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.

Angela M. Butler

Angela M. Butler

Jan 13, 2023

Angela M Butler 90, of Dunmore died peacefully Friday morning at her daughter's home with Hospice of the Sacred Heart. She was married to the late Harold Butler.

Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Peter and Alice, Mancuso DeNucci, Angela was a graduate of Dunmore High School and was employed in the local garment industry for...

Grace C. Pastore

Grace C. Pastore

Jan 2, 2023

Grace C. Pastore January 2, 2023 Grace C. Pastore (94) died peacefully at home on Jan. 2, in the presence of her children and medical care givers. Born on Sept. 16, 1928, daughter of the late Rosario and Theresa Pantano Marchese; she was until Jan. 12, 2016 married for 65 years to her devoted husband, the late James J....

Rachael A. Tkach

Rachael A. Tkach

Dec 13, 2022

Private services

Salvatore Vincent Valenza

Salvatore Vincent Valenza

Nov 26, 2022

Salvatore "Sam"Valenza

November 26, 2022

Salvatore "Sam" Valenza, 93,  Dunmore, died Saturday morning at Marywood Heights.

He was the husband of the former Vilma Bruschelli, the couple celebrated 63 years of marriage....

Andrew Joseph Hagerman

Andrew Joseph Hagerman

Oct 14, 2022

Andrew Joseph Hagerman, 87, of Dunmore, died Friday. He was the son of the late Vera Hagerman and was educated in Dunmore schools. Andrew spent most of his adult life employed as a woodworker for Vince Mecca's Custom Cabinetry. He enjoyed drawing, painting and listening to talk radio. After his retirement, he chose to take a job at the...

Grace Ann Bentivegna

Grace Ann Bentivegna

Oct 8, 2022

Grace died after a brief illness in the company of her niece Bessie Pisa, Grace's care giver

James R. Knight

James R. Knight

Sep 28, 2022

James R. Knight Jr.

September 28, 2022

James R. Knight Jr., 54, of Scranton, died Sept. 28 at Regional Hospital of Scranton after a brief illness.

Born in Dunmore, the only son of the late James Sr. and Susan Nealon Knight. James was a graduate of Dunmore High School, class of 1986. After...

Joseph F. Yontos

Joseph F. Yontos

Sep 25, 2022

Joseph F. Yontos

September 25, 2022

Joseph Yontos 71, of Throop passed away at home Sunday evening after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Joseph and Ann Montoro Yontos.He was a graduate of local schools, and prior to his retirement he was employed for over 15 years by National Book company.He...

Thomas B. Pilong

Thomas B. Pilong

Sep 23, 2022

Thomas passed away peacefully on September 23rd at Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 93 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph Pilong and Anne Moore. Always a hard worker, Tom wore many hats throughout his lifetime. He began...

Darryl Lynn Merritt

Darryl Lynn Merritt

Sep 1, 2022

Darryl Merritt

September 1, 2022

Darryl Merritt, 52, of Scranton, passed away at home Thursday.

Darryl was preceded in death by his mother, Lynett Merritt; father, Floyd Merritt; and two brothers.

Survived by three children: two daughters, Amanda Merritt and Ariel Merritt, and son, Richard Merritt; one granddaughter; four grandsons; four...

Dolores "Dee" Gleason

Dolores "Dee" Gleason

Aug 8, 2022

Dolores 'Dee' Gleason August 8, 2022 Dolores "Dee" Gleason, 77, of Dunmore, died Monday morning, Aug. 8, at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was married to the late Dennis Gleason, who passed in 2017. Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Michael and Mary Vavrick Sibio. She was the youngest of 14 children. Dee was a devoted mother, wife...

Blanche Consetta Buttacci

Blanche Consetta Buttacci

Aug 5, 2022

Blanche Concetta Buttacci, 92, of Dunmore, passed away Friday, Aug. 5, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Dominick Buttacci, who passed in 2012. A lifelong resident of Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Philomena Denicola Castellano. Blanche was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and a devout...

Donald Lositski

Donald Lositski

Jul 30, 2022

Donald Lositski Jr. July 30, 2022 Donald Lositski Jr., 61, of Dunmore, passed away after a brief illness. He was born in Dunmore, the son of Marilyn Jones Lositski and the late Donald Lositski. Donald was a graduate of Dunmore High School and the Culinary Institute of America. Donald was employed by Marworth as an executive chef for many...

Mary Ellen (Kalmar) Costanzo

Mary Ellen (Kalmar) Costanzo

Jul 11, 2022

Mary Ellen (Kalmar) Costanzo

February 9, 2022

Mary Ellen (Kalmar) Costanzo, 89, of Middleton, Wisc., went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, surrounded by her family at Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisc.

Mary Ellen graduated from Marywood College with a Bachelor of Music degree. She was a retired teacher...

Samuel Charles Stivala

Samuel Charles Stivala

Jul 10, 2022

Samuel Charles "Buddy" Stivala

July 10, 2022

Samuel Charles "Buddy" Stivala, 82, of Dunmore, passed away July 10, 2022, after a brief illness.

Sam was born Dec. 8, 1939, to Lucia Germano-Stivala and Charles Stivala in Dunmore. After graduating from Dunmore High School, class of 1957, Sam enlisted in the Navy. He served...

Dolores L. Luongo

Dolores L. Luongo

Jul 10, 2022

Dee Dee Luongo, our beloved Mom, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Sunday. She was the wife of her husband Patrick who died in April 2020. They were married for 61 years and the light of each other's lives.

Born in Dunmore to Italian immigrant parents Salvatore and Josephine Messina Lombardo on March 11,...

Mariel Consagra

Mariel Consagra

May 27, 2022

Mariel Consagra

May 27, 2022

You may shed tears that she has passed or you may smile because she has lived. And live, she did. On May 27, 2022, Mariel Consagra took her last breath and left our world peacefully at home with her loving and devoted husband, Chuck, by her side.

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Cecelia Coyer

Cecelia Coyer

May 13, 2022

Cecelia T. Coyer

May 13, 2022

Cecelia T. Coyer, age 97, died peacefully late Friday evening in the Dunmore Health  Care Center, where she resided for the last 10 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Anthony Coyer, in 2017.

Born in Eynon on...

Karen M. Deluccie

Karen M. Deluccie

Apr 12, 2022

Karen M. DeLuccie

April 12, 2022

Karen M. DeLuccie, 64, of Independence, Mo., joined her parents and grandparents in Heaven on April 12, 2022. She peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family after battling cancer.

Karen was born in Dunmore on March 4, 1958, to Thomas and Mary Bewick DeLuccie...

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