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Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010

Joseph Ronald Watson

Joseph Ronald Watson, 71 of Pleasant Mount, died Friday, January 15,
2010 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. He is survived by his
wife of 45 years, the former Patricia Grace Rosemurgy. The couple
married November 28, 1964.

Born September 22, 1938 in White Mills, he was the son of the late
Ernest Sylvester and Elizabeth Anna Utegg Watson. He was a graduate of
Hawley High School and later graduated from Mansfield University with a
bachelors degree in Social Studies and Spanish.
After graduating, he taught History and Spanish at Damascus High School
and later Wyalusing High School. After retiring, he was a substitute
teacher in Susquehanna and Wallenpaupack Schools. He was a co-owner of
Watson's Day Care Center in Pleasant Mount and Hawley.

Joe enjoyed hiking, spending time with his family, woodworking,
gardening, and traveling. He was well known for his infectious smile
and helping people laugh and enjoy life.

Joe was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church.

Also surviving is his son Todd Joseph Watson of Hummelstown, PA; his
daughter Kelly L. Watson Cordaro and husband Joseph of Honesdale;
brothers Jim Watson and wife Jean and Marvin Watson and wife Gertie
all of White Mills; sisters Ruth Shaffer of Massena, NY and Ann
Sanderson of White Mills; grandchildren Joseph, Justin and J. Duncan;
nieces and nephews.

As per his request, cremation was held. A memorial service will be
held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Bethany Presbyterian Church
at 2 PM by Pastor Ryan Kraus. Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home,
428 Main St. Honesdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Liver
Transplant Program, Geisinger Medical Center, 100 North Academy Ave.
Danville, PA 17822

Edward J. Moran

Edward J. Moran, of Honesdale died Monday, January 4, 2009 at home
after an illness. He and the love of his life, the former Avis G.
Judge celebrated 49 years of marriage on November 5, 2009.

Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the Edward J. and Sabrina J.
Jordan Moran. He graduated from St. Rose High School, Marywood
University and The University of Scranton. He served in the Army
National Guard for six years and was employed by Equifax for 50 years.
He was a member of St John the Evangelist Parish and attended St.
Mary Magdalen Church in Honesdale were he served as a lector.

In service to others, he was a coach for Biddy Basketball and Missy
Basketball. He was PIAA referee, and volunteered his time to Meals on
Wheels.

His children and grandchildren were the light of his life and he
enjoyed spending time with them, attending their various events and
sporting activities.

"E.J." was a devout Christian, who lived out his faith through his
actions and deeds. He led by example, and instilled his strong faith
into his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he survived by four son; Edward "Ted" and
wife Bonnie of Tillson, NY; Dr. Martin and wife Colleen of Mt. Cobb
and their children M.J., Kaleigh, Brennan, Julia and Ava; Patrick and
wife Kathy of Carbondale; and Christopher of Honesdale; a daughter
Judy and husband Bob of Castleton, NY and their children Justin and
Sean; a sister Sabina and husband Joseph Moriarty of Ringwood, NJ and
their children Kathy Colucci and Joseph Moriarty; and cousins.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister Mary.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to  Father Desam of St.
Mary's Church, Dr. Adonozio, Dr. Blomain, Dr. Holla, Ascera Care
Hospice, and neighbors and friends for their loving care.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at noon at St.
Mary Magdalen Church. Interment will be at a later date in Canaan
Corners Cemetery. Friends may visit Hessling Funeral Home, 5th St.
Bridge entrance, 428 Main St. Honesdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Infusion
Dept. of Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St. Honesdale or American
Red Cross, 1111 Main St. Honesdale.

Martin William (Bill) Shaughnessy III

Martin William (Bill) Shaughnessy III, 65 of Honesdale, died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, the former Ann M. Swiezbin. The couple married June 12, 1965 in St. Mary's Church in Roslyn, NY.

Born January 22, 1944 in New York City, he is the son of Martin (Bill) Shaughnessy of Beach Lake and Ellen Shaughnessy of Waterhill, FL. He was a United States Air Force veteran of Vietnam and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Along with his wife Ann, he owned and operated Shaughnessy Refrigeration, Inc. for 36 years.

Active in the community, Bill was a member of the Honesdale Golf Club where he was a past president and treasurer. He also was the chairman of the Honesdale Golf Club 100th Anniversary - Centennial Celebration weekend. He was a past president, vice president and treasurer of the Honesdale Area Jaycees and in 2002 was honored by the Jaycees as Boss of the Year. As a member of the Jaycees, he was the chairman of the Bicentennial Project and in the summer of 1976 Bill coordinated the erection of a flag pole on Irving Cliff that is still being used. The first flag to fly over the cliff was the flag that draped his cousins casket, Francis Andrysiak who was killed in action in Vietnam and flew in honor of all servicemen and women. Continuing to show his patriotism, he also was chairman on the Honesdale Borough Bicentennial committee.

For twenty years, he was a coach for the Honesdale Biddy Basketball.
In 1987, he volunteered to accompany Fred Reisch, the Biddy Basketball commissioner, to Disney World and be his caregiver. The basketball league raised funds to fly Fred to Florida to fulfill a life dream to see Disney World. For Bill this was one of the most memorable times of his life. In support of his children and all children in the community, Bill also coached Missy Softball, Missy Basketball and Little League for many years. In later years, he volunteered as a ref for Biddy Basketball and Missy Basketball.

A faithful man, Bill was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Honesdale where he was a lector since 1971 and also participated in its Eucharistic Adoration Chapel since its inception. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, council 363 in Honesdale.

Also surviving are his children Brian Shaughnessy and wife Kim of Souderton, PA, Kelly Watkins and fiancee Kevin Bishop of Honesdale, William P. Shaughnessy and wife Sapna of Glenside, PA, and Maureen Kirchdoerfer and husband Justin of Fort Worth, TX; sisters Kathleen Bleier and husband Larry of Davie, FL, E. Patricia Snow and husband Todd of Hollywood, FL, and Monica Bender and husband Bill of Southport, NC; a brother Kevin Shaughnessy and wife Kate of Hillsborough, NJ; his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy and the light of his life, John, Patrick and Amber Watkins and Lauren , Julia and Maya Shaughnessy; a cousin Charles Newell of Hawley; and nieces and nephews.

Bill will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. He will always be remembered as a loving husband,  Father and grandfather who truly loved his family and his Lord.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Honesdale at 10 AM. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends may visit Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Evangelist Parish,
414 Church St. Honesdale, PA 18431.

Robert J. Fox

Robert J. Fox, 91 of Honesdale, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 at
Ellen Memorial Health Care Center. He is survived by his wife of 62
years, the former E. Grace Dirlam. The couple married March 27, 1947.

Born July 17, 1918 in Honesdale he is the last surviving member of the
Thomas and Clara Doyle Fox family. After graduating high school in
1937, he joined the US Army in 1942. During World War II he was a
apprentice embalmer for the Army. In 1946 he received an honorable
discharge after achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant and a Good
Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal.

After returning he became co-owner of the Wayne Co. Candy and Tobacco
Co. Later he worked for Hussco Shoe Co. and retired from Wayne
Crushed Stone where he was weigh master. He was also Wayne County Tax
Assessor for several years.

Bob was a member and past president of the Honesdale Lions Club, a
member of St. John the Evangelist Parish and the Millionaire Paupers
Club. An avid golfer, he was a member at the Honesdale Golf Club and
enjoyed the 19th hole.

Bob loved his family and spending time with them and his dogs.

Also surviving is his son R. James Fox Jr. and wife Diane of
Honesdale;  daughters M. Patricia Levin and husband Dr. Theodore Levin
of Denver, CO, Ann E. Augeri of Palm Beach, FL and Linda S. Tallman
and husband Thomas of Honesdale; grandchildren Melissa Moran, Adrah
and Rachael Levin, Jennifer Tallman Killam and Ryan Tallman; great
grandchildren Kieran, Lucas and Charlie Moran, Kadin Killam and Sophie
Golub; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers James, Joseph and Thomas Fox;
sisters Mary Monaghan, Alice Crawford, Claire Madden, Kathryn
Monaghan, Lourdes Hatton, Elizabeth Surdovel and Helen Sweezy.

As per his request, cremation was held at Maple Hill at Salem
Crematory. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 am at
St. Mary Magdalen Church in Honesdale. The family will receive
friends on Monday from 9:30 to service time in church. Private
interment will be in Darling Cemetery. Arrangements by Hessling
Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Dessin
Animal Shelter, 138 Miller Rd. Honesdale, PA 18431 or to donors
favorite charity.

Henry A. Hazen

Henry A. Hazen, 88 of Equinunk passed away at home on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. He is
survived by his wife of 62 years, the former Rita E. Warfield.

Born May 28, 1921 in Sterling, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph William Hazen and
Nellie May Batzel Hazen. He attended school in Lake Ariel and in Lookout. A veteran of
World War II, he served as a hospital orderly transporting wounded troops by hospital
trains from the Northern Pacific across the United States. He was a member of the
American Legion Post 765, located in Equinunk.

Henry worked for several years for Penn Dot and worked for Camp Equinunk over forty
years. He was a member of Union Methodist Church in Equinunk. Henry enjoyed the
outdoors - hunting, fishing, gardening, and caring for his yard. He was a charter member
of the Union Lake Sportsmen Club. Henry was a devoted husband and  Father. He enjoyed
spending time with family and friends.

Also surviving are his sons Alan Hazen and wife Mary, Roger Hazen and wife Pat, Thomas
Hazen and Barbara;  daughters Elizabeth Mosher and husband Stan, Patricia Hessmiller and
husband Tom; eight grandchildren James, Anthony and Matthew Hazen, Joseph Mosher, Ann
Mosher Schies, David Mosher, Joshua and Jennifer Hessmiller; six great grandchildren
Christopher, Katrina, Hank and Leah Hazen, Austin VanDunk and Nathan Mosher.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Minnie Branning and Jesse Bortree and two
grandchildren Lisa Hazen and Susan Hazen.

Funeral Services will be held at Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale on
Saturday at Noon by Rev. Wilbur Black. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery in
Equinunk. Friends may visit Saturday from 10 to service time.

Memorial contributions can be made to Union United Methodist Church, Equinunk, PA.

Richard J. Scorzelli

Richard J. Scorzelli, 68 of Honesdale, died suddenly Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at his
home. He is survived by his wife of 6 years, the former Catherine A. Kemmerer. The
couple married November 10, 2003 at the Wayne County Courthouse.

Born October 22, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Angelo and Caroline
Gionta Scorzelli. He graduated from Forest Hills High School and attended the Academy of
Aeronautics in Astoria, NY. He was employed for 35 years at General Fibre Products in
New Hyde Park, NY.

Richard was an avid hobbyist; collecting sports memorabilia, coins and nautical items.
He enjoyed woodworking and was well known to make anything from display cases for his
coins to arbors for his family.

He was an instant friend to many, and totally devoted to his wife,  daughters and
grandchildren.

Also surviving are his  daughters Laura Pugliese and husband Stephen; Debra Brady and
husband Peter; his granddaughters Danielle Pugliese and Nicole Pupo Brady; grandsons
Richard and Anthony Pugliese; step-daughter Tracy Grimsley Rader and husband Robert and
granddaughter Rebekah.

A funeral blessing will be held Saturday at 1 PM at Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St.
Honesdale. Friends may visit on Saturday from 11 to service time. As per his request,
cremation will follow at Maple Hill at Salem Crematory in Archbald.

Charles Shaffer Jr.

Charles Shaffer Jr., 79 of Massena, NY and formerly of Wayne County
passed away, Monday, November 30, 2009 at Massena Memorial Hospital.

He is survived by his wife Ruth; two sons Charles E. Shaffer of
Youngstown, NY and Gerald Shaffer of Keystone Heights, FL; a daughter
Joan Brown; step-children Gloria Philips of Massena, NY, Glenn
Gunsaulus of Woodbridge, VA and Kevin Strzalka of Massena, NY; five
grandchildren; four step grandchildren; one great grandchild; five
step great grandchildren; two sisters Naomi Drodz of Plainfield, NJ
and Mary Hafner of New Jersey; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Lloyd and Everett Shaffer.

Charles was born March 31, 1930 in South Canaan, the son of the late
Charles and Elsie VanSickle Shaffer. He attended schools in Lake Ariel.

Charles entered the US Army in 1947, serving on the front lines of
battle during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1951.

He married Ruth Watson Strzalka in December 2000.

Charles owned and operated a bar, "Red Goose" for many years. He also
worked as a machinist for Rich Products in the Buffalo area.

He was an avid fisherman and especially enjoyed deep sea fishing.

A graveside service will be held at East Canaan Cemetery today,
Thursday at noon, with Pastor Mary Bryant officiating. Arrangements
by Hessling Funeral Home, 428 Main St. Honesdale.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American
Legion, Costello-Monahan-Brown Post 964, 1081 Great Bend Tpk., Pleasant
Mount, PA 18453.

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