Death notices

Posted 11/3/26

Michael J. Barnansky

Michael J. Barnansky, 76, of Shohola, PA, passed away October 23, 2026 at home. Michael was born June 26,1950 in Scranton, PA. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated …

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Michael J. Barnansky

Michael J. Barnansky, 76, of Shohola, PA, passed away October 23, 2026 at home. Michael was born June 26,1950 in Scranton, PA. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated November 3 at St. Ann’s Church in Shohola.

Dale Joan Barra

Dale Joan Barra, 74, of Honesdale, PA, passed away October 28, 2026 in Honesdale, PA. Dale was born August 27, 1952 in Hackensack, NJ. A celebration of Dale’s life will be planned at a later date.

Janice ‘Nan’ Therese Brey

Janice “Nan” Therese Brey, 89, of Kenoza Lake, NY, passed away October 28, 2026. Janice was born October 3, 1937 in Youngsville, NY. A service will be announced at a future date at the family’s convenience.

Cecelia ‘Cissy’ Joanne Bruce

Cecelia “Cissy” Joanne Bruce (née Yukner), 86, of Honesdale, PA, passed away October 26, 2026 at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center in Lake Ariel, PA. Cecelia was born September 19, 1940 in Ellwood City, PA. Private memorial services will be held at the convenience of her family.

James Arthur Canfield

James Arthur Canfield, 81, of Callicoon, NY, passed away October 19, 2026 at home. James was born June 25, 1945 in Honesdale, PA. Memorial services will be held in the summer of 2027.

Michael Douglas Curran

Michael Douglas Curran, 76, of Equinunk, PA, passed away October 24, 2026. Michael was born December 25, 1949 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Private services with military honors will be held at the convenience of his family.

Bonny (Diehl) Dubson

Bonny (Diehl) Dubson, 78, of Damascus, PA, passed away October 24, 2026. Bonny was born August 1, 1948 in Honesdale, PA. A memorial service was held November 1 at the Damascus Manor United Methodist Church in Damascus. Private interment will be in Conklin Hill Cemetery in Damascus.

Carol Ann Pillar

Carol Ann Pillar, 83, of Hawley, PA, passed away October 25, 2026 at Carbondale Nursing Home in Carbondale, PA. Carol was born May 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, November 7 at 3 p.m. at Teeters’ East Chapel, 505 Church St. in Hawley. Visitation will be held prior to the service from noon to 3 p.m. at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held at Woodloch Springs, 55 Pin Oak Circle, following the memorial service.

James ‘Jim’ Sartori

James “Jim” Sartori, 77, of White Haven, PA and formerly of Hawley, PA, passed away October 26, 2026. James was born Feb 8, 1949. Friends and family are invited to join the family Thursday, November 5 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hessling Murray Funeral Home, 428 Main St., in Honesdale, PA. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, November 6 at 11 a.m. at Blessed Virgin Mary Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave., Hawley.

Norman ‘Norm’ George Schultz

Norman “Norm” George Schultz, 81, of Hawley, PA and formerly of Washington Township in Bergen County, NJ, passed away October 30, 2026, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. Norman was born September 1, 1945 in Englewood, NJ. A memorial service was held November 3 at Teeters’ Funeral Chapel in Hawley.

John A. Traver Jr.

John A. Traver Jr., 85, passed away October 28, 2026. John was born October 29, 1940 in Barryville, NY. As per John’s wishes, there will be no service.

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