RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Lawrence R Weidner
Apr 25, 2025
Lawrence R. Weidner, born on May 16, 1948, passed away on April 25, 2025.
Larry was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War, where he received numerous commendations including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Medal of Honor for his courage and service.
He was a dedicated mechanic...
William Bauer
Apr 22, 2025
William Bauer, Sr., Lake Ariel, 71, passed away Tuesday in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after being stricken ill. His wife of 40 years is the former Jane Marshall. Bill was born December 26, 1953 in Boyertown and was the son of the late Gerald and Rowena Thomas Bauer. Bill graduated from Boyertown High School and went on to work...
Frank Raymond Palm
Apr 22, 2025
Frank Raymond Palm, 87, passed away on April 22, 2025. He was admired by all who knew him and beloved by his large family.
Frank came from humble beginnings. The second of five children of Rev. Cecil and Eleanor Palm, he was born in Palermo, NJ, on August 31, 1937. Though his father moved the family many...
Kerry John Smith, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Kerry John Smith Sr April 20, 2025
Kerry John Smith Sr, born on December 23, 1940, in Kunkletown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on April 20, 2025. A dedicated laborer in the metal industry for many years, he found fulfillment in his work at Banner Fabricated. While he did not pursue formal education beyond...
Jennifer Giannuzzi
Apr 19, 2025
April 24, 1973 - April 9, 2025
Jennifer Giannuzzi of Dallas, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, under the compassionate care and kindness of Sacred Heart Hospice. During her final days, she was surrounded by the comfort and loving presence of her many friends and the tender embrace of her family.
Born 51 years ago in Washington, DC, Jennifer grew...
Josephine Chamberlain
Apr 19, 2025
Josephine Dorothy Chamberlain (Wargo) passed away into God’s loving and eternal care on April 19, 2025 at Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Josie had a deep strong faith and was a member of St. Thomas More Church in Lake Ariel and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Archbald.
Affectionately known as “Screamer” by...
Suzanne Phelan
Apr 19, 2025
Suzanne Phelan, 63, of Lake Ariel, passed away Saturday at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she is the daughter of Joan (Rosso) DosSantos of Long Island, NY, and the late John Phelan. She was a graduate of Elwood – John Glenn High School. Prior to her illness, she worked as an LPN in...
Ave Maria Moran
Apr 17, 2025
April 17, 2025
Ave Maria Carroll Moran, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 17 in Sarasota Florida. Her loving husband of 58 years is Richard “Dick” Moran.
Ave was born March 22, 1942, in Scranton. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Conway Carroll. She was a graduate of the former Cathedral High School and...
Betty Ann Yudiskas
Apr 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Ann Yudiskas, who left this world peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on October 11, 1956, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Betty spent most of her life in Wayne County where her warmth and spirit brought joy to many.
Betty was a...
Bettie Louise Castiglioni
Apr 15, 2025
With hearts full of both sorrow and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved Bettie Louise Castiglioni, Lake Wallenpaupack, who passed away Tuesday, April 15th surrounded by her cherished family at the age of 93. She is survived by her devoted husband of 72 years, Joseph Castiglioni.
Born March 25, 1932 in Shawsville, Virginia, she was...
Nancy R. McLain
Apr 13, 2025
Nancy R. McLain, 74, of Dickson City, passed away Sunday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. Her husband and soulmate of 22 years is Lester "Bud" McLain.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary Blakney - Rozelle. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School Class of 1968 and...
Raymond Biss
Apr 13, 2025
Raymond Biss April 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Raymond Biss on April 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Born January 22, 1936, in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Peter and Anna Biss- Raymond’s journey through life took him on a path filled with love, laughter, and...
Joseph Turouski
Apr 10, 2025
Joseph Turouski, 76, of Waymart, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon at Wayne Woodlands Manor.
Son of the late John and Kathryn Turouski. He was a graduate of Lake Consolidated School. A United States Army Veteran, he served for one year in Germany. Joe loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed visiting the local tavern to play...
Ramon Esteban Rodriguez-Alonso
Apr 8, 2025
Ramon Esteban Rodriguez-Alonso April 8, 2025
Ramon Esteban Rodriguez-Alonso, 88, of Lake Ariel, formerly Westbury, NY, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at Julia Ribaudo extended care center.
Born in 1937 in Quivican, Cuba, he was son of the late Josefa and Ramon Rodriguez-Torres, and worked in the Aeronautics Industry as a CNC operator....
Kimball Mountjoy
Apr 6, 2025
Kimball Mountjoy, born on August 16, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2025, due to natural causes. Raised on Long Island and in Canandaigua, New York, Kim pursued higher education at Yale University before relocating to Little Rock, Arkansas, where he contributed to establishing the family farm, a remarkable expanse of 14,000 acres....
Verena Elisabeth Schelling
Apr 3, 2025
On April 3rd, Verena Elisabeth Schelling 83, of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully with her family by her side following a lengthy illness. Born in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland in 1941, she was the 2nd child of Hans and Rosali Schelling.
She was an independent adventurer who enjoyed traveling and seeing new places. After graduating from culinary...
Joan Williams
Apr 1, 2025
Joan Williams March 13, 1937 – April 1, 2025 Joan Williams, 88, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Scranton, PA. Joan is survived by Darlene Murphy – daughter and husband Ken, of Jefferson Twp, PA, Holly Clelland – daughter and husband Russ, of Cosby, TN, Dawn Radle – daughter and husband Dan, of Ridge, NY, Cindy Sorgenfrei –...
Paul Durkin
Mar 29, 2025
Paul M Durkin, Moosic, passed away late Saturday night in the Allied services Hospice Center, ScrantonBorn April 8, 1947 in Scranton he was the son of James “Turk” and Helen Brzostowski Durkin and was educated in Scranton schools and was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School. Upon his graduation, Paul entered the United States Air Force, where...
Louis Santiso
Mar 24, 2025
Louis Santiso, 78, of Lake Ariel, passed away Monday afternoon at Regional Hospital of Scranton following an illness. His loving wife of 57 years is the former Carolyn Gerlach.
Born in Jessup, Pa, he was the son of the late Joseph and Yolanda Santiso. He graduated from Lake Consolidated School and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management...
Sarah Ruth Zwick
Mar 23, 2025
Sara Ruth Telenko - Zwick, 91, formerly of Clarks Summit and Davidsville, Pa, passed away Sunday evening at Elan Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Scranton. Her husband of 51 years, Raymond A. Zwick passed away in 2005.
Born in Jerome, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Thomas - Telenko. She was a graduate of 1951 Conemaugh...


