Obituaries

Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Dunmore, PA.

The obituaries in the Dunmore, PA area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Dunmore, PA's history and identity.

Edward Francis Roche

Edward Francis Roche

Jul 28, 2020

Edward F. Roche, July 28, 2020 Edward F. Roche, 85, of Dunmore died July 28 at home.

A lifelong resident of Dunmore, he was the youngest son of the late Alice and Matthew Roche. He left behind a wife Shirley Foy Roche . They were married 63 years this past June. He was a 1952 graduate of...

Elizabeth F. Young

Elizabeth F. Young

Jul 20, 2020

The arrangements where private.

John (Jack) Mcdonough

John (Jack) Mcdonough

Jul 19, 2020

John Francis McDonough (Jack) July 19, 2020

Jack McDonough, 87, of Dunmore, quietly passed away Sunday afternoon surrounded by his family. His wife was the former Ellen McAllister. The couple had been married more than 58 years prior to her death in 2016. Born in Dunmore, son of the late John and Mary Swetz McDonough,...

Joseph John Rusin

Joseph John Rusin

Jul 2, 2020

Joseph Rusin

July 2, 2020

Joseph John Rusin Jr., 72, of Hamlin, passed away July 2, surrounded by family, after a heroic battle with his own heart.

Born on Sept. 23 to Margaret and Joseph Rusin Sr. in Dunmore, Joe graduated from Dunmore High School and joined the United States Navy...

Florence R. Magnotta

Florence R. Magnotta

Jun 13, 2020

Florence Soranno Magnotta, 81, of Dunmore, Pa., passed away at home on Saturday, June 13, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Florence was married to the late Joseph "Tony" Magnotta for 60 years. Florence was born in Dunmore on June 3, 1939, daughter of the late Mateo and Beatrice Sileo Soranno. She attended both Dunmore High School and Lackawanna...

Dolores Ellsworth

Dolores Ellsworth

May 17, 2020

Dolores H. (Cossa)

Ellsworth passed away

peacefully on Sunday.

She was born in Scranton

on September 16, 1922 to

the late John and Regina

(Bolish) Cossa.  Her hus-

band Lewis "Andy" Ells-

worth passed away in

Her brother Peter

passed away...

Mary Beth Carra

Mary Beth Carra

May 14, 2020

Mary Beth Carra, RN

May 14, 2020

Mary Beth Carra, 61, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully May 14 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, surrounded by her family after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Joseph P. Carra Jr. Born Sept. 12, 1958, in...

Frances A. Gallo

Frances A. Gallo

May 13, 2020

Frances Ann DelVecchio Gallo, 90, of Dunmore, completed her journey through a wonderful life on Wednesday, May 13, as the result of complications from COVID-19. Fran was born in Dunmore to Joseph and Josephine Maglio (Miles) DelVecchio on July 28, 1929. She was a proud graduate of St. Mary of Mount Carmel Elementary School and the Dunmore High School...

Norma I. Mecca

Norma I. Mecca

May 4, 2020

Norma Isabelle (Salamida) Mecca, 92, of Dunmore, died May, 4 from complications of Covid-19. She was the devoted wife of Vincent D. Mecca who died in 1965.

Born July 21, 1927, she was the daughter of John and Mayme (Rogato) Salamida.

She was a 1945 graduate of Dunmore High School and a life-long member of...

Patrick A. Luongo

Patrick A. Luongo

Apr 28, 2020

Patrick Luongo Sr.

April 28, 2020

Patrick Luongo Sr., beloved friend, devoted family man and accomplished musician, passed away Tuesday, April 28. Born in the Bunker Hill section of Scranton on March 4, 1933, he was the son of Joseph and Minnie (Genello) Luongo. His love for music was such an important part...

Teresa P. Mercado

Teresa P. Mercado

Apr 26, 2020

Obituary pending

Leonard P. Cacciamani

Leonard P. Cacciamani

Apr 23, 2020

Leonard P. Cacciamani April 23, 2020 Leonard P. Cacciamani died Thursday evening at Sacred Heart hospice in Dunmore. He is survived by his wife Edith Rudolfi-Genett-Cacciamani and had been married for over 30 years. Leonard was born in Scranton, son to the late Fabio and Susan Squirlock Cacciamani. He was a devoted member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in...

Carmella C. King

Carmella C. King

Apr 10, 2020

Carmella C. King 94, of Dunmore, went to her eternal rest on Good Friday, April 10th at Allied Long Term Care Center, attended by her son, James.

Born September 29, 1925, the third of five children to Alfonso Chicco and Rosina (Monturo) Chicco. Carmella attended public schools in Dunmore. She worked for many years at...

Ernest J. Gatto

Ernest J. Gatto

Apr 2, 2020

(CWO-4 Retired) Ernest J. Gatto Sr. of Dunmore passed away peacefully at home Thursday evening surrounded by his sons and their families after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.  His loving wife of 52 years, Delores Rizzo Gatto, RN passed away July 29, 2008. Born in Dunmore on November 22, 1930.  Ernest was the son and the youngest of...

Angela Joan Klein

Angela Joan Klein

Feb 29, 2020

Angela Joan Klein 96, of Scranton died Saturday at Clarks Summit Senior Living where she was a resident.

She was married to the late Robert Klein who died in 2017. The couple was married for 63 years.

Born in Dunmore daughter of the late Michael and Mary DePrimo Celano. Angela was a graduate of Dunmore...

Rose F. Bonariggo

Rose F. Bonariggo

Feb 26, 2020

Rose F. Bonarrigo

February 26, 2020 Rose F. Bonarrigo, 93, of Dunmore, died Wednesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. She was the widow of Paul Bonarrigo, who died in 1991. The couple was married in 1965. Rose and her husband were the owners of Bonarrigo Home Craft. Rose was born in Dunmore, the daughter...

Raymond Marrero

Raymond Marrero

Feb 24, 2020

Raymond Marrero, 65, of Gouldsboro, passed away on February 24, 2020 at regional Hospital of Scranton, after a brief illness.

Born on August 11, 1954 to the late Tomasa Lopez his mother and his pops Noel Lopez. He went to the Manhattan vocational and technical high school in Manhattan, New York. Before being happily retired. Raymond was...

Elizabeth Jeanne Redmond

Elizabeth Jeanne Redmond

Feb 19, 2020

Elizabeth Jeanne Carden Redmond Passed Away Feb 19,2020 surrounded by her loving family. Here Funeral wiil be Monday Feb 24 at 9:30 am from St. Mary's Church 322 Chestnut Street Dunmore PA. Visitation will be held in the Church from 8:30am until time of service.  Interment Canaan Corner Cemetery. Waymart PA.

Charles Rizzo

Charles Rizzo

Feb 1, 2020

Charles (Chuckie) Alfonso Rizzo

February 1, 2020 Charles (Chuckie) Alfonso Rizzo, 89, passed away on Feb. 1 at home, Glenmaura Senior Living, Moosic, Pa. Chuckie was a true native and proud of his hometown, Dunmore, Pa. He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Rizzo Wineglass; James and wife, Judy; Charles; and Anna Rizzo Ranella and husband, Richard;...

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