Obituaries

RECENT OBITUARIES

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

Ivan Maisonave

Ivan Maisonave

Apr 19, 2014

Ivan Maisonave of Hamlin died Saturday at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. His wife is Cathy Gager Maisonave.

Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of Victor Maisonave of Queens, NY and the late Delia Martinez  Maisonave.

Also surviving are a daughter Maya and sons Chase and Mason all at home;...

Richard Edward Joseph Yarasavich

Richard Edward Joseph Yarasavich

Apr 18, 2014

Richard Yarasavich, affectionately known as “Shaker” passed away at his son’s home on Friday in Richard’s beloved Lake Ariel.

Richard was born in Scranton in 1950 and was the son of the late  Edward Walter Yarasavich (USA)and Lillian C. Yarasavich née Novack, both of Scranton.

Richard served in the United States Navy and USN Reserves...

Jeanne T. “Jean" Walsh

Jeanne T. “Jean" Walsh

Apr 17, 2014

Jeanne T. “Jean Walsh, Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday morning in the Commonwealth Hospice of Northeast Pennsylvania Inpatient Unit at the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness.

Jean was born in Scranton and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Zawicki Lisko. She was a member of the St. Thomas More St Mary’s Parish...

Gladys L Merring

Gladys L Merring

Apr 14, 2014

Gladys L. Merring, 85, formerly of Lake Ariel, PA, went home to be with the Lord Monday April 14, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon T. Merring in February 2011.

Born February 5, 1929 in Great Bend, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vernon “Bunt and Catherine...

Margaret Mary Kocsis Pawloski

Margaret Mary Kocsis Pawloski

Apr 13, 2014

Margaret Mary Kocsis Pawloski of Avoy died peacefully Sunday night at home following an illness. Her  husband was the late Anthony P. Pawloski who died in 1985.

Born 1919 in Dunmore, she was a faithful and dedicated member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale, where she was a charter member of the Altar and Rosary Society and she...

Janet F Herlihy

Janet F Herlihy

Mar 30, 2014

Janet F. Herlihy of Lake Ariel died Sunday at Julia Ribaudo Extended  Care Center following an illness. Her husband was the late Timothy F. Herlihy who died in 1993.

Born in New York, NY daughter of the late William and Katherine Hieland Kohnen, she had been employed as a secretary for a Police and Fire Academy.

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Robert J Grosso, Sr.

Robert J Grosso, Sr.

Mar 30, 2014

Robert J. Grosso, Sr., The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away Sunday evening in the VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife of 56 years is the former Constance “Connie Diodate.

Born 1936 in the Bronx, New York, Robert was the son of the late Alfonso and Angelina Abitabile Grosso....

Charles T Fairless

Charles T Fairless

Mar 29, 2014

Charles T. Fairless, Gouldsboro, passed away Saturday.

Born June 1, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan he was the son of the late Thomas and Emma Mandeville Fairless. He was a 1972 graduate of North Pocono High School. Charles was of the Catholic faith. Surviving are a sister Susan Klimasauskas and her husband George of Roaring Brook Twp; a niece Kimberly...

Frederick A Jaggars

Frederick A Jaggars

Mar 27, 2014

Frederick A. Jaggars, Lake Ariel, passed away early Thursday morning in the VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife of 55 years was the former Sandra Schwartztrauber who passed away in 2010.

Born in 1934, he was the son of the late Merel F. and Irene Chapman Jaggars, Sr....

Helen Amorine

Helen Amorine

Mar 26, 2014

Helen Amorine, South Canaan, died Wednesday afternoon at home after an illness. She was the widow of Anthony “Ted” Amorine who died in 1996.

Born 1920 in South Canaan, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Minnie Shaffer Lamberton. She was a faithful member of the Canaan Bible Chapel. Prior to her retirement she had...

Paul Krombel

Paul Krombel

Mar 24, 2014

Paul Krombel of Hamlin died Monday at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania following an illness. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Alice Stevens.

Born in Hamlin, son of the late Antoni and Anna Swartz Krombel, he was a truck driver and then a  farmer for Shaffers. Later on he also owned...

Martin Larocca

Martin Larocca

Mar 22, 2014

Martin LaRocca, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away March 22 in the Commonwealth Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. His wife of 43 years is the former Joyce Helley.

Born 1938 in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late Anthony and Vera LaRocca. He was of the Catholic...

Lillian E White

Lillian E White

Mar 20, 2014

Lillian E. White, Waymart, passed away Thursday in the Creekside  Health and Rehabilitation Center, Carbondale after an illness. She was the widow of the late Milford White.

Born 1925 in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian Miller Rodrigues. She was of the Lutheran faith. Prior to her retirement she had...

Henry Lawrence Chapman

Henry Lawrence Chapman

Mar 17, 2014

Henry Lawrence Chapman, a resident of St. Mary’s Villa, formerly of Lake Ariel, entered into eternal rest Monday morning. His wife is the former Carol Joan Swingle. The couple celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on September 5, 2013.

Born December 19, 1942 he was the son of the late Wilbur and Mabel Owens Chapman. He was a...

Maxwell Watkins

Maxwell Watkins

Mar 13, 2014

Maxwell Watkins, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away Thursday evening in the Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center after an  illness. His wife of 66 years was the former Jean Young.

Born 1920 in Pontypool, Wales, he was the son of the late Arthur and Beatrice Davies Watkins. Max was of the Baptist faith. Prior to his retirement he had been...

Thomas Parry

Thomas Parry

Mar 7, 2014

Thomas Parry, Hollisterville, died Friday morning in the Commonwealth Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late William H. and Elsie Mead Parry. He was a graduate of  Scranton Technical High School and was a member of the Hollisterville Bible Church. Prior to...

Paul H Lee

Paul H Lee

Mar 7, 2014

Paul H. Lee, Sterling, died peacefully early Friday morning surrounded by his loving family at the Geisinger Mt View Care Center. His wife was the former Mary C. Conklin who passed away in 2003. .

Born in Sterling, on July 11, 1916 he was the son of the late Simon and Clara Lesher Lee, he had been...

Valeria Ambrozevitch Ward

Valeria Ambrozevitch Ward

Mar 5, 2014

Valeria Ambrozevitch Ward, Sterling, passed away March 5, 2014 in the Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the widow of Robert Ward.

Born in Dickson City, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Dominka Maslowski Borkowski. Valeria was a member of the St. Catherine of Sienna Parish, Moscow.

Surviving are daughters Carol Evans...

Albert A. “Butch” Hager

Albert A. “Butch” Hager

Mar 4, 2014

Albert A. “Butch” Hager, Sterling, died Tuesday in the VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit at the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife of 42 years is r the former Nadine Ott.

Born in Doylestown, in 1945 he was the son of Ethel Godown Hager of Doylestown and the late Stanley Hager. He had been employed...

Mildred L Bishop

Mildred L Bishop

Mar 4, 2014

Mildred L. Bishop, 82 of Dunmore died Tuesday morning at her home surrounded by loved ones following an illness. She was the widow of Harold Bishop. The couple was married on Nov 17th, 1951 and  enjoyed 46 years of marriage.

Born June 3, 1931 in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Earl and Wilma Beatrice Daniels Shaffer....