Obituaries Listing

Carl William Sandvik

Carl William Sandvik

Mar 27, 2026

Carl William Sandvik, 74, of Pleasant Mount, PA, passed away peacefully at the Forest City Nursing Home on Friday night, March 27, 2026 after an illness. His wife of 43 years, Kathryn Elisa (Backstrand) Sandvik preceded him in death on August 23, 2025. They were married on February 27, 1982 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Crestwood, NY.Born February 11,...

Patricia A. Ross

Patricia A. Ross

Mar 26, 2026

Patricia A. Ross, 75, of White Mills, died peacefully on Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, at home. Her loving husband of 58 years, Donald P. Ross survives her.Born March 31, 1950 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Elizabeth (Schott) Roberts.Pat is also survived by two daughters: Ellen Carney and her husband Donald of Lake Ariel,...

Rebekah L. Geuther

Rebekah L. Geuther

Mar 22, 2026

Rebekah L. Geuther, 79, of Clinton Township, Waymart, died peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday morning, March 22, 2026. Her husband of 45 years, Robert K. Geuther, preceded her in death on August 22, 2012.Born April 16, 1946 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Clyde E. Mead and Doris V. (Wright)...

Elizabeth Hettich

Elizabeth Hettich

Mar 18, 2026

Elizabeth Hettich, 69, of Honesdale passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at home. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 43 years, Joseph B. Hettich. They were married on August 16, 1982, and were blessed to be each other's best friend.Born November 30, 1956 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the...

David D. Jenkins

David D. Jenkins

Mar 14, 2026

David D. Jenkins, 78, of Waymart, died suddenly of natural causes on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at home. His loving wife, the former Patricia A. Christ, survives him.Born in Waymart on February 9, 1948, he was the son of the late Duane G. and Marian (Keast) Jenkins.Dave was a lifelong member of the Waymart Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Waymart...

Linda M. Wickham

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...