Obituaries Listing

Kevin  O'Hara

Kevin O'Hara

Mar 25, 2020

Kevin O’Hara, 81, of White Mills died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alida Larkin O’Hara. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Patrick and Nora O’Hara. Surviving in addition to his wife are his siblings Mary O’Hara Gillespie (Husband, Conal Gillespie), and...

Carol  Chesna

Carol Chesna

Mar 24, 2020

Carol Chesna, 78, of Bethany, passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020 at Creekside Nursing Home in Carbondale after an illness. Her beloved husband, William T. Chesna survives her. Born April 20, 1941 in Kingston, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Toluba) Skripka. Carol is also survived by a son, Bill Chesna of Florida; a...

Douglas F. Miller

Douglas F. Miller

Mar 22, 2020

Douglas F. Miller, 57, of Cherry Ridge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2020 at home. His loving wife, the former Tanya Kellachow survives him. They were married for 34 years. Born May 24, 1962 in Lyndhurst NJ, he was the son of the late Floyd & Patricia (Brussell) Miller. He graduated from...

Arthur  Keast

Arthur Keast

Mar 21, 2020

Arthur B. Keast, 80, of Waymart, Mount Pleasant Township, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. His beloved wife, the former Clara M. Hauenstein, survives him. They were married on May 23, 1964. Born October 24, 1939 in Dyberry Township, Honesdale, he was the son of the late John W. and Mildred...

William C. Tuthill

William C. Tuthill

Mar 20, 2020

William (Bill) Charles Tuthill, 82, was born in Honesdale, PA on February 28, 1938. He died peacefully on March 20, 2020, in the home he built with his daughters Sherry and Linda by his side. Bill graduated from Waymart High School in 1956 where he was an avid baseball player. He served his country honorably in the United States Air...

Jack  Ondash

Jack Ondash

Mar 17, 2020

John “Jack” Anthony Ondash, Jr., 73, of Waymart, PA passed away on March 17, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Barbara Ondash (née Figgins), their daughter, Amanda Ondash and her fiancé Michael Schickling of Philadelphia, PA, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Porricelli. Jack was born on...

Debi  Barrett

Debi Barrett

Mar 14, 2020

Deborah Lee (Hartman) Barrett, 69, of Moscow, Pa., went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday March 14. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born at Fort Belvoir, Va., on Nov. 7, 1950, she attended Wallenpaupack Area High School. She was married to Martin Barrett. She held various jobs throughout her life including school bus driver...

Frederick P. Kroegman

Frederick P. Kroegman

Mar 13, 2020

Frederick Paul Kroegman was born on April 11, 1956 in Paterson, NJ. As a child, he resided in Wayne, New Jersey. Fred attended Wayne Hills High School. He was active with Fire Company 1 as well as Fire Company 3 along with his family members. Soon after he enlisted in the US Navy for a period of time. At a...

Mary E. Roberts

Mary E. Roberts

Mar 1, 2020

Mary E. Roberts, 87, of Waymart, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 1, 2020 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center in Honesdale. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Lamberton in 1973, and her second husband, James A. Roberts in 2019. Born December 12, 1932 in Simpson, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and...

Albert T. Lopatofsky

Albert T. Lopatofsky

Feb 27, 2020

Albert T. Lopatofsky, 88, of Waymart passed away Thursday morning, February 27, 2020 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center after an illness. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Dorothy (Hinds) Lopatofsky. Born February 3, 1932 at home in Waymart, he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Olsewski) Lopatofsky. Albert owned and operated...

Catherine E. Kriner

Catherine E. Kriner

Feb 27, 2020

Catherine E. Kriner, 85, of Honesdale passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 27, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth L. Kriner on April 23, 2011. Born October 26, 1934 in Flushing, New York, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Dunn) O'Donnell. Catherine is survived...

Joseph R. Sinawa

Joseph R. Sinawa

Feb 14, 2020

Joseph R. Sinawa, 46, of Jermyn, formerly of Waymart passed away on Friday morning, February 14, 2020 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore, after an illness. Born February 19, 1973 in Honesdale, he was the son of Claire (Fotusky) Padwa of Pleasant Mount and the late Harry D. Sinawa. Joe graduated from Honesdale High School. He enjoyed...

Peter H. Grimm

Peter H. Grimm

Feb 9, 2020

Peter H. Grimm, 85, of Aldenville passed away peacefully on Sunday night, February 9, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Grieves Grimm; they celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in December. Born May 31, 1934 in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Clotilde (Gardyne)...

Joseph R. Dolph

Joseph R. Dolph

Feb 4, 2020

Joseph R. Dolph, 63, of Forest City passed away peacefully on February 4th 2020 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton after an illness. Born on November 7th 1956 in Waymart, he was the son of the late William Elmer and Katherine (Pitus) Dolph. Joe was a loving father and friend to many. He loved and adored his dogs and...

Vivian J. Peck

Vivian J. Peck

Jan 30, 2020

Vivian J. Peck, 79, of South Canaan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning January 30, 2020 at home. She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Donald G. Peck for more than 50 years when he preceded her in death in 2012. Born March...

William L. Puerile

William L. Puerile

Jan 21, 2020

William L. Puerile, 58, of Waymart passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Belva Ann (Lamberton) Puerile in 2006. Born July 19, 1961 in Honesdale, he was the son of Freda (Smith) Puerile of Sidney, NY and the late James P. “Pat” Puerile. Bill was a longtime employee of General...

David J. Elias, Sr.

David J. Elias, Sr.

Jan 10, 2020

David J. Elias, Sr. 72, of Waymart passed away on Friday morning, January 10, 2020 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. His beloved wife, Carol A. (Williams) Elias survives him. They were married on February 14, 1987. Born August 12, 1947 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Charles and Rita (Gatto) Elias. David graduated from Waymart...

Charles H. Shaffer

Charles H. Shaffer

Jan 1, 2020

Charles H. Shaffer, 48, of Waymart passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at home due to natural causes. Born August 12, 1971 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Charles and Marion (Hoffman) Shaffer. He is survived by a brother, Giles F. Shaffer, Sr and his family. Services will be private and held at the convenience of...

Dr. Frank A. Kulik

Dr. Frank A. Kulik

Dec 17, 2019

Dr. Frank A. Kulik, M.D. of Arizona passed away on December 17, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM in St. Tikhon's Monastery Church on Saturday, January 4, 2020. Arrangements are entrusted to Jenkins-Howell Funeral Home, Inc. Edward Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont St. Waymart, PA 18472.

Very Rev. Archpriest Stephen  Shuga

Very Rev. Archpriest Stephen Shuga

Dec 16, 2019

Fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2019, age 85. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Sophia (Straka) Shuga. He graduated from Coughlin High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1953 and then he then went on to attend Saint Tikhon Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, PA where he graduated in...