Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Velia V. Bisciaio
Velia V. Bisciaio, 82, a South Scranton resident, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 in Mountain View Care Center. Born in Scranton on December 18, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Victor Bisciaio and the late Angelina Gatti Bisciaio Dal Pizzol. She was a 1943 graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Prior to retirement, she was employed by Consolidated Moulded Products Corporation and was a member of the International Association of Machinists.
Surviving are a brother, Arnold and wife Anna, Scranton: a niece, a nephew and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her Stepfather, Peter Dal Pizzol.
The funeral will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Albert L. (Rick) Antoniacci
Albert L. (Rick) Antoniacci, 94, a South Scranton resident, Died Saturday, July 21, 2007 in CMC. He was the husband of the late Mary Wencoski Antoniacci who died July 7, 1992. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Cesare and Angelina Cianchetti Antoniacci. He was a member of St. Francis Of Assisi Church. Born and raised in Scranton, he was employed by H. B. Sproul Construction Co. for 42 years. He was associated with Connell Park Little League for 27 years, helping to maintain it's field in South Scranton. Earlier in life he served a tour of duty with the Civilian Conservation Corps in it's Forestry Service in Marienville, Pa. He was a WWII Navy Veteran serving in the Armed Guards aboard the SS Marine Raven from 1943 to 1945. He was a member of American Legion Post 207 and formerly was a member of the 20th Ward Social and Athletic Club.
Surviving are two brothers Cesare Antoniacci, Livingston, NJ. and Carl Balducci, Audubon, NJ. and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a son Albert Jr., and two brothers Gino and Frank Antoniacci.
The funeral will be Thursday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave. with Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Francis Of Assisi Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Philip A. Gray, Pastor. Interment Italian- American Cemetery. Friends may Call Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Italian-American Cemetery Association, 1833 Prospect Ave. 18505.
Jule H. Igoe
Jule H. Igoe, 80, a South Scranton resident, died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in VNA Hospice at CMC. She was the wife of John (Jack) Igoe and the couple celebrated their 49 Wedding Anniversary on July 12. Born and raised in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Bridget Langan Conway. She was a member of Nativity Of Our Lord Church and it's former Altar and Rosary Society. Jule worked for many years including at the General Electric Corp. in Minooka and The Cigar Factory of Scranton. She was a loving wife, mother and sister and a devoted friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Also surviving is a son John Jr. (Sean), Moscow, three sisters; Christine Farrell, Lady Lake, FL., Teresa O'Malley, Westport, Ireland and Veronica Francis, Cheshire, England and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a brother Josie Conway, three sisters Bridie Reidy and Nano Moore and Mary Keane.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave. with Mass at 9:30 AM in Nativity Of Our Lord Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Michael Delaney, Pastor. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 8:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Nativity Memorial Fund, 633 Orchard St. 18505.
Michael J. Lunney
Michael J. Lunney, a South Scranton resident, died July 7, 2007 in Moses Taylor Hospital shortly after admission. He was the husband of the former Marie K. Kelly. Born in Minooka, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary Thornton Lunney. He was a graduate of Minooka High School and was a member of Nativity Of Our Lord Church. He was a retired employee of Bell Telephone with 33 years of service. After retirement he was employed by the Scranton Public Library. He was an army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post 948, The Bell Telephone Pioneers and the Nativity Social Club. He was an avid reader and a passionate sports fan.
Also surviving is a son Michael W. Lunney, Dunmore and a daughter Susan Webster and husband Andrew, Alabaster, AL., and two grandchildren; Bridgette Webster and Ellyn Webster, a sister Nancy Dunleavy, Wharton, NJ. and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother Joseph Lunney.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday, July 12 at 10 AM in Nativity Of Our Lord Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Michael Delaney, Pastor. Inurnment, Cathedral Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 9 to 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Nativity Memorial Fund, 633 Orchard St., Scranton, 18505.
Ruth M. McIntyre
Ruth M. McIntyre, 81, a South Scranton resident, died Monday afternoon, June 25, 2007, in VNA Hospice at Moses Taylor Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband Leslie Cooper who was killed in action in WWII, and by her second husband, Edward J. McIntyre.
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Andres Straub. She was a member of St. Mary of The Assumption Church and it's Altar and Rosary Society. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a wonderful neighbor who always put others ahead of herself. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially her daughter, Debra, with whom Ruth spent all her time shopping at Kmart and going out to lunch. She will also be missed by her best friend, Babygirl, her loving cat.
Surviving are three sons; Barry Cooper and wife Regina, Richmond VA., Edward J. McIntyre, Jr. and wife Barbara, Scranton, and James McIntyre, and wife Brenda, Springville, PA., a daughter primary caregiver, Debra Ann Belardi and husband Robert, Scranton. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren; Robert J. Belardi, Jr., Edward J. McIntrye III, and wife Pamela, Brianne and James McIntyre, Alfred Fariole and wife Amy, and Ashley Fariole, and one great grandson, Brennan McIntyre who called his great grandmother, GiGi. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Gussie McIntyre, Bethlehem, and nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Elmer Straub and a sister Eleanor Straub.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary of The Assumption Church by Msgr. Dale Rupert, Pastor, on July 7, 2007 at 9:30 AM. There will be no calling hours but the family will receive friends at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Lackawanna County, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit. 18411. Arrangements, August J. Haas Funeral Home.
Ruth E. Ambrosini
Ruth E. Ambrosini 88 years old, passed away Monday June 25, 2007 at Woodview Assisted Living in Mays Landing. Born in Scranton, PA, daughter of the late Issac and Martha Fisk, she lived in Scranton for 41 years. She moved from Scranton to Philadelphia in 1960, with her late husband, John R. Ambrosini, Sr. and her son John R. Ambrosini Jr. Her husband of 52 years, John R. Ambrosini, Sr. died on September 27, 1992. Ruth converted to Catholicism and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church for many years prior to moving to Philadephia. While in Scranton, she also worked many years for Capital Records Club. She was also employed in Philadelphia as a cashier in Shop n' Bag prior to retiring with her late husband in Hammonton, NJ, where she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Elm Towne and Winslow Twp. Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her son, John R. Ambrosini, Jr. of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ her granddaughter Denise Stevens of Newark, Delaware and grandson John R. Ambrosini III of Rosemont PA. She was affectionately known as (Me-Mom) by both grandchildren.
Surviving in Scranton are her brother in law Milton Ackerman, sister in law Mary Fisk and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday morning 9:00-10:30 at August J. Haas Funeral Home 202 Pittston Ave, Scranton PA. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Church with Celebrant Rev. David Cappelloni, her grand nephew. Entombmment Italian-Amerian Cemetery Mausoleum.
Louis A. Ambrosini
Louis A. Ambrosini, 88, a former South Scranton resident, died Saturday evening, June 23, 2007, in Valley Crest Nursing Home, Plains Twp.. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Bokon Ambrosini and the couple was married for 54 years.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Albert and Sylvia Notari Ambrosini. He was a member of St. Francis Of Assisi Church, was a retired employee of Mckinney Manufacturing and was a Navy Veteran of WWll. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed dancing and playing cards and was a New York Yankees fan. He was a loving Father and grandfather and will be deeply missed.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to Hospice Of The Sacred Heart for their compassionate care. Surviving is a daughter Karen Malachowski Catalano, Jessup, four grandchildren; Jamie, Michael, Jr., Kristie and Nicholas, and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three brothers; Alfred, John and Joseph and two sisters; Marguerite Coccia and Anita Cappelloni.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave. with Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 630 Genet St. to be concelebrated by Rev, David Cappelloni and Msgr. Philip A. Gray, Pastor. Interment Italian American Cemetery, Scranton. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM.
Verna Collins Casarello
Verna Collins Casarello. Verna J. Casarello, 75, Ocala FL., a former Scranton resident, died Monday, June 4, 2007, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, in Legacy House Hospice, Ocala, Fl. Her husband is Sam Casarello.
Born in Exeter, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Marstel Cerulli. She was a member of Queen of Peace Church ands it's " Beads" group., Ocala, and was a former member of St. Francis Of Assisi Church, Scranton. She was a graduate of Pittston schools. She was employed by Glasgow Apparel and American Can Co., and retired as an administrative assistant from Florida Power Corp. She was a member of the National Secretaries Assoc.. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. She enjoyed reading biographies. genealogy and communicating with friends and family on the internet.
Also surviving are a son; Robert Collins and wife Sandy, Springbrook Twp., a grandson Dr. Jason Collins, Springbrook Twp., two brothers; Arthur Nocera, Plains, and Ernest Cerulli, Shenandoah Valley, Va., one sister Marie Elliot, Berwick and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers; Anthony Cerulli and Daniel Cerulli and Joseph Nocera and Michael Nocera, a sister Eleanor Winsock and her first husband John Collins, who died in 1972.
The funeral will be Monday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., with Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Francis Of Assisi Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Philip A. Gray, Pastor. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Sunday from 5 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, Fl. 34478-4860 or to St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 630 Genet St. 18505.
Theresa M. (Tess) Brier
Theresa M. (Tess) Brier, RN. , 81, a South Scranton resident, died Monday, June 4, 2007 in Moses Taylor Hospital. She was the widow of Edward J. Brier who died March 10, 2005, the couple was married 57 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Julia Caprio Lucchi.
She was a member of Nativity Of Our Lord Church, was a graduate of Mercy School Of Nursing, Class of 1947. She was a retired employee of Mercy Hospital. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed. She enjoyed her trips to Atlantic City with her family.
Surviving are a son; E. Donald Brier and wife Theresa, Dunmore, a daughter; Judie Brier, with whom she resided, a granddaughter; Melissa Baer and husband, Jeff, Scranton, Step Granddaughter Leanne Supiniski, Step great grandchildren; Rachael, Jake & Sarah Supiniski and two great granddaughters; Julia and Madaline Baer, a sister, Antoinette Sensi, Moosic, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Lucchi.
A Memorial Mass will be Thursday at 9:30 AM in Nativity Of Our Lord Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Michael Delaney, Pastor. Interment , private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the church for one hour before the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nativity Memorial Fund, 633 Orchard St. 18505.
James Barbini
James Barbini, 52, a Scranton resident, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in Moses Taylor Hospital. Born in Portsmouth, Va., he is the son of Anna M. Kane Barbini, Scranton, and the late Henry J. Barbini. He was a former member of Nativity Of Our Lord Church and formerly was employed by North American Manufacturing. Also surviving is his companion, Helen Harmer, three daughters; Danielle Gowarty, Angela and Ashley Barbini, all of Scranton, a grandson Jacob Ford ,a brother Robert, Scranton and aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 29 at Cathedral Cemetery, officiating, Msgr. Michael Delaney.
Rita Patricia Rinkunas
Rita Patricia Rinkunas, a resident of Dunmore Health Care Center, Dunmore and lifelong resident of Taylor, died Saturday, May 19, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Rinkunas who resides in Taylor. She was born December 1, 1927, in Scranton, the daughter of the late William J. and Catherine Wizbauskas Pasco. She was raised in North Scranton and graduated from North Scranton Technical High School. On July 10, 1954 she and Joe married and created a life together. They were blessed with two children. Rita's main devotion was always her family and husband. She also enjoyed many years working with her daughter at Gail Ann's Fine Jewelry. Rita was known for friendliness and love of life. She especially had a zest for having fun and displayed it with her vibrant dancing and fondness to travel. Her greatest pride in life was her three grandchildren. Her warmth and compassion were always present and will be missed by all. As she enters into eternal rest with the Lord, she was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Lithuanian Church in North Scranton. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Joseph, daughter Gail Ann and husband Jonathan Budziak, Olyphant, son Joseph Jr. and wife Carmina with their children Jarret Joseph, Erik Ryan, and Marina Rose, all of Clarks Summit.
Also surviving is a sister Marion Magela, Scranton and brother Anthony Pasco and wife Jane, Rialto, CA. along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy and brother William Pasco. The funeral will be Tuesday at 8:15 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton, with Mass at 9 AM in St. Joseph's Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Peter Maddus, Pastor. Interment , Abington Hills Cemetery. Friends may call Monday fro 5 to 8 PM. Memorial contribution may be made to St. Joseph's Church Rectory, 116 Theodore St. Scranton, Pa, 18508.
Antoinette M. Crolly
Antoinette M. Crolly, a South Scranton resident, died Thursday evening, May 17, 2007, in Mountainview Care Center.
She was the widow of James F. Crolly who died August 5, 2005. The couple was married for 45 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late James and Concetta Magnotta DiBiasi. She was a member of Nativity Of Our Lord Church. She was an avid bingo player and loved crocheting. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.
Surviving are two daughters; Maria Tomachick and husband, Joseph, Scranton and Rochelle Crolly, Scranton, four grandchildren; Donna, Joseph, Michael and Robert, a brother Frank DiBiasi, Bethesda, MD., and two sisters; Rose Barone, Cherry Hill, NJ., and Mary Valvano, Scranton, also nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Patrick. The funeral will be Monday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave, with Mass at 9:30 AM in Nativity Of Our Lord Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Michael Delaney, Pastor. Interment St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Jennie E. Notari
Jennie E. Notari, 86, a Scranton Resident, died Tuesday evening , May 15, 2007, at home following a two year battle with cancer. She was the widow of Achille Notari who died March 26, 1980. Born in Dunmore on January 28, 1921, she was the eldest of nine children of the late Michael and Mary Borzellino Azzarelli. She attended school in Dunmore and had been employed at Lackawanna Pants Mfr. prior to her marriage and later in life served the lunch program at Whittier Elementary School.
She was a member of St. Mary Of The Assumption Church. The last twenty years was devoted to child care where she touched the lives of many children and their parents. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by four children; sons Michael and wife Dolores, Moscow, John, Scranton, two daughters; Elisa Dunleavy and husband Richard, Scranton, Mary Rose Covert, Hughestown, and was a loving "Nana" to her granddaughter Elizabeth Covert. Also surviving are three sisters; Rose Acquisto, Hazlet, N.J., Mary Cianci, Dunmore, Ann Pinto, Lake Ariel, two brothers; Frank, Las Vegas NV.; Sam, Olyphant and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by three brothers; Vincent(Jim), Louis, Salvatore and son-in-law, Donald T. Covert.
The funeral will be Saturday at 8:30 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton, with Mass Of Christian Burial at 9 AM in St.Mary Of The Assumption Church, River St., Scranton, to be celebrated by Msgr. Dale Rupert, Pastor. Interment Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Friends may call Friday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 301 Delaware Ave. Olyphant, Pa. 18447.
Bruna Trama
Bruna Trama, 85, a South Scranton resident, died Friday, May 11, 2007, in The Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She was the widow of Louis H. Trama, who died in November, 1991. Born in Bessemer, MI., she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Emilia Albertini Gismondi.
She was a graduate of Johnston High School, Class of 1940, Bessemer, MI. and formerly was employed by Rea and Derrick and Telespond. She was a member of St. Francis Of Assisi Church.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be deeply missed. Surviving are two sons; Robert J. Trama and wife Diane, Clarks Summit and Louis A. Trama and wife Patt, Royal Oak, MI., six grandchildren; Adrian, Bobby, Jr., Denise, Danielle, Tom and Matthew and four great grandchildren; Jesse, Isabella, Faith and Mya and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a sister Ann Rossi.
The funeral will be Monday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave. with Mass at 9:30 AM in St. Francis Of Assisi Church to be celebrated by Msgr. Philip A. Gray, Pastor. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call today from 4 to 8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 630 Genet St. 18505.
Mary Ellen McGraw Nealon
Mary Ellen McGraw Nealon, 64, a South Scranton resident, died May 3, 2007, Thursday afternoon at home. Her husband of 40 years is Joseph M. Nealon. Born February 6, 1943, in Scranton, she was a daughter of the late Anthony F. and Ceil Hopkins McGraw.
She was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Nativity Of Our Lord Church and it's Combined Society, Scranton Prep's mother's Club and was a former member of IBEW Local 81 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who will be dearly missed. Also surviving are a daughter Ann E. Nealon, Scranton, two sons Joseph A. Nealon and wife Rose A., Pottsville and John R. Nealon and wife Maria, Archbald, three grandchildren Conor, Katie and Riley, three sisters Gail A. Dwyer, Marion M. Poveramo, Scranton and Sheila M. Zeleniak, Taylor and a brother Anthony F. McGraw, Moosic. Also there are many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be Monday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., 202 Pittston Ave. with Mass at 9:30 AM in Nativity Of Our Lord Church to be concelebrated by Msgr. Michael Delaney, Pastor and Msgr. James McGarry. Interment , Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 3 to 8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice and Palliative Care center, 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant, Pa. 18447.
MARY WARGO
Mary L. Wargo, 80, of Scranton died Wednesday at VNA Hospice Unit at Moses Taylor Hospital. She was the widow of John T. Wargo who died on September 16, 1995.
Born in Scranton on June 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Julia Kalinich Hallinan. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and a member of Nativity of Our Lord Church.
Mary was a cherished mother and grandmother who will be remembered always for her genuine warmth and kindness. She worked at the library of Lackawanna College for forty years until taking leave in mid-February because of illness. She valued the time she spent at the college and enjoyed working with the staff and students.
Surviving are a daughter, Mary Lou Weidner and her husband, Steve, Broomall, PA, a son Jack and his wife Dorothy, Valley Village, CA, sons Richard and Edward, Scranton, three grand- daughters, Shanti, Vicki and Julia and two grandsons, Sean and Michael, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, William and Edward Hallinan, who was killed in action in France during World War II.
The funeral will be Tuesday at 9 AM from the August J. Haas Funeral Home Inc., 204 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Nativity of Our Lord Church, 633 Orchard Street, to be celebrated by Msgr. Michael Delaney, Pastor. Interment , Cathedral Cemetery Scranton.
Friends may call Monday, 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seeley Memorial Library, c/o Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18509.
