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.

Floyd Dewitt Merritt Sr.

Floyd Dewitt Merritt Sr.

Apr 12, 2022

April 12, 2022

Floyd D. Merritt Sr., 86, of Scranton, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son in Scranton.

He was born in Sayre, son of the late Frank and Viola Helen Ford Chickillo. Floyd was also preceded in death by his longtime companion, Audrey McAndrew. Floyd was educated in Towanda schools.

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Nicholas J. Riggi

Nicholas J. Riggi

Mar 17, 2022

Nicolas J. Riggi

March 17, 2022

Nicolas J. Riggi 90, of Scranton died early Thursday morning at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre.

He and his companion Judith O'Barra, spent 28 years together.

Born in Dunmore, the son of the late Nicolo and Catherine Noto Riggi.

Nicholas was of the Catholic faith and...

Ann Malatesta

Ann Malatesta

Mar 10, 2022

Ann Malatesta March 10, 2022 Ann Malatesta, 92, of Dunmore, was called home peacefully Thursday morning at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. She was born on the feast of St. Ann, and the daughter of the late Marianno and Theresa Fossela Malatesta. She was a lifelong resident of Dunmore. She was educated in local schools and...

Eugene J. D'Andrea

Eugene J. D'Andrea

Mar 7, 2022

Eugene J. D'Andrea March 7, 2022 Eugene "Gene" J. D'Andrea, 76, of Dunmore, passed away Monday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Born in Scranton, son of the late James and Nellie Bagis D'Andrea, he was a graduate of Dunmore High School. Eugene spent the majority of his career involved in the hospitality industry, he was the manager of...

Steward Beavers

Steward Beavers

Feb 18, 2022

Steward Beavers February 18, 2022 Steward Beavers, 96, passed away from this life on February 18. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Christopher and Matilda Freeman Beavers. Stewart was a long time resident of Dunmore and attended Dunmore schools. He had been residing with his daughter, Barbara, and his son-in-law Michael Sofranko, in Coatesville. His...

Angela M. Pisa

Angela M. Pisa

Feb 15, 2022

Angela M. Pisa February 15, 2022 Angela M. Pisa 92, of the Bunker hill section of Dunmore, died Tuesday morning at Allied Hospice Care. She was married to the late Alfredo (Al) Pisa who passed away on May 1st of 2013. Born in Dunmore the daughter of the late Francesco and Francesca Gialanella (Genello). She was a graduate of...

Mary Hrebin

Mary Hrebin

Feb 8, 2022

Mary Hrebin February 8, 2022 Mary Hrebin, 94, of Dunmore, died Tuesday evening at Allied Sevice Hospice Center. Mary was married to the late John Hrebin, who passed away Aug. 4, 1994. Born on Mannings dairy farm, daughter of the late George and Jula Micovda Fedorka. She was a graduate of Johnson's High School where she studied home economics. Mary...

Teresa Iannielli

Teresa Iannielli

Feb 4, 2022

Teresa Iannielli

February 4, 2022

Teresa Iannielli 84, of Dunmore, died Friday morning at Green Ridge Health Care Center. She was the widow of Vito Iannielli, who died in 1986.

Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia Patyk Casarella. She was a graduate of Dunmore High School...

Barbara J. Butkewicz

Barbara J. Butkewicz

Jan 26, 2022

Barbara J. Butkewicz January 26, 2022 Barbara J. Butkewicz, 83, of Lebanon, Ohio, died Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Ohio living Mount Pleasant Nursing Home. She was the wife of Peter Butkewicz. The couple celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in June of 2021. She was born in Dunmore, the daughter of Charles and Mary Juba. Barbara was a member of...

Mary Ann Patchofsky

Mary Ann Patchofsky

Jan 19, 2022

Mary Ann Patchofsky, 97, of Dunmore, died Wednesday morning at Green Ridge Health Care.

She was the widow of Edward Patchofsky and the daughter of the late Nicholas and Carmella Williams Mack. Mary Ann was born in Dunmore and graduated valedictorian of Dunmore High School, class of 1943.

She was a member of St. Anthony...

Helen M. Black

Helen M. Black

Jan 5, 2022

Helen M. Black

Jan 5th, 2022

Helen Black of Moscow died Wednesday. As per her requestfuneral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Carmella M. Kornetka

Carmella M. Kornetka

Jan 3, 2022

Carmella M. Kornetka January 3, 2022 On January 3, 2022, our world became a less brighter place with the passing of Carmella M. Kornetka, 84 at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Carmella was born in Dunmore, the daughter of the late Antonio and Francesca Calomino Provinzano. She was a member of St. Mary's Mount Carmel parish....

Adam Quenten Sonnak

Adam Quenten Sonnak

Dec 22, 2021

Those we love don't go away.

They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near.

Still loved, still missed and forever dear.

Ralph Dewey Montaro Jr.

Ralph Dewey Montaro Jr.

Dec 20, 2021

Ralph (Dewey) Montaro Jr. passed away Dec. 20, 2021. He was born Oct. 17, 1937, to Ralph Montaro Sr. and Lottie Blasko Montaro. He graduated from Dunmore High school and was a lifelong resident of Dunmore. He began working early with the family business, Montaro and Sons Masonry, in the 1950's and had success in the game room industries as...

Margery B. Morano

Margery B. Morano

Dec 17, 2021

Margery B. Morano

December 17, 2021

Margery B. Morano, Clarks Green, died Friday, Dec. 17, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter, Christa, with whom she resided. She was the widow of the late Attorney John A. Morano Sr., who died in 2009.

Born on April 14, 1928, in Green...

Julie A. Verrastro

Julie A. Verrastro

Dec 3, 2021

Julie Verrastro, 60, of Dunmore, passed away on Friday, Dec. 3. Her husband is Michael Verrastro. Born in Scranton to the late John and Mary Ann Lucas Malos, Julie shined as an athletic, curious, hardworking and funny girl. A graduate of Scranton Central High School and Lackawanna College, Julie worked as a bookkeeper with ARC of Lackawanna County for...

Geraldine E. Foat

Geraldine E. Foat

Nov 27, 2021

Geraldine (Kelly) Foat

Geraldine passed away peacefully on November 27th at Abington Manor. She was 93 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis Kelly and Ellen McShane. Geraldine was always a hard worker, often working 2 jobs to provide for her family, making sure they had the best of...

Mark R. Ventimiglia

Mark R. Ventimiglia

Nov 24, 2021

Mark Roger Ventimiglia, Scranton, lost his courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, at the age of 75. Mark was a graduate of Dunmore High School, class of 1965, and Keystone Beauty School.

Born Aug. 2, 1946, in Scranton, he was the son of the late Thomas and Helene Ventimiglia.

Mark was a very...

William Michael Ronchi

William Michael Ronchi

Nov 23, 2021

William (Bill) Ronchi

November 23, 2021

The strongest guy I ever knew. No one would have taken a bet that Bill Ronchi would live to 69… or 50, or 35, or even 20 years. Born with a grave health condition, it was expected that he would live to the age of 11 at most.

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Mary A. Quatra

Mary A. Quatra

Nov 11, 2021

MARY A. QUATRA

November 11, 2021

Mary A. Quatra, 76, of Dunmore, died peacefully on November 11, 2021, at the Dunmore Healthcare Center after a brief illness.

Born January 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Santo Quatra and the late Josephine Micciche Quatra. Mary was a lifelong resident of Dunmore...

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