Obituaries Listing
Dorothy Lopatofsky
Jul 27, 2025
Dorothy Lopatofsky, 94, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 27, 2025 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center. Her beloved husband of more than 60 years, Albert T. Lopatofsky, preceded her in death on February 27, 2020.
Born December 16, 1930 at home in Sterling, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dolly (Stevens) Hinds.
Dorothy was a...
Marjorie Edwards
Jul 26, 2025
Marjorie Lillian Jenkins Edwards, 99, of South Canaan died peacefully on Saturday morning, July 26, 2025 at home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren L. Edwards on May 11, 1992.
Born on February 10, 1926 in Waymart, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Edna G. (Bell) Jenkins.
Marjorie was a graduate of Waymart High...
Eugene S. Vannatta
Jul 12, 2025
Eugene S. Vannatta, 78, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, July 12, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart.
Born June 2, 1947 in Milanville, he was the son of the late Ward W. and Isabel (Card) Vannatta.
Gene was a graduate of Honesdale High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to his...
Tara K. Janosik
Jul 6, 2025
Tara K. Janosik, 39, of Blakely, died Sunday morning, July 6, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital after a brief battle against Acute Demyelinating Disease.
Born February 2, 1986 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she was the daughter of Josephine (Ciculli) Head of Waymart, and the late Joseph F. McHugh who died in 2024.
Tara was a kind, loving, and compassionate young woman...
John B. Dunning, Sr.
Jul 6, 2025
John B. Dunning, Sr., 90, of Waymart died Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton after an illness. His beloved wife of 38 years, the former Mary Anne Mackle survives him. They were married on June 5, 1987.
Born at home in Dreher Township, Wayne County, he was the son of the late Stephen and Louise...
James W. Bannon
Jul 6, 2025
James W. Bannon, 91, of Waymart, died suddenly of natural causes on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025 at home. His wife of nearly 72 years, the former Lorraine Pozza survives him. They were married on October 18, 1952 in St. Mary's Church in Waymart.
Born at home on September 8, 1933 in South Canaan, he was the son of the late...
Robert T. Edwards
Jun 30, 2025
Robert T. Edwards, 93, formerly of Clinton Township and Vandling, died peacefully on Monday morning, June 30, 2025 at Bethany Village. His beloved wife of 70 years, the former Maureen O'Connor survives him.
Born June 8, 1932 in Union City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ella (Moore) Edwards.
Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in...
Howard A. Lewis
Jun 20, 2025
Mr. Howard Allen Lewis, age 70, of Martin, TN, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Born on September 6, 1954, in Carbondale, PA, Howard was the son of the late John (Rod) Lewis, Sr. and Betty Swingle Lewis. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Martin, TN, and was married to his beloved...
Donna M. Gilbert
Jun 7, 2025
Donna Marie Gilbert, a lifelong resident of Waymart, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on August 6, 1960, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late John R. Rollison and Marie N. Rollison (Smith).
Donna dedicated her career to caring for others as a nurses' aide before her retirement. Outside of her work, she cultivated...
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...
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