Elwood "Woody" Staples

Elwood “Woody” Staples, 55, of Forest City, died January 25th at Allied Hospice, Scranton. His fiance is Renee Kuriger, Forest City.

Born March 23, 1963 in Jermyn, he is the son of Janice Cerminaro, Arizona and the late Elwood Staples. Woody was employed at Bakkavor USA in Jessup. He was an Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 869, Archbald. He enjoyed visiting with friends and playing online games. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Also surviving are a daughter Savanah Stephens, a son Jeremy Staples, a step daughter Linda Rosas; two sisters Laurie Ladomirak and Holly Faust; five grandchildren Donnie and Carter Stephens, Tyler Austin, and Alex and Bryan Echevarria, and a great granddaughter Savanah; nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday February 16 from 10am to noon.

A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in Valley View Memorial Park, Montdale.

Arrangements are through the Kevin M. Lesjack Funeral Home, 513 Main Street, Forest City.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elwood "Woody" Staples, please visit our floral store.