Obituaries

May 5, 2014

Vincent J. Peperno, 81, of Old Forge, died Monday at the Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. He was married to the former Marion Navich. The couple celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2013. Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Casella Peperno. He was a graduate of Old Forge High...

Apr 28, 2014

Joseph "Bobo" Nocera, 74, of Old Forge, died Monday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Sandra Brown, who died in 2012. Born in Old Forge, son of the late Joseph and Amelia Dowgiallo Nocera, he was a graduate of Old Forge High School and a Navy veteran. For 28 years,...

Mar 22, 2014

Carmen A. Brutico Sr., 92, of Old Forge, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Rose Fazio, in Clarks Summit. He was married to the former Rose M. Talarico. The couple celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Dec. 26. Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose Salerno Brutico and stepmother, Mary...

Jan 23, 2014

Shirley A. Jones, 76, of Old Forge, died Thursday at Moses Taylor Hospital. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late James and Ann Pinko Dailey, she attended Scranton public schools. Before retiring, she was employed at Terry's Diner. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. Her greatest joy was being with her family. She also...

Jan 10, 2014

Rose Pennella, 96, of Old Forge, died Friday at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Mary Lou Verdetto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick. Born in Old Forge, daughter of the late John and Eufemia Delvecchio, Rose was a lifelong member of the Prince of Peace Parish, St. Mary's Church, Old Forge. Rose was a...

Dec 10, 2013

Ralph F. "Buda" Jimmie, 75, of Old Forge, died Tuesday at the VA Medical Center, Plains Twp. He was married to the former Patricia Rafalko. The couple celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary. Born in Scranton, son of the late Ralph and Anna Jimmie, he attended Scranton schools and was a graduate of Johnson Technical School. He was an Army ...

Dec 6, 2013

Robert "Bob" Louis Dipipi, 78, Mount Laurel, N.J., formerly of Old Forge, died Friday at home. He was married to the love of his life and best friend, the former Francis Maciborski. The couple celebrated their 56th anniversary on June 8. Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Venturiello Dipipi. He graduated...

Nov 19, 2013

Andrew T. Kreseskie, 89, of Old Forge, died Tuesday at home. He was the widower of Rose Kreseskie, who died in 2009. Born in Old Forge, son of the late Andrew and Mary Bertrim Kreseskie, he was a graduate of Old Forge High School. Before retirement, he was employed at the Tobyhanna Army Depot. He was a member of...

Nov 18, 2013

Leona B. Baranski, 84, of Moosic, died Monday at the Golden Living Center, Scranton. She was the widow of the late Edward Baranski, who died in 1973. Born in Moosic, daughter of the late Walter and Martha Bachmore Slominski, she was a graduate of Minooka High School and valedictorian of her class. She was a member of St. Paul...

Nov 16, 2013

Betty A. Riviello, 79, of Old Forge, died Saturday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the widow of Theodore Riviello, who died in 2004. Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Benedetto and Julia Marinelli Picchi. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School, class of 1951. Before retirement, she was employed at...

Nov 12, 2013

Leonard F. Ash, Sr., 66, of Taylor, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at the Regional Hospital, Scranton.

He was married to the former Ann G. Marsico. The couple celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary on March 27.

Born in Avoca, he was the son of the late Lester and Myrtle Griffin Ash. He was a 1965...

Nov 9, 2013

Andrew (Andy) Steven Kohl, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and buddy died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. He was 59 years old. He was born into a military family in Germany, to William Andrew and Louise Barnes Kohl and grew up with his three siblings in the Carolinas and Florida. Andy and his own family lived in Florida and...

Oct 20, 2013

Grace H. Genovese, 95 years young, of Old Forge, passed away on Sunday at Moses Taylor Hospital. She was married to Victor Genovese who passed on November 14, 2001. Born March 25, 1918, in Landing, N.J., Grazia was the daughter of the late Massimo and Concetta Yezzi Astolfi. She attended Dunmore schools and worked for Model Coat & Uniform...

Oct 16, 2013

Susan M. Setzer, 69, of Pittston, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at home.

Born in Sebring, Fla., she was a daughter of the late Alfonso and Angeline Antonio Jerrytone.

She was a graduate of Pittston High School, class of 1961. She earned a degree in licensed practical nursing at the Wilkes-Barre City School of Practical...

Sep 4, 2013

Joan M. "Junie" Andrews, 71, of Old Forge, died Wednesday at Hospice Community Care, Dunmore. She was the widow of David Andrews. Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Dorothy Anzalone Riviello. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School and a member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. Junie...

Sep 2, 2013

Mary Ann Monahan of Taylor died Monday at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Taylor. She and her husband, Eugene Monahan, celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on April 20. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Santarsiero Francis, she was a graduate of Riverside High School, class of 1977. She was formerly employed at the Uni-Mart, Taylor....

Sep 1, 2013

Magdalene Angelella, 95, of Old Forge, died Sunday at Wesley Village, Pittston. She was the widow of Philip Angelella, who died in 1986. Born in Jersey Shore, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Angela Pagnotti Marzzacco. She was a graduate of the Jersey Shore High School's class of 1936. She earned a Bachelor of Science...

Aug 22, 2013

Edward D. Bordick of Old Forge died Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at the Green Ridge Care Center, Scranton. He was married to the former Theresa Galacci. The couple celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Nov. 26. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Antonio and Lucille Lispi Bordick. He attended the University of Scranton. Prior to...

Jul 28, 2013

Rupert C. Bowen, 90, of Scranton died Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Regional Hospital. He was married to the former Arlene Jones, who died in 1979. Surviving are two sons, Carl and wife, Paula, Madisonville; Paul and wife, Mary, Scranton; and a daughter, Judith Marmo and husband, Robert, Old Forge; a sister, Gloria Jaworski, Taylor; nine grandchildren, Michael, Marc,...

Jul 19, 2013

Julianne "JJ" Pearl Febbo of Old Forge died Friday at home. Born Jan. 24, she was the daughter of Christopher and Melanie A. Bucko Febbo, Old Forge. Also surviving are her twin brother, Christopher Jr.; two sisters, Ruby and Fiona, all of Old Forge; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Cheryl Bucko, Middleton, N.J.; paternal grandparents, Robert and Patricia Febbo, Old...