Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
William E. Rogers
William E. Rogers, 79 of Honesdale, died Sunday morning at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris Theobald. The couple
were married September 5, 1949 in St. Mary Magdalen Church.
Born November 18, 1927 in Seelyville, he was the son of the late
George F. and Nettie Cole Rogers. His only brother, Robert H. Rogers
died of polio in 1944.
He was a graduate of Honesdale High School, class of 1945 and a
veteran of the US Navy, serving 39 months. He worked for Reitenauer
and Batcher and Neuman's for Men, former mens clothiers in Honesdale.
In March 1972, he and his wife purchased the Midtown Variety Store on
Main St. from Ben Fishman and retired in March of 1995.
He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, serving on the vestry for
several years, an honorary and life member of Protection Engine Co.
#3, serving as foreman, a 1949 charter member of the Honesdale Area
Jaycees and was selected as Boss of the Year in 1983. He was a 16
year member and past president of the Honesdale Borough Council.
He was inducted into the Wayne Co. Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1997,
and was a key player in its formation and continued to be active each
year in the selection of inductees.
He was a member of the Honesdale Golf Club since 1963 and served on
its Board of Directors. He was a life member of the American Legion,
a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a past member of the
Lions Club.
He was instrumental in the Honesdale Booster Club and the Honesdale
Terrace Street Outdoor Recreation Committee which is now the Honesdale
High School Football Stadium and Athletic Complex.
He and his wife volunteered for many years delivering meals for Meals
on Wheels.
He was an avid Hozzi player and still had monthly poker games with old
and dear friends. He was a lifelong Boston Red Sox and NY Giants fan.
He was the proud Father of 5 children, Carolyn Freberg (Don) of
Carlisle, Barbara Domurat (Ron) of Martha's Vineyard, Robert (Peggy)
of Honesdale, Margaret Giannelli (John) of Mechanicsburg, and William
(Jaclyn) of Honesdale; grandfather of Matthew Freberg (Jamie), Bryan
Freberg (Miranda), Jordan, Adam, and Grace Rogers, Sam, Michael, and
Jack Giannelli and Kane and Chloe Rogers; great grandfather to
Mackensie Freberg.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be said by Father Don Shearer at the
Grace Episcopal Church in Honesdale on Thursday at 10 AM. Interment
will follow in Glen Dyberry Cemetery. Friends may visit the Hessling
Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Wayne County
Historical Society, 810 Main St. Honesdale, PA 18431.
Kyla Anne Schwesinger
Kyla Anne Schwesinger, 5 months of Damascus died Aug. 24, 2007 at
Wayne Memorial Hospital.
Born March 21, 2007 in Honesdale, she was the daughter of Drue
Schwesinger and Renee Dieterich of Damascus. Kyla was a bundle of joy
with a beautiful smile and will always be "Our Little Angel" to her
family.
Also surviving is her big brother Ayden Schwesinger; paternal
grandparents Frank Schwesinger of Beach Lake and Gretta Schwesinger of
Damascus; maternal grandparents Michael Dieterich Sr. of Farmington,
NJ and Michelle Dieterich of Honesdale; great grandparents Rudy and
Anne Dieterich of Marco Island, FL and Theresa Reidenbach of
Elizabeth, NJ; uncles Dylan and Dane Schwesinger and Michael Jr.,
Matthew and Alexander Dieterich; and an aunt Desiree Schwesinger, 2
cousins; many great aunts, uncles and many friends.
A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at
St. John the Evangelist Church in Honesdale. Interment will follow in
St. Mary's Cemetery. Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main
St. Honesdale.
David Ramsay
David Ramsay, 44 of Equinunk, died Aug. 22, 2007 at his home.
Born March 6, 1963 in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of the former Helen
K. Reilly Ramsay of Equinunk and the late Jack C. Ramsay. Before
becoming disabled, David worked in maintenance at The Metropolitan
Opera for 5 years and later became a general contractor.
Although David spent most of his life in New Jersey, he always felt at
home in Equinunk.
Also surviving is his brother Thomas and wife Diane of Wayne, NJ and a
nephew Tommy.
He was predeceased by his sister Jacquelyn Ramsay.
A Blessing service will be held at the Hessling Funeral Home 428 Main
St. Honesdale on Monday at 11 AM. As per his request, cremation was
held at Maple Hill Crematory in Archbald.
Stella Santina Verola
Stella Santina Verola, 91, a resident at Wayne Woodlands Manor died
August 16, 2007. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Joseph
H. Verola Sr. The couple married April 6, 1940.
Born Oct. 1, 1915 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late
Angelo and Mary Cillaroto. A housewife and loving mother, Stella also
worked as a seamstress in a garment factory for many years when she
was younger. Stella was wonderful cook that made excellent raviolis
and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist
Parish in Honesdale.
Also surviving is her son Joseph Jr. and wife Lucille of Hawley; a
sister Josephine Badalamenti and husband Joseph of Clarks Summit;
grandchildren Jodi Verola, Mark Verola and fiancée Erica Muller and
Laurie Harrington and husband Ray and a great granddaughter Lucy
Harrington; a special nephew Joseph Badalamenti Jr. and many other
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 8 other brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 am at
St Mary Magdalen Church in Honesdale. Friends may visit the Hessling
Funeral Home 428 Main St Honesdale on Saturday from 9 to 10:30.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Beula H. Earley
Beula H. Earley, of Bethany Village, passed away Thursday, Aug. 2,
2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale with her family present.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Raymond Earley
who died Sept. 11, 2002. The couple married May 7, 1949.
Born in Girdland, PA on Nov. 3, 1927, she was the oldest child of the
late E. Lawrence and Mildred Robbins Highhouse. She attended Carley
Brook Elementary School and graduated from Honesdale High School.
After graduation, Mrs. Earley was employed at Katz Bros. Dept. Store
as a bookkeeper, and later in life with Wayne Bank in Honesdale.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Honesdale,
its Altar and Rosary Society and the Catholic daughters of America.
She dedicated an hour in the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
for many years prior to her illness.
Among her greatest joys were her husband, children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren. She dedicated her life to providing for a
peaceful, loving home. Many hours were spent baking, enjoying birds,
wildlife and gardening.
Ray and Beula greatly enjoyed many years in the Rare Squares Dance
Club, and various trips with their friends.
She is survived by her sons Wayne and wife Margaret (Peggy) and Scott
Earley both of Honesdale; daughters Linda Earley of Honesdale and
Kathleen Earley of Simpson; brothers James and Larry Highhouse of
Honesdale; sisters Doris Cory of Hawley and Jean Ostrander of
Milanville; 11 grandchildren John, Timothy, Michael Earley, Stephanie
Lukan, Amy Giblin, Lynn Highhouse, Christopher, Heather, Tracy, and
Rebecca Earley and Katlyn Lutchko; 11 great grandchildren and nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 2 indant sons John Edward and Gerald
Francis Earley and a brother Chester Highhouse.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at St. Mary
Magdalen Church at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in St. Mary's
Cemetery. Friends may visit the Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St.
Honesdale on Monday from 4-7PM.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Evangelist Parish
or the Eucharistic Chapel, both at 414 Church St. Honesdale, PA 18431.
Michael Carlos Baptiste Sr
Michael Carlos Baptiste Sr., 55 of Beach Lake died unexpectedly July
31, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Scranton. He is survived by his wife of
33 years, the former Patricia A. Robinson.
Born, January 2, 1952 in Trinidad, West Indies, he was the son of the
Erol Baptiste of Trinidad, West Indies and Ursula Lezama Baptiste of
Port Charlotte, FL. Before retiring to Beach Lake in 2003, Michael
was a New York City Police Officer, patrolling the bridges and
tunnels. He was a member of the New York State Fraternal Order of
Police and a great sports fan who loved to follow all New York teams.
Michael will be remembered for his great sense of humor and keeping
all things light.
Also surviving is his son Michael Jr. and wife Dameisha of New York
City; brothers Gaston and wife Sharon of Richmond, VA, Ian and wife
Denise of Leesburg, VA; a sister Linda Granderson of Port Charlotte,
FL; a granddaughter Azariya Penelope Baptiste; a brother-in-law
Kenneth Robinson of North Carolina; an aunt Girlie Lezama of Trinidad,
West Indies.
A Mass of Resurrection will be said at Christ Church, Indian Orchard,
Saturday at 11 AM by Father Donald Shearer. Interment will follow in
Indian Orchard Cemetery. Friends may visit the Hessling Funeral Home,
428 Main St. Honesdale on Friday from 6-8.
Donna Lee Marie Gohl
Donna Lee Marie Gohl, 48 of Olyphant died July 30, 2007 at the VNA
Hospice Unit at CMC in Scranton.
Born June 26, 1959 in Callicoon, NY, she was the daughter of Chester
and Frances Decker Crum Beach Lake. She was a Sergeant in the US Army
and later became a Nurses Aid in Sturges, PA. Donna loved animals and
became an animal activist. A selfless person, she enjoyed being in
the company of others and even though she became ill was concerned for
others before herself.
Also surviving is her son Max Batzel of Waymart; a daughter Marlane
Gohl of Olyphant; brothers James and wife Rosalie of Beach Lake, Earl
and wife Virginia of Milanville, and Gerald Crum of Rileyville; a
sister Diana Daub and husband Carl of Honesdale; aunts, uncles, nieces
and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother Jack Anthony Crum who died
July 27, 2007.
As per her request, cremation was held at Maple Hill at Salem
Crematory in Archbald. A graveside service will be held on Thursday
at 11 am at the Calkins Union Cemetery with Rev. Val Rommel of the
White Mills United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements by
Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Dessin Animal Shelter, 138
Miller Rd. Honesdale, PA 18431 or the American Cancer Society, Wayne
Unit 100 4th St.
Honesdale, PA 18431.
