RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Patricia Ann Kasper
Apr 5, 2026
Patricia Ann Kasper, a member of The Hideout in Lake Ariel, passed away on Easter Sunday at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center after an illness. Her loving husband of 56 years is John Kasper.
Patricia was born February 22, 1947 in Scranton, and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Rodney Pedley. She was a proud graduate of...
Lorraine Ruth Pugh-Batzel
Apr 5, 2026
Lorraine Ruth Pugh - Batzel, of Lake Ariel, died on April 5, 2026 at the age of 88 in Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. She was the wife of Allan Batzel and the couple were married for over 68 years.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Cordelia Chivers - Pugh. She graduated from Lake Consolidated School,...
William Gerard Ackerson
Apr 2, 2026
William (Bill) Gerard Ackerson, age 74 of Milford, PA, passed away on April 2, 2026 at Regional Hospital in Scranton, PA.
Bill was born in Newark, NJ, on January 7, 1952. He was the son of the late William and Amalia (Lorenzetti) Ackerson. Bill was educated at Raritan High School in Raritan, 'N.J. He was a self-employed operator and salesman of...
Cameron Tighe-Schenk
Mar 26, 2026
Cameron Tighe-Schenk, 24, of Mount Cobb, PA, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2026.
Cameron had a great heart and was someone who truly enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved working on vehicles in his garage, spending time with his friends, and, most of all, being with his son, Levi, who meant everything to him. Cameron worked in various...
Robin Renee Sullivan
Mar 26, 2026
Robin Sullivan (Else), 61, of Honesdale passed away peacefully at her home on March 26, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong caregiver to many.
She was someone who gave endlessly to others. Throughout her life, she opened her heart and her home to countless people in need, including friends, extended family, and foster children. Caring for others...
James J. Kinsella
Mar 22, 2026
James J. Kinsella (Jimmy), of Hawley, PA, peacefully passed away on March 22nd in his 90th year.
Jimmy, who was also affectionately known as Dad, Grandpa, Grandpa Jimmy, JK, King, George and Bill the Moose, was born in Brooklyn, NY, to John and Catherine Kinsella, and was proud of the Irish heritage he came from and enjoyed all things associated with...
Dorothy Penwarden
Mar 22, 2026
Dorothy Penwarden, 87, of Honesdale, passed away Sunday morning at Twin Cedar Senior Living in Shohola, following an illness. Her husband of 58 years William G. Penwarden passed away in 2013.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Eccles, Sr. and Olga Gibbons - Markle. Prior to retirement, Dorothy was employed by the Human Resources...
Daniel C. Berger
Mar 21, 2026
Daniel C Berger, 62, of Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday at his home.
Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Paul H Berger Sr. and Yavonne Berger.
Daniel worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for most of his life.
Surviving are his brother Paul Berger and his wife Angela and his sister Virginia Swisher, and two Sons Andrew Berger,...
Charles "Chip" F. Enslin
Mar 15, 2026
Charles "Chip" F. Enslin, 64, of South Canaan, passed away Sunday evening at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, following an illness. His companion of 18 years is Linda Klim.
Born in Scranton, Pa, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Barbara M. Gordon - Enslin. He was a graduate of Western Wayne High School Class of 1980. Prior to...
Sylvia M. Reap
Mar 13, 2026
Sylvia M. Reap, of the Weston Field section of North Scranton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Marywood Heights after an extended illness. She and her late husband, Edward, were married for sixty-four years. He died on November 6, 2015.
Sylvia, the daughter of the late Jose Joaquim and Eliza Fontes Rodrigues, was born in Scranton on February...
Delores (Dee) Decker
Mar 12, 2026
Delores (Dee) Decker, 84, Spring Brook Twp., passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on July 7, 1941, in Scranton, PA Delores lived a life centered on family, kindness, and quiet strength. She was known for her warm heart, steady support for those she loved, and the comfort she...
Robert Arthur Woodcock, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Robert Arthur Woodcock was born in Oneonta, New York, to the late Robert and Evelyn Woodcock. Robert was predeceased by his loving wife, Ann Woodcock (May), whom he deeply loved and missed.
He lived a life filled with simple joys, family, and the things that made him happiest. Robert was the kind of man who enjoyed life in the little moments....
David Opet II
Mar 8, 2026
David J. Opet II, 55, of Madison Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 surrounded by family. Born August 13,1970 in Tunkhannock, Pa, he was the son of the late David J Opet and Gloria Jean Nartowicz Opet. He is survived by his brothers John J Opet (Philadelphia, PA) and Robert J. Opet (Tunkhannock, PA).
Dave, a friend to...
Richard C. Ranski
Mar 8, 2026
Richard Ranski, of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026 in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family. His wife was the former Joan Mary Kozak Ranski who passed away in 2023. At the time of her passing the couple had been married 59 years, but Rich...
Ann Garvey McGrath
Mar 5, 2026
Its with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Ann McGrath, who left us on March 5 at the age of 79.
A devoted mother and friend, Ann was known for kindness, warm smile and unconditional love.
Ann was born December 3, 1946 in Scranton. After marrying Jack they made several moves, first to Orlando, FL area, then Winter Park FL., working...
Atty. Albert J. Flora, Jr.
Mar 3, 2026
Albert Joseph Flora Jr., ESQ, 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 at Sacred Heart Hospice, Dunmore. Albert has devoted much of his prolific legal career concentrating on criminal defense at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. In addition to maintaining a private law practice, Albert was an Assistant Public Defender for Luzerne County, Pa....
Narendra Bhailal Patel
Mar 3, 2026
Narendra Bhailal Patel, 78, of Dunmore passed away on March 3, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, from a long and strong battle with terminal illness. He was the son of late Bhailal Patel and late Jadaben Patel. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, whose steady presence and generous heart touched all who knew him.
Born in...
Doris Keesler
Feb 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Doris Ann Keesler
July 18, 1945 - February 27, 2026
Doris Ann Keesler, a woman of unwavering faith, tireless energy, and a legendary green thumb, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Honesdale, PA. She was 80 years old.
*A Life of Growth and Grit*
Born in Callicoon, NY, on July 18, 1945, to Russell and Margaret Keesler, Doris grew...
Gertrude T. Casalone
Feb 25, 2026
Gertude T. Casalone, Lake Ariel, passed away Wednesday afternoon in the Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Joseph J. Casalone who passed away in 2004.
Gertrude was born February 11, 1929 in Waterbury, Ct and was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Antoinette Morelli Oliva. She was a graduate of the Washington Irving...
Llewellyn "Lew" Courtright
Feb 22, 2026
Llewellyn "Lew" Courtright, Hamlin, went home to his heavenly father Sunday afternoon in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after a short illness. His loving wife of 50 years, Dawn (Hannes) Courtright survives him. They were married on June 28, 1975.
Lew was born March 17, 1951 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Homer C. and Mary Evans Courtright and...
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