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December 2006    
Susan Luke    
Glenn A. Skelton   Robert Van Leuven
Deirdre D. Bott   Adrian Van Sickle
John Kuchmanich   William H.Cook
Nona Bauer   James J. McCarthy
     
November 2006    
Clara J. Booths   John M. Naholnik
Marie G. Baker   Charles D. Frisbie
Carleton Swingle    
     
October 2006    
Raymond F. Lukeski, Jr   Rebecca Swingle DeFrehn
     
September 2006    
Michael P. Nolan   Dr. Joseph L. Intelisano, D.C.N.D.
Eleanor M. Kidder   Beatrice A. Chapman Kramer Skinner
Mary P. Chapman   Jane Knickerbocker
     
August 2006  
Martha E. Shaffer   William H. Parry
Edward G. Tencza, Jr   Charles R. "Bud" Felton
Carolyn Field   Jeraldine Hughes
Melody Thomas   Antoinette M. Kiehart
Boyd K. Chapman   Jeanne Marie Ball Davis
Mary Ellen Cole   Michael G. Karkoska
     
July 2006    
   
Anne E. Weinz  
Walter E. Hall   Wallace G. Emerick
Robert E. Krull   Louis A. Cagliostro
James J. Neville   John Himka
Charlotte Bertha Schaff   Mabel Curtis Richie Lasserre
Anthony David Skelton   John C. Barnett
     
June 2006    
Noreen B. Beischer-Bohannon   Elizabeth M. Shaffer
Bernice Kellogg   Lawrence C. "Mac" McCloskey
Buddy E. Rollison   Richard P. Schwarz
Albert V. Pirozzi    
     
May 2006    
Judith S. Fahrenbach   Wilhelmina A. Cooper
Adam L. Alunni   Elwin Grover Conklin, III
Salvatore Barba, Jr.    
     
April 2006    
Jean M. DeBiase   William R. Davis
Lynda D. Behnke   Elizabeth L. Seeley
Mary J. Ramble   Dean A. Hall
Irene Gladys Jaggars Westington Eldred   John "Jack" Williams
Michael Lane    
     
March 2006    
Leo L. Andracki    
Richard A. McLain, Jr.   Margaret "Sally" Cawley
Martha Jeanette Shaffer Coccodrilli   Harry F. Mitchell
Jane F. Hoke   Junetta Mitchell
     
February 2006    
Arthur D. Botjer   Nettie L. Ridgeway
Edward J. Pruss   Mary J. Gershey Pesarcik
Randall M. (Randy Miller)    
     
January 2006
Sophie Grella   Phyllis I. Lown
     
2005 Archives    
     

 

Susan Luke
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Dec. 29, 2006

Susan Luke, Newfoundland, died Thursday at Wayne Memorial Hospital.  Her widow is Robert
Luke.
        Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Rudolph W. Burger and Lorraine DeGrass Burger.
        Surviving are sons Ryan J. and James M. at home; a daughter Danielle Vincent,
Newfoundland; a brother Kenneth Burger, Lake Ariel; sisters Laura Ann Cassamassion, New
Jersey and Diane Reilly, Hamlin.
        A Blessing Service will be held Wednesday at 12:00pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home
Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Fr. Phillip Altavilla, pastor St. Thomas
More and St. Mary?s Churches.
        Friends may call Wednesday morning from 10:30am until time of service at the funeral
home.

James J. McCarthy
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Dec. 28, 2006

James J. McCarthy 76, of Lake Ariel died Wednesday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale. His wife of 50 years is Nancy Callan McCarthy.

Born June 25, 1930 in the Bronx NY son of the late John and Agnes Kane McCarthy. He was a graduate of Villanova University and served in with the 35th infantry regiment of the 25th infantry division on Korea and Hawaii. He was a retired Nassau County Police Department Lieutenant serving 28 years with the force. He was also a member of PBA and the SOA. He was a member of St Thomas More/St Mary’s parish’s where he served as an usher and was also a
member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7403, Lake Ariel.
He was a loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who was very protective and devoted to his family. He will also be remembered for his marvelous Irish wit and will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered in our hearts forever. Glory be to God and praise forever.

Surviving are a son Nicholas J. of Lake Ariel; daughters Mariellen Hagy and husband Keith of Warrenton, Va, Kerry McCarthy, of Port Jefferson NY, Maureen Marold and husband Joseph of Jermyn, and Eileen Gorton and husband David of Nicholson; a sister Mary Jane and husband Ret. Colonel Albert Litschgi, Fairfax, Va; Grandchildren Nicholas, Rebecca, Emily Jessica, James, Marissa, Brittany, Nicole, Kyle and Jacob; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a sister Kathleen Brown and a grand nephew Ryan Patrick Brown.
Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church Saturday morning.

Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church corner of Tresslarville and Gravity Rds. Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Cremation to follow in the Lake Region Crematory with interment to follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan Patrick Brown Memorial Fund c/0 Michael Brown 14 Marwood Dr. Hawpauge, NY 11788.

Nona Bauer
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December 15, 2006

Nona Bauer, Lake Ariel, died Friday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of Carl Bauer who died in 1999.
Born May 15, 1923 daughter of the late Harry and Anna Heyder Armstrong she was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving are sons Kevin of Lakeville and Mark of S. Lake Tahoe, Ca.; a daughter Susan Bauer of Pompton Plains, NJ; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Father Edward R. Erb officiating.

Friends may call Tuesday from 1pm until time of service.
Interment, Curlew Hills Mausoleum, Palm Harbour , Florida.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

William H.Cook
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Dec 15, 2006

William H. Cook, Lake Ariel, died Friday at home with his family by his side. His wife of 56 years was the former Evelyn A. Smith Cook who died Nov 6, 2005.

Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Amzi and Agnes Schneider Cook. He was a life long resident of Lake Ariel. He and his brother, Alfred, started their own business called the GLF in Lake Ariel which later became known as Cook’s Agway. He served in the Army as a Master Sergeant during WWII in the Phillipines. He was a member of Salem Lodge #330 F&AM serving as Worshipful Master in 1951. He was awarded his 50 year membership pin in 1997. He also belonged to the Keystone Consistory and various Scottish Rite Bodies in the
Valley of Scranton. He also was a member of the SSG. Paul A. Sweeney American Legion Post #807 and the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church.

Surviving are daughters Linda Justice R.N., Nancy Pennell and Julie Wartella all of Lake Ariel; sons William A. Cook of Lake Ariel and Jeffrey A. Cook of Rochester, NH; sisters Ethel Rose of Honesdale and Jean Turner of Lake Ariel; brothers Alfred and Harold Cook both of Lake Ariel and Ernest of Honesdale; 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother Arthur and a sister Elizabeth Gorton. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by the Rev Robert Horn.

Interment will be in Hamlin Cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening from 5-8pm. Masonic services will be held Monday evening at 7:45 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave, Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436

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John Kuchmanich
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December 13, 2006

John Kuchmanich, Clinton Twp., died Wednesday morning in the Marian Community Hospital after an illness. His wife is the former Helen Naholnick. Born in Jessup, son of the late Harry and Anna Sedlak Kuchmanich. He was a member of St. Tikhon’s Church, South Canaan. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a toolmaker for the Illinois Tool Company in Michigan.

Surviving are a son John Kuchmanich and his wife Pamela Sue of Clinton Twp.; a daughter Elaine Pendrick and her husband Richard of Greenville, Michigan; a brother Peter Kuchmanich of Jessup; six grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son Gregory Kuchmanich; brothers Harry Kuchmanich; a sister Anna Simon.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10am in St. Tikhon’s Church, St. Tikhon’s Rd., South Canaan.
Friends may call Friday from 4-7pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Saturday morning from 9:30am until time of service at the church. Parastasis will be held Friday at 6:30pm. Interment, St. Tikhon’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Tikhon’s Monastery PO Box 130 South Canaan, Pa. 18459.

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Adrian Van Sickle
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December 6, 2006

Adrian Van Sickle, S. Canaan, died Wednesday at Marian Community Hospital after an illness. His wife was the late Ellen Lamberton Van Sickle.

Born in S. Canaan he was the son of the late Alton and Bessie Black Van Sickle. Prior to retirement he was a self-employed carpenter.

Surviving are a son William and his wife Cathy Van Sickle, S. Canaan; a daughter Jean and her husband Joseph Cicco, Waymart, Sharon Smith, Honesdale; 9 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Betty Tyler; brothers Clifford and Avory; a sister Leah; and a grandson Bradley.

A Funeral Service was held Saturday at James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Lake Ariel with services by Rev. William Rushik. Interment was in East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan Cemetery.

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Deirdre D. Bott
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December 7, 2006

Deirdre D. Bott, Lake Ariel, died Thursday night in the Mercy Hospital after an illness.

Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, daughter of Janis Sullivan Nasser and her husband Joseph and the late Roger Bott. She was a graduate of North Pocono High School. She was of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are a brother Roger Bott and his wife Kimberly; a nephew
Christopher all of Federalsburg, Md.

Friends may call Tuesday afternoon from 2-4pm in the Vanston and James Funeral Home 142 S. Main Ave. Scranton.
Interment, private at the convenience of the family in George Washington Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Wildlife Federation 730 Peachtree St, NE Suite 1000, Atlanta, Ga. 30308

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Robert Van Leuven
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December 8, 2006

Robert C. Van Leuven, Lake Ariel, died Friday morning in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after an illness. His wife is the former Ruth Betty Lisko, the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept 29th of this year.

Born in Lake Ariel son of the late Andrew and Bethel Pennell Van Leuven. He had been educated in the Lake Ariel School System. He was member and Past Master of Salem Lodge #330 F&AM, Hamlin. He was self employed as a independent mail carrier contractor.

Surviving are a son Robert and his wife Susan of Westminster, Colorado; daughters Missy Krowiak and Marcy Swingle and her husband Duane all of Lake Ariel; a sister Margaret Vaverchac of Lake Ariel; grandchildren Nicholas Krowiak, Morning Star Van Leuven, Moon Shadow Van Leuven, Mariah Van Leuven,
Jillian Swingle, Stephanie Van Leuven, and Alyssa Krowiak; one great granddaughter Kadence Miller. Preceded in death by a daughter Debra Van Leuven; two brothers James and Lewis; a sister Irene Waibel.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Donald Vanderhoof. Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm.
Masonic Services will be held Monday evening at 7:30pm.
Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 71 N.
Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
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Glenn A. Skelton
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December 1, 2006

Glenn A. Skelton, Sterling, died Friday night at home after an illness.His wife is the former Rosine Melosh.

Born in Sterling, son of the late Eber W. And Bessie Gromlich Skelton he was a member of the Ocala Springs Baptist Church, Florida. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a driver for the William Rosenstein and Sons Produce Company, Scranton.

Surviving are sons William and his wife Theresa of Sterling and Glenn, Jr. and his wife Tracey of Lake Ariel; daughters Kathleen Schaffer and her husband Chris of Sterling, Patricia Adams and her husband Lonnie of Lawton, Ok., and Sandra Wolfley and her husband Harry of McClure, Pa.; a brother Gerald of Springville, Pa.; nineteen grandchildren; twenty two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a great granddaughter Gabrielle Wolfley; brothers Ralph and Wayne.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 11am in the Jericho Independent Church Route 196 Sterling with services by Rev. Gary Gilpin.

Friends may call Tuesday morning from 10am until time of service at the church.Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Hilda Ehler
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November 29, 2006

Hilda Ehler, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday morning at the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center. Her husband was the late Walter Ehler.

Born in the Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hilda Geiger Marvin.

Prior to retirement she was employed as an operator for New York Telephone.

Surviving are a daughter-in-law Judith Ehler Swingle and her husband George Swingle, Newfoundland; grandchildren Cindy Obrien and Husband Joseph of Greenetown and Scott Ehler and wife Amy of Texas, Greatgrandchildren Sarah,
Devyn,Jonathan and Nikalaus. Preceded in death by a son Robert and sisters Ruth Flanerty and Harriett Mendonca.

A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Gordon White, Pastor of thePentecostal Assembly of God Church, Hamlin. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30am until service time at the Funeral Home.

Cremation will take place at the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Carleton Swingle
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November 12, 2006

Carleton “Carl”Swingle, Lake Ariel, died Monday morning in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. His wife is the former Katherine Brink.
The couple was married December 19, 1942.
Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late James C. and Eva Mae Martin Swingle.

He was a member of the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement he had been self employed as an independent mail carrier
contractor. He was a United States Army veteran.
Surviving are daughters Darlene Lutz and her husband Eric and Rosemary Tregaskis; sons Ronald P. and Mark J. and his wife Maureen all of Lake Ariel; a brother William of Shehola; a sister Joyce Seely of Conneticut; grandchildren Pam, David, Dana, April, Amber, Brian, Amy, Judy, and Troy; great grandchildren Kevin, Emily, Eva, Abigail, Tyler, and Jamie; several
nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 11am in the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church, 110 Maple Ave. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Ron Onder. Interment, Hamlin Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Ariel United Methodist Church 110 Maple Ave. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Charles D. Frisbie
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November 12, 2006

Charles D. Frisbie, Lake Ariel, died early Sunday morning at home after an illness. His wife is the former Emily Wood.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Lyle and Bertha Snedeker Frisbie and step son of the late Marjorie Bartleson Wood. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School. He was a member of the Avoy Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and Trustee, the United Auto Workers Union and the Child Evangelical Fellowship in Honesdale. Prior to retirement he had been employed by the Ford Motor Company as an electrician. He was a United States Army veteran.

Surviving are brothers Lyle of Mississippi and Robert of Carbondale;
sisters Ruth Masker of Hollisterville and Joyce Shaffer of Mt. Cobb; step brothers Stanley and Edward Wood both of Moscow; step sister Marjorie Mignerey of Lake Ariel; several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by a brother David; a sister Ellen Buckingham; step sister Elnora Lohrey.

The funeral will be Thursday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Kenneth Lindow, Jr. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm.
Interment, Hollisterville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Avoy Christian Church c/o Ronald Merring 746 Avoy Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.
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Marie G. Baker
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November 4, 2006

Marie G. Baker died Saturday morning at the Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center
after an illness. Her husband was the late John Baker.

Born March 8, 1918 in Queens, NY, she was employed as a secretary in New
York.

Surviving are a daughter Nevia Pritchard of Blairstown, NJ; a grandson
Jeffery Baker, Lake Ariel.

She was preceded in death by a son Paul and a grandson Steven Paul.

Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory.

Interment, St. Raymonds Cemetery, Westchester, New York.
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John M. Naholnik
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November 6, 2006

John M. Naholnik, South Canaan, died Monday morning at home. His widow is the former Mildred V. Vaverchak.

Born in Mayfield, son of the late Michael and Mary Naholnik he attended Lackawanna County Public Schools and was a devoted member of St. Tikhon’s Church, South Canaan. Prior to retirement he was the owner and operator of his own construction company. He was a member of the Waymart Lodge F. & A. M. and the VFW Post in Cortez. He was a United Sates Army Veteran serving during World War II.

Surviving are sons John “Jack” Naholnik, Jr. of Port Richey, Florida and Michael Naholnik of Norristown; a daughter Joan Gallinot of South Canaan; brothers Paul of Florida and Raymond of Lake Ariel; sisters Ann Dragon of Mayfield and Helen Kuchmamich of Forest City; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers Stephen and William; a sister Tillie Luxmore; a step sister Sophie Karnick. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11am in St. Tikhon’s Church by Bishop Tikhon.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6-9pm and Thursday from 10am until time of service in St. Tikhon’s Church, St. Tikhon’s Road, South Canaan. Interment, St. Tikhon’s Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Tikhon’s Monastery PO Box 130 South Canaan, Pa. 18459.
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Clara J. Booths
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November 6, 2006

Clara J. Booths, Lake Ariel, died Monday morning in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of John J. Booths, Sr. who died in 1990.

Born in Franklin, New Jersey daughter of the late Vincent and Valerie Niekrewicz. She was a member of St. Thomas More Church. She had been employed by Katz Manufacturing in Honesdale and her family’s farm.

Surviving are sons John V and his wife Ann of Waymart, Vincent J. and his deceased wife Catherine, Joseph and his wife Mary Ann and James and his wife Gail all of Lake Ariel; a daughter Regina Lesak and her husband Richard of Waymart; a brother Carl Niekrewicz of Honesdale; grandchildren Patrick, Debra, Christine, Jossie, David, Michael, Robert, Valerie, Stanley, Renne, Joseph, Carol, Eric, David, Linda, Mary Beth, Scott, Mark, Brian and Jamie; great grandchildren Brittany, Logan, Rachel, Bradley, David, Jr., Sheena, Michele, Shantelle, Crystal, Laura, Jessie, Karina, Jonathon, Josh, Clara, Jasper, Joseph, Elizabeth, Courtney, Autumn, Skyler, Noah, Gianna, John, Bridget, Colin, Emily, MacKenzie, Brooklyn, Olivia and Kali; great great grandson Donte.

Preceded in death by a brother Frank; sisters Helen Bassett and Ann
Jarusik. The funeral will Thursday at 8:45am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm and Thursday morning from 8:15 until time of service. Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
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Rebecca Swingle DeFrehn
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October 12, 2006

Rebecca Swingle DeFrehn, Greentown, died Thursday morning in the Marian Community Hospital. She was the widow of Wayne Swingle who died in 1992 and Samuel DeFrehn who died in 2006.
Born in Hamlin, daughter of the late Edmund and Esther Parry Hollister.
She was a member of the Jericho Independent Church.
Surviving are sons Roger Swingle of Sterling Twp., Albert of Salem Twp., and Wayne, Jr. of Sterling Twp.; daughters Nancy Medalis of Feasterville, Pa. and Tammy Beltramo of Beaver, Pa.; step-children Gail DeFrehn Hinton, David DeFrehn, and Samuel DeFrehn all of Greentown and Albert DeFrehn of Wilkes-Barre; brothers Kenneth and Robert Hollister both of Sterling Twp.; sisters Charlotte Schaffer of Sterling Twp, Dorothy Lutz of Salem Twp, Lois Jeffrey of Seymour, Ct., and Barbara Walton Greene Twp; 18 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a daughter Janet Kearney; a brother Cpl. Homer W. Hollister who died in the Vietnam War.

The funeral will Monday at 11am in the Jericho Independent Church 289 Sterling Rd. Newfoundland, Pa. 18445 with services by Rev. William Henwood, pastor. Friends may call Sunday from 3-6pm and Monday from 10am until time of service at the church.
Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jericho Independent Church 289
Sterling Rd. Newfoundland, Pa. 18445.
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Raymond F. Lukeski, Jr.
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October 5, 2006

Raymond F. Lukeski, Jr., Hamlin, died Thursday after being stricken ill. Born in Scranton, son of the late Raymond F. Sr and Dora June Skelton Lukeski he was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and the Johnson School majoring in Tool and Die. He was employed by Tinsley Design and Fabrication, Moscow as a welder and the Loveshaw Manufacturing Company, South Canaan.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved gardening and to spend time outside in nature. He was also a life member of the National Rifleman Association.

Surviving are a brother Robert J. of Archbald; sisters Jean Marie Pfister of Hamlin and Roseann Houman both of Hamlin; one niece; four nephews; cousins. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 5pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm. Cremation will follow in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Jane Knickerbocker
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September 29, 2006

Jane Van Luvender Knickerbocker, 61, of South Canaan, formerly of Moscow, died suddenly Friday morning in the Marian Community Hospital. Her husband of 42 years was William J. Knickerbocker.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Merlin and Marion Edwards Van Luvender. She attended both Lake Ariel and Taylor schools graduating from Taylor High School in 1963. She was a member of the Moscow United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years.

She was also a Brownie and Girl Scout Troop Leader and a Cub Scout Den mother. She was a kind and loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. She will be remembered by all she loved and who loved her. She lived her life caring about others, even those she didn’t know well. She never let anything get her down and often would say, “this too shall pass.” She devoted her life to her family.
She loved Nascar Racing, football and fishing. She also enjoyed cross
stitching and crossword puzzles.

Surviving are a daughter Donna Knowles and her husband Ron of Gouldsboro; sons William C. of South Canaan, James of Mt. Cobb and David of Moscow; a brother Paul Van Luvender of Moosic; grandchildren Ronnie and Jason Knowles and Cameron and Chase Knickerbocker; several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Jon Buxton, pastor of the Moscow United Methodist Church.
Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors favorite charity.

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Mary P. Chapman
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September 23, 2006

Mary P. Chapman, Lake Ariel, died Saturday evening in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness.

Born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Bert G and Emma Mignerey Chapman. She attended the Lake Consolidated School and was a member of the Avoy Christian Church. Prior to retirement she had been employed by Katz’s Manufacturing in Honesdale..

Surviving are her niece Eva VanSickle of Lake Ariel; cousins.
Preceded in death by three brothers Eugene, Albert, and Edward; two sisters Marguerite Chapman and Jennie VanSickle.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route
296 Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Tuesday morning from 10:30am until time of service. Interment, Avoy Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity.
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Beatrice A. Chapman Kramer Skinner
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September 20, 2006

Beatrice A. Chapman Kramer Skinner, 80, Lake Ariel died Wednesday morning in Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by two husbands Henry G Kramer in 1963 and Leon Skinner in 1981. Born in Lake Twp, daughter of the late Claude H. Chapman and Pearl V. Hafler Chapman Enslin. Prior to retirement she had been employed by Waymart Knitwear. She was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving are 4 daughters: Kathleen N. Kramer Sheerer of Bethlehem, Marlene P. Kramer Ackerman of Clarks Summit, Lewanna M. Kramer Lockwood Lynons Black of South Canaan and Linda Lee R. Kramer, Lake Ariel; stepson Joseph Skinner of Clarks Summit; 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. No viewing will be held at the request of the family.

The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10 am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel, with services by Rev Ron Onder. Interment East Canaan Cemetery, South Canaan.
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Eleanor M. Kidder
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September 15, 2006

Eleanor M. Kidder, The Hideout, died Friday morning at Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center. Her husband was the late Robert Kidder.

Born in Union City, NJ, daughter of the late Eugene and Molly Arricale Capone. She was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.

Surviving are sons James and his wife Dawn Kidder, Lake Ariel and Kenneth, New Jersey; daughters, Donna and her husband William O’Borne of Sebastian, Fl, and Beverly Lanoue, NJ; a sister Jean Riga, NJ; grandchildren, Carrie, Julie, Harvey, Joey, Austin, Kimberly, Robert III, and Dana; 7 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son Robert, Jr.

A Blessing Service will be held Tuesday at 10:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel, with services by Father Phil Altavilla.

Friends may call Tuesday 9:00 until the time of service.

Interment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.
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Dr. Joseph L. Intelisano, D.C.N.D.
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September 8, 2006

Dr. Joseph L. .Intelisano, D.C.N.D., Lake Ariel died Friday in the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit after an illness. His wife is the former Elaine Marie Delia.

Born in Passaic, New Jersey son of Fannie Patti Intelisano of Fairfield, New Jersey and the late Joseph Intelisano, Sr. He was a graduate of Passaic High School, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and Columbia Institute of Chiropractic Medicine. He was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. He was a member and past president of the Garden State Chiropractic Society, member of the Pennsylvania State Chiropractic Society, and a past member of the Rotary Club, Hamlin. He was a self employed chiropractor for 40 years in Clifton, New Jersey, Hamlin, Pa and Laceyville, Pa.

Surviving are sons Joseph and his wife Jackie of Bradenton, Fl and Christopher De Tone and his wife Melanie of Clearwater, Fl; daughters Renee Intelisano of Mt. Arlington, NJ, Julie Intelsiano of Malden on Hudson, and Virginia Intelisano of Tampa, Fl, Amy Schneider and her husband Bill of Lake Ariel, and Kimberly De Sau and her husband Mike of Coppell, Tx; sisters Camille Intelisano of Verona, NJ and Patricia Cerrigone of Fairfield, NJ; grandchildren Ashley, Alexis, Grace, Faith, Hope, Rachel, and Gabrielle.

    Dr. Joe belonged to a singing group in the late 50's called "The Tassels." They had a hit record song title "To a Soldier Boy" which reached number 55 nationally in the summer of 1959. He was an author of several books and articles pertaining to the Healing Arts and Alternative Medicine. Dr. Joe was granted a United States Patent on August 27, 2002 for inventing a food supplement/herbal composition for use as a health enhancement.

Anyone planning on attending the Mass is asked to go directly to the church Tuesday morning.

 The funeral will be Tuesday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church corner of Gravity and Tresslerville Roads, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.

    In lieu of flowers: memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice 746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton,Pa.
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Michael P. Nolan
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September 1, 2006

Michael P. Nolan, Syracuse, died Friday of an apparent heart attack.

Born in Scranton, son of William E. and Rosemary Spencer Nolan of Lake Ariel. Michael was employed as a commercial driver by the New Penn Trucking Company in Syracuse.

Michael enjoyed sharing time with his family and friends. He was always ready to extend a helping hand to family, friends and coworkers. May your remembrance of Michael always bring a happy memory to you.

Michael was of the Catholic faith.

 Surviving are a sons Shawn R. and his wife Katie of N. Syracuse and Christopher who is in the United States Army stationed in Virginia; a daughter Anna Rose of Myrtle Beach, NC; sisters Kathy O’Neill and Mary McClure both of Lake Ariel, his twin sister Rosemary Burchard of Scottsdale, Az; brothers William of Weirton, West Virginia and Patrick of Honesdale; a granddaughter Alaini Nolan of Northhampton.

Preceded in death by a son Ryan William Nolan.

Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday morning.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, corner of Gravity Rd. and Tresslarville Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, private at the convenience of the family in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Center 320 S. Blakely St. Dunmore, Pa. 18512; St. Thomas More Church PO Box 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436; or to the donor’s favorite charity.
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William H. Parry
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August 28, 2006

William H. Parry, Hollisterville, died Monday at Mercy Hospital after an illness. Born in Madison Twp. son of the late Ellis and Amy Hartford Parry his wife of 61 years is the former Elsie Mead.

He was a graduate of Sterling High School, he was a 2nd Lt. Serving in the Army Air Corp. as a pilot during World War II in India and China, and prior to retirement he was partners with his brother Frank in Parry’s Garage, Hollisterville. He was a member of the Hollisterville Bible Church.

Also Surviving are sons Randall and his wife Maureen, Hollisterville, Thomas, Hollisterville, Lynn and his wife Lisa, Madisonville, Dale and his wife Malinda, Gouldsboro, Mark, Madisonville, Luke and his wife Morag, Bangor; a daughter Kathleen and her husband Bill Ferguson, Mt. Holly, NJ; a brother Richard, Port Jervis, NY; sisters Elizabeth Henwood, Lake Ariel, Ruth Skelton, Waymart; 9 Grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers Frank and Homer; a sister Esther Hollister.

The funeral will be held Friday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296, Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, with services by the Rev. Rand Kizer. Friends may call Thursday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Interment, Madisonville Union Cemetery, Madison, Twp
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Michael G. Karkoska
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August 27, 2006

Michael G. Karkoska, Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Sunday. His wife of 49 years is the former Evelyn Prosnak. Born in Jessup on April 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Petrillo Karkoska. He was a graduate of Hawley high school. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a union Mason in New Jersey. He was a member of St Mary’s Church Ledgedale.As a young boy his parents moved from Jessup to a farm in Lakeville. After high school he moved to New Jersey to begin his long career as a Stone Mason, he and his wife Evelyn made their home in Jamesburg, Nj for 45 years before moving back to Pa in 2002. He was charter member and past Exalted Ruler of The B.P.O.E 2180, a member of St James Knights of Columbus Council 6336 in Jamesburg, NJ. He also enjoyed Hunting, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Also surviving are a son Paul and his wife Rose of Jamesburg, NJ, Daughter Michele and husband George Blandino of Bridgewater NJ. Sister in law Judy Sochoka of Greenfield Twp, Grandchildren Amanda and Nicholas Karkoska, Jennifer and Michael Blandino, Niece and nephew Jay and Lynn Sochoka and many cousins.

A mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at 10:30am in St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Rd, Ledgedale to concelebrated by Rev Stanley Jarosz, Holy Trinity Church, Helmetta,nj and Rev Phil Altavilla St Thomas More/St Mary’s Church, Lake Ariel. Those attending the funeral mass are asked to go directly to the Church Friends may call Wednesday from 3-7pm at the James Wilson Funeral home Rt 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel. Interment St Johns Cemetery, Throop. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 1101 Hill St, Jessup, Pa.18434. Or St Mary’s Church PO Box 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.
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Martha E. Shaffer
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August 23, 2006

Martha E. Shaffer, Rochester, NY, died Wednesday at Rochester General Hospital after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. Shaffer in 1985. Born in Mt. Cobb, daughter of the late Oliver and Clara Jones Meyers, she was a graduate of Lake Consolidated Schools and prior to retirement she was employed at McCurdy’s Department Store, Rochester, NY.

She was an avid gardener and enjoying spending time with her family.

Surviving are daughters Joan E. Shaffer, Rochester, NY, Sarah Belles and husband David, Pittsford, NY; a sister Melba Abrolat, Moscow; a brother Roland Meyers, Lake Ariel; two grandsons David Belles and wife Rhonda, Canandaigua, NY, James E. Belles and wife Jean of Memphis TN; 6 great-grandchildren, Kassie, Matthew, Timothy, Joel, Steven, and Andrew; Sisters-in-law, Doris Isger, Carbondale, Romaine Meyers, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Thursday from 12-2pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel.

Memorial Contribution may be made to the American Heart Association.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in the East Canaan Cemetery.
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Mary Ellen Cole
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August 25, 2006

Mary Ellen Cole, Lake Ariel, died Friday morning in the Community Medical Center. She was the widow of Clarence Cole who died in 1984.

Born in Angels, Pa. daughter of the late Alfred F. and Sadi Megargle Beavers she was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, Hamlin. She was a also a member of the United Methodist Women.

Surviving are sons Clay of Lake Ariel and Clarence of Madisonville; daughters Eva Hall of Lake Ariel, Edna Heller of Levittown, and Alane Lynn of Hamlin; a brother Edward Beavers of Maplewood; a sister Elsie Swingle of Lake Ariel; seventeen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by two brothers Ralph and Norton; two sisters Nora and Elizabeth.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Ron Onder.

Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
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Jeanne Marie Ball Davis
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August 25, 2006 

Jeanne Marie Ball Davis, 68, Lake Ariel, died Friday at home after a battle with cancer. Her loving husband of 44 years was Lester Davis.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Jessie Hiney Edwards Ball and Russell Ball. She was a member of the Maplewood Grace United Methodist Church for over 55 years. She was a graduate of the Lake Ariel Consolidated High School and West Chester State Teachers College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Her teaching career spanned 25 years from 1959 to 1997 where she was able to touch thousands of young lives in a positive way. She taught in the Western Wayne School District in Pennsylvania as well as in schools in Ft. Dix, NJ, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Mid West City, Oklahoma. She was active in her church where she served as Sunday School Teacher, Communion Stewart, Administrative Board Secretary, and Church Trustee. She was also active in the Emmaus community where she was a Table leader and a member of the Emmaus Board of Directors. She was also a member of one of the Western Wayne Scholarship Committees. Recently she wrote and published a 50th yearbook for her Lake Consolidated High School class fo 1955. She was also a VNA Hospice volunteer and found great joy in working in the Hospice community with her friend and associate Carol Schneider.

She was a very loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and school teacher. She was beloved by everyone. Her greatest joys in her retirement years was spending time with her grandsons Timothy and Christopher.

Surviving are sons Jeffery Edward Davis and his wife Rebecca Morgan Davis and Lester James Davis, Jr and his wife Patricia Tyler Davis; grandsons Timothy and Christopher Davis; a brother Russell Ball all of Lake Ariel; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Monday at 11am in the Maplewood Grace United Methodist Church Lake Henry Rd., Maplewood.

Friends may call Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Monday morning from 10am until time of service at the church.

Interment, Maplewood Evangelical Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Maplewood Grace United Methodist Church, c/o Robert Martin 700 Spangenberg Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436; the Western Wayne Education Fund PO Box 220 South Canaan, Pa. 18459; or to the VNA Hospice 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.
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Boyd K. Chapman
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August 24, 2006

 Boyd K. Chapman, 81, Lake Ariel, died Thursday in the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit after an illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Florence Moore Chapman in 1999.

Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Kenneth and Ida Conklin Chapman. He was educated in the Lake Consolidated School. Prior to retirement he was the co-owner of Chapman Supply Plumbing and Heating, Chinchilla. He was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Hamlin. He was of the Christian Faith.

He loved his cats, Mittens and Snowball.

Surviving are a son Larry and his wife Libby of Broken Arrow, Ok; a sister Evelyn and her husband John Jane of Norristown; a brother Ray Chapman of Clarks Summit; a brother in law Harry Moore and his wife Dorothy of Lake Ariel; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11am in the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Route 191 Hamlin officiated by Rev. Gordon White, pastor.

Friends may call Sunday from 4-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Monday morning from 10am until time of service at the church.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church PO Box 34 Hamlin, Pa. 18427.
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Charles R. "Bud" Felton
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August 18, 2006


Charles R. "Bud" Felton 79, of Newfoundland, Pa died early Friday morning in Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, Pa. shortly after arrival. His wife of 57 years is the former Jean Booth.

Born March 26, 1927 in Trappe, Pa, son of the late Reaser F. and Emma Shellenberger Felton. He lived most of his life in Hatfield, Pa until retiring to Newfoundland, Pa in 1986. Prior to retirement he had been employed for 32 years by North Penn Transfer in Lansdale, Pa as a Truck Driver. He served in the Army Stationed in Japan during World War II earning the Army occupation medal and the World War II Victory medal. Bud was a hard working man who enjoyed hunting, boating and especially gardening.

Surviving two daughters: Karen Osecki of Hamlin, Pa. and Sandy Dillon and her husband Jim of Hatfield, Pa.; a brother Richard and wife Marge of Wellsboro, Pa.; grandchildren Becky Dillon-Hinchliffe and her husband Rich, Stefan Osecki, Megan Dillon, Jordan Osecki and Luke Dillon.

Several Nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Robert and a son in law Mike Osecki.

The funeral will be held Monday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel with services by members of the SSG. Paul A. Sweeney Memorial Post 807 American Legion, Hamlin, Pa.

Friends may call Monday from 10am until service time at the funeral home.

Cremation in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to SSG Paul A. Sweeney Memorial Post 807, C/O Commander Andy Wargo 1350 Cortez Rd, Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.
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Edward G. Tencza, Jr
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August 12, 2006

Edward G. Tencza, Jr, Lake Ariel, formerly of Bayonne, NJ died Saturday evening in the Hospice Unit of Mercy Hospital, Scranton. His wife is the former Lorraine Alfano.

Born in Trenton NJ, son of Jessie Kakalec Tencza of Bayonne, NJ and the late Edward G. Tencza Sr. He was a graduate of Bayonne Vo Tech High School. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Staff Sgt Paul A. Sweeney American Legion Post 807, Hamlin. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Verizon Telephone Co for 32 years as a cable splicer and was a member of Telephone pioneers club. He also had been employed by Northeast Auto Auction in Scranton for the last year. He was also a member of the Local 827 IBEW Union and the Elco Boat Club of Bayonne, NJ.

Also surviving are two sons: Edward C. of Long Valley, NJ and Joshua L of Oakridge NJ; two brothers George of Marlton NJ and John of Cranford NJ; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel.

Interment with Military Honors, Fairview Memorial Park Elmhurst, Pa.

Friends may call Wednesday from noon until service time at the Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice 746 Jefferson Ave, Scranton, Pa. 18501.
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Antoinette M. Kiehart
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August 9, 2006

Antoinette M. Kiehart, South Canaan, died Wednesday after being stricken ill at home. Her former husband was the late Andrew Kiehart.

Born in South Canaan, daughter of the late Adam and Mary Tacorchick Jubinsky she was a graduate of Waymart High School. She was a member of St. Tikhon’s Monastery Church, South Canaan. Prior to retirement she had been employed by the Grossinger Hotel in Monticello, New York.

Surviving are daughters Faith Ballotti of Chicago and Mary Ann Havrilak of Astoria, New York; a brother John Jubinsky of Binghamton; sisters Kathryn Lucas of Waymart and Helen Ostroll of Honesdale; grandchildren Gregory, Raissa, and Benjamin; great grandchild Livia; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11am in St. Tikhon’s Monastery Church, South Canaan.

Friends may call Saturday at the Monastery from 10am until time of service.

Interment, St. Tikhon’s Cemetery.

Arrangements by James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Carolyn A. Field
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Died August 7, 2006

Carolyn A. Field, Hamlin, died Monday in the Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton after an illness. Her husband is Ronald J. Field.

Born in Cortez, daughter of the late Floyd and Caroline Collins Frisbie, she was a graduate of Lake Consolidated School.

Surviving are sons Ronnie and his Marie, of Hamlin, Jammie and his wife Anne, of Mt. Cobb; daughters Connie Beavers, of Hamlin and Sherrie Ortman of Maplewood; sister Helen Fernandes, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers Walter and James Frisbie; a sister Irene DelQuerico.

Cremation in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., Lake Ariel.
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Jeraldine Hughes
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Died Aug 3, 2006

Jeraldine Hughes, Cortez died Thursday morning in the Moses Taylor Hospital after being stricken ill at home. She was the widow of John Hughes.

Born in Long Island, NY daughter of the late Walter and Marion Thiely Compton. She was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving are a brother Walter; several cousins; and many close friends in the Cortez area.

Preceded in death by a son Richard.

The funeral will be held Monday morning at 10:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel with services by the Rev John Craig.

Entombment Glenwood Mausoleum.

Friends may call Monday morning from 9:30 am until service time.
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Melody Thomas
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August 1, 2006

Melody Thomas, 58, Lake Ariel died Tuesday in the Osprey Ridge Nursing Home after an illness.

Born in Honesdale, daughter of Douglas Theobald, Lake Ariel and the late Helen Buckingham Theobald. She was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and was employed at Katz’s in Honesdale until their closing.

Melody had a great love for animals, especially her cat Ebony. She was well liked by everyone she met and will be in their hearts forever.

Surviving are a son Wayne Thomas and his wife Dana of Wyoming; a brother Bill Theobald and his wife Karen of Lake Ariel; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

There will be no public viewing.

Interment private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Anne E. Weinz
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July 29, 2006

Anne E. Weinz, Lake Ariel, formerly of Yonkers, died Saturday at home after an illness. Her husband was Francis Charley Weinz who died in 2004.

Born in the Bronx, daughter of the late Peter and Winifred McGaw Murray. She was a graduate of the Walton High School in the Bronx and was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale. Prior to retirement she had been employed by the Bank of New York as a clerk.

Surviving are daughters Bonnie E. Clark and her husband Jim of Lake Ariel, Debra Olsson of Delmar, NY, and Charann Winters and her husband Orlin of Boise, Id; brothers Charles of Maryland and Kenneth of Wisconsin; a sister Catherine Marcinak of New Jersey; grandchildren Anne Turk, Peggy Milazzo, Orion Weinz, and Jonathan Olsson; great grandchildren Ryan, Elizabeth and John Francis Turk; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Peter; sisters Margaret Dugan and Winifred Duvoisin.

The Funeral will be Friday at 9:15am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated Friday at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Thursday from 5-8pm.

Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel with interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.
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Wallace G. Emerick
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July 25, 2006

Wallace G. Emerick, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday night in the Dunmore Health Care Center after an illness. His wife was the late Elizabeth Connolly.

Born in Carbondale, son of the late Joseph and Ruth Clift Griffith. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School class of 1937. He was of the Methodist faith. Prior to retirement he had been self employed as a contractor. He was a United States Army World War II veteran.

Surviving are sons Robert and Kenneth both of Lake Ariel; daughters Ruth Heal of Lake Ariel, Patricia Emerick of Moscow, and Beverly Jenkins of Honesdale; a sister Priscilla Redman of New York; thirteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his adoptive father William Emerick.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10am in the Centenary United Methodist Church, Hamlin with services by Rev. Ron Onder.

Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Lake Ariel.

Interment, Maplewood Evangelical Cemetery.

Memorial contributions maybe made to the Community Care Hospice 835 Wyoming Ave. Kingston, Pa. 18704
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Walter E. Hall
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July 25, 2006

Walter E. Hall, Waymart, died Tuesday night in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center after a long illness to be at peace with the Lord.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Wesley and Alice Enslin Hall. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Lockheed Martin for 28 years, retiring in 2001.

Walter was a loving and generous man to his children and he will be dearly missed. May he finally rest in peace and be in the loving arms of the Lord.

Surviving are a daughter Kim Torquati and her husband Michael of Waymart; a son Wesley Hall and his wife Barbara of Lake Wallenpaupack; a son Earl Hall and his beloved dog Junior of Waymart; a brother Edwin Hall of Lake Ariel; sisters Sandra Enslin of Chambersburg and Barbar Stanat of Shippensburg; grandchildren Kyrtsal and Kelly Oliver, Scott, Kaitlyn, and Marissa Torquati, Zachary and Joshua Gershey, Ashlyn and Zoey Hall, Ashley and Chance Wallace.

The funeral will be Saturday at 12 (noon) in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Saturday morning from 10am until time of service.

Interment, Keen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, Pa.18447
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Louis A. Cagliostro
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July 22, 2006

Louis A. Cagliostro, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, Lake Ariel, died Saturday morning in the Community Medical Center after an illness. His widow is the former Nina Castellano.

Born in New York, NY son of the late Michele and Domenica Tripodi Cagliostro he was a graduate of the New Uretck High School. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Universal Utilities as a oil burner technician. He was a member of the Staff Sergeant Paul A Sweeney American Legion Post 807, Hamlin. He was a United Sates Army Veteran of World War II.

Surviving are two daughters Denise Jaeger and Patricia Sewell both of Long Island; two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by a brother Joseph and a sister Rose Carrano.

Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church Monday morning.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 9:30am in St. Mary’s Church 331 St. Mary’s Church Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. in the donors home area.
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Robert E. Krull
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July 25, 2006

Robert E. Krull, Moscow, died early Tuesday morning in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center after an illness. His widow is the former Mary Brown.

Born in Wichita Falls, Tx. Son of the late Robert C and Emma Krottenger Krull he was a member of the St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hawley. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a manager with Con Ed. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in World War II.

Surviving are sons Robert of Hamlin and Patrick of Stroudsburg; a brother Raymond of Louisiana; a sister Dorothy Hammil of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren Diana, Crystal, and Patrick; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a sister Lillian.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Friday morning from 9am until time of service.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.
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John Himka
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July 24, 2006

John Himka, 92, Lake Ariel, died Monday night in the VNA Hospice at the Community Medical Center after an illness. His widow is the former Helen Gardoski. The couple celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in June of 2006.

Born in Olyphant, son of the late Peter and Theodosia Shulhan Himka he was a member of St. Thomas More Church. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a foreman with the S J Bailey and Sons, Inc. and the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.

Surviving are two sons Paul J. of Lathrop Twp and Thomas E. of Vestal, NY; two brothers Paul of Springville, Pa. and Theodore of Renton, Wa; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by two brothers William and Peter and a sister Ann.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel

Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church.

Friends may call Friday from 6-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, private at the convenience of the family in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Nicholson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.
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James J. Neville
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July 21, 2006

James J. Neville, Hollisterville, died Friday after a hard fought battle with cancer. He would have been 49 years old in August. He is survived by his wife the former Ellen Pawluck with whom he would have celebrated 25 years of marriage in October.

Jim was employed at Wallenpaupack Lake Estates for 26 years. He served as Chairman of the Salem Township Planning Commission, a member of the Moscow Sportsman’s Club, St. Thomas More Church and a member of the Salem Lodge Free and Accepted Masons #330, Hamlin. He was a graduate of Western Wayne High School.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman and had a particular love of fly-fishing. He also enjoyed collecting and restoring antiques in his spare time. Above all, Jim was a devoted husband and father. He will be deeply missed.

Surviving are sons Cory and Jared, of Hollisterville; a brother Thomas; several cousins; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his mother Louise.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 9am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel

Friends may call Monday from 5-8 pm with a Masonic service at 8pm.

Internment, St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County Susquehanna Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.
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John C. Barnett
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July 14, 2006

John C. Barnett, Hamlin, died Friday morning at home. His widow is the former Wanda Owsianiecka.

Born in Maspeth, NY son of the former William and Caroline Schley Barnett.

Surviving are a daughter, Maia, N. Salem, NY; brothers, William, Queens NY, Michael and his wife Joan, Scranton; close friend Nancy Laroza, Scranton.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday morning at 10:45 in St. Mary’s Church, Woodside, NY. Interment Lutheran Cemetery, Middle Village, NY.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Anthony David Skelton
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July 18, 2006

Anthony David Skelton, infant son of David Skelton and Toni Ann Sheehan, died Tuesday at the Wayne Memorial Hospital at birth.

Surviving are a sister Gabriella Sheehan, Elmhurst; maternal grandparents Thomas and Amelia Sheehan, Elmhurst; paternal grandparents David Skelton, Moscow and Debbie Skelton, Lake Ariel; paternal great-grandparents Mary Lou Jones, Lake Ariel and Ed Jones, Moscow.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10:30am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel
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Mabel Curtis Richie Lasserre
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July 13, 2006

Mabel Curtis Richie Lasserre, 93, of Gravity, passed quietly into the waiting arms of Jesus, Thursday in the Community Medical Center Hospice Unit following a brief illness. She was the widow of Ferdinand Richie and Roger M. Lasserre.

Born in Gravity, daughter of the late Rachel Shaffer Curtis and Herbert Curtis, she was preceded in death by a brother Robert Curtis and sister, the late Inez Curtis Matthews.  She is survived by a nephew Richard E. Matthews of Carbondale, and nieces Christine Schwartz of Scranton, and Kathy Wright of Idaho.

She was a graduate of Lake Ariel High School. She was last employed at the Myrna Owens Children’s Home in South Canaan. She was a faithful member of the Canaan Bible Chapel, Varden. She was also a long time member of the Gravity Grange and loving friend to many in the Gravity, Varden and South Canaan areas. She was an artist with embroidery and crocheting, and her doilies and quilts adorn homes in several states.

Surviving are Rev. and Mrs Daniel and Nancy Baker of Port Crane; nieces and nephews.

To pastor Baker’s children and grandchildren she was lovingly known as "Aunt Mabel."

Many thanks go to the residents and staff at The Manor at Waymart, which has been her home for the past five years, and to the caring staff at the VNA Hospice unit.

The Funeral will be Saturday at 2 PM in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, with services by Rev. Matthew Wolfe and Rev. Daniel C. Baker.

Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm and Saturday morning from 1pm until time of service.

Interment, East Canaan Cemetery.
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Charlotte Bertha Schaff
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July 6, 2006

Beloved mother and grandmother Charlotte Bertha Schaff passed away Thursday, July 6th, 2006 in Anacortes, Washington following a long illness.

She was born September 9th, 1911 in Woodhaven, Long Island, New York, the daughter of Peter J. and Bertha Emily Druet DeLorey. Most of her formative years were spent in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Lake Ariel High School and Wyoming Seminary College of Business in Kingston, Pennsylvania.

She served as minister’s wife in Wyoming Conference and Southern New Jersey Conference. She is the widow of Rev. Clyde A. Schaff, United Methodist Clergyman who died in 1982.

Later, she also lived in Westmont, Cherry Hill, Avon-by-the-Sea, and Malaga NJ. She served as Youth Advisor in camps and conferences and was a Girl Scout leader.

She was a member of Haddonfield United Methodist Church and a 60-year member of Harriet Green Chapter #198 Order of Eastern Star (Past Matron).

Survived by her son Clyde Pierre Schaff, Oak Harbor, Washington, 3 grandchildren: Karl S. Schaff, Karin L. Schaff, and David L. Schaff of Anchorage Alaska, great-grandchildren Darby Schaff and Jordan Schaff and two great-great grandchildren, three sisters, Lillian Cramer and Louise Grippi of Moscow, and Natalie Moore of Lake Ariel.

Preceded in death by daughter Verlynne Needham in 1960 and son Ross Schaff in 1995.

Services will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Elmhurst on Saturday July 15, 2006 at 10:30am.

In lieu of flowers, she requested donations to Lake Ariel UMC PO Box 145 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.
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Albert V. Pirozzi
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June 29, 2006

Albert V. Pirozzi, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Thursday in the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit after an illness. His widow is the former Maria J. Jacaruso.

Born in the Bronx, New York son of the late James and Lucille Valli Pirozzi he was a graduate of the Theodore Roosevelt High School and Fordham University. Prior to retirement he had been employed as the Senior Director of Finance for the Western union Telegraph Company. He was a United States Navy Veteran.

He was a passionate tennis fan.

Surviving are sons Chris of Orlando, Fl and Glenn of Staten Island; grandchildren Christine, Brian, Glenn, Anna, and Christina Pirozzi.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel officiated by Rev. Ron Onder.
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Richard P. Schwarz
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June 23, 2006

Richard P. Schwarz, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Friday morning at home. His widow is the former Linda Croney.

Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, son of Eleanor Smith Schwarz of Dumont, New Jersey and the late Edward Schwarz. He was of the Protestant faith. He had been employed by the Grand Union Grocery Store Company.

Surviving are two sisters Shirley Sanders and Sandra Schwarz both of New Jersey; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 1pm until time of service.

Interment, South Church Cemetery, Bergenfield, New Jersey.
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Buddy E. Rollison
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June 24, 2006

Buddy E. Rollison, Lake Ariel, died Saturday night at home after an illness. His widow is the former Verna Johnson.

Born in Waymart, son of the late Raymond and Alice Jennings Rollison. Prior to retirement he was employed as a plumbing and heating contractor in Lackawanna and Wayne Counties.

Surviving are sons Clyde and Kevin both of Lake Ariel; a daughter Cindy Pacini of Archbald; a brother Keith of Lake Ariel; eight grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by sons Brian, Randy and Ricky; a daughter Glenda Walsh; brothers Clyde and Robert; sisters Doris O’Brien and Mildred Cosgrove.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family with interment in Canaan Corners Cemetery.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Lawrence C. "Mac" McCloskey
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June 7, 2008

Lawrence C. "Mac" McCloskey, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday morning at the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale following a short illness. His wife of nearly 50 years is the former Helen Zvikas.

Born January 11, 1929 in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the late Lawrence E and Doris Chapman McCloskey. He was a 1946 graduate of the Lake Consolidated High school and a 1950 graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. He spent most of his career as a tugboat engineer for McAllister Towing, New York City, for whom he worked 30 years before retiring. Prior to his retirement, he traveled to many parts of the world while serving as an engineer aboard several steamships, including the famed S.S. United States.

Surviving are sons Lawrence, Jr and his wife Teri of Manheim and Robert and his wife Ruth of Peckville; grandsons Robert, Nicholas, and Matthew; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Lake Ariel.
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Bernice Kellogg
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June 5, 2006

Bernice Kellogg, a resident of the Lackawanna County Health Care Center died Monday morning in the Center. She was the widow of Albert R. Kellogg.

Born in Scranton daughter of the late Bernard Bardell and Lena Getz and step-daughter of Harold Hartranft and she was of the Methodist faith. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a waitress at Twin Rocks Restaurant. She was active with the Jefferson Township Senior Citizens Group.

She loved bird watching and bingo.

Surviving are a son Robert Hoover of Lake Ariel; daughters Donna Shepard and her husband James of Hollisterville and Brenda Porreca and her husband Walter, Jr. of Honesdale; a brother Earl Hartranft of Haines City, Fl; grandchildren Shanon and Joshua Shepard and Frank Porreca.

Preceded in death by a sister Audrey Dougherty; a brother Donald Hartranft; a granddaughter Tara Shepard.

Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Elizabeth M. Shaffer
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June 5, 2006

Elizabeth M. Shaffer, Lake Ariel, died Monday morning in the Mercy Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of Edward A. Shaffer who died in 2004.

Born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Otis and Ethel Wetherill Catterson she was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Hamlin. Prior to retirement she had been employed asa seamstress.

Surviving are daughters Lois Mousley and Lucille Chapman both of Lake Ariel and Louise Whitacre of Phenix City, Alabama; a sister Edith Black of Hamlin; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 10am in the Penetecostal Assembly of God Church Route 191 Hamlin.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8pm in James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Wednesday morning from 9:30am until time of service.

Interment, Hamlin Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church PO Box 34 Hamlin, Pa. 18427.
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Noreen B. Beischer-Bohannon
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June 3, 2006

Noreen B. Beischer-Bohannon, Sterling, died Saturday at home after an illness.

Born in Newark, New Jersey daughter of Martha Anne Francis Beischer of Sterling and the late Richard W. Beischer, Sr. She was a 1976 graduate of Farliegh Dickinson College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology.

Surviving are children Loreen A. and David R. Bohannon at home; brothers Richard W. Beischer, Jr., and Andrew Okolovitch; former husband David Bohannon, II.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 9:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 10am in St. Thomas More Church corner of Tresslarville and Gravity Rds. Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9.

Interment, Simontown Cemetery, Greentown.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bohannon Children Scholarship Fund 811 Spring Hill Rd. Sterling, Pa. 18463.
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Salvatore Barba, Jr.
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May 29, 2006

Salvatore Barba, Jr., Lake Ariel, died Monday at home after a long illness. His wife is the former Mona H. Houde.

Born in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late Salvatore and Elizabeth Mauro Barba, Sr. Prior to retirement he was self-employed as a fuel oil and gas station owner. He was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel and St. Luke’s Church, Long Valley, NJ. He was a veteran of the Unites States Navy.

Surviving are a son Michael and his wife Andrea Barba and their son Andrew; a daughter Suzanne Barba, all of Long Valley, NJ; brothers Jerry and Cosmo Barba , both of New Jersey; sisters Anna Keldanowicz, of Pa., Elizabeth Magotch, Helen Barba, Florence Bottge, all of New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by brothers Jackie and Anthony; sisters Mary and Josephine.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 am in St. Luke’s Church, 265 West Mill Rd. Long Valley, NJ.

Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, New Jersey.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice 38 N. Main St. Pittston, Pa. 18640

Friends may call Friday morning from 10:15am until time of Mass
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Elwin Grover Conklin, III
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May 27, 2006

Elwin Grover Conklin, III, Hamlin, died Saturday in the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness.

Born in Scranton, son of the late Elwin Grover and Addie Hawk Conklin, Jr. he was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School class of 1960. He had been self employed as a heating and plumbing contractor. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving with the Mobile Construction Battalion during the Vietnam War.

Surviving are several aunts and cousins.

Interment private at the convenience of the family in Zion Cemetery, Sterling.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Adam L. Alunni
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January 14, 2006

Adam L. Alunni, Pacific Palisades, Ca., a former resident of Lake Ariel, died January 14, 2006 in California.

Born in Peckville, son of Alice M. Case Alunni, Lake Ariel and the late Alfred A. Alunni he attended St. Thomas More Church and had been employed by General Motors.

He loved to play baseball in various company leagues.

Surviving are brothers Elmer and Joseph both of Lake Ariel and Alfred, Jr. of Virginia; sisters Lorraine Michalowski and Caroline Edwards both of Lake Ariel and Linda Ball of Virginia; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Adad and Annunziata Anelli Alunni and maternal grandparents George and Mabel Kizer Case.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church corner of Tresslarville Rd and Route 296, Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Friday morning from 9am until time of Mass at the church.

Interment, St. John’s Cemetery, Jessup.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Wilhelmina A. Cooper
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May 6, 2006

Wilhelmina A. Cooper, Mt. Cobb, died Saturday morning at home in the care of her loving care givers and VNA services after a long illness. She was the widow of Glenn T. Cooper who died in 2005.

Born in Factoryville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Bartridge Miller and was a member of the Elmdale Independent Bible Church. Prior to retirement she had been employed by Cooper’s Poultry Farm.

She was a beloved wife and mother. Willy had a zeal for life and worked hard at whatever was before her. She was known for her good cooking and green thumb vegetable gardening. Family picnics at the pond were among her favorite activities. She loved her church where she served as church and Sunday school secretary for a number of years. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. But because of her personal faith in Jesus Christ’s atonement for sins, she had the assurance of an eternal home in heaven.

Surviving are a daughter Grace Klees of Mt. Cobb; sisters Florence Jervis, Frances Gibbons and Carolyn Smith all of Factoryville; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers Henry Dickson and Frederick Miller; sisters Mabel Wickizer, Viola Krachanko and Irene Mooer.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 1pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Willard Black, pastor of the Elmdale Independent Bible Church.

Friends may call Monday from 6-8pm.

Interment, Elmdale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmdale Independent Bible Church 1532 Mt. Cobb Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.
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Judith S. Fahrenbach
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May 5, 2006

Judith S. Fahrenbach, Lake Ariel, died Friday morning in the VNA Hospice at the Moses Taylor Hospital after a long illness. Her husband is William R. "Bob" Fahrenbach, Jr.

Born in Lake Ariel daughter of the late Robert A. and Imogene Moon Samson. She graduated from Lake Consolidated High School in 1951 and was a member of Lake Ariel United Methodist Church. She was a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Harriet Greene Chapter 198 Order of the Eastern Star. Prior to retirement she had been a hostess at Twin Rocks Restaurant and an office manager at Weis Market in Hamlin.

Surviving are sons William R. III and wife Pat, Johnson City, NY, John Jared and wife Susan, Lake Ariel; daughters Karen de-la Cruz and husband Manny of Carson, Ca. Barbara Dempsey and husband Richard of Clarks Summit; grandchildren Matthew and Justin Fahrenbach, Daniel R. de-la Cruz and Megan Bergsma, Brenda Hopkins, Deanna and Sydney Fahrenbach; great-grandchildren Tyler and Nicholas Bergsma; step-grandchildren Jerry, Emil, Mandy, Francesca, Rosanna de-la Cruz, Maria d-Iazzo.

Preceded in death by brothers Robert and John Samson; a step-grandson Ben de-la Cruz.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Ron Onder.

Friends may call Monday from 2-4 and 7-9.

Interment, Hamlin Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Moses Taylor Hospital, the VNA Hospice staff, Paragon Home Health Staff and the family and friends who show support during Judy’s illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice 301 Delaware Ave. Oylphant, Pa. 18447.
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Michael J. Lane
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April 29, 2006

Michael J. Lane, Lake Ariel, died Saturday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.

Born in Liberty, New York son of William and Virginia Young Lane, Lake Ariel he was a 1992 graduate of Western Wayne High School. He was employed by the Wayne County Human Resource Center.

Surviving are a brother Andrew Lane of Lake Ariel; sisters Tami Lane of Bethany, Holly Lamberton of Waymart and Linda Lane of Lake Ariel; two nieces; one nephew.

Services and interment are private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses. Contributions may be sent to William Lane 183 Chivers Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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John "Jack" Williams
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April 27, 2006

John "Jack" Williams, Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, died early Thursday morning in the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit after an illness. His wife was the former Bertha Kinzel who died in 2002.

Born in Brooklyn, son of the late Charles and Florence Williams he attended Kingsborough Community College were he received an Associates Degree in Nursing. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7403 Lake Ariel. He had been employed as a Firefighter in Brooklyn stationed at Rescue 2 and retired as a Registered Nurse at the Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn.

Surviving are sons John of Holbrook, NY, Charles of Brooklyn, and James of Chatham, NJ; daughters Mary Ann Nichols of Staten Island, NY and Regina Tronolone of East Stroudsburg; sisters Florence "Sissy" Dickerson of East Northport, NY and Louise O’Connor of Anaheim, Ca; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Chuck.

The funeral will be Saturday at 9:15am from the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale by Rev. Ronald Altrui.

Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice 743 Jefferson Ave. Scranton, Pa. 18510.
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Irene Gladys Jaggars Westington Eldred
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April 20, 2006

Irene Gladys Jaggars Westington Eldred, Lake Ariel, died Thursday morning in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center. She was the widow of Merel Jaggars, William Westington and Claude Eldred.

Born in Avoy, daughter of the late Buell and Gertrude Bronson Chapman she attended the New Life Assembly of God Church and was a member of the Harriet Greene Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 198.

Surviving are sons Frederick and his wife Sandy of Lake Ariel, Merel, Jr. and his wife Audrey of Waymart, and Warren and his wife Linda of Lake Ariel; a step son Scott Eldred of Georgia; a step daughter in law Alona Westington of Jermyn; a sister Raietta Frable of Moscow; fourteen grandchildren; twenty six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a sister Kathryn Shields; brothers Lester and Bob Chapman; half brother John Craig; step sons Robert and William Westington.

The funeral will Monday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. William Rushik and Rev. Barry Jaggars, grandson.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm.

Interment, East Canaan Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Assembly of God Church Building Fund 24 Beavers St. Carbondale, Pa. 18407
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Dean A. Hall
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Died April 13, 2006

Dean A. Hall, 44, Lake Ariel, died Thursday evening as a result of an automobile accident.

Born March 25 1962 in Schenectady, NY son of Rabin J & Ramona L McLaren Hall of Amsterdam NY. He was President and owner of Active Communications, Inc. He was a graduate of Schoharie Central High School in New York.

Dean will be remembered for his love of hunting, fishing and all outdoor activities and his dogs Badger and Sassy.

Surviving are his fiancé Nancy Utter of Lake Ariel; a brother William R of Amsterdam, NY,; a sister Catherine S Hall of West Charlton, NY; 2 nieces Ashley J. Hall and Samantha N. Newberry; a nephew Raymond A Newberry.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm at the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel and Tuesday evening at the Ryan Funeral Home 2034 West St Galway, NY.

Cremation will follow at the Vale Crematory in New York.

Mary J. Ramble
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April 13, 2006

Mary J. Ramble, Lake Ariel, died Thursday morning in Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the widow of Harry L. Ramble.

Born in Steene, daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine Haky Oberly she was a member of St. Thomas More Church and it’s Altar and Rosary Society. Prior to retirement she had been employed as the Food Service Manager for the Head Start Program. She was a lifetime member of the Lake Ariel Fire Company Auxiliary.

Surviving are daughters Joan Belles of Lake Ariel and Betty Hamilton of Acworth, Ga.; a sister Josephine Grossman-Fortina of Prompton; three grandchildren; two great grand children; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers Jacob and John Oberly ; sisters Evelyn Ginda, Kathryn Jones, Anna Warholik, and Veronica Ravnikar.

The funeral will Tuesday 9:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church.

Friends may call Monday from 5-8pm.

Interment, Avoy Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More Church PO Box 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436 or to the Lake Ariel Fire Company Auxiliary PO Box 31 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.
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Elizabeth L. Seeley
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April 13, 2006

Elizabeth L. Seeley of Moscow died Thursday evening at home. She was the widow of Laurence "Larry" Seeley who died in 2000.

She was born in Hornel NY daughter of the late Harry & Almeda Kizer Lown. She was a member of the Pocono Bible Church, Mountainhome and was a graduate of Moscow High School.

Surviving are 3 daughters Bette Jeanne Demers of Port Richie, Fl, Lorraine Parry of Panama, and Beverly Seeley of Glade Springs, Va; a sister Margaret Edna Black of Moscow; 11 Grandchildren; 29 Great grandchildren; 1great great grandson; several nieces & nephews.

The Funeral will be held on Tuesday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd, Lake Ariel with services by the Rev Barry Whitmer.

Interment East Canaan Cemetery.

Friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 pm and Tuesday morning from 10am to time of service at the funeral home

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William R. Davis
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April 10, 2006

Surrounded by his family, William R. Davis, 65, Lake Ariel, went home to be with the Lord at Mercy Hospice after a courageous battle with an illness on April 10, 2006. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, the former Lorraine Moore.

Born November 20, 1940 in Honesdale son of the late Lester and C. Lenore Davis. He was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated High School. He was a member of the Hamlin Assembly of God Church. Through the years he was very active in the church as a deacon youth leader, and working with the Royal Ranger program. He served in the United Sates Army from 1960 through 1963. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Michael Vasquez Heating and Plumbing for over 25 years.

He enjoyed Long walks with his dog Jack. The biggest joy of his life was spending time with his family.

Surviving are a son William, Jr of Scranton; a daughter Julie Schweinsburg and her husband Timothy and their three children Nicholas, Sarah, and Joseph of South Canaan; two brothers Lester Davis and his wife Jeanne and Ronald Davis and his wife Maxine all of Lake Ariel; two sisters Helen Weston and her husband Michael of Lake Ariel and Kristy Lockwood and her husband Dan of South Canaan; 11 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Friday at 11am in the Hamlin Assembly of God Church Route 191 Hamlin.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Friday morning from 10am until time of service at the church.

Interment, Hollisterville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, Pa. 18510.

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Lynda D. Behnke
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April 3, 2006

Lynda D. Behnke 44, of Lake Ariel died Monday evening in Mercy Hospital, Scranton after a long illness. Her husband is Jeffrey S. Behnke.

She was born in Oyster Bay, NY daughter of William & Patricia Towne Hoerschgen of Lake Ariel. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Laverne in California. Prior to her illness she had been employed by The Bowing Aircraft Co in Human Resources.

Surviving are a son Jeffrey W. at home; a brother Frank Hoerschgen of Lake Ariel; step brother William of NY; sisters Toni Spaccarelli of NY, Lisa Reeke of Lake Ariel, and Helene Montana of Clarks Summit; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a stepsister Evelyn Hoerschgen.

Funeral services will be private at the convience of the family.
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Jean M. DeBiase
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April 1, 2006

Jean M. DeBiase, Lake Ariel, died Saturday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of Alfred DeBiase.

Born in Stamford, Ct., daughter of the late Luigi and Sperenzina Annunziato Amoto she was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a seamstress.

Surviving are a daughter Janet Schmedes and her husband John Briggs of Lakeville; several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 9am in St. Thomas More Church, corner of Tresslarville and Gravity Rds. Lake Ariel by Rev. Ronald Altrui.

Interment, Forest Green Park, Old Bridge, New Jersey.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Leo L. Andracki
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March 29, 2006

 Leo L. Andracki, Ledgedale, died Wednesday at home. His wife was the former Anna Mae Shutkufski who died in 1989.

Born in Throop, son of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Kniej Andracki, Sr. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale. Prior to retirement he had been employed by the Chrysler Corp. in Eynon as a machinist. He was a United States Marine Corp Veteran serving in the Battle of Iwo Jima with the 4th Marine Division.

He loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.

Surviving are a son Lawrence Andracki and daughter Pat Perkins both of Ledgedale; a sister Cecilia Pesarcik of Hamlin; several nieces and nephews.

 Preceded in death by brothers Henry, Matthew and Joseph.

Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.

Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to directly to the church.

Friends may call Sunday from 1- 4pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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Junetta Mitchell
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March 23, 2006

Junetta "June" Mitchell, 76, of Drinker, Pa. died Thursday afternoon in the Brighten at Julia Ribaudo Senior Care Center after an illness. She was the wife of John Mitchell.

Born in Sterling, daughter of the late Lewis and Georgetta Alger Sheerer.

Junetta was deeply loved by her family and friends and will be sadly missed.

Surviving are sons John, Jr. of Hollisterville, William of Maplewood, and Elmer of Drinker; daughters Jane Ward and Katherine Mitchell both of Drinker; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Elmer and a sister Mildred Brown.

The funeral will be Monday at 11 am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Pat Lee.

Friends may call Monday morning from 10am until time of service.

Interment, Hollisterville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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Jane F. Hoke
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March 15, 2006

Jane F. Hoke, Lake Ariel, died Wednesday in the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of John R. Hoke who died in 2005.

Born in Watertown, NY daughter of the late J. Charles and Clarissa Simmons Finley. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hamlin. Prior to retirement she had been employed by the New York Telephone Company as a District Manager. She was involved with the Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother J. Charles Finley, Jr.

A memorial service will be held Sunday at 12:30pm in St. John’s Episcopal Church Route 191 Hamlin with services by Rev. Canon Edward Erb.

Friends may call Sunday from 11:30am until time of service.

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Harry F. Mitchell
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March 20, 2006

     Harry F. Mitchell, a resident of Scranton, died Monday afternoon in the Mercy Hospital Hospice Unit.

    Born in Scranton, son of the late James and Rose Marie Buchman Mitchell, Sr. he was a graduate of the Somerset County Vocational High School, New Jersey. He had been employed by the Tobyhanna Army Depot as a sandblaster. He was a United States Navy veteran.

    Surviving are a daughter Michelle Mitchell of Allentown; brothers David and James both of New Jersey, Raymond and Wayne both of Scranton; sisters Karen Giles of Kentucky and Barbara Moore of Pa; a granddaughter Shyann; several nieces and nephews.

    The funeral will be Friday at 11am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel by Revs. Pat Lee and Art Davis

    Friends may call Friday morning from 10am until time of service.

    Interment, Fairview Memorial Park.

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Martha Jeanette Shaffer Coccodrilli
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March 18, 2006

Martha Coccodrilli     Martha Jeanette Shaffer Coccodrilli, South Canaan, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning in the VNA Hospice at the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness. Her loving husband of 64 years is James Coccodrilli, Sr.

    Born in Lake Ariel, daughter of the late Howard and Susan Enslin Shaffer she was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and was a member of St. Thomas More Church. She had been employed by Caesar’s Cove Haven Resort for 30 years retiring as Executive Chef/Director of Foods for Caesar’s Resorts in the Pocono’s. Her work ethic, dedication, and talent earned her the Martha Jeanette Coccodrilli Achievement Award. The award was created in her name, awarded to her and has been awarded to an outstanding employee at one of the five Caesar Resorts in the Pocono’s for 24 years.

    Martha had one great love and that was her family. The greatest gift Martha gave her family was her love and the legacy of love for family.

    Surviving are sons James and his wife Geri Coccodrilli of Michigan, Rich Coccodrilli and his wife Johanna of Dunmore, Robert and his wife Linda Coccodrilli of Sterling and Gary Coccodrilli of Lake Ariel; a daughter in law Margy Coccodrilli of Lake Ariel; eight grandchildren Jamie, Rich, Jr., Jeff, Jason, and Ryan Coccodrilli, Courtney Sobczak, Kirsten Coccodrilli-Ellet, Heather Coccodrilli-Compton; eleven great grandchildren Bonnie, Meagan, and Ashley Van Orden, Kayla, Nicholas, Tucker, Anna, and Morgan Coccodrilli, Kendall and Keegan Sobzcak, and Ava Coccodrilli-Compton; nieces and nephews.

    Preceded in death by brothers Wilfred, Norman, Cecil, and Ronnie Shaffer; sisters Florence Strackbein and Mary Daniels.

    Everyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church Wednesday morning.

    Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.

    Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

    Interment, St. John’s Cemetery, Jessup.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Lackawanna County 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.

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Margaret "Sally" Cawley
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March 14, 2006

Margaret "Sally" Cawley of Ledgedale died Tuesday morning in Mercy Hospital . She was preceded in death by two husbands Robert Hawk and James P. Cawley.

Born in Scranton daughter of the late Joseph J & Lena Nelson Reddington. She was a member of St Thomas More and St Mary’s Churches, Lake Ariel & Ledgedale. Prior to retirement she had been employed in the garment industry.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers Joseph and Thomas Reddington.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Interment Hollisterville cemetery.

Memorial contributions to St Thomas More/St Mary’s Churches PO Box 188, Lake Ariel. Pa 18436.

 Arrangements James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel, Pa
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Richard A. McLain, Jr.
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March 1, 2006

Richard A. McLain, Jr., Sterling Township, died Wednesday in the Community Medical Center. His widow is the former Kim Hoover.

Born in Scranton, son of Clara Malcolm McLain of Sterling and the late Richard McLain, Sr. who died in 1995. He was a graduate of Western Wayne High School and was attended the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Hamlin. He was a self employed logger.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are sons Richard McLain, III and Grant McLain; a sister Linda Mailen all of Sterling.

The funeral will be Monday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Gordon White, pastor of the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Hamlin.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm.
Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

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Randall M. Randy Miller
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February 14, 2006

Randall M. (Randy) Miller of Mechanicsburg died Tuesday at Harrisburg Hospital. His widow is the former Judith Rinck. He was born Carbondale son of the late Jesse and Mary Emory Miller.

He was a graduate of Bryan College and received his Masters Degree from Pensacola College. He had been employed by Pa House of Representatives and was a former Elementary teacher in Wayne county for many years. He was a long time member of Bible Baptist Church Shiremanstown and also attended Daybreak Church of CMA, Mechanicsburg.

Surviving are a daughter Carol Graham and her husband Alan of Shiremanstown; a son Paul and his wife Kerrie of Landisburg; sisters Lois Shaffer of South Canaan and Lenore Frey of Sparta, NJ; brothers Ernest of South Canaan, Donald of Ponoka, Alberta, Canada; grandchildren Jason, Krista, Nathan, Kayla, Hunter and Kodie; his mother in law Mina Rinck.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday at Noon in the Canaan Bible Chapel ,Hemlock Rd, South Canaan.

Interment East Canaan Cemetery, South Canaan.

Friends may call Monday morning from 10 am until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to : Canaan Christian Academy 30 Hemlock Rd, Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

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Nettie L. Ridgeway
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February 13, 2006

Nettie L. Ridgeway, formerly of Hollisterville, died Monday morning in St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home. Her husband was the late Clarence J. Ridgeway who died in 1993. The couple was married June 18, 1936.

Born in Hollisterville, son of the late Charles and Frances Chedster Fueglein. She was a member of the Hollisterville United Methodist Church and loved to play the piano and sing in the choir. She was a member of the Rebekkah Lodge Order of the Eastern Star since 1955.

She was a loving and caring grandma who enjoyed baking, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are granddaughters, Michelle Noble, Lake Ariel, and Stacey Koch, Hamlin; Sisters Margaret Brooks, Conklin, NY and Millicent Weed, Moscow; Great grandchildren, Shawna, Mark, Ian, Brandie, Alyssa, Nicholas, Nathan.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Maury; a brother Robert Fueglehn; a sister Ida Savitz.

A special thank you to all of the staff, friends, and "family" at St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home for the wonderful compassion and care given over the years.

The Funeral will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel with services the Rev. Pat Lee, pastor of the Hollisterville United Methodist Church.

Interment, Private in Hollisterville Cemetery.

Friends may call Thursday from 10:00am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hollisterville United Methodist Church c/o Mary Ellen Sexton RR#4 Box 4585 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.

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Mary J. Gershey Pesarcik
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February 12, 2006

 

Mary J. Gershey Pesarcik, Lake Ariel, died Sunday in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Community Medical Center after an illness. Her husband is Andrew Pesarcik.

Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Durech Gershey she attended the Salem Consolidated School. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale. Prior to retirement, she was employed in the garment industry in New York and Pennsylvania.

Surviving are brothers Joseph of Lake Ariel, Stanley of Moscow, and George Davailius of Lake Ariel; sisters Josephine James of Taylor, Elizabeth Davailius of Lake Ariel and Ann Shearer of Horseheads, New York; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a son Bernard Thomas Mozdenski; a brother Louis Gershey and Anthony Davailius.

Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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Edward J. Pruss
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February 6, 2006

Edward J. Pruss, Ledgedale, died Monday evening in the Allied Service Skilled Care Center after an illness. His widow is the former Eleanor A. Wycko.

Born in Ledgedale, son of the late Stanley and Rose Wielojosz Pruss, Sr. he was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated High School. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale and it’s Holy Name Society. Prior to retirement he had been self employed as a dairy farmer. He also served many years as a Salem Township Supervisor. He was also a member of the Ledgedale Fire Company and was a forty year 4-H Leader.

Surviving are a son Edward D. Pruss of Ledgedale; daughters Margaret Miller and her husband John of Mt. Wolf, Pa., Christina Salak and her husband Donald of Waymart, and Mary V. Pruss of Scranton; a sister Pauline Soska of Florida; grandchildren David Miller, SFC Robert, Ellen, and Bernadine Salak; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by brothers Stanley, Anthony, and Paul Pruss; a sister Anna Perkosky Astringer.

Anyone attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30am in St. Mary’s Church, Ledgedale.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ledgedale Volunteer Fire Company and the 4-H Dairy Fund c/o The Wayne County Cooperative Extension 925 Court St. Honesdale, Pa. 18431.

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Arthur D. Botjer
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February 4, 2006

Arthur D. Botjer, Sterling Township, died Saturday night at home. His widow is the former Bernice Klepadlo.

Born in Greentown, son of the late Henry and Isabelle Reichel Botjer. He was a graduate of the Greene Dreher High School. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a carpenter. He was a United Sates Army veteran serving in World War II.

Surviving are sons David of Maplewood and Arthur of Lake Ariel; grandchildren Michael, Kevin, and Megan; great granddaughter Trinity; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and interment will be at a time to be announced in Fairview Memorial Park.
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Phyllis I. Lown
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January 25, 2006

Phyllis I. Lown, a resident of Cortez, died Wednesday at home after an illness. Her husband is Loren "Skip" Lown.

Born in Damascus, daughter of Margaret Daniels Shaffer of Lake Ariel and the late Lester Walker. She was a graduate of the Jefferson Township High School and was a member of the Cortez United Methodist Church. Prior to retirement she had been employed Gertrude Hawk Chocolates and several clothing manufacturing company's throughout the area.

She was gifted with many talents and wasn't afraid to share these gifts with others. Whether it be her abilities with baking, gardening (she had a phenomenal green thumb) or sewing and crocheting her caring nature would always show through. Her nurturing also benefitted her mother, children, grandchildren, or anyone looking for a sweet treat, smile, shelter or words of encouragement. She was also very involved with family Geneology.

Surviving are sons Loren and his wife Mary Lynne of Cortez, Ron and his wife Mary Ann of Shavertown, and Roger and his wife Lauren of Philadelphia; sisters Shirley Tuttle of Waymart, Evelyn Higginbothim of Sun City, Az, Mary Ellen Britton of Hazelton, Suzanne Ciscoe of Madison Twp, Sonya Osborne of Annapolis, Md, and Betty Rosengrant of Lake Ariel; brothers Herbert of Millerton, Lester of Montecano, WA, Ted of Lake Ariel, Bill of Northampton, and Friend of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren Megan Arvonio, Jillian, Jessica, and Kelly Lown; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Johnny and a sister Patricia Mcumber.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. Ron Onder.

Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm.

Interment, Fairview Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Moses Taylor Hospital Oncology Dept. 700 Quincy Ave. Scranton, Pa. 18510 or to Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice 38 N. Main St. Pittston, Pa. 18640.
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Sophie Grella
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January 23, 2006

Sophie Grella, a resident of the Ellen Memorial Nursing Home, Honesdale, formerly of the Hideout, died late Monday night. She was the widow of Thomas A. Grella.

Born in Brooklyn, daughter of the late John and Frances Harasumchuk Kret and was a graduate of the Girls High School in Brooklyn. She attended St. Thomas More Church. Prior to retirement she had been employed as an Engineering Assistant for AT&T.

Surviving are a son Thomas and his wife Carmen; a daughter Janet Verni and her husband Vito all of Lake Ariel; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by a twin sister Jennie; brothers Jack and John.

Anyone attending the Mass is asked to go directly to the church on Thursday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Thursday at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church, corner of Route 296 and Tresslarville Rd., Lake Ariel.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.

Interment, Friday in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.
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Charles H. Peet
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January 12, 2006

Charles H. Peet, Bidwell Hill, died Thursday morning at home after an illness. His widow is the former Evelyn Conklin. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in September.

Born in Lake Ariel, son of the late Edward and Mary "Mame" Bidwell Peet he was a member of the Wimmers Bible Fellowship Church. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Bailey’s Manufacturing in Honesdale for 32 years.

Surviving are sons Noel Peet of Hop Bottom and Rev. Gerald Peet of Trout Run; a daughter Ann Price of Lake Ariel; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a daughter Glenda Henwood; a granddaughter Sonya Joy Henwood.

Services will be held Saturday at 2pm in the Wimmers Bible Fellowship Church, 200 Wimmers Rd. Mt. Cobb officiated by Charles’ son Rev. Gerald Peet, his grandson Rev. Daniel Henwood, and pastor Wayne Jackson of the Wimmers Bible Fellowship Church.

Spring interment, Hamlin Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wimmers Bible Fellowship Church 200 Wimmers Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436 or to the Child Evangelism Fellowship PO Box 628 Honesdale, Pa. 18431.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Paul A. Southard
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January 5, 2006

Paul A. Southard, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Thursday at home. His wife was the former Evelyn F. Shapuis who died in 2005.

Born in Freeport, NY son of the late Charles W and Eva M Slauttery Southard. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a machinist with the Johnson and Hoffman Company. He was a United States Army Veteran.

Surviving is a son Paul W Southard of Fond du lac, WI; two sisters Audrey Combs and Eva Tanner both on New York.

Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Jeffrey Lyn Thomas
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January 7, 2006

Jeffrey Lyn Thomas, Sterling, died Saturday in the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness.

Born in Kenosha, WI., son of Patricia E. Crum Thomas, Sterling and the late Richard F. Thomas, Sr. he attended the JJ Kohler School and the NIEU in Scranton. He attended the Hollisterville United Methodist Church.

Surviving are a brother and Allen R. Thomas, Sr. of Michigan; sisters Leigh A. Merring of Lake Ariel and Laurie A. Scutt of Arkansas; step brothers Richard F. Thomas, Jr. of Sterling, Donald Thomas of Pittston,; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother Scott.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 3pm in the Hollisterville United Methodist Church with Rev. Pat Lee officiating.

Friends may call Wednesday from 2:30pm until time of service.

Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
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Alfred S. Koerner
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January 1, 2006

Alfred S. Koerner, Mt. Cobb, died Sunday in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness. His wife of 51 years is the former Anna Case.

Born in Scranton son of the late Alfred S. and Edna Kubler Koerner he was a member of the Pentecostal Assembly of God Church, Hamlin. Prior to retirement he had been employed by the Scranton Tobacco Company in the Receiving Department. He was a United States Army Veteran.

Surviving are sons Keith of Hamlin and Alan of Mt. Cobb; a daughter Robin Marhevka of Mt. Cobb; sisters Alberta Evans of Olyphant and Madeline Peteritis of Nicholson; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a daughter Linda Koerner Gordon; a grandson Craig Marhevka.

The funeral will be Monday at 11am in the Hamlin Assembly of God Church Route 191 Hamlin.

Friends may call Sunday from 6-9pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel and Monday morning at the church from 10am until time of service.

Interment, Mt. Cobb Cemetery.
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John J. Timlin
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January 2, 2006

John J. Timlin, The Hideout, Lake Ariel, died Monday morning in the VNA Hospice Unit at the Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness. His wife is the former Mary Ann Reilly. The couple celebrated 59 years of marriage in June 2005.

Born June 15, 1924 in the Bronx, NY son of the late Patrick and Delia Mellet Timlin. Prior to retirement he was served as a Sergeant in the New York City Police Department. He also served in the United States Army during WWII in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters.

Surviving are four daughters Patricia Van Roten of Stamford, Ct., Julie and her husband Ray Soffientini of Franklin Square, NY, Mary and her husband Fred Federico of Lake Ariel, Jean and her husband Wes Schelling of Franklin Square, NY; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a nephew; two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his brother William "Bill" Timlin.

The funeral will be Friday at 9am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church.

Interment, St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Westchester, NY.

Friends may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 51 Locust Ave. Suite 201 New Canaan, Ct. 06840.
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