Obituaries Listing

May 10, 2019

John J. Mican, age 71, of Waymart died Friday, May 10, 2019 at his home in Honesdale, Pa.

Born November 24, 1947 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John and Sophia (Booths) Mican. 

John was a 1965 graduate of Waymart High School.  From his youth he worked on his family’s farm in Canaan Township. John also worked for Canaan...

May 6, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

Gerald R. Clay, 90, of Pleasant Mount, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at home after an extended illness.  He was born in Union, S.C. the son of the late Roy and Marie Jolly Clay.  He was the loving husband of Esther Hauenstein Clay for 41 years.

Jerry proudly served his country in the US Army as a cryptographer during...

Apr 13, 2019

Marsha Joy Miller, 48 years, 6 months, 22 days of Brill Road, Smith Hill, entered eternity on Saturday morning, April 13, 2019 at home. 

Born September 23, 1970 in Stevens, PA, she was the daughter of Glenn M. and Marie (Zimmerman) Miller of Smith Hill.

After dealing with cancer for approximately 4 ½ years, Marsha peacefully passed away in her sleep and...

Apr 13, 2019

William F. Shemanski, 66, of Waymart, passed away on Saturday morning, April 13, 2019 at home, after a battle against cancer.  He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Billie Jo Hott.

Born November 24, 1952 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Stanley Shemanski and Jennie L. (Beam) Bellis.  He was the step-son of the late Michael...

Apr 4, 2019

Robert R. Kielar, 80, of Waymart passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Allied Hospice Center in Dunmore.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Dawn (Perry) Kielar.

Born June 22, 1938 in Simpson, he was the son of the late Stanley and Lottie (Shemanski) Kielar.

Bob worked at S.J. Bailey Furniture for many years prior to retirement.

He...

Mar 21, 2019

Shirley Yates Jenkins, 95, of The Villages, FL, formerly of South Canaan, passed away on Thursday morning, March 21, 2019 at Summerfield Suites in Florida. 

Born in Washington D.C. on January 7, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John Gordon Yates and Lucy Emmett Yates. 

She was a graduate of Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington.  Shirley was employed by...

Mar 20, 2019

Laura Stalker, 46, of Lake Ariel, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center after a sudden illness.  Her husband, Allan R. Stalker survives her.  They were married on October 12, 1996.

Born March 16, 1973 in Scranton, she was the daughter of Anthony and Marjorie (Chesnaky) Pruss, Jr. of Sterling, who also survive her.

Laura was a graduate of Western Wayne...

Mar 14, 2019

Mar 6, 2019

John T. "Jack" Osborne, 91, of Waymart died Wednesday evening, March 6, 2019 at Allied Hospice, Scranton.  He is survived by his wife, the former Patronella Garcia. 

Born July 20, 1927 in Carbondale, he was the son of the late John and Molly (Galinsky) Osborne.

John served in the United States Navy during World War II; he was honorably discharged in May...

Feb 10, 2019

Catherine Jean Williams, 95, of Meshoppen, formerly of Waymart, Pa and Florida,  passed away Sunday night, February 10, 2019 at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, after an illness.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Williams in 2012.  Jean was also preceded in death by two brothers:  Frederick Naizby and James Naizby.

Born July 26, 1923 in Carbondale,...

Feb 4, 2019

Thomas Vincent LeStrange, Jr., 71, of Honesdale passed away peacefully after an illness on Monday afternoon, February 4, 2019 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart. Born January 31, 1948 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late Thomas & Florence (Collins) LeStrange, Sr. 

Tom graduated from Narrowsburg High School, and went on to serve his country in the United States Army...

Feb 1, 2019

Alice Decker Daniels, 79, of Waymart passed away unexpectedly after an illness on Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at Wayne Woodlands Manor.

Born April 30, 1939 in Peckville, she was the daughter of the late Charles & Alice (Hess) Decker.

Alice was a wonderful mother and friend.  She enjoyed being with her family and friends. Alice loved dancing and meeting new people. ...

Feb 1, 2019

Dorothy Kerber Zimmer, 90, of Honesdale passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 1, 2019 at home, after an illness.

Born at home on August 21, 1928 in Wallington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma (Laszig) Mokray.  In 1946, Dottie graduated from Lodi High School in New Jersey and went on to work as a...

Jan 28, 2019

Dorothy McDonald, 89, of Waymart, passed away peacefully after an illness on Monday morning, January 28, 2019 at home.  She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 69 years, James D. McDonald.  They were married on February 25, 1950.

Born May 4, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Viola (Dietrich) Weiss.

Dorothy was...

Jan 9, 2019

Donald J. Ellsworth, 86, of Waymart, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2019 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (Eroh) Ellsworth.

Born November 21, 1932 in Honesdale, he was the son of the late M. Joseph and Mary...

Jan 6, 2019

James Abe Lamberton, 68, of Waymart, Clinton Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 6, 2019 at Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton, after an extended illness. His beloved wife, the former Joan A. Romich survives him.  They were married on July 7, 1979 at Uncle Walter’s cabin on the Delaware River.

Born November 16, 1950 in Carbondale, he was...

Dec 28, 2018

Gerald J. Derrick, 91, of Clinton Township, Waymart, went home with his Lord on Friday morning December 28, 2018 at home. His beloved wife, Helen V. (Plevyak) Derrick preceded him in death on July 6, 2016.  They were married more than 69 years.

Born March 15, 1927 in Waymart, he was the son of the late Jospeh & Augusta (Smith) Derrick.

Gerald...

Dec 27, 2018

JoAnn Bilko, 63, of Waymart passed away suddenly, of natural causes on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at home.

Born, January 10, 1955 in Newark, NJ she was the daughter of the late Robert and Adelle Bilko.

JoAnn graduated from Summerville High School, Class of 1974 and was a faithful member of Roman Catholic Church.

She is survived by a brother, Robert J. Bilko...

Dec 21, 2018

Gary E. Davis, 59, of Waymart passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 21, 2018 after an illness at Post Acute Medical Specialty Unit in Wilkes Barre General Hospital.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Cheryl A. (Eldred) Davis.

Born October 27, 1959 in Hancock, New York, he was the son of the late Leland and Alice...