Obituaries Listing
Julie L. Shaffer
Jun 7, 2025
Julie L. Shaffer, 78, of Honesdale was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday night, June 7, 2025 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, William C. Shaffer. They were married on November 19, 1982.
Born February 12, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the...
Lillian J. Piercy
Jun 6, 2025
Lillian J. Piercy, 89, of Seelyville, PA passed peacefully while surrounded by her family after a sudden illness on Friday morning, June 6 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin F. Piercy on Sept. 6, 1994.
She was born to the late John and Mildred (Bodie) Keast at the family's Dyberry Township farmhouse during a blizzard on November...
Patrick J. Taraschuk
May 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts our family announces the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Patrick J. Taraschuk, 74, formerly of Damascus, PA on May 24, 2025.
Born on February 22, 1951 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Ambrose "Andy" Taraschuk and Jennie (Krogler) Taraschuk who resided in Calkins, PA.
He is survived by his wife, Betty...
Lois K. Keen
May 20, 2025
Lois Keill Keen, 89 of Waymart, passed away peacefully on Tuesday night, May 20, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor. Her husband, Wade H. Keen preceded her in death on August 1, 2019. They were married on February 23, 1957.
Born March 30, 1936 in Cherry Ridge, she was the daughter of the late Edwin W. and Dorothy A. (Kozik) Keill.
Lois was...
Karen Crown
May 18, 2025
Karen Crown, 69, of Honesdale passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at home. Her beloved husband of more than 47 years, James E. Crown preceded her in death on March 10, 2022.
Born February 26, 1956 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Alice (Cole) Rake.
Prior to her retirement, Karen worked at Camp Summit near...
Dr. Sarah Loft
May 13, 2025
Matushka Dr. Sarah Loft reposed in the Lord at 4 p.m. on May 13, 2025 at the New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She was 73 years old, and at the time of her repose was surrounded by her four children and parishioners of St. Mary Magdalen. Above all else, Sarah was a wonderful teacher, mother, friend, sister,...
Donald Bock
May 3, 2025
Donald F. Bock, 92, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, May 3, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor with his family at his side. His loving wife of 67 years, the former Ann Spewak, survives him. They were married on May 31, 1958.
Born April 11, 1933 in Vandling, he was the son of the late Fred and Pearl (Barna)...
Mary E. Rollison
May 1, 2025
Mary E. Rollison, 90, of Honesdale, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 1, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. Her husband of more than 39 years, Charles L. Rollison preceded her in death on August 15, 1995.
Born September 29, 1934 in the family homestead in Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and...
Richard L. Gillette, Sr.
Apr 28, 2025
Richard L. Gillette, Sr., 87, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 28, 2025. His wife of nearly 68 years, the former Irene M. Mobley survives him. They were married May 25, 1957.
Born November 5, 1937 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Fred T. and Margaret E. (Kellogg) Gillette and the late Alson Safford.
Richard...
Nina Irene Stark
Apr 24, 2025
Nina Irene Stark, 83, of Honesdale reposed peacefully in the Lord on Thursday afternoon, April 24, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Born March 30, 1942 in South Canaan, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Deliman) Shibylo.
Irene was a faithful member of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Church in South Canaan. Prior to her retirement, she worked at the former...
Doris W. Grizzle
Apr 23, 2025
Doris W. Grizzle, 79, of Waymart, Pennsylvania, formerly of Princeton, North Carolina and Gloucester, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at home.
Born on May 11, 1945 in Selma, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Elmond L. and Ruth E. (Brown) Woodard.
Doris was raised among her loving siblings on the family farm in Selma, Johnston...
Jennifer Nebzydoski
Apr 22, 2025
Jennifer Marie Nebzydoski, 35, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Born on October 13, 1989, at Barnes-Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna, PA, Jennifer brought love and light to those who knew her.
She will be profoundly missed by her loving parents, John F. and Carol A. Nebzydoski; her cherished sister, Tiffany H. Nebzydoski, and her companion, John...
Gregory D. Phillips
Apr 22, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gregory D. Phillips of Oneida, New York on April 22, 2025.
Born in Carbondale, PA in June of 1946, he was the third child and second son to Clifford & Connie (Shepherd) Phillips.
Greg graduated from Scranton Prep and Susquehanna University. After joining the Air Force and...
Alberta I. Swendsen
Apr 21, 2025
Alberta I. Swendsen, 93, of Milanville passed away peacefully on Monday morning, April 21, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart. Her beloved husband, William J. "Bill" Swendsen preceded her in death on December 8, 2001.
Born October 5, 1931 in Honesdale, Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Frederick B. and Bessie Gregory Dunn.
Alberta grew up in Beach...
John C. Boguski, Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John C. Boguski Jr., who left this world on April 6, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on January 6, 1960, John was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend, whose love and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
John is survived by his...
Harry R. Curnow II
Apr 1, 2025
Harry R. Curnow II, 87, of Gibson Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday night April 1, 2025 surrounded by the love of his beloved wife, the former Ruth M. Marsden and his dog and faithful companion, Delta.
Born January 21, 1938 in Simpson, he was the son of the late Harry R. Curnow and Lillian Klepp Curnow.
Harry was a...
Carolyn K. Funk
Mar 29, 2025
Carolyn Kay (Shaffer) Funk, 82, a resident at Bethany Village Senior Living Community in Bethany, PA and formerly of Etters, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, March 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Her beloved husband of 54 years, Walter Clair Funk, Jr. preceded her in death on September 27, 2019.
Born November 13, 1942 in Elizabethville,...
Aiden Mills
Mar 29, 2025
Aiden Johnathan Mills, age 2, went home to Heaven on Saturday, March 29, 2025 after a tragic accident at home.
Born May 2, 2022 in Honesdale, he was the sweet and loving son of David Mills of Waymart and Justine Van Der Stad of Honesdale, David's wife Nicole Mills, and Justine's companion Chris Benedict.
Aiden was a kind and affectionate boy who...
Gregory Celeskey
Mar 21, 2025
Gregory Thomas Celeskey, 77, of Honesdale, passed away on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. His wife of 53 years, the former Cheryl Ashby, survives him.
Born in Detroit, MI to the late Thomas and Florence (Onichimowski) Celeskey, he attended St. Monica's Elementary School in Detroit prior to training at Divine Heart Seminary in Donaldson, IN. Furthering his education, he...
Paul Tonetti
Mar 21, 2025
Paul M. Tonetti, 54, of Hollisterville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday morning, March 21, 2025 at home.
Born April 17, 1970 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Peter Tonetti and Karen (Wetzel) Walker and her husband, the late David C. Walker.
Paul was a 1988 graduate of Western Wayne High School where he played on the...
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