Obituaries

Feb 24, 2015

Eugene P. DeTone

February 24, 2015

Eugene P. DeTone of Lake Ariel passed away, following an illness, February 24 th at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center, where he had been a resident since 2002.

Born in Passaic, NJ, he grew up in Clifton, NJ, and was the son of the late Eugene and...

Feb 16, 2015

Alvis “Helen” Field, Lake Ariel, died Monday morning in the Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness.   She was the widow of Leland “Jake” Field who died in 2007.

Born in Galilee, Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Cora Conklin White.   Helen was a graduate of the Damascus High School and...

Feb 15, 2015

Neal H. Soucy, 61, of Lake Ariel, PA passed away on February 15, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra Valvano Soucy.

He was the son of the late Herbert and Marie Luttenberger Soucy. Neal was born in Brooklyn, NY but moved to Pennsylvania when his Dad, Herbie and Uncle Tony Luttenberger purchased the Tink...

Feb 12, 2015

Lois A. “Marie” Brecciano of the Hideout, Lake Ariel died February 12, 2015 at Commonwealth Hospice at Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born on December 28, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the beloved daughter of the late Cosmo J. and Martha Kuhr Tedeschi and former wife of the late Salvatore Brecciano. She had been employed at Citibank for...

Feb 11, 2015

Alfred Bischoff, of Hawley, PA, passed away February 11 th at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born 1926 in Germany, he was the son of the late Christian & Charlotte Bischoff.  He attended trade school in Germany where he learned his life-long profession, tool & die making.   Upon emigrating to the United States, he first...

Feb 10, 2015

August M. “Augie” Michko February 10, 2015 August M. “Augie” Michko of Waymart, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, at his home in Waymart. He was proceeded in death, in 2007, by his wife the former Gertrude J. Derrick.

Augie was born, in Lake Ariel, a son of the late August and Margaret Michko. Through the years he...

Feb 9, 2015

Marian M. McNichol

February 9, 2015

Marian M. McNichol, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Monday night at Wayne Memorial Hospital following an illness. Her husband is John McNichol.

Born 1944 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Hatala.  She was a member of the St Thomas More St...

Feb 5, 2015

Doris Esther Martin of Greentown died February 5 th at home following an illness. Her husband was the late Dr. Edward Martin, Jr. of Johnstown, PA who died in 1975. He was Chief of Anesthesia at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown, PA.

Born in Greentown August 17, 1923 she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Malinda Schreer...

Feb 3, 2015

Joseph T. Yedinak

February 3, 2015

Joseph T. Yedinak, Hamlin, died Tuesday morning at home after an illness.  His wife of 64 years is the former Mary Brown Yedinak.

Born in Hamlin, he was the son of the late Ignatz and Anna Kolibaba Yedinak.   He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School. ...

Feb 1, 2015

Thomas F. Dailey, R.R.T., affectionately known as "Tom," passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved high school sweetheart, Virginia Seal, who passed in December 2020. Together, they shared a beautiful 59-year marriage and raised five children.

Tom was born to Florence and Ace Leroy Dailey. A generous, family-oriented, and fun-loving man, Tom cherished...

Feb 1, 2015

Ethel Mickel

February 1, 2015

Ethel Mickel, 96, of Hamlin died Sunday night at the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. Her husband was the late Clay Mickel who died in 1999.

Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late William and Yula Enslin Hawk, she attended the  Bidwell Hill School and was a...

Jan 30, 2015

Eileen M. Fischer

January 30, 2015

Eileen M. Fischer, Lake Ariel, formerly of Franklin, New Jersey, died January 30 th in the Julia Ribaudo Healthcare Center after an illness.   Her husband of more than 60 years is George Fischer.

Born in Passaic, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late James and...

Jan 23, 2015

Lawrence Peabody Dole

January 23, 2015

Lawrence Peabody Dole, Hamlin, died Friday night at home after an illness.  His wife of 62 years is the former Jean L. Shepperly.

Born in Hermon, Maine, he was the son of the late Arthur and Julia Peabody Dole.   He was educated in Maine and went on...

Jan 19, 2015

Gloria C. Day

January 19, 2014

Gloria C. Day of Newfoundland died Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. Her husband was James A. Day.

Born on Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Michael and Blanche Forney Campbell, she had worked as a telephone operator for St. Claire’s Hospital, Denville, NJ....

Jan 18, 2015

Anthony J. Fonfara of Salem Twp. died Sunday at Commonwealth Hospice at Regional Hospital. His beloved wife is the former Laura D’Amato. Born in Scranton, son of the late Frank and Rosemary Mazzuca Fonfara, he was employed by Home Depot in the Pittston Distribution Center and previously worked for Rise Construction. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and...

Jan 15, 2015

Brian R. Henneforth

January 15, 2015

Brian R. “Uncle Buzzard” Henneforth, 52, a lifelong resident of Sterling, died Thursday in Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. His wife is the former Kathleen V. Genoar. The couple was married September 2, 2000.

Born September 14, 1962 in Endicott, NY, son of Lawrence L....

Jan 15, 2015

Dorothy M. Alt, 101, of Moscow, died Thursday morning at home. Her husband was the late Maxwell E. Alt who died in 1983.

Born in Niagra Falls, NY, daughter of the late George D. and Katie Brown Moon, she was a member of the 1932 graduating class of Lake Ariel High School.

Surviving are daughters...

Jan 9, 2015

Joseph R. Rosetti., Jr.

January 9, 2015

Joseph R. Rosetii, Jr. of Lake Ariel died Friday at home.

Born July 15, 1983 in Scranton he was the son of Joseph “Sparky” Rosetti and Marion “Meme” Muck. He had been employed as a heavy equipment operator.

Surviving are his daughters, who were...

Jan 2, 2015

Mildred Pearl Landis Morrill, of Hamlin, went to be with the Lord on January 2 nd surrounded by her family. Her husband of 65 years was the late Cleo B. Morrill who died in 2004.

Born in Falling Water, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Jennie Davis Landis. At 97 years old she...

Dec 25, 2014

Laura M. Evarts, RN, BSN

December 25, 2014

Laura M. Evarts, South Cannan, died early Christmas morning in the VNA Hospice at the Geisinger Community Medical Center.

Born in South Canaan, she was the daughter of the late David Evarts and Laura E. Seeley Evarts.   She was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated...