RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Jean M. Sullivan Nealon
Jun 29, 2025
Jean Sullivan Nealon, 98, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, U.S. District Judge William J. Nealon, the love of her life throughout their 70 years of marriage. Their deep love and affection for each other was a constant in our lives, and it comforts us knowing...
John "Jack" Walsh III
Jun 27, 2025
John F. "Jack" Walsh III, 79, of North Abington Township, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 27, 2025, at the Allied Services Hospice Center after an illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Liana (Nicholas) Walsh.
Born in Scranton, Jack was the son of the late John F. Jr. and Marjorie Bronson Walsh. He was a proud graduate of...
Carol F. Cunningham
Jun 26, 2025
Carol F. Cunningham 97 of Lake Ariel, PA passed away June 26, 2025, at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Scranton. Her husband of 43 years Harry O. Cunningham died in 1999.
Born September 22,1927 the daughter of late Henry and Helen Gilpin Ferris, she lived most of her life in Bidwell Hill.
Born and raised on a farm she loved the outdoors...
Christopher Joseph Kelly
Jun 25, 2025
Christopher Joseph Kelly
The world became a bit of a sadder place earlier this year with the passing of Chirstopher Joseph Kelly of Arlington, VA.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Paul W. and Lucille Gianzanti Kelly, he was a graduate of Dunmore High School (Class of ’77) and received a bachelor’s degree in art education and a master’s degree in...
Michael B. Quinn
Jun 25, 2025
Michael B. Quinn, 75, of Lake Ariel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his devoted wife of 33 years, Noreen (Brady) Quinn, and their two daughters, Kathleen and Bridget.
Born in Scranton on February 13, 1950, Michael "Mike" was the son of the late Thomas...
Thomas J. Grygo
Jun 21, 2025
Thomas J. Grygo, Honesdale, passed away Saturday June 21, 2025 in the Wayne Memorial Hospital with his companion, Mary Beth Bertig by his side after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born 1960 in Freeport, Long Island, New York, Tom was the son of the late John and Dorothy Tucker Grygo. Tom grew up in Wantagh, New York and was...
Ann Elizabeth Schmieg Reap
Jun 18, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Schmieg Reap
June 18, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Schmieg Reap, 88, of the Green Ridge Section of Scranton, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of James P. Reap, who passed away in 2015 after 55 years of marriage.
Born on June 19,...
Jeanne-Marie Murphy
Jun 13, 2025
Jeanne-Marie Murphy of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 13 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her loving husband, Michael Morris, was by her side.
The daughter of Terrence J. and Mae McDonnell Murphy, Jeane-Marie was born and raised in Scranton. She was a graduate of Marywood Seminary and Marywood University. She had a long and distinguished career...
Jane Robinson Ovens
Jun 13, 2025
Jane A. Ovens, Jefferson Township, passed away Friday morning at her home surrounded by her family after an illness. She was the widow of William Ovens who passed away in 2001.
Jane was born in 1938 in Carbondale and was the daughter of the late George and Helen Bossack Robinson. She was a graduate of the Waymart High School. Jane and...
Barbara Lillian Heier
Jun 13, 2025
Barbara Heier, 89, passed away on June 13, 2025 after an illness at the Hospice of Sacred Heart.
She was born on October 7, 1935 in Scranton, PA, to Howard and Dolores Bush. Barbara was a 1953 graduate and valedictorian of Scranton Technical High School and went on to study at the University of Scranton.
She started her career upon high...
Jane Ovens
Jun 13, 2025
Jane A. Ovens, Jefferson Township, passed away Friday morning at her home surrounded by her family after an illness. She was the widow of William Ovens who passed away in 2001.
Jane was born in 1938 in Carbondale and was the daughter of the late George and Helen Bossack Robinson. She was a graduate of the Waymart High School. Jane and...
Cecilia Mary Gattoni
Jun 11, 2025
Cecilia M Gattoni, 67, of Jefferson Township, PA, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
She was born on July 15, 1957 in West New York, New Jersey.
She was survived by her Son Christopher Eliat and daughter-in law, Caitlin Eliat, Her Daughter Candance Zambrano and son-in law Victor Zambrano, Grandchildren Emma Zambrano, Mia Zambrano, Cash Zambrano,...
Mark A. Michalek
Jun 8, 2025
Mark A. Michalek, 71, of Lake Ariel, passed away at home on Sunday morning. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Mary "Marie" Michalek, who passed in 2021.
Born in Scranton, Mark was the son of the late Anthony and Adeline Roberto-Michalek. A graduate of Dunmore High School, Class of 1971, he went on to dedicate...
Joseph Daniel Walsh
Jun 6, 2025
Joseph Daniel Walsh, beloved son, cousin, nephew, friend, and beacon of kindness, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 30th, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity. Born in 1960, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hopkins Walsh, "Little Joe”, as he was lovingly called by close family and friends, lived in Williamsport, PA until...
Olive Moore
Jun 3, 2025
Olive Moore, 101, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Jupiter, FL. She was the widow of Morton Moore.
Olive was born in Honesdale to the Elma and Wilfred Donovan family in 1923 at the family farmhouse itself. Olive attended the Hoadley's one room schoolhouse Cherry Ridge, and after high school Olive completed course study with the Honesdale branch of the...
Robert John Griffiths
Jun 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert John Griffiths Jr., who departed from this world on June 1, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on December 24, 1958, in West Scranton, Pennsylvania, Robert, whose love for his family was unwavering, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Robert's dedication to service extended beyond his...
Manubhai Patel
May 29, 2025
Manubhai Patel, Scranton, formerly of India, passed away May 29, 2025 in the Geisinger Community Medical Center after an illness. His wife is Kantaben Patel.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday June 1, 2025 at 12pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home, 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Gathering of family and friends will take place from 11am until the commencement of...
Darlene Alice Burnside
May 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Darlene Alice Burnside, who departed this life surrounded by her family on Wednesday evening in the Allied Services Hospice Center. She was the widow of Sidney Burnside, Sr. who passed away in 2012.
Born on February 19, 1952, in Scranton, Darlene was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Wilma...
John David Hance
May 25, 2025
John David HanceJune 18, 1981 – May 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John David Hance, age 43, who left us peacefully on May 25, 2025.
Though John’s time here was far too short, his spirit, kindness, and larger-than-life presence will live on in every heart he touched.
John was a man of deep passions and unwavering generosity. Whether...
Nora Jane Zeiler
May 22, 2025
Nora Jane Zeiler, beloved daughter of Braden and Emily (Samson) Zeiler, and baby sister to Calvin Zeiler, was born sleeping on Thursday, May 22, 2025, weighing 5 lbs 6.8 oz and measuring 18 inches long. Our lives were touched by her short time with us, and we will forever cherish the love and joy she brought to our family.
Though Nora’s...
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