Obituaries

Louis F. Stephens, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lou Stephens; husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

He loved fishing at his lake house, going out to eat, traveling, New York City and telling stories about the outrageous things that happened to him during his long career as a police officer, FBI agent...

Ramon Ray Queipo

Feb 29, 2024

Ramon “Ray” Queipo

Ramon Michael Queipo, 82, a lifelong resident of Lake Ariel, passed away February 29th in South Carolina following an illness.

Born June 30, 1941, in Olyphant, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna Queipo.

Ray is preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, B.Ray...

Randy W. Black

Feb 28, 2024

Randy W. Black, 68 of Lake Ariel, went to heaven on February 28 th , 2024 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient unit after a courageous, 4 year battle with Glioblastoma.

Born in Carbondale, Pa on January 10 th , 1956, he was the fourth son of Wallace and Mabel Edwards – Black. Randy was raised...

Margaret Peggy Anderson

Feb 17, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Louise Anderson, 77, of Greentown, Pa, passed away on February 17, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. Born on February 2, 1947 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the late Edwin and Marjorie Anderson, she attended school in her hometown, and went on to become a registered nurse with a B.S. in Public Health. During her nursing...

Ruben A. Gonzales

Feb 12, 2024

Ruben A. Gonzales, 56, of Jefferson Twp., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday evening after an illness. His wife of 30 years is the former Michelle Brinkman.

Born in Tucson, AZ, he is the son of Ruben and Gloria Alvarez – Gonzales of Oracle, AZ. He was a graduate of Ray High School...

Dominick Lucarelli

Feb 11, 2024

Dominick C. Lucarelli of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania passed away at the age of 92 on February 11, 2024.  He was born on August 3, 1931.

Dominick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother.   He was predeceased by his wife Millie.  Loving father of  Larry(Claire) and daughter Donna & her husband Michael Mulcahy. Devoted grandfather...

Douglas Chapman

Feb 6, 2024

Douglas Chapman, 80, of Lake Ariel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday evening after an illness. His wife, Susan Gregorski – Chapman was by his side, and the couple had been married for 53 years.

Born in Honesdale, Pa, he was the son of the late Raymond and Maybert Jaggars – Chapman. He...

Kevin J. Coker

Feb 4, 2024

Kevin James Coker 1948 – 2024

Kevin James Coker of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania – beloved husband, devoted friend, and loving father, uncle, and sibling – died suddenly on February 4th, 2024, at the age of 75. His family and broad circle of friends will be forever saddened by his passing.

A highly decorated Police Officer...

Angelo Pozza

Feb 4, 2024

Angelo Pozza

February 4, 2024

Angelo Pozza, 87, South Canaan, passed away Sunday night in the Allied Services Hospice Center after suffering a stroke.

Born 1936 in Eynon, he was the son of the late Angelo and Priscilla Bianchi Pozza and was a graduate of the Waymart Consolidated School.  Angelo was a member...

David R. Baldo

Feb 1, 2024

David R. Baldo

February 1, 2024

David R. Baldo, Hamlin, passed away Thursday afternoon at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. His wife is Pamela Achey Baldo.

Born 1959 in Wilkes-Barre, son of Joan Partilla, he was educated in Wilkes-Barre schools.  He went on...

Vishnubhai Patel

Jan 30, 2024

Vishnubhai Patel, South Abington Twp., died January 30, 2024 in the Geisinger Community Medical Center.  His wife is Renukaben Amin Patel.

He was born 1957 in India and was the son of Harmanbhai and Maniben Patel.   He earned a Bachelor’s degree in college and worked for TJ Maxx.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February...

Christine Lanuti Mclain

Jan 29, 2024

Chrsitine Lanuti McLain,79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29th in her Sterling, Pa home.

Born on December 29th, 1944, Christine graduated from Greene Dreher Sterling High School, Newfoundland and Lackawanna Jr. College, Scranton. Christine was a member of the Newfoundland Moravian Church. Surviving are her son, Gregg McLain, Knoxville, Tn; Lynda McLain, Beaufort, SC ; granddaughter, Lynleigh...

Bryan "Bud" Baum

Jan 26, 2024

Bryan “Bud” Baum, 46 of Lake Ariel, passed away Friday, January 26 , 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, following an illness.

Born in Lakewood, NJ, he is the son of Joyce Clement – Stark of Lake Ariel, PA and Allen F. Baum of Bradenton, FL. He was a graduate of Secaucus High School. He had...

Elizabeth Braxton

Jan 23, 2024

Elizabeth (Liz) Braxton 70 of Wallenpaupack Lake Estates passed away at home following a short illness on Tuesday 1/23/24. At the time of death Liz was surrounded by her beloved husband Jack, daughters, grandchildren and friends. Born in Newark NJ, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Kloss. She graduated from Parsippany High School, Parsippany, NJ. Prior...

Joseph T. Dzwieleski, Jr.

Jan 19, 2024

Joseph T. Dzwieleski, Jr., 59, of Madison Township passed away on Friday, January 19 after an illness.  Born April 28, 1964 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of Joseph Dzwieleski, Sr. and the Late Rose Nemeth Tokarz.

Joe was a graduate of North Pocono High School, and attended Penn State.  Joseph was employed by C and...

Robert W. Stappert

Jan 17, 2024

Robert William Stappert, Sr., 73, of The Hideout, Lake Ariel passed away on Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024 after a brief illness.  Born July 20,1950 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late William Stappert and Margaret Stappert (née Langdon).

Bob was a graduate of Saint Francis College, Brooklyn, and was employed as a Supervisory...

Donald F. Malone, Sr.

Jan 15, 2024

Donald Malone,92, of Beverly Hills, FL,

Don passed away on Monday, January 15 th at the age of 92. Don was born to the late Frank and Florence (Dryden) Malone in Mineola, NY on February 1, 1931. He was married to Mona (Sweeney) until her passing on September 16th, 2004.

In 1951 Don...

Beth M. Ransom

Jan 13, 2024

Beth M. Ransom, of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024, at

Regional Hospital of Scranton after a brief illness.

She is survived by her two children, Joan Motts Shuey and Victor Motts and wife,

Debbie; grandchildren Amelia Shuey Cruciani and Joshua Shuey; seven great

-grandchildren; nieces and nephews;...

Lula Heater

Jan 9, 2024

Lula Christine “Chris” Heater, Honesdale, died Tuesday January 9, 2024 at home following an illness. Her husband of 49 years was Ronald D. Heater died in November 2023. Born in Gilmer, TX, daughter of the late Ace and Christie Hill. She attended schools in Texas and had worked as a dental assistant. Surviving her are her daughter Dawn Bowen,...

Cheryl Lynn Panullo Sheldon Orinick

Jan 7, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Panullo Sheldon Orinick, Waymart, passed away early Sunday morning at home.  She was the widow of the late Steve Orinick.

Born 1965 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Alfonce and Lois Wildenstein Panullo.  She was educated in the Western Wayne School District and went on to work at the Still Meadows Nursing...