Obituaries

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...

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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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...

Jun 22, 2024

Eugene MacDonald Forbes from Lake Ariel, PA. passed away after a lone battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife and partner in life Carolyn Jarusik Forbes. The couple had been married 57 years.

Eugene was born in Flushing Meadows, New York in 1947, the second son of Kenneth MacAlpin and Pauline Kurinec Forbes.  He was...

Jun 15, 2024

Barbara A. Lucca, 79, of Walden, NY, passed away Saturday evening following an illness. Her husband of 60 years, Raymond P. Lucca, Sr. passed away in 2015.

Born in Cairo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Anna Gustavson – Cleveland. She was a graduate of Pine Bush New York High School. Prior to...

Jun 11, 2024

Georgina C. Rosengrant, 98, Jefferson Twp., passed away Tuesday afternoon in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after being stricken ill.  She was the widow of Alfred R. Rosengrant who passed away in 2020.  At the time of his passing the couple had been married for 74 years.

Born 1925 in Scranton and she was the daughter of...

Jun 9, 2024

Sherry Ray De Souza, 57 of Plant City, FL, formally of Scranton, PA passed away on June 9, 2024 at Advent Hospital Tampa in Tampa, FL after a courageous battle with triple negative breast cancer.

Born in Monticello, NY, she is the daughter of Betty Louise Dunn – Kellogg of Lake Ariel and the late Raymond B....

Jun 4, 2024

John J. Higgins, Jr., 63 of Scranton, passed away at home after a recurrence with cancer.

Born and raised in Scranton, he was son of the late John Joseph Higgins, Sr. and the late former Susan A. Hutchins.

John had a wide variety of work experience throughout his life, including Cove Haven, various painting and...

Jun 4, 2024

Patricia Krisovitch of Hamlin, Pa, passed away Tuesday afternoon at her home with her family by her side.  Pat is survived by her loving companion of 30 years, Donald Mickel.

Born 1953 in Scranton, Pat was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Meka Krisovitch and was a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School,...

May 14, 2024

Angelina P. Matacchiera, 83 of Lake Ariel, passed away May 14 th at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center following an illness. Her husband, Caesar Matacchiera, Sr. died in 2013.

Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Krause – Fazio. She attended St. Thomas More Church.

Surviving is...

May 13, 2024

John Schmidt May 13, 2024

John Schmidt, 93, of Waymart, passed away early Monday morning at home with his family by his side. His beloved wife of 62 years was the former Janet M. Wood who passed away in 2018.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was son of the late George Schmidt and Adrean Green-Schmidt....

May 12, 2024

Martha Jean English of Scranton, PA, born June 3, 1941, passed away on May 12,2024 surrounded by loved ones.

She was the daughter of the late James and Ruth Dunstone English. She attended West Scranton High School class of 1961. She was a lifelong member of Simpson United Methodist Church and served in many capacities until its...

May 12, 2024

Mary Fraser, 65, of White Mills, passed away Sunday, May 12 th at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.

Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Harriett Avery – Fraser. Prior to retirement, Mary was a bartender and cook at the Big Apple in Beach Lake. Mary was the glue of her...

May 6, 2024

Concetta Calderone, 79, of Lake Ariel, formerly of Newburgh, NY passed away on May 6, 2024 after an illness.  Born February 6, 1945 in Palermo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe Falletta and the late Concetta Falletta.  In 1967 she married and created a beautiful life with her beloved husband, the late Claudio Calderone.

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Apr 30, 2024

Elizabeth A. Shaffer, 91 of Lake Ariel, passed away Tuesday morning at Wayne Memorial Hospital following an illness. Her loving husband of 54 years, Russell Shaffer passed away in 2022.

Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Mildred Rude- Thomas. She was a graduate of Waymart High School. Prior to retirement, she...

Apr 29, 2024

Mary Lucy “Marylou” Mentz-Scott, 77, of Lake Ariel passed away on April 29, 2024 after an illness.  Born April 17, 1947 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Chester Phillip Szymanosky and the former Elizabeth Mae Heater and was a 1965 graduate of North Pocono High School.  Marylou was employed by the North Pocono School District as...

Apr 23, 2024

Diane Marie Bridges, Pittston, passed away early Tuesday morning at the home of her mother in Taylor. Born 1963 in Scranton, she was the daughter of Claire Murphy Reap and the late William Reap and was educated in Scranton schools, graduating from Scranton Technical High School.  She was employed by Price Chopper SuperMarkets. Diane could always be found smiling when...

Apr 21, 2024

Clara A. McLain, Sterling, passed away Sunday afternoon in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit after an illness. She was the widow of Richard A. McLain who died in 1995.They were married for 45years. Rich was her anchor.

Born January 18 1933 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose Malcolm...

Apr 16, 2024

Louis J. Chimento, 79, of Lake Ariel, passed away Tuesday, April 16 th at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, following an illness. His loving wife of 59 years is the former Carol Marie Andes.

Born May 11, 1944 in Corona, NY, he was the son of the late Serafino and Florentina Laurita –...