Obituaries

Jan 24, 2017

Donna S. Gilpin, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday morning in the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness.  She was the widow of Bradley M. Gilpin who died in 2015.  The couple had been married 42 years.

Born in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late William and Kathleen Rupert Samson.   She was a graduate of the...

Jan 18, 2017

Constance B. Hardiman died Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit.

She was the daughter of the late John and Mildred Southall Ludolph. She worked as administrator in a law office.

Surviving are a sister Doreen Lum of Montana and a brother Jack Ludolph, III of Newfield, NJ; several nieces and nephews.

Jan 16, 2017

Doris A. Dannaf of Sterling died Monday evening at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness. Her husband was the late Henry Dannaf who died in 2011.

Born in Newton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Mary Reader.

Also surviving are daughters Mary Michalski and Carol Van Orden both of New Jersey,...

Jan 16, 2017

A Ted Amorine, Waymart, died late Monday night at home after an illness.  His companion of 26 years is Patricia Sheard.

Born 1941 in South Canaan, he was the son of the late Anthony “Ted” and Helen Lamberton Amorine he was a graduate of the former Lake Consolidated School, Lake Ariel.  He worked as a farmer and...

Jan 9, 2017

Marlene R. Buckingham of Madison Twp., died Monday morning at home following an illness.

Born in Scranton, she was a member of the Jericho Independent Church and had worked as an attendant for a fire house in Bridgewater, NJ. A point of pride for her was being a meticulous homemaker where she cleaned, cooked, and fed her...

Jan 5, 2017

Richard Hurst Pierce

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Dec 29, 2016

William H. Siefert of Greentown died Thursday morning at home following an illness. His wife of 33 years is the former Kate Riley. Born in the Bronx, NY, son of the late William J. and Jean Gossman Siefert, he had been employed as an auto-mechanic and was a member of the Hamlin Assembly of God Church, Hamlin. Bill devoted his...

Dec 22, 2016

Shigueo Sano of the Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Thursday at Geisinger Community Medical Center following an illness.

Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Funeral Home James Wilson Funeral Home

Dec 22, 2016

Frank Wenkosky, 76, of Hamlin passed away Thursday at the Mid-Valley Health Care Center, Peckville. His wife of 55 years is the former Beverly Brundage.

Born in Scranton on October 27, 1940, he was the son of the late Francis and Mildred Martello Wenkosky. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School Class of 1958.

Dec 20, 2016

Joyce A. Levine

December 20, 2016

Joyce A. Levine of Lackawaxen Twp., died Tuesday at morning at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness. Her husband of 37 years is Norman Levine.

Born in Paterson, NJ, daughter of Paul Fedina of West Palm Beach, FL and the late Cecelia Kennan Fedina, she...

Dec 13, 2016

Stanley T. Christopher of Honesdale, died Tuesday at home following an illness. His wife of 52 years is the former Patricia Racht.

Born in Hollisterville, son of the late Stanley and Stella Walako Christopher, he was a member of the congregation of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Honesdale. Prior to retirement who was employed by PPL...

Dec 12, 2016

Carlton “Carl” W. Rucker of The Hideout, Lake Ariel passed away Monday night at home following an illness. His wife of 49 years is the former Bernadette Mish.

Born in Hackensack, NJ, son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Obeda Rucker, he had worked as a Store Manager for Walgreens. He was a veteran of the U.S....

Dec 11, 2016

Joan M. O’Hora, R.N. of Mt. Cobb died Sunday at home. Her husband was the late Martin J. O’Hora who died in 2002.

Born in Ledgedale, daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Gerrity Christopher, she was a Registered Nurse who worked at Mercy Hospital, Scranton prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Thomas...

Dec 4, 2016

Douglas R. Schneider of Lake Ariel died Sunday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center following a brief illness. His wife was the former Ruth VanSickle who died in 2012.

Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late William and Hazel Frisbie Schneider, he was a member of the Free Methodist Church of S. Canaan and had worked...

Dec 2, 2016

Michelle S. Beavers – Frey of Lake Ariel died Friday at home. Her husband was the late Kyle Frey who died in 2009. Born in Scranton, Pa daughter of Raymond and Doris Beavers Barber of Lake Ariel, she was a graduate of Western Wayne High School. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed outdoor...