Obituaries

EUGENE E. KERRICK

Eugene E. Kerrick, 100, of Blakeslee, died Thursday morning, April 13, 2023, at The Gardens at East Mountain in Wilkes-Barre. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Henning) Kerrick with whom he shared 49 years of marriage at the time of her death on February 10, 2011.

Born on November 16, 1922 in San Maeo, CA, he was the son of the late Eugene E. Sr. and Esther (Frazer) Kerrick and lived in Monroe County since 1951. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, having served in the United States Navy.

Gene was a teacher at the Friends Select School in Philadelphia.

He was a member of the Blakeslee United Methodist Church, the Fair Weather Senior Citizens in Blakeslee, The Tobyhanna Township Historical Association and

The Stoddardsville Preservation Society.

Surviving are his twin daughters, Martha Kerrick and Margaret Kerrick and many family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 29, at 11a.m. at Blakeslee United Methodist Church with Rev. Joseph Healey officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at Blakeslee Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to the Friends Select School in Philadelphia or Blakeslee United Methodist Church.

Ramon Picado

Ramón Picado, 82, of Brodheadsville, passed away on April 22, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Angela; his children Aurea Yadith, Ana Patricia, Mayrenne, Ramón Leonardo (Janet M. Lech-Picado ), Eunice (Scott Lempp), and Jorge (Mary Grace Gilbo); grandchildren, Meribeth, Irene, Gabriela, Paola, Richard, Brian, Claire, Gabriel, and Sofía; his sister Eraida; brothers Carlos, Franklin, Jorge, Danilo, Alfonso, Alcides and Olger; and many nieces and

JAMES M. EDWARDS

James M. Edwards, 35, of Mt. Pocono, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 in St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe Campus. He was the loving fiancée of Kimberly Julich.

Born in Hackettstown, NJ, he was the son of Donald Edwards and Faith (O’Connell) Bassett.

James previously worked as a line operator for Johnson & Johnson. He was an avid football fan and loved the Philadelphia Eagles. Most of all, he was a wonderfully sweet and caring father, son, brother, nephew, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

In addition to his fiancée and parents, he is survived by two sons, Austin and Matthew Edwards of Mt. Pocono; a stepson, Anthony Sullivan; sisters, Amanda Tomasello and her husband Kyle of Sparta, NJ, Kimberly Mankin of East Stroudsburg; an aunt and uncle, Dottie and Tim Knibbs; and several other aunts and uncles. No services are scheduled at this time. The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville is in charge of the arrangements. www.kresgefuneralhome. com nephews.

He is preceded in death by his oldest daughter Aurea María, and his parents Leonardo Picado Jiménez and Áurea Porras Gomez. We learned from him resilience, strength, and perseverance. A great protector and a loving father, he took pride in being content with a simplistic life and practicing intended minimalism. His wisdom in finances and cocreating dreams had no match. He was truly an authentic person with a golden heart who made an impact on many lives and his legacy will live on and will be deeply missed and remembered.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 28, from Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Gilbert. A celebration of life will take place on a later date at the convenience of the family.

The Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, is in charge of the arrangements.

Lynda Frary

Lynda (Bonelli) Frary, 61, of Tobyhanna, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital Monroe. Born in Bronx, New York she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances (Lombardi) Bonelli.

Lynda was the beloved wife of Lee Frary. She loved the Yankees, car cruises and spending time with her loved ones. Above all, Lynda cherished moments with her grandchildren, especially taking them to the carnival.

In addition to her husband Lee, Lynda will be lovingly remembered by her son, Eric Frary; daughter, Jennifer Yulfo and her husband Nicholas; brothers, Frankie Bonelli and his wife Lori, Richie Bonelli and Tommy Bonelli; niece, Alex Bonelli and grandchildren, Kayla Frary, Vinny Yulfo, Jonathan Yulfo, Antonio Yulfo and Sofia Yulfo.

A memorial service took place April 22, in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco.

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