Obituaries Listing

Russell L. Gillow

Sep 7, 2024

Russell Leo Gillow, 91, of Prompton, Clinton Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2024. His beloved wife of more than 72 years, the former Joanna R. Cobb survives him. They were married on April 13, 1952. Joanna is the daughter of the late Rev. Seth and Gladys Cobb, the...

Joyce Spittel

Sep 6, 2024

Joyce M. Spittel, 84, of Waymart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, September 6, 2024 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Raymond Spittel.

Born January 30, 1940 in Elmira, New York, she was the daughter of the late James Arthur "Bill" Burndidge and Arlene (Conklin) Brundidge.

She is survived by three...

Igumen Leonty (Arrowsmith)

Aug 29, 2024

Igumen Leonty (Arrowsmith) 98, a Monastic Priest at St. Tikhon's Monastery, South Canaan, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday morning August 29, 2024.

Born December 6, 1925 in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late Royal Benjamin Arrowsmith and Mary Clevenger Arrowsmith.

Fr. Leonty was a Jesuit missionary in the early 1950's through the 1960's. He was ordained...

John Lillie

Aug 26, 2024

Robert John Lillie, 84, of Clinton Township passed away peacefully on Monday morning, August 26, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family at home. His beloved wife of 35 years, the former Rita J. Carley preceded him in death on May 5, 1994; they were married in 1959.

Born on October 21, 1939 in Carbondale, he was the son of...

MaeDean Whitmore

Aug 25, 2024

MaeDean Whitmore, 78, a resident of Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 25, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 37 years, Walter Herbert "Herbie" Whitmore, who passed away on March 29, 2013.

Born on April 2, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Jess B....

Karen L. McElroy

Aug 24, 2024

Karen L. McElroy, 72 of Waymart, PA passed away on August 24, 2024 surrounded by her family after an illness.

Karen leaves behind her beloved husband of 46 years, Daniel A. McElroy, Sr. and her 9 children, son, Kevin Zintel and wife, Brenda Zintel, daughter, Stacie Allen and husband Robert Allen, son, Daniel A. McElroy, Jr., son, Kenneth...

Carl O. Rose

Aug 22, 2024

Carl O. Rose, 77, of Lake Ariel, PA passed away on August 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, the former Margaret "Peggy" Ann McGoff on April 27, 2018; as well as his parents, Elba and Paul Rose.

He is survived by his siblings, Gary and Keith Rose, Laurie DeCarlo and husband, Gerry; a daughter, Stacey Tuttle...

James A. Arena

Aug 20, 2024

James A. Arena, 77, of Honesdale, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at home after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene (Schoneman) Johnson-Arena on December 23, 2016.

Born July 25, 1947 in Bristol, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Susan (Favale) Arena.

James was a kind and friendly man...

William McBurney

Aug 17, 2024

William Arthur McBurney, 22, of Waymart, PA, formerly of Portsmouth, Virginia, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Cherry Ridge Township, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident.

Born June 29, 2002 in Portsmouth, Virginia he was the loving son of William and Laura (Williford) McBurney who both survive him.

Will was a graduate of Manor High School, Portsmouth, Virginia. He went on...

Diane Bruner

Aug 15, 2024

Diane M. Bruner, 72, of South Canaan died August 15, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. 

Born February 24, 1952 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Heinrich Lober.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Dale R. Bruner.

Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc. Edward R. Howell, Funeral...

Emil Pacitti

Aug 15, 2024

Emil A. Pacitti, 94, of Hawley passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. His first wife, the former Angelina Pomante preceded him in death in 1968. He later married the former Anne Klebasko for 48 years until her death in 2018.

Born August 6, 1930 in South Philadelphia, he was the son of the late...

Sharon Knickerbocker

Aug 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Lee Thompson Knickerbocker announces the passing of their beloved wife, sister, aunt and friend. Sharon passed away at home, in the arms of her devoted husband.

She was born on the fourth of July in 1948. At the age of 76, Sharon spent the last few months of her life recovering...

John Stryker, Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

John G. Stryker, Jr., 72, a resident a Bethany Village, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024 after an illness.

Born July 1, 1952 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John G. Stryker and Martha (Zillig) Stryker.

John studied law and earned his Juris Doctor; he went on to work in the survey research field...

Teri Lynn Donohue

Aug 2, 2024

Teri Lynn Donohue, 57, of Vandling, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Teri Lynn was born May 9, 1967 in Roanoke, Alabama.

In accordance with her wishes, following cremation, services will be private, and held at the convenience of the family.

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

Adam G. Huffer

Jul 30, 2024

Adam G. Huffer, 57, of Damascus, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Born August 12, 1966 in Glen Cove, New York, he was the son of Christine (Pink) Huffer of California and the late Lloyd Huffer, Jr.

In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his brother, Brady C. Huffer of California.

In accordance with...

Frederick Colberg

Jul 25, 2024

Frederick R. Colberg, Jr., 73, of Beach Lake died unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at home. His wife, the former Barbara E. Machcinski survives him.

Born November 11, 1950 in Toms River, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frederick and Agnes (Anderson) Colberg.

Rick was an avid outdoorsman and nature enthusiast. Prior to his retirement,...

Richard A. DeFazio

Jul 19, 2024

Richard A. DeFazio, 63, of South Canaan passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, July 19, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. His beloved wife, the former Catherine A. Palko survives him. They were married on August 16, 2016.

Born October 13, 1960 in Scranton, he was the son of the late John DeFazio and the late Rita Powell.

Rick was a...

Very Rev. Fr. Alexis W. Fedec

Jul 14, 2024

Very Rev. Fr. Alexis W. Fedec, 86, of Kenosha, WI., passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 14, 2024, after a brief illness.

A native of Philadelphia, PA, Father Alexis was a retired archpriest of The Orthodox Church in America. He graduated from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH. He then attended Christ the Savior Orthodox Seminary, Johnstown, PA, and Saint...

Rob Allen Olson

Jul 12, 2024

Rob Allen Olson, 54, of Clinton Township, Waymart, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on Friday afternoon, July 12, 2024, at home. His beloved wife, Deborah A. Diamond-Olson survives him. They were married on April 14, 2023.

Born February 24, 1970 in Edina, Minnesota, he was the son of Robert H. Olson of Minnesota, and the late Joanne M. (Fabienke) Olson.

Shortly...

Dora Faye Henry

Jul 10, 2024

"I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears" Psalms 34:4

Dora Faye Birth Henry, 79, of Damascus, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, at Ellen Memorial, Honesdale, PA with her daughters by her side. Preceding her in death: beloved husband Gordon E. Henry; son Kevin Addley, and stepchildren, Lisa Henry and Gordon "Bud"...