Obituaries

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...

Nov 19, 2021

Todd A. Ferranti, 55, of Madison Township, passed away Friday evening surrounded by his devoted family, at Geisinger CMC, following his battle with Covid-19.  He was married to the former, Julee Chase.  The couple celebrated their 22 nd wedding anniversary on September 4 th .

Born in Scranton, he was the...

Oct 9, 2021

Gary Justin Strein, 49, of Old Forge, died suddenly at home on Saturday.

Born February 5, 1972, in Old Forge, he was the son of Margaret “Marg” Strein.  Gary attended Old Forge High School and was a 1991 graduate of the ICS Newport – Pacific High School...

Sep 16, 2021

Joan M. (Sallusti) DiAndriole 87, of Old Forge passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 16. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 65 years, Guy DiAndriole, who passed away on April 25th, 2020.

Born March 1, 1934, in Scranton, Joan was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary...

Jun 8, 2021

Sandra M. Raddi, 82, of Ottsville, PA, passed away Tuesday at home.  She was the widow of the late Frank Joseph Raddi.

Born February 7, 1939, in Belleville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Marjorie Smith Conover. Prior to retirement, she was employed...

May 22, 2021

Grace Jane Rose, 94, of West Pittston, died Saturday at Wesley Village, Pittston, where she was receiving short term physical therapy.

Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Rose Mary Doyle Rose.  Grace was a 1945 graduate of West Pittston High...

May 16, 2021

Harry A. Giacomi, 83, of Old Forge, passed away Sunday at Allied Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Annette Marie Marseco Giacomi.

Born June 23, 1937, in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late...

May 13, 2021

Rosemarie Balzano, 83, of West Pittston and formerly of Old Forge, passed Thursday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.

Born May 3, 1938, in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Lucy Matrone Balzano. She was a graduate of the Old Forge High School...