Obituaries Listing

Jul 3, 2017

Margaret “Peg” Kohut, 87, of Waymart passed peacefully Monday evening, July 3, 2017, joining her brother Kendal Parker the day after his passing.  They both passed away at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton.  Peg was married to Metro “Bo” Kohut until his death in 1982.

Born October 14, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late...

Jul 2, 2017

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Jun 21, 2017

Joan Shaffer 77 of Pleasant Mount, formerly of Waymart and Newfoundland passed away peacefully on Wednesday night June 21, 2017 at home.  Born May 4, 1940 in Waymart, she is the daughter of the late Giles and Grace Swingle Shaffer.  Joan was a graduate of Waymart High School and Empire Beauty School working as a cosmetologist prior to her retirement. ...

Jun 18, 2017

John K. Clarkson, 51, of Carbondale, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 18, 2017 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born October 5, 1965 in Carbondale, John was the son of the late Anna Mae Thomas and Edgar Clarkson.

John graduated from Western Wayne High School and Trans-America Technical Institute.  He later earned his Commercial Driver’s License and was very...

May 29, 2017

Rosemarie Simmons, 82, of Waymart, PA and Venice, FL, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at Mid-Valley Manor in Peckville.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert F. Simmons, Jr. 

Born May 25, 1935 in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Maria (Frickel) Hellgoth.

Rosemarie was a high school mathematics teacher in New York...

May 25, 2017

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May 7, 2017

Harriet Jarusik, 87, of Blakely, formerly of Waymart, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2017 at Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jarusik.

Born December 21, 1929 in Bayonne, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late William and Hedwig (Lojewski) Czyspak.

Harriet was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Waymart and for...

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...