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.

David Brian Edwards

David Brian Edwards

Jul 27, 2023

David B. Edwards

July 27, 2023

David B. Edwards died Thursday at home after a long illness. He was married to the late former Ruth Ann Capouci who died in 1985.

Born in Moscow, he was the son of the late Donald "AB" and Alice Evans Edwards. He was a Vietnam veteran. Served...

Alfred D. Pantuso Sr.

Alfred D. Pantuso Sr.

Jul 13, 2023

Alfred D. Pantuso Sr.

July 13th, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred D. Pantuso Sr. announces his passing. He was surrounded by his children and died peacefully after a courageous battle with health issues.

Al was born in Dunmore in 1937 to the late Caroline Unione Pantuso and...

Angelo L. Rudolfi

Angelo L. Rudolfi

Jun 30, 2023

Angelo "Lucky" L. Rudolfi, 96, of Olyphant, passed away peacefully Friday morning at home. He was the son of the late Dominick Rudolfi and Gazelda Leandri.

He attended Taylor High School until he left to work in the mines. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17, where he served in...

Jennie R. Coar

Jennie R. Coar

May 16, 2023

Jennie R.  Coar

May 16, 2023

Jennie R. Coar , 92 of Dunmore died Tuesday at the Dunmore Healthcare Center.

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Patricia Haggerty

Patricia Haggerty

May 4, 2023

Patricia A. Haggerty died Thursday, May 4, at Monroe County Hospice House. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Elva Biggs Walsh. She was educated in local schools and, prior to retirement, she was employed as a manager in the retail food industry. She is survived by three daughters, Cheryl Skander, of Pittsburgh;...

Martha A. Wilga

Martha A. Wilga

May 3, 2023

Martha A. Wilga, 84, of Dunmore passed away Wednesday at Regional Hospital Scranton. Her husband was the late Frank Wilga, who passed away in 1998.

Born Sept. 8, 1938 daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Manley, Martha worked for Morris White, Dunmore, before becoming a stay at home mom. She was a member of St. Mary...

William R. Gowden

William R. Gowden

Apr 26, 2023

William R Gowden

April 26, 2023

William R. Gowden, 76 lifelong resident of Dunmore, died Wednesday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Dunmore.

He was married to the former Virginia  (Ginny) Ruspi, the couple would have celebrated their 53rd...

Vilma Valenza

Vilma Valenza

Apr 10, 2023

Vilma Valenza, LPN April 10, 2023 Vilma Valenza 93, Dunmore, died Monday evening at Marywood Heights. She was the wife of the late Salvatore, "Sam' Valenza, who died Nov. 26, 2022. The couple celebrated 63 years of marriage. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Celia Boezi Broschelli. She was a graduate of the...

Frank Rescigno

Frank Rescigno

Apr 8, 2023

Frank Rescigno, April 8, 2023

Frank Rescigno 57, of Wilkes-Barre died Saturday morning at Riverview, nursing and rehabilitation center

Born in Los Angeles, California, later, moving to Dunmore with his family, son of the late Frank and Patricia Ann McCarthy Rescigno.  He was a graduate of Lackawanna junior college. He was an avid...

Nancy Jo Leclere

Nancy Jo Leclere

Feb 3, 2023

Nancy Jo LeClere February 3, 2023 Nancy Jo LeClere of Scranton passed away Friday, Feb. 3, at Allied Hospice, she was 82 years old. Nancy was the daughter of Elmer and Georgia LeClere. She was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. After graduation, she worked for Capitol Records, moving to California when they moved their operations there. Later,...

Mary T. Cantafio

Mary T. Cantafio

Jan 27, 2023

Mary Theresa Gatto Cantafio, 96, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully January 27, 2023 in her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of the Sacred Heart. She was the last remaining member of that Gatto and Cantafio generation.

She was the wife of Louis J. Cantafio and they shared 52 years of marriage...

Mari C. Labelle

Mari C. Labelle

Jan 21, 2023

Mari Corcoran LaBelle, 65, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Terry and Paul Corcoran, Scranton, PA. Mari was a graduate of Scranton Preparatory School, Rosemont College, and Katharine Gibbs College. She married her best friend and the love of her life Paul "P.J." LaBelle, Esq., with whom...

John W. Flis

John W. Flis

Jan 16, 2023

John W Flis

Otherwise known as "Jack" or "The Duke" 75 of Dunmore was called to eternal peace on January 16 2023 Born and raised in Dunmore he is survived by his wife Mary Prendergast Flis of 57 years, the son of the late John and Hannah Turner Flis.

He was a graduate of Dunmore High School....

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

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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

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