Obituaries Listing
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...
Mary Fries Ryan
Nov 19, 2025
Mary Fries Ryan, 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Bethany Village, where she had resided the past several years.She was born April 15, 1927 on the family farm in Aldenville to Arthur and Reba (Fitze) Fries.
Mary was blessed with three proud and protective brothers, William, Robert, and Karl.After graduating from Waymart High School, Mary attended Wayne...
Patricia Olver
Nov 17, 2025
Patricia D. Olver, 85, of Waymart, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, November 17, 2025, with her loving daughter at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary J. Olver on February 27, 2009.
Born February 22, 1940 in Waymart, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Cecelia (Lubinski) Dieterich.
Pat was a graduate of...
Martin J. Barrett
Nov 16, 2025
Martin "Mark" James Barrett III, 82, of Hollisterville passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 16, 2025 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. His wife, Deborah "Debi" Lee (Hartman) Barrett preceded him in death on March 14, 2020.
Born in Berwick, PA, he was the son of the late Martin James Barrett II and Margaret Agnes (Graham) Barrett.
Martin...
John J. Martzen, Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
John J. Martzen, Jr., 92, of Waymart, died peacefully on Friday morning, November 14, 2025 at The Vero at Bethlehem Personal Care Center in Bethlehem, PA. His wife of 68 years, the former Helen R. Medalis survives him. They were married on July 27, 1957 at St. Thomas More Church in Lake Ariel.
Born October 14, 1933, in Waymart, he was...
George L. Schaffer
Nov 13, 2025
George L. Schaffer, 73, of Waymart died suddenly, of natural causes on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.
Born February 18, 1952 in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of the late Dale W. and Andrea E. (Crooks) Schaffer.
On January 4, 1971, George enlisted in the United States Air Force. He proudly served his nation, and...
Elizabeth E. Kenyon
Nov 10, 2025
Elizabeth E. Kenyon, 87, of Galilee, died peacefully on Monday morning, November 10, 2025 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center in Honesdale. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Chauncey R. Kenyon, Sr. on July 3, 1996.
Born February 1, 1938 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Julian O. and Cynthia A. (Barhite) Eldred.
Elizabeth...
William Schott
Nov 5, 2025
William Schott, 85, of Waymart, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025, at home. His wife of 59 years, the former Mary F. Cobb survives him. They were married on September 17, 1966.
Born May 9, 1940 in Scranton, he was one of 18 children born to John and Olga Dorash Schott and grew up in the family home...
Joni Yatsonsky
Nov 5, 2025
Joni M. Yatsonsky, 72, of Honesdale, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025. Her beloved husband, Eugene W. Yatsonsky survives her. They were married for more than 50 years.
Born September 20, 1953 in Honesdale, Joni was the daughter of the late Jesse L. and Gertrude M. (Kerber) Johnson.
Joni will be remembered for her kind, gentle, and loving personality. She...
Louis Nolan
Nov 5, 2025
Louis Nolan, 80, of Honesdale passed away suddenly of natural causes on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his best friend and companion of 33 years, Serina E. Mitchell.
Born June 12, 1945, in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Gerald T. and Inez M. (Gregg) Nolan.
When he was a...
Richard Krasner
Nov 3, 2025
Richard Krasner, 87, a resident at Third Avenue Health Care Center in Kingston, died peacefully on Monday morning, November 3, 2025. His wife of nearly 61 years, the former Susan Pepper, preceded him in death on October 17, 2021. They were married on December 10, 1960.
Born March 29, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Solomon and...
Leonard "Lenny" Griffiths
Oct 30, 2025
Leonard B. "Lenny" Griffiths, Sr. 69, of Milanville, formerly of Waymart, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.
Born on March 2, 1956 in Wilkes Barre, he was the son of the late Wallace and Violet (Rush) Griffiths.
For many years, Lenny worked at Hanson where he was a heavy equipment operator. An...
Maureen Edwards
Oct 29, 2025
Maureen E. Edwards, 91, formerly of Vandling and Clinton Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, October 29, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart. Her beloved husband of more than 70 years, Robert T. Edwards preceded her in death on June 30, 2025.
Born September 12, 1934 in Clifton, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F....
Barbara Barna
Oct 19, 2025
Barbara T. Barna, 95, of South Canaan, passed away peacefully with her daughter and granddaughter at her side, on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Allied Hospice in Scranton. Her loving husband of 62 years, Theodore Barna preceded her in death on June 11, 2015. They were married in 1953.
Born October 2, 1930 in Olyphant, she was the daughter of the...
Barbara A. Bucconear
Oct 18, 2025
Barbara Ann (Blum) Bucconear, 79, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor. Her husband, Alfred K. Bucconear survives her. They were married on October 18, 1980. Barbara died on their 45th wedding anniversary.
Born June 12, 1946 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Lester C. and Charlotte R. (Spangenberg) Blum.
Barbara...
John "Jack" Hinkley
Oct 18, 2025
John "Jack" Hinkley, 81, of Waymart passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. His beloved wife, the former Gloria J. Vandermark preceded him in death in 2020. They were married on January 23, 1965.
Born December 1, 1943 in Port Jervis, New York, he was the son of the late Harrison and Elizabeth (Hart) Hinkley.
Jack...

