Obituaries

Eugene Patrick Brown, Sr., 73, of Hawley, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the former Shirley Aileo. The couple married on June 16, 1962. Born on March 23...

James "Bob" Robert Perry, 81, of Honesdale, died on January 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Shirley J. Reifler on July 24, 2008. The couple married on April 16, 1955. Born September 1...

Susan Jane Rose, 78, passed away peacefully with family close by her side at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA on January 22, 2017. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart Arthur H. Rose (Bucky) whom she married in 1956. Susan was bor...

Margaret (Peggy) Washington Margaret (Peggy) Washington, 72, formerly of Liberty, NY and Honesdale, PA, died Monday, January 16, 2017 in of Fort Myers, FL where she had recently resided with her husband Robert. Born July 20, 1944 she was the daug...

Dorothy (Richards) Rosenkrans Hyser, 89, of Honesdale, died on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harrison Tripp Rosenkrans on January 12, 1985 and her s...

Shirley L. Anke, 82 of Hawley, died on Monday, January 2, 2016 at Wayne Woodlands Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen E. Anke on July 4, 2010. The couple married on July 6, 1960. Born on November 18, 1934 at the family home in W...

Martha Marie "Marti" (Nicotera) Gumble, age 71, of Honesdale, PA, passed away on January 2, 2017. Marti was born in Camden, NJ to the late George Nardello and Martha Marie Coccogna Nardello on September 9, 1945. She graduated from Camden Catholic ...

Ruth Schield Weniger, beloved aunt, teacher, and friend, died on December 30, 2016, at Bethany Village where she had been residing.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Attorney Robert T. Weniger and her parents, William and Harriett Kehr Schi...

Catherine A. Quinn, 89, of Honesdale passed away on Saturday, December 17. She was predeceased in 2006 by her husband of 59 years, William J. Quinn.   While a resident of Honesdale, Catherine was active in St John the Evangelist Parish wit...

Carl R. Hoffman, 78, of Honesdale, formerly of Baldwin L.I. New York, passed away on December 15, 2016. Survived by loving siblings James Hoffman, Julie Satre, Diane Anker, Douglas Hoffman and Agnes Thomas. He was predeceased by brothers Arthur, R...

Diana Marie (McConnell) Utegg, 49, of Honesdale, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at her home. Born on September 10, 1967 in Honesdale, she is the daughter of William P. McConnell of Lake Ariel and Patricia Nober of Florida. She was ...

Donald Charles McCann, Jr., 53, of Lake Ariel, died on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his home.   Born on September, 8, 1963 in Scranton, he is the son of Donald and Helen Theobald McCann with whom he resided.  He was a graduate of Honesda...

Margery Ann Ordnung, 72, of Honesdale, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at home surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with Alzheimers’s.   “Margie” is survived by her husband of 51 years, Clark Walter Ordnung.  The c...

Ruth Hilda ( Smith)  Miller, 91, of White Mills passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 6, 2016 at Ellen Memorial Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her husband John F. Miller in 1984. Born on June 9, 1925 in White Mills she was the daug...

Frederick F. Weist of Honesdale, died on Saturday, December 3rd after an illness. He and his wife Jane (Graziadio – Salvatore) were married on September 28, 1963.   Born on November 1, 1940 in Honesdale, Fred was the son of the late Andr...

Margaret "Peggy" Mary Fontana, 81, of Honesdale and formerly of Manhasset, NY, died on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert John Fontana in 1995. Born on September 3, 1935 in Glen Cove, NY, she ...

Ronald L. Reichling, 56, of Honesdale and formerly of Queens, NY, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at his home following an illness. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, the former Annette M. Mercatante. The couple married on August 9, 1996. B...

Albert Joseph "Sonny" Henderson, 80, of Milanville, died on Friday, November 18, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Theresa Lau. The couple married on March 2, 1957. Born on December 30, 1935 in Carbondale, he was...

Joan Marie Garrity, 80, of Honesdale, died on Monday, November 14, 2016 at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center in Lake Ariel. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard Garrity. The couple married on September 4, 1966. Born on July 10, 193...