Obituaries

Feb 17, 2018

Carmen J. Grazious, 66, of Old Forge, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Carmen and Carmella Cusumano Grazious. Carmen was a graduate of Old Forge High School Class of...

Feb 10, 2018

Francis A. Brutico,Sr. 95, of Old Forge, died Saturday at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore surrounded by his loving family.   He was married to the former Marie Mattioli for 67 years.

Born in Old Forge on Feb. 18, 1922, he was the son of the...

Feb 9, 2018

James H. “Slim” Tigue, 78, of Edwardsville and formerly of Avoca, died peacefully on Feb. 9th after a brief illness.  In 2006, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years, the former Germain “Gerri” Walsh.

Born Feb. 24, 1939, in Avoca, he was...

Jan 13, 2018

Frank W. "Buck" Kelly, Jr., 92, passed away January 13th, 2018, in Kingston, Pa. surrounded by his loved ones. Buck maintained a winter residence in Forty-Fort, Pa., and a summer home at Lake Carey, Pa. He was one of two sons born to Frank Wheaton and Marion DeFrehn Kelly.

Jan 3, 2018

Scott Bour, of Old Forge, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at home after a brief illness.

Scott was the son of the late Joseph P. and Anna Mae Creegan Bour.  A graduate of Scranton Preparatory School and the University of Pittsburgh, he was the owner of Bour Motors, Dunmore.  In recent years,...

Dec 24, 2017

Laura L. “Honey” Baron, 84, Old Forge, died Sunday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.  She was married to Vincent Baron.  The couple celebrated their 55 th wedding anniversary on August 17.

Born in Falls, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Pellie Golienewski Kowalski.  Laura...

Nov 11, 2017

Madeline Ezzo Branas, RN, of Duryea, passed safely into the loving arms of Jesus.  She was the widow of the late Paul Branas who died in 2008.

Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose Terrusso Ezzo.  Madeline was a graduate...

Nov 3, 2017

Ione Pagnotti, 95, of Old Forge died Friday at home. She was the widow of the late Patrick C. Pagnotti who died June 14th.

Born in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria Apicella Avallone. She was employed as a transcriptionist at a post office in...

Oct 16, 2017

Frances S. Cianni, 90, of Ardsley, NY, formerly of Old Forge, died Monday at home. She was the widow of Fred L. Cianni who died in 1979.

Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Mary Fabbo Grippi.  She was a graduate...

Oct 4, 2017

Eugene J. Hornick, 79, of Duryea, died Wednesday at Tiffany Court at Kingston.  He was married to the late Marie Marsico who died in 2012.

Born in Duryea, he was the son of the late Edward and Nellie Wojowski Hornick.  He was a graduate of Duryea High...

Jul 5, 2017

Our beloved mother, Grace Guida, 97, of Old Forge, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.

Grace is survived by her devoted children, Elizabeth Petrucci, Jeannine Hansen (husband William) and Dominick Guida (wife Julie), two grandchildren, Jay Hansen (wife Argie) and James Petrucci, two...

Jun 14, 2017

Patrick C. Pagnotti, 100, of Old Forge died at home Wednesday evening surrounded by his family.  He was married to the former Ione Avallone. The couple celebrated their 69 th wedding anniversary.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Carmen and Angela Gatto...

Jun 8, 2017

Marie Patricia Ventre, 72, of Duryea, passed into eternal peace Thursday evening at home surrounded by her loving family. Marie was the widow of the late Louis Ventre who passed in 1999.

Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the...

May 12, 2017

Marie Rakauskas, 83, a lifelong resident of Old Forge, died Friday at Regional Hospital.  She was the widow of the late Dr. William V. Rakauskas who died on September 11, 2004.

Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Malish Ermolovich. ...

Apr 23, 2017

Fred Augustine, 97, of Old Forge, died at the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center.  He was married to the former Grace Cerullo.  The couple celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on October 20.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Ben and Antonetta Pilosi Augustine. ...

Feb 20, 2017

Louis "Sour" Mucciolo, 83, of Old Forge, passed away Monday morning peacefully at home.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Lucia Passarella Mucciolo.  He was a 1951 graduate of Old Forge High School where he excelled in athletics.

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Feb 6, 2017

Jason M. Lentz, 38, of Olyphant died Monday at Geisinger CMC, Scranton.  He was married to the former Shannon Yee. The couple celebrated their 12 th wedding anniversary on April 19 th .

Born in Ludington, MI, he was the son of Janean Lentz and the late...

Feb 5, 2017

Joseph C. “Jimbo” Talarico, 82, of Old Forge, died Sunday at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.  He was married to the former Barbara Wood for 63 years.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Martin Talarico.  He attended the Old Forge...

Jan 26, 2017

Robert S. “Bobby” Baron, 58, of Old Forge, was tragically taken from us January 26, 2017. He was married to Maria Baron. The couple would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Nov. 10, 2024.

Born January 3, 1959 he was the son of the late Alfred and Helen Rose...

Dec 25, 2016

John “Al” Greco, 94, of Old Forge, died Sunday at the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center, Scranton.  John  was married to the former Frances A. Talarico who died on Dec. 7, 1981.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late John J. and Mary Carlucci Greco.  John was a...