Obituaries Listing

Apr 25, 2017

Wansley Stella Bishop White, 79, of Waymart went to be with the Lord, Tuesday morning, April 25, 2017 at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart. Born May 25, 1937 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine (Hiller) Bishop. Wansley loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing Bingo, shopping, going to yard sales, rummage sales, and penny...

Apr 24, 2017

John A. Fobes, Jr., 90, of Clinton Township, Waymart passed away Monday night, April 24, 2017 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore after an illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen E. Fobes on March 5, 2015. Born June 15, 1926 in Simpson, he was the son of the late John and Anna Maria...

Apr 24, 2017

Marion R. Piorkowski, 89, died Monday April 24th surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Stanley, who died in 1980.

Born in Waymart PA, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Floreattia M. Buckland Minor.  She was a graduate of Clinton High School (Aldenville) and Wayne Commercial School where...

Apr 19, 2017

Arlene Bender, 75, of Waymart passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, April 19, 2017 at home. Her husband of more than 40 years, Elmer Bender survives her. They were married on October 5, 1976. Born March 15, 1942 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of Beulah (Eltz) Smith of Waymart, and the late Lewis Smith. Arlene was a dedicated employee...

Apr 9, 2017

He was an uncle, a grandfather and a father. The patriarch of a family whose life spanned some 93 plus years. His is a legacy that will live on for generations. That man, my dad, William V. Yatsonsky, went home to be with his God and his beloved wife, children and grandchildren on April 9, 2017. He was most at...

Apr 7, 2017

Sophie H. Kerylovicz, 91, of Waymart died Friday morning, April 7, 2017 at Julia Ribaudo Nursing Home in Lake Ariel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Kerylovicz in 1989. Born May 12, 1925 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Stephana (Michalak) Roskoski. Sophie was a seamstress for most of her life; she...

Apr 1, 2017

Evelyn E. Howell, 89, of Clinton Township, Waymart passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, April 1, 2017 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 56 years, Edward C. Howell on May 21, 2002.

Born August 11, 1927 at the family homestead in Fallsdale, Damascus Township, she was the daughter of the late Edward and...

Mar 31, 2017

Reva M. Lamberton, 94, of Waymart, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, March 31, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Reva was a member of the Western Wayne School Board and served as the Board Secretary for over 30 years. She was a Past Matron of Laurel Chapter # 67 OES, as well as Past...

Mar 11, 2017

Walter J. Hamlyn, Jr., 88, of Curtis Valley, Clinton Township, died Saturday morning, March 11, 2017 at Forest City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 54 years, Ann Margaret (Shields) Hamlyn on January 19, 2015. Born July 29, 1928 in Aldenville, he was the son of the late Walter J. Hamlyn,...

Mar 6, 2017

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Feb 13, 2017

Theodore R. Barnes, 77, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Scranton, died February 13, 2017 in Las Vegas. He was born September 28, 1939 in Scranton. He is survived by a sister, Susan A. Ormiston and her husband Bruce of Waymart; and several nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Vera Weber Barnes; and his brother, Harrison...

Feb 12, 2017

Ann Booth, 90, of Waymart died Sunday morning, February 12, 2017 at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Booth Sr. in 1995. Born July 1, 1926 in Simpson, she was the daughter of the late Bart and Mary Shefsky. Ann was a member of St. Mary's Church in Waymart. She was a...

Feb 4, 2017

Kathleen Suierveld, 72, of Waymart passed away peacefully at home on Saturday evening, February 4, 2017 after a courageous fight with cancer. She is now at rest in Heaven with her husband. Born on August 26th, 1944 in Kearny, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Francis (Dick) and Grace Roche. In 1972 Kathy moved to Waymart, PA...

Feb 3, 2017

Louise M. Roegner, 79, of Waymart passed away Friday morning, February 3,2017 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Roegner in 2009. Born November 29, 1937 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helene (Krukoski) Krol. Louise worked for many years...

Jan 21, 2017

Cecilia “Bunny” Savage, 67, of Honesdale passed away Saturday evening, January 21, 2017 at home after an illness. She is survived by her husband, John B. Savage. Born October 6, 1949 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late John and Doris (Muta) Shandor. Bunny was a seamstress for many years at The Waymart Knitwear. She later worked as...

Jan 21, 2017

Ruth M. Edwards, 101, of Waymart passed away Saturday morning, January 21, 2017 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, David "Bob" Edwards in 1982. Born May 24, 1915 in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Edna (Hoiles) Masters. Ruth was a member of the Calvary...

Jan 12, 2017

Willy Niedt, 79, of Honesdale died Thursday morning, January 12, 2017 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Barbara Kneuer. Born April 4, 1937 in Germany, he was the son of the late William and Hilda (Pommeranz) Niedt. Willy was an outgoing and lovable father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He...

Jan 7, 2017

Carla Faye Kinzinger Fritz, 44, of Honesdale, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2017. Born December 26, 1972, in Matamoras, she was the daughter of the late Faye Marie Vinton and Paul Kinzinger and his wife Gail of Honesdale. A family statement reads: “Carla will forever be in our hearts and is now in God’s hands.” Carla is also survived...

Dec 31, 2016

Margaret Brooks Savitz, 80, of Varden, died Saturday morning December 31, 2016 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Born July 31, 1936 in Varden, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Louise Brooks. Maggie attended South Canaan Elementary and graduated from Waymart High School, Class of 1955. She later attended Wayne Commercial School in Honesdale. Maggie last worked as...

Dec 28, 2016

Elston E. Mannick, 91, of Waymart died Wednesday night, December 28, 2016 at Wayne Woodlands Manor after an illness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie Pellett Mannick. Married December 31, 1943 in Carbondale, they would have celebrated 73 years of marriage on Saturday. Born February 1, 1925 at home on the family farm near Waymart, he was the...