Obituaries Listing

Monk Nicodemus (Kentop)

Oct 24, 2024

Monk Nicodemus (Kentop), 75, a monk at St. Tikhon's Monastery, South Canaan, reposed in the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Born December 7, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Katzko) Kentop.

He is survived by his sister, Nina Petito of Monroe, New York.

Father Nicodemus was greatly beloved by many friends far and...

Nathan Cheffers

Oct 14, 2024

Nathan Jerome Francis Cheffers (age 5) passed away on October 14th in the loving arms of his mother and father and was carried to the throne of Christ by Our Blessed Mother. Natey was brave, funny, handsome, and a delight to all who had the privilege of knowing him. His smile, from some of the earliest moments of his life,...

Ruth A. Pranzitelli

Oct 11, 2024

Ruth A. Pranzitelli, 103, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, less than one week before her 104th birthday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John A. "Eddie" Pranzitelli in 1985.

Born October 17, 1920 in Vandling, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Rose (Oates) Yarnes.

In accordance with...

James R. Skelton

Oct 8, 2024

James "Jim" Robert Skelton Sr., 77, of Waymart passed away at home on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 after ongoing health issues. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (LaMorte) Skelton. They were married on April 20th, 1968 and enjoyed 56 blessed years together.

Jim was born on October 22nd, 1946 in Carbondale, PA. He was the eldest son of the late...

William D. Clift III

Oct 6, 2024

William D. Clift III, 54, of Mount Pleasant Township, died suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at home.

Born May 7, 1970 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Kathleen A. (Hall) Clift and William D. Clift of Mount Pleasant Twp. who survives him.

Bill was a graduate of Forest City Regional High School. He was an...

Jack Sporer

Sep 26, 2024

John J. "Jack" Sporer, 97, of Honesdale died peacefully on Thursday night, September 26, 2024 at Bethany Village with his beloved wife of nearly 66 years at his side, the former Patricia A. Williams. They were married October 25, 1958 in St. Mary Magdalen Church in Honesdale.

Born May 4, 1927 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Leo...

William Zielinski

Sep 13, 2024

William "Bill" Zielinski, 69, of Honesdale, went to Heaven on Friday morning, September 13, 2024 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes-Barre after an illness. His beloved wife of 44 years, the former Susan M. Megivern survives him. They were married at St. Tikhon's Church in South Canaan on August 30, 1980.

Born January 1, 1955 in Honesdale, he was the...

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...