. Ruth graduated...
Robert "Bob" Brink
Jan 21, 2026
Robert L. Brink
Robert “Bob” Brink, born February 6, 1957, was raised in Elmhurst, PA. He was a graduate of North Pocono High School, class of 1975. Bob spent most of his later years in Lake Ariel after living in California for 17 years. He was the beloved son of the late Robert Wesley Brink and Charlcie Lee Brink, and the...
Johanna "Joan" Hendon
Jan 17, 2026
Johanna "Joan" B. Hendon, 84, of The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away on Saturday, January 17th at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Her husband of 56 years is Ken Hendon.
Born in Plains Twp., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Borowski. She was a member of the St. Thomas More / St. Mary Parish Community.She was...
Ernest A. Bianco
Jan 14, 2026
Ernest A. Bianco, 90, a lifelong resident of Dunmore passed away after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. His former wife was the late Beverly Moran.
Born on Christmas Day in 1935 in Scranton, Ernie was the son of the late Angelo and Blanche (Genello) Bianco. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1953 and was...
Elizabeth "Betty" Janetta Arscott
Jan 12, 2026
Elizabeth (Betty) Janetta Arscott, 93, passed away Monday morning at home following an illness. She was the widow of Edward Arscott who passed away in 2006.
Betty was born July 24, 1932 in Scranton and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Pugh Jones. She was a 1948 graduate of the West Scranton High School and went on to...
Steven Lawrence DeSau
Jan 11, 2026
Celebration of Life Scheduled: A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, February 19th at 11:00AM in the South Williamsport United Methodist Church, 409 Main St. South Williamsport, Pa 17702. Followed by a luncheon and time to share memories.
Steven DeSau, 71 a resident of South Williamsport PA, passed away as a result of a tragic automobile accident on Wednesday,...
V. Scott Paukovitch
Jan 11, 2026
V. Scott Paukovitch, born October 29, 1952, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026.
Scott was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He was cherished for his sharp sense of humor, intelligence, compassion, and many other memorable qualities that endeared him to all who knew and loved him.
Beyond his family, Scott held a deep passion for fishing,...
Joseph C. Piotrowski, DDS
Jan 11, 2026
Joseph C. Piotrowski, 68, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Ariel, PA on January 11, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.
Joe was born on June 20, 1957 to the late Joseph and Louise Piotrowski in Brooklyn, NY. He grew up in Brooklyn but spent the summers of...
Dr. Joseph G. Olivieri
Jan 9, 2026
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Dr. Joseph Olivieri, born on August 12, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Joe passed away peacefully in the compassionate hands of the earthly angels at Hospice of the Sacred Heart on Friday, January 9, 2026 after an illness.
For years, Dr. Joe was a fixture with his partner, Fr. Mark Rossetti,...
Vincent L. Greaney
Jan 9, 2026
Vincent L. Greaney, 61, of The Hideout in Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, following an illness.
Vinnie built a long and respected career as a skilled Operating Engineer with Local 94 in New York City, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication.
Above all else, Vinnie was a devoted and loving husband to his...
Karen L. Grady
Jan 5, 2026
Karen Lizabeth Grady, of The Hideout, Lake Ariel, Pa., 79, (formerly from Levittown, NY) passed away on January 5, 2026 at the Julia Ribaudo Health Care Center following an illness.
Born November 30, 1946 to the late George A. Schneider and the former Ruth Jean Schneider, in Brooklyn, NY, she was a graduate of West Tresper-Clark High School in Westbury before...
Phillip J. Carpenter
Jan 2, 2026
Phillip J. Carpenter, 55 of Lake Ariel passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 2, 2026.
Born December 16, 1970, Phil was the son of Martin Carpenter and Ruth Curnow.
Phil was passionate about trucking from childhood, always in the garage working on any truck or equipment he could get his hands on. He later attended mechanics school and enjoyed a life long career...
Pat Mosomillo, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
With deep love and gratitude, we remember Pat Mosomillo, Jr., a devoted father, grandfather, husband, and friend whose generosity, warmth, and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him. He had a heart full of kindness, a soul rich with stories, and always made time to listen, share memories, and offer guidance.
Pat Mosomillo, Jr., of Sterling, passed away peacefully on New...
Elizabeth "Betty" Penzone
Dec 25, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Penzone, passed away early Christmas morning in the Elan Nursing and Skilled Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was the widow of Joseph P. Penzone who passed away in 2023. At the time of his departure, the couple had been married for 55 years.
Betty grew up in Simpson, Pennsylvania, as one of nine children....
Monica J. Reimer
Dec 24, 2025
Monica J. Reimer, 90, nee Blasko, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve morning at a nursing home in Brooklyn. Prior to her retirement, Monica worked at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn as a Nurse's Aide. She was an inspiration to all around her as she treated every patient and their families with loving care and respect.
Monica's pride and joy were...
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