Obituaries Listing

Edward L. Lutz

Edward L. Lutz

Jan 6, 2021

Edward Loren Lutz Edward Loren Lutz, age 61, of Lake Ariel PA, passed away due to complications of his transplant on Wednesday Jan 6, 2021. Born in Scranton PA on Oct 2, 1959 to Loren and Charlotte Lutz of Lake Ariel, PA who both survive him. Ed was a graduate of Western Wayne High School, he worked at JRB printing...

Alan R. Cole

Alan R. Cole

Jan 2, 2021

Alan R. Cole, 83, of Calhoun Ga. formerly of Dade City, Fl, was called home by our heavenly Father on Jan 2nd, 2021 at Gordon County Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Honesdale, PA on July 23,1937 and was the son of the late Raymond and Mildred Schwartz Cole. Alan was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church...

Joan L. Karnick

Joan L. Karnick

Dec 16, 2020

Joan (Hiller) Karnick, 86, of South Canaan passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 65 years, Peter Karnick. They were married in St. Tikhon's Orthodox Church. Born September 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Louise Hiller....

Violet E. Hauenstein

Violet E. Hauenstein

Dec 15, 2020

Violet E. Hauenstein, 98, of Aldenville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Born on November 25, 1922 in Curtis Valley, she was the daughter of the late Ensign and Verna (Curtis) Varcoe, she was the wife of the late David Hauenstein, Jr. They were married for 67 years. She is survived by...

Ingeburg  Bazso

Ingeburg Bazso

Dec 14, 2020

Ingeburg "Inge" Bazso, 87, of Creamton, Clinton Township, passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, December 14, 2020, after an illness. Her beloved husband of 52 years, Mihaly Bazso survives her. They were married in 1968. Born in Taucha, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ottomar Paul Robert Fischer and Auguste Elisabeth (Fisch) Fischer. Services will be...

Maryann Hall Forrest

Maryann Hall Forrest

Dec 11, 2020

MaryAnn “Hall” Forrest, born August 10, 1934 in Southern Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday December 11, 2020 at Wayne Woodlands. She was preceded in death by her Beloved Husband, David E. Forrest and her granddaughter, Ashley Marie Fair. She loved her family, mostly her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves behind, Granddaughter Alexandra Haviland, along with her great grandchildren...

John Raymond Schaffer

John Raymond Schaffer

Dec 5, 2020

John Raymond Schaffer, 68, of Seelyville passed away on Saturday evening, December 5, 2020 at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, after an illness. Born February 18, 1952 in Emporium, PA, Cameron County, he was the son of the late Dale and Andrea (Crooks) Schaffer. He is survived by his loving family members. Arrangements will be private and held at the...

William J. Gager

William J. Gager

Dec 5, 2020

William Judson Gager Therefore you too have grief now, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. Psalms 9:9 William (Bill) Judson Gager, 75, returned home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 5, 2020. He passed away peacefully at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center in...

Ralph J. Minnick

Ralph J. Minnick

Dec 4, 2020

Ralph John Minnick, 62, of Factoryville, died suddenly Friday afternoon, December 4, 2020 of natural causes while doing what he loved. Born November 9, 1958 in Honesdale, he is survived by both of his parents Robert Minnick and Mabel (Wedge) Minnick. Ralph graduated from Honesdale High School and was a truck driver most of his life. A wonderful father and...

Michael M. Capasso

Michael M. Capasso

Nov 29, 2020

Michael M. Capasso, loving husband and son, passed away Sunday evening November 29, 2020 at the age of 55. Michael is survived by his devoted wife Bridget (Budgick) Capasso. Bridget and Michael were constant companions since they met more than 38 years ago and married in 1989. Together, they immensely enjoyed the companionship of their labradoodle, Quincy. Michael was preceded...

Michael J. Lynch

Michael J. Lynch

Nov 22, 2020

Michael James Lynch, 79, of Clinton Township, Waymart, passed away unexpectedly, after an illness on Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2020 at home. Born in New York in 1941, Michael lived in Brooklyn, NY, and Orange County, NY, before moving to Waymart, PA where he resided for the past twenty-five years. Michael went to New York City Schools and worked at...

Vanessa Kernoski Ramey

Vanessa Kernoski Ramey

Nov 7, 2020

Vanessa Kernoski Ramey, 44, of Union Dale, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Commonwealth Wilkes Barre General Hospital, after an illness. Her husband, Robert M. Ramey survives her. Born July 4, 1976 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Frank Kernoski and Kay (Dobasewski) Budney. Vanessa was a Quality Control Technician for aggregates in the construction...

Matushka Elizabeth  Kachur

Matushka Elizabeth Kachur

Oct 28, 2020

Elizabeth Dolores Kachur was born on April 27, 1932 to Stephen and Elizabeth Deak in Ashtabula, Ohio. "Doly" grew up in nearby Painesville, Ohio, where she met her future husband, Fr Stephen Kachur. The two were married at St Nicholas Orthodox Church in Warren, Ohio, on June 14, 1951, and took up residence in Edinboro (Crossingville), PA, where Fr Stephen...

Paul A. Hopkins

Paul A. Hopkins

Oct 23, 2020

Paul A. Hopkins, 77, of Lookout, Damascus Township, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was the son of the late Lynn and Edna (Gillette) Hopkins of Rileyville and was predeceased by his beloved first wife, Linda Gevert in 2007. He is survived by his present wife, Jeraldine “Jeri” Hopkins. Paul was...

Popsie Cavage

Popsie Cavage

Oct 22, 2020

Valentine W. “Popsie” Cavage, 86, of Canaan Township, Waymart, passed away on Thursday night, October 22, 2020 at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born December 28, 1933, in South Canaan to Frank and Lucy (Fox) Cavage. He was baptized at St. Michael’s Church in Simpson, Pennsylvania as Walenty Szczepankiewicz. He acquired the name Popsie from his siblings....

Steven S. Turouski

Steven S. Turouski

Oct 18, 2020

Steven S. Turouski, 66, of Lake Ariel, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at home. Born June 30, 1954 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Stanley Turouski and Carol (Burkavage) McClure and her husband Thomas McClure of Lake Ariel. Steven graduated from Lake Consolidated School in Lake Ariel. He was a carpenter and worked in...

Anselma  Lescinski

Anselma Lescinski

Sep 23, 2020

Anselma Lescinski, 89, of South Canaan, formerly of Carbondale passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 23, 2020 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Lescinski. Born July 22, 1931 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Gill. Anselma will always be remembered for her...

Annabelle  Johannes

Annabelle Johannes

Sep 17, 2020

Annabelle T. Johannes, 83, of Canaan Township, Waymart, passed away on Thursday morning, September 17, 2020 at home, after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Johannes in 2005. Born December 25, 1936 in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late August and Florence Planthaber. Annabelle graduated from Lake Consolidated School in Lake...

Joanne  Wiley

Joanne Wiley

Sep 16, 2020

Joanne Wiley, 72, of Hawley, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton after an illness. Born February 22, 1948 in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Herring) Wiley. Joanne is survived by a foster brother, Ronald Bellamy and his wife Edith of Jefferson Township, PA; and longtime...

Johnathan G. Mills

Johnathan G. Mills

Sep 6, 2020

Johnathan G. Mills, 27, of Waymart passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020, of natural causes. Born September 3, 1993 in Scranton, he was the son of Cindy Mills of Waymart and William Leader and his wife Janet of Scranton. Johnny attended Western Wayne School District. He loved working on cars and keeping busy with all types...