Obituaries

Jan 6, 2023

Richard D. “Dale” Leatherman, 59, of Old Forge, passed away Friday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.  He was married to the former Natalie Mucciolo.

Born February 7, 1963, in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of the late Richard D. Sr. and Della Meyers Leatherman.   Dale was an owner/operator at...

Nov 1, 2022

Douglas Hartzog, 70, of Old Forge, died Tuesday at the Regional Hospital. He was married to the late Mary Louise DiPipi, who passed away in 2007.

Born on Nov. 24, 1952, in Jefferson Davis, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Enos Butler and Lavina Smith.  He was a devoted...

Oct 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Urania (Ronnie) Cimino at her home in Old Forge on October 12, 2022, two days shy of her 101 st birthday.

She was born on October 14, 1921, the second daughter of Liberato and Rose Augustine Trotta. As a child,...

Oct 2, 2022

Claudia A. Mucciolo, 92, of Old Forge, passed away peacefully on Sunday at the Allied Hospice Center.  She was married to Anthony “Tony” Mucciolo and just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on September 5th.

Born March 14, 1930, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Anita...

Aug 24, 2022

David N. Greer, 34, of Old Forge, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of Nancy Domiano Greer and the late David Greer. Dave was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s class of 2006 and Universal Technical Institute. He was a very talented mechanic that could fix just about anything....

Aug 9, 2022

Francis Frank D. DiVecchia, 72, of Old Forge, passed away peacefully following a brief illness.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Dominic and Rose Calvitti DiVecchia.  He was a graduate of Old Forge High School and a U.S. Navy veteran.

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Aug 1, 2022

Tina Marie Burns, 55, passed away peacefully Monday at the Mid-Valley Health Care Center, Peckville, after a year-long battle with lung cancer.

Born October 14, 1966, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John Muse and Alleda Isom Burrell.

Tina is survived by...

Jun 26, 2022

Jean A. Dante, 94, of Old Forge, died Sunday at Geisinger CMC. She was the widow of the late Samuel J. Dante who died in 2018.

Born September 23, 1927, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Ann Sullivan Salerno.  She was a graduate of Old...

Jun 18, 2022

John M. Di Simoni, 56, of Old Forge, passed away Saturday at Regional Hospital.

Born August 8, 1965, in Old Forge, he was the son of Marlene M. Uhrin Di Simoni and the late Daniel Di Simoni.  He was a graduate of Old Forge High School.  John was a talented musician...

Apr 24, 2022

Gayle A. Piccolini,63, of Old Forge, passed away Sunday evening quietly at home with her sons by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Schuback, in 1999.

Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of Alice Francis Piccolini and the late Louis “Buddy” Piccolini.  She was...

Apr 14, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of James M. Valvano, who died peacefully at his home in Salisbury, MA, surrounded by his beloved wife, the former Teri Lia, and his devoted sons, Vinnie and Michael.

Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, he was the son of the late...

Apr 10, 2022

William R. Davis, Jr., 57, of Old Forge, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday.  He was the beloved husband of Thomas M. Mineo.  The couple shared over 25 years together.

Born on December 16, 1964, in Honesdale, he was the son of Lorraine Moore Davis and the late William R. Davis, Sr. ...

Apr 10, 2022

Tito A. Minella, 92, of Old Forge, died peacefully on Sunday at the Glenmaura Senior Living Center, Moosic.

Born May 7, 1929, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Carbone Minella.  Tito was a 1946 graduate of Old Forge High School and earned a Bachelor...

Feb 25, 2022

Roseann Stassi, 64, of Old Forge, passed away on Friday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton. A lifelong resident of Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Edith Brigido Stassi. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s class of 1975. Prior to her retirement, Roseann was employed at her family’s...

Feb 9, 2022

Joan Wassell, 79, of Scranton, passed away Wednesday at the Regional Hospital, Scranton.  She was the widow of the late Joseph Wassell, who died in 2001.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Jean Gorleski.  She attended the Scranton Public Schools and was a homemaker.

Feb 8, 2022

William D. Malia, Jr., 62, of Old Forge, passed away Tuesday at Geisinger Community Medical Center. He was married to the former Marie Grableski. The couple celebrated 34 years of marriage.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late William D. and Clare Graham Malia. William was a...

Jan 3, 2022

Grace A. Pakutka, 82, passed away Monday at Moses Taylor Hospital.

Born on September 11, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James and Angeline Salerno DiVecchia. Grace was a graduate of the Old Forge High School’s Class of 1957.  Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the former...

Dec 6, 2021

Paul M. Mercavitch, 65, of Old Forge, passed away Monday at Regional Hospital, Scranton.  He was married to the former Karen McCullough. The couple celebrated their 25 th Wedding Anniversary.

Born May 17, 1956, in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Paul and Ann Mercavitch. He was a...

Dec 6, 2021

Stanley “Sonny” Zaorski, of Clifton Twp., died Monday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton, from COVID-19.  His wife of 61 years is the former Sharon Smith.

Born October 15, 1942, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Stanley and Stella Zaorski. Upon graduating from North Pocono High School, he...

Dec 3, 2021

Edna F. Fink, 66, of Pringle, passed away Friday at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She was the wife of Herbert Fink. The couple celebrated their 49 th Wedding Anniversary on March 29, 2021.

Born Dec. 19, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude...