RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Alyssa Sharon McDonnell
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...
Winifred Ware
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...
Idamae Swingle Henwood
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...
William Gilpin
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...
Nancy Rafalko
Mar 4, 2025
May 2, 1934 - March 4, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Nancy Rafalko, 90, who passed away early Tuesday morning in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit. She was the widow of John "JR" Rafalko who passed away in 1984.
Born on May 2, 1934, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James and...
Roseann Caridad
Mar 4, 2025
Roseann Caridad 03/04/2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roseann M. Caridad, 84, of Lake Ariel who left this world on March 4, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on June 9, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Anthony “Gaetano” and Elizabeth “Mae” Gazzillo.
Roseann...
Oliver Reed Thomas Kent
Feb 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Oliver Reed Thomas Kent, who left this world on February 26, 2025, at the tender age of just one month. Born on January 22, 2025, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Oliver brought joy and love to the lives of those around him during his brief time with us.
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Norma M. Massood
Feb 25, 2025
Norma M. Massood, 88 of Lakeville, passed away Tuesday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital peacefully acknowledging that life, well lived is a preparation for passage into another life with God. Her loving husband of 24 years, Michael Massood, Sr. passed away in 2020.
Born in Lykens, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Ray and...
Ambubhai Patel
Feb 22, 2025
Ambubhai Patel, Scranton, formerly of India, passed away February 22, 2025 at his home in Scranton under Hospice care
Ambubhai leaves behind his wife and family They invite those who would like to attend Ambubhai’s funeral and cremations services to make note of the following:
Hindu Funeral Services will be held Tuesday February 25, 2025...
Clark Bernard Kitchell, Jr.
Feb 22, 2025
It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Clark Bernard Kitchell Jr., who left this world on February 22, 2025, at the age of 76. His loving wife of 55 years is Dianne Kitchell.
Born on March 15, 1948, in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Clark, Sr and...
Ronald R Miller, Sr.
Feb 22, 2025
Ronald R. Miller, Sr. February 22, 2025
Ronald R. Miller, Sr. of South Canaan went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ peacefully at home on Saturday morning surrounded by family.
He was a loving husband, father and friend to many.
Born 1932 in West New York, NJ he was...
James Mcgrady
Feb 19, 2025
James McGrady, 77, of Lake Ariel passed away on February 19, 2025 at home.
James was born in Seaford, NY to the late James and Alice McGrady. James married Sharron McGrady of Moscow, PA on April 5, 1969
He was preceded in death by James McGrady (Father), Alice McGrady (Mother).
He is survived...
Darryl James Swoyer, Sr.
Feb 19, 2025
Darryl James Swoyer, Sr., 52, of Maplewood, passed away Wednesday, February 19th at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia following an illness. His loving wife and best friend of 31 years is the former Sherry Lee Mead – Swoyer.
Born in Lake Ariel, Pa, he is the son of the former Connie A. Starr – Swoyer of...
Jeanne Mcnamara
Feb 17, 2025
Jeanne McNamara
February 17, 2025
Jeanne McNamara, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday February 17, 2025 after being stricken ill. Her husband of 35 years is John McNamara.
Jeanne was born June 15, 1953 in New York, New York. She was educated in New...
Ruth Ellen "Cookie" Herring Funk
Feb 15, 2025
Ruth Ellen “Cookie” Herring Funk February 15, 2025
Ruth Ellen “Cookie” Herring Funk, 61, of Lake Ariel passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 6, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Carol Herring.
Cookie was an amazing strong woman who loved her family more than life itself....
Ruth Curtis
Feb 11, 2025
Ruth Curtis, 91, of Madison Township, passed away Tuesday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center after being stricken ill. Her devoted and loving husband of 70 years, Charles Curtis, survives her. The couple met at Crown Weaving Company, where they both worked, and married on September 18, 1954 in Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scranton.
Ruth was born in Scranton...
Michael D. Mcdonnell, Sr.
Feb 10, 2025
Michael D. McDonnell, Sr., 65, of Cobbs Lake Preserve, Lake Ariel, passed away Monday afternoon at home surrounded by his family. His loving wife of 37 years is the former Emalee Harper.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Hinton – McDonnell. He was a 1978 graduate of Western Wayne High...
Arlene M. Lee
Feb 9, 2025
Arlene Lee, 89, of Greenfield Twp., passed away Sunday at home following an illness. Her first husband Herbert Lee passed away in 2017 and her second husband Lyle Frisbie passed away in 2018.
Born in South Canaan, she was the daughter of the late Norman Enslin and Ruby Crossman – Enslin. She was a graduate of Lake...
Justin James Baker
Feb 7, 2025
Justin James Baker, age 12, passed away on February 7, 2025 with Grandma and staff by his side. Justin was born on October 2, 2012 and moved to Saint Joseph's Center on September 3, 2015. Those who knew him as a toddler will remember his blonde curls, bright blue eyes, and beautiful smile.
He is survived by his beloved grandmother Becky...
Maryann Coyle
Feb 6, 2025
Maryann Coyle, a lifelong resident of Dunmore, passed away Thursday afternoon in the Regional Hospital of Scranton with her family by her side. Her husband is Richard Coyle, Sr. The couple would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on May 3rd.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Carmela DeQuinqua Jason and was a graduate...
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