Obituaries Listing
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"...
Elwood D. Dolph
Jul 6, 2024
Elwood D. Dolph, "Dad," "Grandpa," "Uncle Elwood," 90, of South Canaan Township, Waymart, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Lake Ariel, PA after a short illness.
He was born at home in Herrick Center, PA on May 14, 1934, & lived 90 long filled years.
He left school at an early age and spent his youth lumbering...
John J. Lever
Jul 3, 2024
John Joseph Lever, 99, of South Canaan, Pennsylvania passed away Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. His beloved wife of 73 years, Marie C. (Bordi) Lever preceded him in death on May 12, 2022.
Born April 25, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late William and Jane (Warburton) Lever.
John grew...
James Podunajec
Jul 2, 2024
James Podunajec, 88, of Prompton, Clinton Township, died Tuesday evening, July 2, 2024 at home. His beloved wife, the former Janet Olver preceded him in death in 2006.
Born March 27, 1936 in Simpson, he was the son of the late Peter and Theresa (Vrtiprah) Podunajec.
Jim was a lifelong self-employed carpenter, and was grateful to work alongside his son, teaching him...
John Haggerty
Jun 22, 2024
John L. Haggerty, 81, of Clinton Township, Waymart, died peacefully on Saturday morning, June 22, 2024 at home. His beloved wife, the former Margaret McDonough survives him. Married on September 6, 1969, they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage later this year.
Born August 25, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant Township, he was the son of the late Leo and Margaret (O'Hara)...
Stella K. Poddig
Jun 21, 2024
Stella K. Poddig, 96, a resident a Wayne Woodlands Manor, formerly of Newfoundland, died Friday, June 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Monroe E. Poddig on March 19, 1989.
Born November 3, 1927 in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Golaszewski.
Prior to her retirement, Stella was a seamstress. She will be...
James Martzen
Jun 19, 2024
James Martzen, 72, of Clinton Township, Waymart, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 after a tragic accident. He was the beloved husband of Julie Palko Martzen. They would have been married 55 years in December.
Born July 17, 1951 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Stephen and Eva (Barna) Martzen.
James graduated from Waymart High School and went...
Stephen Vasey
Jun 18, 2024
Stephen E. Vasey, 63, of Clinton Township, Waymart, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at home of natural causes.
Born July 20, 1960 in Scranton, he was the son of the late Stephen C. and Eleanor F. (Supinski) Vasey.
Steve was a 1978 graduate of Manville High School in Manville, NJ. He went on to earn an Associates Degree in diesel...
Dakota C. Kronyak
Jun 17, 2024
Dakota C. Kronyak, 27, of Milanville died on Monday night, June 17, 2024 from injuries sustained in a tragic ATV accident in Damascus Township.
Born October 4, 1996 in Honesdale, he was the son of Charlotte A. Sinawa of Milanville and the late Gene E. Kronyak.
Dakota was a 2016 graduate of Honesdale High School. During his school years, he played baseball,...
Jack Prausa
Jun 12, 2024
Jack M. Prausa, 83, of Hawley, died Wednesday, June12, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, after a long illness. His beloved wife, Mary Birmingham survives him. Married on June 11, 2007, Jack passed away just one day after their 17th wedding anniversary.
Born July 2, 1940 in Tacoma, Washington, he was the son of the late Fred Prausa and...
Howard J. Marshall
Jun 8, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce Howard Joseph Marshall, aged 80, of Honesdale, Texas Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, June 8, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, after an illness.
Born on June 7, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ella (Mooney) Marshall. Howard's career was with...
Joseph McHugh
Jun 2, 2024
Joseph F. McHugh, 65, of Honesdale passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at home. Born October 18, 1958 in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of Claire Beach McHugh of North Carolina and the late Peter McHugh Sr.
Joseph had a love for music and had an unbelievable talent playing the guitar. He loved playing chess and making people...
Robert Numssen
May 31, 2024
Robert W. Numssen, 83, of Waymart died peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024 at home. His beloved wife of more than 58 years, Beverly Blackwell Numssen, survives him.
Born December 10, 1940 in Jamaica, Queens, New York, he was the son of German immigrants who entered the US through Ellis Island, the late Robert Friedrich Albert Numssen and Maria (Poley) Numssen.
Bob...
Jan Cheripko
May 29, 2024
Jan Cheripko crossed the veil to be with the Lord of Light on May 29, 2024, at 8PM. Jan was preceded in death by his parents, John Cheripko and Frances Conine Cheripko; sister, Shari Slegona, and is survived by his wife, Valray Lynn Cheripko; his daughter, Julia; his son-in-law, Jason Kromko; and their children Gavin and Madison; his nephew, Justin...
Rita Francisco
May 23, 2024
Rita Hook Francisco, 98, of Honesdale, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Her husband, Andrew Francisco preceded her in death.
Born January 11, 1926 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mollie (Weist) Hook.
Rita was the eldest of 6 children. She attended Honesdale Catholic High School. Rita had a zest for...
Francis L. Booths
May 19, 2024
Francis L. Booths, 68, of Clifford Township, formerly of Waymart, died on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at home.
Born October 9, 1955 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Victoria B. (Ursich) Booths.
Francis was raised on the family farm in Clinton Township where he lived most of his life. For several years he was a truck...
Stella Stanton
May 11, 2024
Stella Louise Stanton, 87, of Waymart passed away on Saturday morning, May 11, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Her beloved husband, Leland A. Stanton preceded her in death on June 26, 2023.
Born January 6, 1937 in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Orin and Nettie (Maines) Teeter.
Stella was a wonderful homemaker and baker who loved her family....
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