Obituaries Listing
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....
Christopher Bates
May 6, 2024
Christopher Lee Bates, a man of few words but deeply cherished by those who knew him, passed away on May 6, 2024, at Regional Hospital.
Born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on July 2, 1974, Christopher leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength and unconditional love. He was a beloved son to Linda Day and Stepdad Albert Day of Equinunk, PA, a devoted...
Carl Pristavec
May 1, 2024
Carl "Ski" Pristavec, 81, of Gambrills, Maryland, formerly of Browndale, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024.Born July 23, 1942, he was the son of the late Carl and Lucille (Pormowicz) Pristavec.Although he resided in Maryland, he always maintained a close connection with his true "home" in Browndale, PA. This was especially true when it came to his friends. Carl was an...
Mary Ann Stiles
Apr 29, 2024
Mary Ann Stiles, 78, formerly of Aldenville, passed away on Monday morning, April 29, 2024 in West Chester PA. Born June 1, 1945 in Jermyn, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Kane) Dempsey. Mary Ann started her career as a CNA and went on to work for Ellen Memorial for many years prior to her retirement. Mary...
Thomas J. Mizianty, M.D., Ph.D
Apr 22, 2024
Thomas J. Mizianty, M.D., Ph.D, 84, of Waymart, PA passed away peacefully after an illness on Monday evening, April 22, 2024 at home.
A native of Carbondale Twp., he attended local schools and graduated as salutatorian from Mayfield High School in 1957. He graduated with a B.S. in Biology, Magna Cum Laude from the University of Scranton in 1961, and was...
Lori Hutnyan
Apr 15, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lori Hutnyan, a beloved member of the Centerville community. Lori, born on June 3, 1965, in Richeyville, Pennsylvania, was the cherished daughter of William and Bernice Hegedus. She completed her education at Bethlehem-Center High School in 1983 before pursuing a career in nursing at the Ohio Valley Hospital School...
Michael F. Card
Mar 31, 2024
Michael F. Card, 59, of Beaver Meadows, PA, formerly of Milanville, died on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home in Carbon County.
Born July 19, 1964, in Honesdale, PA, he was the son of the late James O. Card, Jr. and Betty Ann (Hector) Card.
Michael grew up in Milanville and was a graduate of Honesdale High School. Following graduation, he...
Qeiahnah Lester
Mar 28, 2024
Qeiahnah Quinnlynn "Q" Lester, 15, of Greentown died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, March 28, 2024 at home. She was the beloved daughter of Crystal Beynon of Greentown and Jerry "J.J." Lester of Equinunk, both of whom survive her.
She was born on August 25, 2008 in Honesdale.
Qeiahnah was a 9th grade student at Wallenpaupack Area High School. Since childhood, she was...
Judith R. Muller
Mar 28, 2024
Judith R. (Perkins) Muller, 90, of Cold Springs, died Thursday evening March 28, 2024. Her husband Robert A. Muller Sr. preceded her in death on September 12, 2021. They had been married for 65 years.
Born December 23, 1933, Judy was the daughter of the late Dr. William Perkins and Kathryn Katz Perkins.
Judy was a very loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother,...
John P. Kardel
Mar 27, 2024
John P. Kardel, 57, of Honesdale died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Born June 16, 1966 in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Charles L. Kardel and Mary C. (Serina) Kardel.
John is survived by his brother and sisters, Charles J. Kardel and his wife Dorothy of Cranford, New...
David E. Bayly
Mar 24, 2024
David Bayly, 84, of Waymart died peacefully Sunday morning, March 24, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was the son of the late Elwin and Margaret Bayly of Honesdale. Dave is survived by his wife Molly Clearwater Bayly, whom he married in Catskill, NY in 1960.
Dave was a graduate of Honesdale High School. Prior to his retirement as Dispatcher...
Scott D. Rush
Mar 17, 2024
Scott D. Rush, lovingly known as "Buddha," 51, of Waymart passed away Sunday evening, March 17, 2024 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton after an illness. Born August 8, 1972 in Plainfield, New Jersey, he was the youngest son of his devoted and loving parents Stanton D. and Stepheny Vasey Rush of Waymart. Scott was a 1991 graduate of...
Danny Martin
Mar 9, 2024
Danny Ray Martin, 62, of Cherry Ridge Township, Honesdale died Saturday evening, March 9, 2024 at home. His beloved wife, the former Kristiann Carney survives him.
Born August 14, 1961 in Elizabethton, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elvina W. Wright.
As a young man, Danny joined the United States Army and served from 1980-1983. This service helped to shape...
Paul Karnick
Mar 6, 2024
Paul Karnick, 90, of Scranton died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at home.
Born July 29, 1933 in South Canaan Township, he was the son of the late Andrew and Sophie (Wiesynke) Karnick.
Paul was a graduate of Waymart High School. Drafted into the United States Army as a young man, he served his country and earned an Honorable Discharge. Paul later completed...
Ella E. Box
Mar 5, 2024
Ella E. Box, 85, of Waymart, passed away on Tuesday evening, March 5, 2024 at Forest City Nursing Center. Her loving husband, Norman G. Box preceded her in death on May 30, 2022. They were married on June 29, 1957 and enjoyed 65 years together.
Born November 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Olive (Webb) Robbins.
For...
James H. Robbins
Feb 28, 2024
James H. Robbins, 82, of Seelyville died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. His beloved wife of nearly 57 years, the former Ruth Ann Bowen survives him. They were married on May 20, 1967.
Born August 14, 1941 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Louisa Mae (Turner)...
Kathryn L. Schulz
Feb 27, 2024
Kathryn L. Schulz, 53, of Waymart, died at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Her beloved husband, Edward D. Schulz preceded her in death on December 2, 2023.
Born April 1, 1970 in Durham, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Anna Carter Linthicum.
Kathy is survived by her sister, Elizabeth D. Linthicum of Carbondale; and her puppies, Saydee, and...
Harvey F. Meyer
Feb 26, 2024
Harvey F. Meyer, 93, of Canaan Township, Waymart, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, February 26, 2024 at Carbondale Nursing Home.
Born May 28, 1930 in North Branch, New York, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Knack) Meyer.
Harvey will always be remembered, honored, loved, and cherished by all who knew him.
Harvey is survived by four daughters: Linda...