Obituaries

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LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania

Nancy Darlene Frisbie Slate

Nancy Darlene Frisbie Slate

Aug 13, 2017

Nancy Darlene Frisbie, 64, of Lake Ariel passed away on Sunday August 13 th at Wayne Memorial Hospital following an illness. Her husband is Edward W. Frisbie, Jr.

Nancy was born on October 17, 1952 in Hardyston Township, PA to the late Truman and Gladys (Dowd) Slate. Nancy was a homemaker. Some of her favorite pastimes were...

Florence E. Farber

Florence E. Farber

Aug 11, 2017

Florence Edith Farber a resident of the St Mary’s Villa Nursing Home, formerly of Altoona, died  peacefully Friday morning at the Villa after an extended illness.

Born 1935 in Altoona, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Whitsel Farber.  She was a graduate of the Altoona High School and was a member of the...

William (Bob) Fahrenbach

William (Bob) Fahrenbach

Aug 11, 2017

William R. Fahrenbach Jr., (Bob),a lifelong resident of Lake Ariel, died Friday evening in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness.  His wife was the former Judith Samson who died in 2006.

Born in Lake Ariel, and he was the son of the late William R. Sr. and Annette Dennis Fahrenbach.   He was a graduate of...

Preston James Henwood

Preston James Henwood

Aug 10, 2017

Preston James Henwood, 26, of Jefferson Twp., died Thursday from injuries sustained in a Motorcycle Accident.

Born in Scranton, he is the son of Bradley and Carriann Sheppleman Henwood of Jefferson Twp. He was a member of the Light of Christ Church, Mt. Cobb. He was a graduate of North Pocono High School Class...

Stephen John Truncale

Stephen John Truncale

Aug 8, 2017

Stephen John Truncale, a Hideout resident of Lake Ariel for 45 years, formally of Clark, NJ, died Tuesday evening in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, surrounded by his loving family.  His beloved wife of 57 years is the former Betty Kavlick.

Born in Jersey City, NJ., he was the son of the late Stephen...

Bernice E. Bertig Beers

Bernice E. Bertig Beers

Aug 6, 2017

Bernice E. Bertig, of East Stroudsburg, formerly a 40 year resident of Lake Ariel,  died Sunday evening at the Garden of Stroud following an illness. Her husband of 53 years is the late Thomas J. Bertig, Sr.

Born in South Canaan, Pa., daughter of the late Otto and Florence Beers Hazen.  She graduate from Business College in...

Garry W. Garrison

Garry W. Garrison

Aug 5, 2017

Garry W. Garrison, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died unexpectedly on Saturday.

Born 1969 in Paterson, NJ he was the son of Garry W and Ann De Wolfe Garrison of The Hideout.  He was educated in West Milford, New Jersey schools and had been a chef in The Hideout as well as working in the construction industry.

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Tamera (Tammy) L. Costanzo Zeiler

Tamera (Tammy) L. Costanzo Zeiler

Jul 21, 2017

Tamera “Tammy” L. (Zeiler) Costanzo, 60, Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on July 21, 2017. Recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Tammy remained positive, courageous, and full of life.

She was born in Lake Ariel, Pa., daughter of Dolores Frisbie Zeiler of Lake Ariel and the late Theodore “Ted” Zeiler. Tammy graduated Western Wayne HS...

Janet Irene Bidwell Dippre

Janet Irene Bidwell Dippre

Jul 13, 2017

Janet Irene Bidwell

July 13, 2017

Janet Irene Bidwell, 92, Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully in her home after a lengthy illness on July 13 th with her family by her side.  Her husband of 71 ½ years is Charles Bidwell.

Born February 23, 1925 and then raised in the Green Ridge section...

Lois S. Miller Geier

Lois S. Miller Geier

Jul 13, 2017

Lois S. Miller, 77, of South Canaan went home to be with her Savior on July 13, 2017. Her beloved husband of 54 years is Ernest “Pete” Miller.

She deeply loved her family and treasured time together with them. She loved to travel and was always excited for the next adventure. Her church family and faith were...

Roger L. Black

Roger L. Black

Jul 8, 2017

Roger L. Black, Lake Ariel, died early Saturday morning in the Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an illness.  His wife was the former Frieda Wargo who died in 2009.

Born 1940 in Maplewood, he was the son of the late Leonard J. and Ruth Pelham Black.   He was the valedictorian of his graduating class of the...

Florence E. Diperna Johnson

Florence E. Diperna Johnson

Jun 20, 2017

Florence E. DiPerna of Moscow, died Tuesday afternoon at Allied Skilled Nursing following an illness. Her husband was the late Armond DiPerna who died in 2007.

Born in Queens, NY, daughter of the late Henry and Florence Anderson Johnson, she worked as an office secretary for AT&T.

Florence was talented both musically and artistically. She...

Ann L. Davis Conrad

Ann L. Davis Conrad

Jun 18, 2017

Ann L. Davis, Hamlin, died early Sunday morning in the Ellen Memorial Health Care Center after an illness.  Her husband is Earl Davis.

Born 1937 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Martin E. and Catherine Weins Conrad.  Prior to her retirement she had been employed by Katie’s Restaurant in Hamlin as well as a...

James W. Cavill, Jr.

James W. Cavill, Jr.

Jun 17, 2017

James W. Cavill, Jr., 53, Madisonville, died late Saturday, June 17 th ,  at home after a long battle with ALS.  His wife is the former Jessica Rushworth.

Born May 3, 1964 in Mt. Cobb, he was the son of Shirley Eibes Cavill of Gouldsboro and the late James W. Cavill, Sr.  Prior to his illness he...

Randy M. Lamberton

Randy M. Lamberton

Jun 16, 2017

Randy M. Lamberton , Lake Ariel, died unexpectedly Friday morning.

Born August 2, 1952 in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the former Helen Horst of Lake Ariel and the late William Lamberton.

He was a graduate of  Western Wayne High School Class of 1971. He was the owner of Lamberton Masonry and co-owner...

Donald Eugene Keill

Donald Eugene Keill

Jun 10, 2017

Donald Eugene Keill, a resident of Worland, Wyoming since 1990, formerly of Lake Ariel, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2017 after being stricken ill.   His wife of 29 years is Diane Valeski Isgar Keill.

Born December 4, 1950, in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Florence Irene...

Virginia M. Madden Schreck

Virginia M. Madden Schreck

Jun 10, 2017

Finally home!  Virginia Madden, 86,  went home to be with her Savior on June 10, 2017.  Her husband and best friend is Leroy Clare Madden.  The couple celebrated their 61 st wedding anniversary on April 28 th .

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Evan and Helen Miller Schreck. She was a graduate...

Maryann K. Moore Swoyer

Maryann K. Moore Swoyer

Jun 8, 2017

MaryAnn K. Moore, Jefferson Twp., died Thursday in the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness.  Her husband of 56 years is Allyn Moore.

Born 1942 in Lake Henry, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Mildred Hallock Swoyer. Mary Ann was very active in the community and was a member of the Jefferson Twp. Ambulance...

Fabian G. Ericksson

Fabian G. Ericksson

Jun 6, 2017

Fabian Ericksson of Greentown died Tuesday at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness. His wife is the former Grace Morrow.

Born in East Meadow, NY, son of the late Felix F. Ericksson and Carrie Schmidt Ericksson, he had worked as a hardwood floor installer in New York and New Jersey. He was a veteran of...