Obituaries Listing
Linda M. Wickham
Mar 4, 2026
Linda Wickham, 73, passed away leaving behind a lifetime of love, kindness, and devotion to her family.
Linda was predeceased by her husband, Walt, and by her parents, George and Louise Connell. She was also predeceased by her sister, Cathy Bosma.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Christine Fournier, and her husband, Ted. She was the beloved "Gran" to her grandson,...
Lorraine J. Bannon
Mar 1, 2026
Lorraine J. Bannon, 92, of Waymart, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, after an illness. Her husband of nearly 72 years, James W. Bannon preceded her in death on July 6, 2025.Born January 13, 1934 in Eynon, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Priscilla (Bianchi) Pozza.
Married on October 18, 1952...
Fr. Kyril (Yefimov)
Mar 1, 2026
Fr Kyril (Yefimov) was born Konastantin Yefimov in Russia in 1946. He immigrated to America in the early 1990s from the former Soviet Union and found his way to St Tikhon's in 1997. He was tonsured a monastic to the small schema in 2003 by Metropolitan Herman.He worked as a grounds keeper and with the monastery bees for many years....
Sheryl L. Holmes
Feb 17, 2026
Sheryl L. Holmes, 63, of Waymart, died Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.Born April 6, 1962 in Waymart, she was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Barbara (Fenwick) Holmes.Sherry grew up in Waymart and was a graduate of Western Wayne High School. She enjoyed hiking and canoeing and spending time outdoors....
Douglas E. Johnson
Feb 13, 2026
Douglas E. Johnson, 79, of Waymart, formerly of Queens, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 13, 2026 at Allied Hospice Inpatient Unit in Scranton.
His loving wife, the former Michele A. Sciroppo survives him.
Born September 27, 1946 in Whitestone, New York, he was the son of the late Emil and Clara (Zielinsk) Johnson.
In addition to his wife Michele,...
John Carl Boguski Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
John C. Boguski, Sr., 88, of Waymart, died Sunday morning, February 8, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, after an illness.Born March 21, 1937 in Simpson, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Antoinette M. (Silva) Boguski.John served honorably in the Army National Guard, receiving his discharge from active duty on January 31, 1963. He dedicated many years to...
William Fasceski
Feb 7, 2026
William Fasceski, 60, of Honesdale, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 at home.
Born September 4, 1965 in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Bill was the son of the late Frank J. and Jean (Lupyak) Fasceski. He grew up in the town of Edison.
Bill began his career in the military by joining the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating high school. He later moved...
Martin E. Haeussler
Feb 6, 2026
Martin E. Haeussler, 77, of Lakewood, died suddenly, of natural causes on Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home.Born December 15, 1948 in Morristown, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Erwin A. and Leoma J. (Kean) Haeussler.For many years, Marty was a custodian at Preston Elementary School in Lakewood. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending...
Dr. Richard J. Korb
Feb 5, 2026
Dr. Richard J. Korb, 78, of Honesdale, died peacefully on Thursday morning, February 5, 2026, after an extended illness. His loving wife of 54 years, Maxine M. (Thorpe) Korb survives him. They were married on August 14, 1971.Born April 5, 1947 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Richard and Phyllis (Cook) Korb.Richard was a graduate of Honesdale...
Paul A. Russell
Feb 4, 2026
Paul A. Russell, 83, of Waymart, died on Wednesday afternoon, February 4, 2026, at Wayne Woodlands Manor after an illness. He was a resident at Laurel Place for the past 22 years.
Born June 7, 1942, in Portland, Maine, he was the son of the late Perley and Theresa (Alfano) Russell.
Paul is survived by four children: Paul Russell of Florida, David...
Helen R. Martzen
Feb 1, 2026
Helen R. Martzen, 95, of Waymart died peacefully on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026 at The Vero at Bethlehem Personal Care Center in Bethlehem, PA. Her husband of 68 years, John J. Martzen, Jr. preceded her in death on November 14, 2025. They were married on July 27, 1957 in St. Thomas More Church in Lake Ariel.Born April 27, 1930 in Jefferson...
Roger F. Swendsen
Jan 30, 2026
Roger F. Swendsen, 87, of Tyler Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 30, 2026, at Ellen Memorial Healthcare Center in Honesdale.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Clara Pekarsky Swendsen, who passed on April 3, 2012. The couple was married on November 5, 1960.
Born September 13, 1938, in Tyler Hill, Roger was the son of the...
Rolf E. Sovik
Jan 29, 2026
Dear Friends,
Our beloved friend and teacher, Rolf Sovik, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29th.
A student and teacher in the Himalayan Tradition for more than 50 years, Rolf touched the lives of thousands with his warmth, clarity, and compassion. To be in Rolf's presence was to feel an immediate sense of calm.
Rolf met his teacher, Swami Rama, in 1973. In...
Randall G. Kizer
Jan 26, 2026
Pastor Randall G. Kizer, 78, of South Canaan Township, Lake Ariel, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His loving wife of 56 years is the former Linda J. Lamberton. They were married on June 28, 1969.Born on April 25, 1947 in Scranton, he was...
Lewis Lee
Jan 20, 2026
Lewis Blaine Lee, 87, formerly of Harrisburg and Coxton Lake, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday night, January 20, 2026 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center in Honesdale, Pa. Until recently, he had been a resident at Bethany Village Senior Living Community in Bethany, PA. His loving wife, Linda Dix Lee, preceded him in death on April 8, 2022.Lewis was...
Alan R. Good
Jan 14, 2026
Alan R. Good, 83, of Prompton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. His wife, Linda Mayer Good preceded him in death on October 9, 2017.Born June 27, 1942 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Eloise (Reeder) Good.In addition to his wife and parents, Alan was...
Walter H. Gooler
Jan 9, 2026
Walter H. Gooler, 86, of Pleasant Mount passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Carbondale Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Helen J. (Sillis) Gooler who survives him.Born April 1, 1939 in Nyack, New York, he was the son of the late Walter F. and Agnes May (Woodbury) Gooler.In addition to his wife, Walter is also...
Michelle Silk
Jan 2, 2026
Michelle Toni Silk, 71, of Carmel, New York fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home.Born in Detroit Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Kaven) Silk. She was the loving sister of the late Eleana Silk who preceded her in death on October 21, 2025.
Michelle was a retired college professor....
Richard Langer
Jan 1, 2026
Richard Michael Langer, also known as "Otis", passed away suddenly at his home in Equinunk, PA on January 1st, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a long-time resident of Northborough, MA before retiring to his residence in PA.
Richard was born in Maspeth, Queens, NYC; he was a Navy veteran, and an accomplished martial artist and taught karate for...
Kyra Kopestonsky
Dec 23, 2025
Kyra Alexandra Kopestonsky, 52, of Eagle, Colorado passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from breast cancer. Kyra was the daughter of Rev. T. Stephen & Sandra Alexandra (Miller) Kopestonsky of South Canaan, Pennsylvania.
Kyra, affectionately called Keeker, had an adventurous spirit and loved hiking in the mountains. Growing up, she lived in Florida and Ohio, but it was exploring the pastures at...
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