Obituaries Listing

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"...

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...