Obituaries Listing
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...
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...
Charles E. Corcoran
Mar 20, 2025
Charles E. Corcoran, 57, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 20, 2025 at Abington Manor in Clarks Summit, after an illness.
Born August 8, 1967 in Honesdale, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dora Ann (Price) Corcoran.
For many years, Chuck was an EMT with the former Honesdale Emergency Medical Services. He lived a quiet...
Claire A. McDonnell
Mar 17, 2025
Claire A. McDonnell, 89, passed away March 17, 2025. Born in Clinton Twp, PA, she was the daughter of Francis J. Mulraney and Dorothy (Flanagan) Mulraney. Claire attended Aldenville grammar school and was a 1953 graduate of Waymart High School. Claire was a loving mother and grandmother and a beautiful soul who would reach out as "Nana" to all. After...
Alan L. Kemmis
Mar 17, 2025
Alan L. Kemmis, 75, of Waymart, formerly of Kansas died Monday, March 17, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor. His wife is the former Laura J. Collins.
Born May 19, 1949 in Missoula, Montana, he was the son of the late Merton W. and Deloris V. Moen Kemmis.
Following graduation from high school, Alan went to college for nearly two years in Dickinson,...
Marcy Podunajec
Mar 11, 2025
Marcy Kay Podunajec, 54, of Waymart passed away unexpectedly after an illness on Tuesday morning, March 11, 2025 at home. Her beloved husband, David L. Podunajec survives her.
Born May 26, 1970 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Charlene (Hahn) Chumard.
Marcy was a graduate of Western Wayne High School. For many years, she was the Activities...
Anthony "Butch" DeMauro
Mar 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony "Butch" DeMauro, of Lake Ariel, PA; a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He left this world on March 10,2025 and entered into God's Kingdom, peacefully and surrounded by the endless love of his family. He is leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love,...
Loren "Zombie" Lutz
Mar 9, 2025
Loren O. Lutz, Jr., "Zombie", 93, of Lake Ariel, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025 at home, with his wife and daughter at his side. His beloved wife of more than 65 years is the former Charlotte A. Pugh.
Born March 30, 1931 in Lake Township, he was the son of the late Loren Oliver Lutz and Catherine (Edwards)...
William D. Brill
Mar 6, 2025
William "Billy" D. Brill, 66, of Honesdale, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 6, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief battle against cancer. His beloved wife, the former Karen R. Floyd survives him.
Born June 24, 1958 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late William H. and Gail Simons Brill.
Billy was a 1977 graduate of Western...
Shannon Gill
Mar 6, 2025
Shannon Gill, 51, of Waymart passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 6, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, after a courageous battle against cancer.
Born May 1, 1973 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Thomas "Barry" Gill and Anita M. Yasnovitch Roche.
Shannon was a 1991 graduate of Carbondale Area High School. She later attended college in Massachusetts where she...
Ruth A. Angermeier
Mar 3, 2025
Ruth A. Angermeier, 95, formerly of Hamlin, passed away Monday morning, March 3, 2025 at Forest City Nursing Home, one day before her 96th birthday. Her beloved husband, Karl L. Angermeier preceded her in death on October 2, 2023.
Born March 4, 1929 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Georg Egidius Emanuel and Margarete Gretel (Friedel) Emanuel.
Ruth is...
Mickey T. Barhite
Feb 28, 2025
Mickey T. Barhite, 69, of Pleasant Mount, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family at his daughter's home in Newville, PA on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Born September 28, 1955 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Martin F. and May M. (Rosemier) Barhite.
Mickey was well known throughout the community as a hardworking and experienced excavator...
Edward Schumacher
Feb 23, 2025
Edward L. Schumacher, 82, of Waymart, formerly of Florida, died peacefully on Sunday morning, February 23, 2025 at home.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen Schumacher; and later, his second wife, Darline Schumacher.
Born March 3, 1942 in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Fischer) Schumacher.
Always adventurous and outgoing, Ed...
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