Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Effie Marie Pickrell
June 30, 2007
Effie Marie Pickrell, Moscow, died Saturday in Hamlin as a result of an automobile accident. Her companion was Charles Rathburn.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Austin Beers and Jessie Walton Beers Hemmler, she had fromerly been employed in the home health care field. She attended Bidwell Hill United Methodist Church.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed greatly.
Surviving are daughters Lori Black, Moscow, Holly Pickrell, Lake Ariel; sister Amber Stout, Hollisterville; brothers Wilbert Beers, Maryland, Norton"Butch" Beers, Easton, Pa., Jack Beers, Moscow; grandchildren Anthony and Corey Matacchiera, Jacquelyn Griffiths, Dylan Black; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother Otis Beers.
The Funeral will be Thursday at 10:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. John Craig.
Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Moscow.
Friends may call Wednesday 5-8pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bidwell Hill United Methodist Church P.O. Box # 474 Hamlin, Pa. 18427.
Albert E. Stevens, Sr.
June 29, 2007
Albert E. Stevens, Sr., Sterling, died Friday at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, after a long term illness. His widow is the former Elsie Irene Beemer Stevens, they had celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this past year.
Born in Scranton, son of the late Frank and Helen Enslin Stevens, he was a member of the Sterling United Methodist Church. His family was one of the founding families of Sterling, Pa. Prior to retirement he was a school bus driver and life long cattle and produce farmer.
He was a loving husband, Father, grandfather. He loved spending quality with his family and friends at the annual family pig roast each July 4th. He also enjoyed his annual fishing trips to Canada and chatting with his many customers.
Surviving are sons Albert E. Jr. And wife Noel, Greentown, Douglas and his wife Luann, Taylor, Steven, Sterling, Daniel and his wife Kim, S. Sterling, Michael and his wife Wendy, Sterling, Richard, Sterling; daughters Janet Gilpin and her husband James, S. Sterling, Sandra Leonard and her husband Paul, Tobyhanna, Patricia Stevens, Sterling; brother Howard and his wife Mildred, Moscow; grandchildren, Christa Rae, Diedra, Douglas, Travis, Dustin, Courtney, Andrew, Kevin, Caden; greatgrandchild, Bela Rose; Several Nieces and nephews.
The Funeral will be Friday at 10:30am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd., Lake Ariel with services by the Rev. Nathan Gilpin.
Interment Sterling Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday 5-8pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sterling United Methodist Church P.O. Box # 25 Sterling, Pa. 18463.
Richard W. Belles
March 5, 2007
Richard W. Belles, Lake Ariel, died March 5, 2007 at Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday at 11:00am in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
Friends may call Friday 10:00am to 11:00am in the Funeral Home.
Interment, East Canaan Cemetery, S. Canaan.
Mary R. Vay
June 18, 2007
Mary R. Vay, Hawley, died Monday morning at the Ellen Memorial Care Center, Honesdale. Her husband was the late Henry M. Vay.
Born in East Orange, NJ, daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor Dunworth Limpert, she was a graduate of East Orange High School. Prior to retirement she was employed as an account representative in New York City. She attended B.V.M. Queen of Peace Church and was very active in the various groups, activities, and events at the Ellen Memorial Care Center.
Surviving are a daughter, Katherine and her husband John Mills, Hawley; a brother Frank and his wife Irene Limpert, Staunton, Va.; grandchildren Diane, Stephen, Cindy and Sharon; 7 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother William Limpert.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30am in the B.V.M. Queen of Peace Church, Corner of Church and Chestnut Streets, Hawley.
Interment, Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightsville, NJ.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ellen Memorial Care Center's Activity Fund, 23 Ellen Memorial Way Honesdale, Pa. 18431 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Lake Ariel.
Ronald E. Maurio
June 5, 2007
Ronald E. Maurio, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday evening at Wayne Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday morning at 10am in St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel.
Cremation will follow in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home, Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, and 9-10am Saturday morning at St. Thomas More Church.
Ernest J. Allen, Sr.
June 5, 2007
Ernest J. Allen, Sr, Lake Ariel, died Tuesday afternoon in the Wayne Memorial Hospital. His wife of 53 years is the former Beverly Piroh.
Born in Bridgeport, Ct., son of the late Ernest and Rose Bendetti Allen. Prior to retirement he had been employed by Textron Lycoming as an inspector. He was a United States Army veteran serving in Korea.
Surviving are a son Ernest, Jr and his wife Teresa of Southington, Ct.; daughters Linda Masterson and her husband Gary of Louisville, Ky and Virginia Hoban of Port Richie, Fl; a brother Kenneth and his wife Gloria of Leesburg, Fl; a sister in law Bette Allen of West Palm Beach, Fl.; grandchildren Melissa, Matthew, Tara, Casey, Brian, James, and Heather.
Preceded in death by a brother Charles and a sister Katherine Kalinowski.
Funeral service will be held Friday evening at 6pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel. Friends may call Friday from 3-6pm. Cremation will follow service in the Lake Region Crematory at the James Wilson Funeral Home.
Mary E. Fischbeck
May 26, 2007
Mary E. Fischbeck, Lake Ariel, formerly of Carmel, New York, died Saturday in the Wayne Memorial Hospital after an illness. She was the widow of Frederick Fischbeck who died in 1951.
Born in Dickson City, daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Zielezinski Letkiewicz. She was a graduate of the Lake Consolidated School and was a member of St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Parish Community. Prior to retirement she had been employed as a
receptionist in New York City for an advertising agency.
Surviving are brothers Frank of Silver Spring, Md and Edward of Port Richie, Fl; sisters Betty Pawlik and Gertrude O'Brien both of Lake Ariel; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a brother John Letkiewicz and sister Pearl Schork.
Anyone planning on attending the funeral is asked to go directly to the church. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30am in St. Mary's Church, Ledgedale.
Friends may call Tuesday from 2-6pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel. Interment , St. Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas More/St. Mary's Churches Box 188 Lake Ariel, Pa. 18436.
Concetta Guida
May 17, 2007
Concetta Guida, Mt. Cobb, died May 17 at home. She was the widow of Thomas C. Guida.
Services will be held Saturday at 5pm in the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall Rt. 247 Mt. Cobb.
Interment was held private at the convenience of the family in St. John's Cemetery, Jessup.
Arrangemnts by the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. lake Ariel.
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Lisa M. Merker
May 21, 2007
Lisa M. Merker, 41, Madison Twp., died Sunday at Mercy Hospital. Her husband is James M. Merker.
Born in West Islip, NY daughter of Joseph and Lorraine Grotz Marold of Lake Ariel. She was a member of St. Thomas More Church, Lake Ariel. She was a graduate of Miller Place High School, Miller Place, New York.
Surviving are a son Joshua and a daughter Abegail both at home; a brother Joseph Marold and his wife Maureen of Jermyn; two nieces.
Friends may call Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt. 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel.
The funeral will be Thursday at 8:45am from the funeral home with Mass to be celebrated at 9:30am in St. Thomas More Church Corner of Gravity and Tresslarville Roads Lake Ariel.
Cremation will take place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
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Wesley T. Gronowski
May 17, 2007
Wesley T. Gronowski, Sterling, died Wednesday morning at the VNA Hospice Unit @ Moses Taylor Hospital after an illness.
Born in White Plains, NY, son of Robert Gronowski and his companion Joanne Marquartdt, Hawley and Nancy Favilla Tora and her companion Tony Meo, Sterling he was a 2003 graduate of Wallenpaupack Area High School.
Also Surviving are brothers, Robert Gronowski, Hawley and Jack Tora, Sterling; a sister Carly Gronowski, Sterling; paternal grandfather Luke Gronowski, Florida; maternal grandparents John and Virginia Meo, Dunmore.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Marie Gronowski.
Cremation took place in the Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
A memorial service will be at a time to be announced.
Arrangements by the James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., Rt. 296 Lake Ariel.
Thomas J. Cavanagh
May 13, 2007
Thomas J. Cavanagh of 1461 The Hideout, Lake Ariel died Sunday at home. His widow is the former Lillian Steinhoff.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY son of the late Francis and Eleanor Quigley Cavanagh. Prior to retirement he had been employed as a Cab driver in New York City.
He had also served in the Army Reserves and was a member of AMVETS Post 28, Ozone Park, NY. He was of the catholic faith.
Surviving are daughters; Jeanne Cavanagh of Queeens, Tracy and husband Brian McManus of Queens, Patti and husband Jerry Capolongo of Queens, Lauri Cavanagh of Cape Coral, Fl and Kellie and husband Vinnie Scibelli of Long Island. Grandchildren Jason, Justin, Christopher, Jessica, Brandon, Christy, Daniela, Megan, Caitlin, Brian, Vincent and Dante, one great grandson Gabriel. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Francis, James and Kenneth.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday morning at 9am from the James Wilson Funeral Home Rt 296, Gravity Rd Lake Ariel, with Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 9:30am in St Thomas more Church, Corner of Tresslarville Rd and Gravity Rd Lake Ariel. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ledgedale Pa.
Friends may call 5-8pm.
Douglas Theobald
May 11, 2007
Douglas Theobald, 89, of Lake Ariel, died Friday in Marion Community Hospital after a long illness. His wife was the late Helen Buckingham Theobald.
Born in Binghamton, NY, son of Fred and Pearl (Swingle) Theobald. He was a graduate of Honesdale High School. He was a WWII veteran in the European Theater and a Bronze Star recipient. After retiring from Bailey’s Furniture Factory he loved to fish and hunt.
Survived by a son William and wife Karen, Lake Ariel, 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter Melody Thomas and a brother Kenneth.
Interment Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.
William J. Vogt
April 30, 2007
William J. Vogt, Lake Ariel, died Monday evening after injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
Born December 31, 1985 in Bronxville, New York he was the son of John W. Vogt of Lake Ariel and Valerie Lagstrom Vogt of Forest City. He was a 2004 graduate of Western Wayne High School. He was of the Lutheran faith. He had been employed by JAFLO Tree Service as a flagger.
Surviving are a maternal grandmother Janet Lagstrom of Barnegat, New Jersey; brothers Jonathan Vogt of Lake Ariel and Joseph Caruso of Forest City; a sister Virginia Caruso of Forest City; several aunts and uncles; cousins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10am in the James Wilson Funeral Home Route 296 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel with services by Rev. David Heckler of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hawley.
Friends may call Friday from 5-8pm.
Interment, Lake Region Crematory.
