RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Gerald E. Hutchins
Oct 17, 2024
Gerald E. Hutchins, 87, of Maplewood, passed away Wednesday morning at home, surrounded by his family. His wife of 63 years, the former Eugenia Appel passed away in 2022.
Born in Elmhurst, he was the son of the late Leroy and Bertha Swingle – Hutchins. Prior to retirement, he was an autobody man. Gerald was an avid...
Christine J. Schwartz
Oct 13, 2024
Christine J. Schwartz, Scranton, formerly of Lake Ariel, died Sunday morning in the Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center after a long illness.
Born 1949 in Athens, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Atty. Stanley and Inez Curtis Matthews and was educated in Lake Ariel Consolidated School and went on to graduate from the Empire Beauty...
Kenneth Robert Hartman
Oct 1, 2024
Kenneth Robert Hartman, 83, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, PA., passed away Tuesday morning at his home surrounded by his family. Married to Ruth (Hansen) together for 60 years.
Born 1941 in Dover, New Jersey, Kenneth was the son of the late Kenneth C. and Ethel Schroeder Hartman. Ken was educated in Dover high school and went on...
Darren Muro
Sep 27, 2024
Darren Muro, 55, of Hawley, PA, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after a short battle with aggressive cancer. The love of his life for 23 years, wife of 6 years is the former Catherine Rutledge. Together they raised their blended families in a full house.
Born 1969 in Teaneck, New Jersey, Darren...
Brendan T. Rhatigan, Phd
Sep 23, 2024
Brendan T. Rhatigan, PhD, of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Lake Ariel, PA, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2024. His loving wife of 56 years is the former Carolyn Coffey. Carolyn and Brendan were engaged during their high school prom. They had a great marriage and set an example for many others.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was...
Nancy J. Vandelinde
Sep 11, 2024
Nancy J. VanDeLinde, Sterling, passed away Wednesday at the Allied Services Hospice Center after an illness. She was the widow of Richard VanDeLinde Jr., who passed away in 2018. At the time of his passing, the couple had been married 57 years.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Ernest C. and Evelyn Ross...
John C. Menapace
Sep 11, 2024
John C. Menapace, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away Wednesday evening under the care of Wayne Memorial Hospice in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife of 40 years is the former Marian Rutkiewicz who was at his side during his last hours.
Born 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, he along with his brothers Joseph and Larry...
Joseph P. Fornabaio
Sep 10, 2024
Joseph P. Fornabaio, 90, of The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home following an illness. His wife of 60 years, the former Vilma Lukovits passed away in 2019.
Born July 15, 1934 in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Phillip and Florence LaFazia – Fornabaio. He was a graduate...
Nancy Ann Kemnitz
Aug 30, 2024
Nancy Ann Kemnitz (Wagner) passed away peacefully at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center on August 30 Th , 2024. She was 89 at the time of her death.
She was born on February 16 th , 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio to Harry and Alice Wagner. She graduated from East High school in 1953. Following high school, she...
Joseph Gemelli
Aug 17, 2024
Joseph Gemelli, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, passed away in the early morning hours of August 17, 2024, at his home. His wife of 29 years is the former Helga Hollwedel and preceded in death by his first wife Gloria Grieser of 32 years.
Born 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Frank and...
June M. Mead
Aug 16, 2024
June M. Mead, 88, of Moscow, passed away Friday morning at Abington Manor in S. Abington Twp. Her husband of 62 years, Ellis J. Mead passed away in 2022.
Born in Peckville, Pa she was the daughter of the late Wellington and Marie Kotschessa Snyder. She was a graduate of Blakely High School. June...
Nancy Ann Swingle
Aug 16, 2024
Nancy Ann Swingle, Dickson City, passed away Friday afternoon with her family by her side in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. She was the widow of Gary Charles Swingle who passed away in 2017. The couple had been married for 43 years.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the...
Theresa Santucci
Aug 14, 2024
Theresa Santucci, 76, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, passed away Wednesday afternoon in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. Theresa leaves behind her beloved husband of 57 years Peter Santucci.
Born August 12, 1948 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Miller DeLucia and was a graduate of the Long Island...
Dorothy Marie Heraghty
Aug 3, 2024
Dorothy Marie Heraghty, 87, of South Canaan, passed away Saturday evening at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Her husband of 45 years, Francis Edward Heraghty passed away on September 1, 2002.
Born in Throop, Pa, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Zawacki – DeWork. She was a graduate of...
James Harder
Jul 29, 2024
James Harder
March 25, 1959 – July 29, 2024
James Harder, Carbondale, passed away Monday morning at his home with his family by his side.
Born 1959 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Norman and Augustine Derrick Harder. He was a graduate of Owen J Roberts High School in 1977...
Harry J. Kostige
Jul 28, 2024
Harry J. Kostige, 98 of Lakeville, passed away at the VA Medical Center, Hospice Unit in Wilkes – Barre following an illness. His wife of 69 years, the former Virginia Gumble passed away in 2021.
Born in Lakeville, Pa, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose Rozdilaski Kostige. He attended Hemlock Hollow school and...
Amy E. Walker
Jul 22, 2024
Amy E. Walker, 54, of Hollisterville, died Monday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Patricia Emerick of Moscow, Karen Walker of Hollisterville, and the late David Walker. Prior to her illness, Amy was a Security Officer at the Clarks Summit State...
Larry Beauregarde Pitchford
Jul 22, 2024
Larry A. Pitchford, Honesdale, formerly of Pompano Beach, Fl., passed away Monday morning in the Ellen memorial Care Center after an illness.
Born 1936 in Ohio, Larry went on to be an accomplished professional wrestler and musician. His wrestling prowess afforded him the opportunity to travel the world wrestling in front of countless fans. His wrestling career...
Penny Burdge Rhodes Rosengrant
Jul 12, 2024
Penny Rosengrant, 77, Lake Ariel PA, left this world peacefully to dance with the angels on July 12, 2024, at the home of her daughter Wendy Kelly after a short battle with cancer. Her husband Ronald preceded her in death on October 14, 2023, and lovingly welcomed her with open arms along with their beloved pup Muffin.
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Ronald "Pop" Butler
Jul 8, 2024
Ronald “Pop” Butler, Moscow, got his wings and met up with his love on July 8, 2024, one year after her death. His loving wife of 43 years, Carolyn “Granny” Hibbs – Butler passed away on July 8, 2023.
Born in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ethel Gilpin – Butler. He...
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