Obituaries Listing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Virginia M. Walsh
Aug 25, 2020
Virginia M. Walsh, 71, of Honesdale, passed away at home on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2020 after a courageous battle against cancer. Her former husband, Vernon Byron Walsh Jr. preceded her in death in 1994. Born February 14, 1949 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late John M. Murray and Barbara M. (Kimball) Murray. Ginny graduated from Honesdale...
Ann E. Ratliff
Aug 24, 2020
Ann E. Ratliff, 77, of Carbondale, PA, passed away on Monday evening, August 24, 2020 at Geisinger Community Medical Center Scranton, after a short and sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Ratliff in 1994. Born February 26, 1943 in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Dinkle. She was raised...
Edward T. Mooney
Aug 12, 2020
Edward T. Mooney, 81, of Waymart passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020 after an illness at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. Born July 5, 1939 in Montclair, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John Joseph Mooney and Theora (Lytle) Mooney. Arrangements and cremation are private, and entrusted to Jenkins-Howell Funeral Home, Inc. Edward R....
Randy K. Dolph
Aug 9, 2020
Randy K. Dolph, 49, of Clinton Township, Waymart, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday morning August 9, 2020 at home. Born September 13, 1970 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward A. and Darlene M. (Daniels) Dolph. Randy was a very helpful family member and friend. He loved to go fishing and always enjoyed...
Diane E. Stiles
Aug 8, 2020
Diane E. Stiles, 73, of Rock Lake, Mount Pleasant Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, August 8, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief battle against cancer. She was blessed to have two great loves in her life: Her beloved husband, the late Charles K. Stiles who preceded her in death in 1993 & her loving companion of...
Leroy D. Catania
Jul 18, 2020
Memorial Services and a Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 from 12:00 Noon till 8:00 PM at "Kennedy's Grove", Entrance across from 254 Carbondale Road, Waymart, PA. There will be a Motorcycle Ride In at 3:00 PM, and a Ride Out at 6:00 PM. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Jenkins-Howell Funeral Home, 269 Belmont Street,...
Thelma R. Stratton
Jul 14, 2020
Thelma R. Stratton, 86, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of Waymart, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Heritage Healthcare in Alabama. Her husband of nearly 47 years, Maynard Stratton, passed on December 23, 2021. They were married August 10, 1973. Born March 22, 1934 in Waymart, Thelma was the daughter of the late L. Clark and Ruth (Swingle)...
Friend H. Enslin
Jul 13, 2020
Friend H. “Joe” Enslin, 73, of South Canaan Twp. passed away suddenly of natural causes on Monday, July 13, 2020 at home. His beloved wife, Gladys M. (Lord) Enslin preceded him in death on February 10, 2016. They were married for nearly 50 years. Born March 3, 1947 at home, in the same house where he passed away, he was...