Obituaries Listing

Anthony "Butch" DeMauro

Anthony "Butch" DeMauro

Mar 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony "Butch" DeMauro, of Lake Ariel, PA; a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He left this world on March 10,2025 and entered into God's Kingdom, peacefully and surrounded by the endless love of his family. He is leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love,...

Loren "Zombie" Lutz

Loren "Zombie" Lutz

Mar 9, 2025

Loren O. Lutz, Jr., "Zombie", 93, of Lake Ariel, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025 at home, with his wife and daughter at his side. His beloved wife of more than 65 years is the former Charlotte A. Pugh.

Born March 30, 1931 in Lake Township, he was the son of the late Loren Oliver Lutz and Catherine (Edwards)...

William D. Brill

William D. Brill

Mar 6, 2025

William "Billy" D. Brill, 66, of Honesdale, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 6, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief battle against cancer. His beloved wife, the former Karen R. Floyd survives him.

Born June 24, 1958 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late William H. and Gail Simons Brill.

Billy was a 1977 graduate of Western...

Shannon Gill

Shannon Gill

Mar 6, 2025

Shannon Gill, 51, of Waymart passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 6, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, after a courageous battle against cancer.

Born May 1, 1973 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Thomas "Barry" Gill and Anita M. Yasnovitch Roche.

Shannon was a 1991 graduate of Carbondale Area High School. She later attended college in Massachusetts where she...

Ruth A. Angermeier

Ruth A. Angermeier

Mar 3, 2025

Ruth A. Angermeier, 95, formerly of Hamlin, passed away Monday morning, March 3, 2025 at Forest City Nursing Home, one day before her 96th birthday. Her beloved husband, Karl L. Angermeier preceded her in death on October 2, 2023.

Born March 4, 1929 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Georg Egidius Emanuel and Margarete Gretel (Friedel) Emanuel.

Ruth is...

Mickey T. Barhite

Mickey T. Barhite

Feb 28, 2025

Mickey T. Barhite, 69, of Pleasant Mount, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family at his daughter's home in Newville, PA on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Born September 28, 1955 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Martin F. and May M. (Rosemier) Barhite.

Mickey was well known throughout the community as a hardworking and experienced excavator...

Edward Schumacher

Edward Schumacher

Feb 23, 2025

Edward L. Schumacher, 82, of Waymart, formerly of Florida, died peacefully on Sunday morning, February 23, 2025 at home.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen Schumacher; and later, his second wife, Darline Schumacher.

Born March 3, 1942 in Staten Island, New York, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Fischer) Schumacher.

Always adventurous and outgoing, Ed...

Scott E. Boguski, Sr.

Scott E. Boguski, Sr.

Feb 21, 2025

Scott E. Boguski, Sr., 62, of Equinunk, passed away peacefully Friday night, February 21, 2025 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley after an illness. His beloved wife, Mary (Gendek) Boguski survives him.

Born May 24, 1962 in Carbondale, he was the son of John C. Boguski, Sr. of Waymart, and the late Barbara (Green) Boguski.

Scott was a graduate of Waymart High School, and...

Gerald J. Simmons

Gerald J. Simmons

Feb 19, 2025

Gerald J. Simmons, 87, of Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart died Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025.

Born March 30, 1937 in White Mills, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Miszler) Simmons.

Gerald was of the Catholic faith. He had a profound interest in native American culture and history. Prior to his retirement, Gerald was an automotive mechanic.

He is...

Albert J. Tyson

Albert J. Tyson

Feb 17, 2025

Albert J. Tyson, 86, of Simpson, formerly of Waymart, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, February 17, 2025 at Abington Manor in Clarks Summit after an illness. His beloved wife, the former Donna Carney survives him. 

Born October 4, 1938 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late James and Eltha Hartley Tyson. 

Al's childhood was not an easy one; his...

Dara Muta

Dara Muta

Feb 17, 2025

Dara A. Muta, 44, of Waymart, PA, passed away peacefully at home on the night of Monday, February 17, 2025.

Born on September 12, 1980, in Honesdale, Dara was the beloved daughter of Denise Matern of Newfoundland and Ron Muta of Waymart, who both survive her.

Dara was a graduate of Western Wayne High School. She dedicated much of her life to...

Charles Yatsonsky

Charles Yatsonsky

Feb 15, 2025

Charles Anthony Yatsonsky, 86, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 15, 2025 at Livia Health and Senior Living in East Hanover, New Jersey.

Born July 30, 1938 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Alexander J. Yatsonsky and Josephine (Mican) Yatsonsky.

Following graduation from High School, Charlie served six years in the US Army Reserves. He later...

William A. Doyle

William A. Doyle

Feb 12, 2025

William A. Doyle, 78, of Waymart died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Allied Skilled Nursing in Scranton after a brief illness.

Born May 1, 1946 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Elmer K. and Lucille E. (Allen) Doyle.

Bill was a 1964 graduate of Waymart High School. He went on to serve two tours of duty during the...

Roberta Scaparro

Roberta Scaparro

Feb 2, 2025

Roberta H. Scaparro, 87, of Lake Ariel passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart. Her beloved husband, Richard Scaparro preceded her in death on May 17, 2023.

Born June 2, 1937 in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (McNally) Hession.

Roberta is survived by her children: John and Ann...

Irmgard A. Nehring

Irmgard A. Nehring

Jan 28, 2025

Irmgard A. Nehring, 92, a resident at Allied Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton, formerly of Clinton Township, Wayne County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, January 28, 2025. Her beloved husband of 46 years, Otto Nehring preceded her in death on April 12, 2001.

She was also preceded in death by her brother, Herbert Hunke and his wife Herta; and her...

Jay Michael Musselman

Jay Michael Musselman

Jan 23, 2025

Jay Michael Musselman, 65, of Waymart, South Canaan Township, died Thursday morning, January 23, 2025 at home. His wife, Doris (Hoover) Musselman survives him. 

Born December 20, 1959 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Michael was the son of Raymond S. and Joanne (Bollinger) Musselman of Richland, PA. 

Michael was a member of the Riverdale Mennonite Church where he served as the Deacon for the...

Howard Austin Pierson

Howard Austin Pierson

Jan 20, 2025

Howard Austin Pierson, 79, of Waymart passed away January 20, 2025. He was the beloved companion of Cheryl Ann Frazzini who survives him.

Howard was a veteran of the United States Army.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public services.

Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc., Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart,...

Kenneth Badenhop, Sr.

Kenneth Badenhop, Sr.

Jan 20, 2025

Kenneth C. Badenhop, Sr. 96, of Waymart, South Canaan Township, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, January 20, 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton after an illness. He and his beloved wife, Mary, were childhood sweethearts and recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. She is the former Mary M. Molino.

Born September 2, 1928 in Oceanside, New York, he...

Randall Volny

Randall Volny

Jan 19, 2025

Randall J. Volny, 68, of Honesdale died Sunday afternoon, January 19, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.

Born January 12, 1957 in Evanston, Illinois, he was the son of the late Jerry and Eunice (Rooney) Volny.

He is survived by two sisters: Sally Hedstrom of Glenview, Illinois, and Linda Volny Flathau of Sun City West, Arizona; several nieces, nephews, and friends.

In...

Gerald R. Messer

Gerald R. Messer

Jan 7, 2025

Gerald R. Messer, 67, of Paupack Township died on January 7, 2025 of natural causes at home.

He was born April 23, 1957 in Philadelphia.

He is survived by his sister, Lisa M. Parry and her husband Lynn of Madison Township; and two nephews, Joshua L. Parry and Jacob A. Parry.

Gerald was preceded in death by his son, Michael P. Messer in...