RECENT OBITUARIES
LOCAL OBITUARIES FOR Lake ariel, Scranton, and surrounding Areas in pennsylvania
Leonard DeMoreland
Aug 17, 2026
Leonard DeMoreland, 84, of Jefferson Township, passed away at home on August 17, 2026. Born May 17, 1942 in Bucks County, PA, he was son of the late Jerome and Elsie DeMoreland, and was a graduate of Bucks County Public Schools. Following graduation, Leonard had a fulfilling career as a Mechanic, most recently at Clark Forklift. He was a "Jack...
Bette Louise Cholish
Aug 16, 2026
Bette Louise Davis Cholish, a beloved educator, devoted family member, and active community member, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, in her hometown of Scranton, PA. Born on July 20, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Bowen Davis, Jr and Ethel Beacham Davis. Bette was a lifelong resident of West Scranton, where she touched the lives...
Keith Robert Havenstrite, Jr.
Aug 15, 2026
Keith Robert Havenstrite, Jr., 36, of Madison Township, passed away Saturday morning from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Scranton, he is the son of Keith Robert Havenstrite, Sr., of Madison Township, and the late Linda Ann Surplus. He attended North Pocono School District. He was currently employed by All Out Logging in Lake Ariel and Joe's Kwik Mart...
Marieanne Harris
Aug 13, 2026
Marieanne Harris, 82, of Lake Ariel, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from complications of pneumonia.
Marieanne was a graduate of Fell Township Junior-Senior High School. As a young woman, she was an avid basketball player and throughout her life enjoyed a variety of interests, including tennis, golf, skiing, and travel.
Marieanne was also a talented artist. Art was an important...
Doris M. Bortree Goerlitz
Aug 8, 2026
Doris M. (Bortree) Goerlitz, aged 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8. 2026. Doris was born in Sterling, PA to the late Alfred D. and L. Edna (Lee) Bortree. Doris lived most of her life in Wayne County, PA.
Doris married Dr. Arthur R. Goerlitz on December 29, 1964. They spent many wonderful years together until Art's death on August...
George H. Lutz
Aug 6, 2026
George Lutz, Scranton, passed away Thursday afternoon at the Geisinger Community Medical Center after being stricken ill. His wife of 62 years is the former Barbara Hoffman.
George was born October 24th, 1938, in Scranton and was the son of Edward and Dorothea Shoe Lutz. He attended Dunmore schools and was a graduate of Dunmore High School. He was employed by...
Timothy "Tim" Somers
Aug 3, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Somers, of Harding, PA, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 3, 2026. He was 62 years old.
Born in Scranton in 1964, Tim was the youngest of nine children born to Charles and Nancy Somers. He graduated from Scranton Central High School with the Class of 1982, and Lackawanna Junior College and spent his career caring...
Gary Allen Caridad
Aug 2, 2026
Gary Allen Caridad, a beloved father and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 24, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, Gary spent the last 33 years residing in Lake Ariel, PA.
A proud American, he served in the Navy from June 16, 1957, until April 23, 1959 on the U.S.S. Pocono AGC-16...
Nina Serrone
Jul 30, 2026
Nina D. Serrone, 85, of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday afternoon at Serenity Care Mid Valley, following an illness. Her husband of 38 years, Vito Serrone passed away in 2023.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Leo - Ferrara. She was a graduate of Valley Stream South High School. Prior to retirement, she...
Robert A. Kruchinski
Jul 28, 2026
Robert A. Kruchinski, 77, of Lake Ariel, passed away on Tuesday, July 28th at home.
His wife of 47 years is the former Roberta Mazzitelli. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Kathryn Vonderhey-Kruchinski. He was a graduate of North Pocono High School Class of 1967. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated RK Construction in...
Maureen "Coco" Connell
Jul 28, 2026
Maureen "Coco" Connell, 91, of Tallahassee, Florida, and South Abington Township, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning following an illness.Born in the Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Margaret McDermott and was a graduate of William Cullen Bryant High School.To everyone who knew her, she was simply "Coco." She loved...
Ramona Howell Harris
Jul 26, 2026
Ramona Howell Harris, Lake Ariel, went home to her Lord and Savior Sunday morning, July 26, 2026 in the Julia Ribaudo Extended care Center, Lake Ariel. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Gerald Russell Howell who passed away October 26, 2010 with whom she enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage.
Mona was born February 3, 1943 in...
Karen Lee Hazelton
Jul 24, 2026
Karen Lee Hazelton, of West Scranton, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at the age of 79. She was the daughter of the late William and Harriet Bird Banks.
Karen was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her kindness and generosity were felt by all who knew her. She was known for her love of...
Charles Alfred Price
Jul 24, 2026
Charles A. Price, age 86, passed away July 24, 2026 at Iroquois Nursing Home in Jamesville, New York.
He was born May 28, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Charles and Dorothy Price.
Charles served his country in the United States Army for 2 years having been stationed at Fort Kobbe in the Panama Canal Zone. Upon completion...
Arnold J. Lotz, Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
Arnold J. Lotz, Jr., 83, of Scott Twp., passed away early Tuesday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 46 years is the former Kathy O'Hora-Lotz.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Arnold J. and Anna Owca-Lotz, and a graduate of West Scranton High...
Robert A. Smith
Jul 20, 2026
Robert A. Smith, 84, of Taylor, passed away on Monday, July 20th at Elan Skilled Nursing following an illness. He is survived by his wife of 64 years the former Dolores Tugend.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Leslie and Dollie Phillips - Smith. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clarks Summit and...
Carolyn Ann Black
Jul 18, 2026
Carolyn Ann Black, 84, of Lake Ariel, passed away on July 18, 2026. Her husband of 52 years is the former Rev. Wilbur Black.
Born on January 30, 1942, in Lake Ariel, she was the daughter of the late George and Jennie Evarts. Carolyn dedicated her life to education, serving as a devoted school teacher with Western Wayne. She earned her...
Harry "Hawk" Fedoryk
Jul 11, 2026
Harry "Hawk" Fedoryk passed away at his home in Florida on July 11, 2026.
Born on September 25, 1944, in Freeport, New York, he was the son of the late Michael Fedoryk and Mary Keravich Troc and was also raised by his stepfather, John Troc. Harry was educated in the New York school system before serving honorably in the United States...
Scott Ryan Amberg
Jul 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Scott Ryan Amberg
Scott Ryan Amberg, 38, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 10, 2026. Born on January 24, 1988, in Daytona Beach, Florida, Scott lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, laughter, and an unwavering love for his family and friends.
Scott was the beloved son of Deanna Angel and Scott Amberg, who both...
Arlene Santoli
Jul 10, 2026
Arlene Santoli, a life-long resident of Scranton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 10, 2026, at the age of 83 after a short illness.
Born on December 30, 1942, to Adam and Pauline (nee Scep) Zera in Scranton, Arlene was a 1960 graduate of West Scranton High School, and worked...
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