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December 6th, 2018: Alex Curtin receives the Helen Villaume Education Enrichment Grant

The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation has announced the selection of one of the recipients of the 2018 Helen Villaume Education Enrichment Grant Award.

November 19th, 2018: Wayne Bank Offers 5 Ways To Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams

Honesdale, Pa – As consumers scour the stores and web for the best holiday shopping deals, criminals are also hard at work searching for the best ways to scam them.  

November 19th, 2018: Greater Honesdale Partnership Receives Grant from Villaume Foundation

The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation announced that the Greater Honesdale Partnership was selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2018 community grant awards. Alfred Beck, on behalf of the Greater Honesdale Partnership, was on hand to receive a check for $6,000.00 from Villaume Foundation board members, Paul Edwards and Lewis J. Critelli.

November 19th, 2018: Wayne Bank Hires Monroe County Business Lending Officer

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Reimer has joined the Bank as a Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer for the Monroe County market. Jeffrey will be working out of the Marshalls Creek Community Office to serve the needs of local businesses across the region.

October 31st, 2018: Kelly Teeple Celebrates Thirty Years With Wayne Bank

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, recently honored Kelly Teeple for her thirty years of service with the Bank.

October 31st, 2018: Wayne Bank Presents Lianne Waller with Presidential Award for Excellence

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Lianne Waller has been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence. This prestigious award is presented to Wayne Bank employees who show exceptional levels of dedication and service in their positions with the Bank.

October 31st, 2018: Jodi Wood Celebrates Thirty Years With Wayne Bank

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, recently honored Jodi Wood for her thirty years of service with the Bank.

October 31st, 2018: Wayne Bank Celebrates Employee Service Milestones

Honesdale, Pa – Wayne Bank recently held a luncheon and awards presentation to recognize employees celebrating years of service milestones with the Bank. Twenty-one employees were honored at the luncheon, which was held at The Honesdale Golf Club on October 24.

October 31st, 2018: Wayne Bank Will Host 2nd Annual Wayne County Food Pantry Drive During Honesdale for the Holidays

Honesdale, PA – To coincide with the Greater Honesdale Partnership’s Honesdale for the Holidays, Wayne Bank’s Honesdale Main Street Community Office will host their 2nd Annual Food Pantry Drive.

October 31st, 2018: Renee VanSickle receives the Helen Villaume Education Enrichment Grant

The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation has announced the selection of one of the recipients of the 2018 Helen Villaume Education Enrichment Grant Award.

October 31st, 2018: Victims’ Intervention Program Receives Grant from Villaume Foundation

The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation announced that the Victims’ Intervention Program was selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2018 community grant awards.

October 2nd, 2018: Downtown Hawley Partnership Trail Committee Receives Grant from Villaume Foundation

The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation announced that the Downtown Hawley Partnership Trail Committee was selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2018 community grant awards. Grant Genzlinger, on behalf of the Downtown Hawley Partnership Trail Committee, was on hand to receive a check for $10,000.00 from Villaume Foundation board members Rev. William Samford and Dr. Paula Bennett.

October 2nd, 2018: Upper Delaware BioBlitz Receives Grant from Villaume Foundation

Honesdale, PA – The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation announced that the Upper Delaware BioBlitz was selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2018 community grant awards. Steven Schwartz, Coordinator of the BioBlitz was on hand to receive a check for $1,000.00 from Villaume Foundation board members, Rev. William Samford and Lewis J. Critelli.

August 27th, 2018: Wayne Bank Celebrates New Roscoe Community Office With Ribbon Cutting

Roscoe, NY – Wayne Bank recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its newly relocated Roscoe Community Office, on August 22.

August 10th, 2018: Wayne Bank Hires Security/Fraud Officer

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Robert Sebastianelli has joined the Bank as an Assistant Vice President and Security/Fraud Officer.

August 10th, 2018: Wayne Bank Supports Honesdale Lions Club Borough Pool Project

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support the Honesdale Lions Club in their continuing project to repair the Honesdale Borough Pool with a donation to the Wayne County Community Foundation.

August 10th, 2018: Wayne Bank Hosts Scranton Pop-Up Library

Scranton, PA – Wayne Bank is proud to support the Scranton Public Library by hosting their new pop-up library at the Bank’s Central Scranton Community Office.

August 1st, 2018: Wayne Bank Holds School Supply Drive For Walton Central School District

Walton, NY – During the month of August, Wayne Bank’s Walton Community Office will collect school supplies for the Walton Central School District.

August 1st, 2018: Lacawac Sanctuary Receives Grant from Villaume Foundation

Honesdale, PA – The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation announced that the Lacawac Sanctuary was selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2018 community grant awards. Craig Lukatch, President and Executive Director of the Lacawac Sanctuary received a check in the amount of $10,000.00 from Villaume Foundation board members, Lewis J. Critelli and Rev. William Samford.

July 6th, 2018: Wayne Pike Adult Literacy Program Receives Grant from Villaume Foundation

Honesdale, PA – The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation announced that the Wayne Pike Adult Literacy Program was selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2018 community grant awards. Gary D. Linton, Executive Director, and Annette Petry, Board President, on behalf of Wayne Pike Adult Literacy Program, received a check in the amount of $6,600.00 from Villaume Foundation board members, Jon Villaume and Dr. Paula Bennett.

July 6th, 2018: Wayne Bank’s Supports New Lackawanna Arts Fest

Scranton, PA – Wayne Bank is proud to sponsor the upcoming Lackawanna Arts Fest on Saturday, August 4 in downtown Scranton.

July 6th, 2018: Wayne Bank Hires Sullivan County Business Lending Officer

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that Colleen A. Osterhout has joined the Bank as a Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer for the Sullivan County market. Colleen will be working out of the Monticello Community Office to serve the needs of local businesses across the region.

July 6th, 2018: Wayne Bank’s Sponsors Steampunk Honesdale

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Bank is proud to sponsor the upcoming Greater Honesdale Partnership’s “Steampunk Honesdale”.

July 28th, 2018: Wayne Bank’s Erin Mason Completes Leadership Sullivan Program

Monticello, NY – Wayne Bank’s Monticello Community Office Manager, Erin Mason, recently completed the Leadership Sullivan Program.

June 28th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes John Baker to Network Manager

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of John Baker to Network Manager.

June 22nd, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Eli Tomlinson to Senior Vice President and Information Security Officer

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Eli Tomlinson to Senior Vice President and Information Security Officer.

June 13th, 2018: Wayne Bank Will Help the Community Grow at Stamford Flag Day Parade

Stamford, NY – On Thursday, June 14, the annual Flag Day Parade will return to Stamford, NY. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. and travel down Main Street with an exciting assortment of high school marching bands, area schools, and floats from local businesses and organizations.

June 12th, 2018: Wayne Bank Teaches Children to Save in Lackawanna County

Scranton, PA – Members of Wayne Bank’s Lackawanna County Community Office team recently participated in the American Bankers Association Foundation’s Teach Children to Save program.

June 12th, 2018: Wayne Bank Teaches Roscoe Central School Students Financial Skills

Roscoe, NY – Students from the Roscoe Central School District recently visited Wayne Bank’s newly relocated Roscoe Community Office for a tour and presentation on financial skills.

May 23rd, 2018: Wayne Bank Relocates Roscoe Community Office

Roscoe, NY – Wayne Bank’s Roscoe Community Office recently relocated across the street to its new space at 56 Stewart Avenue in Roscoe.

May 23rd, 2018: Wayne Bank Holds Casual Day For Paint The Town Purple

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Bank recently held a special Casual Day on May 16 to support Honesdale’s “Paint the Town Purple” event.

May 23rd, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Joelyn Lee to Assistant Manager

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Joelyn Lee to Assistant Manager of the Bank’s Waymart Community Office.

May 14th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Cheryl Wilkerson to Community Office Manager

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Cheryl Wilkerson to Community Office Manager of the Bank’s Tannersville Office.

May 14th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Timothy Gutliph to Community Office Manager

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Timothy Gutliph to Community Office Manager of the Bank’s Walton Office.

May 7th, 2018: Wayne Bank Receives Awards From United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Bank was recently honored with a number of awards from the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties during their annual Awards Breakfast, which was held on April 26.

May 7th, 2018: Wayne Bank Celebrates New Clarks Summit Community Office with Ribbon Cutting

Clarks Summit, PA – Wayne Bank recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its newly relocated Clarks Summit Community Office on May 2.

May 3rd, 2018: Wayne Bank Voted Best Bank in The River Reporter

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Bank was recently presented with the 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Bank” from The River Reporter. Bank employees accepted the award at a celebration held on April 12.

May 3rd, 2018: The Cooperage Project receives Villaume Foundation Grant

Honesdale, PA – The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation has announced that The Cooperage Project has been selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2017 community grant awards.

April 30th, 2018: Wayne Bank Will Host Blood Drive for American Red Cross

Honesdale, PA – On May 31, Wayne Bank’s Honesdale Main Street Community Office will host a Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

April 30th, 2018: Wayne Bank Holds Drive For Pike County Humane Society

Pike County, PA – During the month of May, Wayne Bank’s Lords Valley and Shohola Community Offices will collect needed items for the Pike County Humane Society.

April 19th, 2018: Wayne Bank Fuels Runners During Scranton Half Marathon

Scranton, PA – Wayne Bank employees recently handed out bananas and cheered on the over 2,000 participants of the Fifth Annual Scranton Half Marathon on Sunday, April 8.

April 12th, 2018: Robert J. Mancuso Inducted into PA Banker Association’s 40-Year Club

Honesdale, PA – Robert J. Mancuso, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Wayne Bank, was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Bankers Association for his 40 years of service to the banking industry.

April 12th, 2018: Wayne Bank Supports Honesdale Communities That Care

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support Honesdale Communities That Care in 2018 with a donation through the Educational Improvement Organization Program.

April 12th, 2018: Wayne Bank Raises Money and Awareness on C.A.S.U.A.L. Day 2018

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Bank employees recently participated in the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s 15th annual C.A.S.U.A.L Day on March 29.

March 26th, 2018: Wayne Bank Voted Best Bank Three Years In A Row

Honesdale, PA – Wayne Bank was recently presented with the 2017 Happenings Magazine Happie Award for “Best Bank”.  This is the third year in a row that Wayne Bank has received the “Best Bank” Happie Award, having also been honored in 2015 and 2016.    

February 28th, 2018: Wayne County YMCA receives Villaume Foundation Grant

Honesdale, PA – The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation has announced that the Wayne County YMCA has been selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2017 community grant awards. Tina M. Hoehn, Executive Director, on behalf of the Wayne County YMCA, received a check in the amount of $7,500.00 from Villaume Foundation board members Lewis J. Critelli and Paul Edwards.

February 28th, 2018: Wayne Bank Supports the Delaware Valley School District Through The Greater Pike Community Foundation

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support the Greater Pike Community Foundation with a donation through the Educational Improvement Organization Program in 2018.

February 28th, 2018: Wayne Bank Offers 5 Ways To Make Your Refund Count This Tax Season

According to the Internal Revenue Service, the nation’s taxpayers received an average tax refund of around $2,800 in 2017. Regardless of how you allocated your refund last year, you may feel like you could have put the funds to better use.

February 13th, 2018: United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties Receives Grant from Villaume Foundation

Honesdale, PA – The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation announced that the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties was selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2017 community grant awards. Dan Nowakowski, Campaign Manager for the United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties, received a check in the amount of $10,000.00 from Villaume Foundation board members, Lewis J. Critelli and Jon Villaume.

February 13th, 2018: Wayne Bank Supports the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support the Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation with a donation through the Educational Improvement Organization Program in 2018.

February 12th, 2018: Wayne Bank Hires Lackawanna County Business Lending Officer

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that John P. Ford has joined the Bank as a Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. John will be working with Lackawanna County’s team of business lenders in the Central Scranton Community Office to serve the needs of local businesses across the region.

February 12th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Vonnie Lewis to Assistant Vice President

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Vonnie Lewis to Assistant Vice President.

February 9th, 2018: Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Receives Villaume Foundation Grant

Honesdale, PA – The Board of The John and Helen Villaume Foundation has announced that the Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts, Inc. has been selected to receive one of the Foundation’s 2017 community grant awards.

February 9th, 2018: Wayne Bank Supports the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary with a donation through the Educational Improvement Organization Program in 2018.

February 7th, 2018: Wayne Bank Supports the Public Libraries of Wayne County

Honesdale, PA – Lewis J Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank, is pleased to announce that the Bank will support the seven public libraries of Wayne County with a donation through the Educational Improvement Organization Program in 2018.

January 31st, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Steve Daniels to Vice President

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Daniels to Vice President. 

January 26th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Kris Malti to Assistant Vice President

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Kris Malti to Assistant Vice President.

January 26th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Jamie Padula to Human Resources Administrative Officer

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Padula to Human Resources Administrative Officer.

January 26th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Briana Scholl to Credit Analyst Manager

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Briana Scholl to Credit Analyst Manager.

January 10th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Julie Kuen to Vice President

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Julie Kuen to Vice President.

January 10th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Annette Jurkowski to Assistant BSA/Compliance Officer

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Annette Jurkowski to Assistant BSA/Compliance Officer.

January 4th, 2018: Wayne Bank Promotes Jill Hessling to Vice President and Wayne County Regional Manager

Honesdale, Pa – Lewis J. Critelli, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wayne Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jill Hessling to Vice President and Regional Manager for Wayne County.