All Obituaries

Linda Mulhern Smith, 75, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening at home. She was surrounded by her loving family.   Born in Wilkes-Barre and raised in the “Brown Town” section of Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Ann McHale Mulhern. She was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and prior to her retirement, she was employed by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates where she built long lasting friendships with her co-workers for over 30...

Barbara Jean Petras, 81, Dunmore, died Sunday at home.      Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John R. Sr. and Helen Klebon Gaul, she attended Scranton public schools and had been employed by Techneglas for over 20 years prior to her retirement.  Barbara loved puzzles and watching Jeopardy, and would also have fun placing a bet at the casinos.  She had a sassy and quick wit, and was always good for a joke.  She enjoyed holidays and family...

Florence Colwell, 93, of East Setauket and formerly of Dunmore, died Thursday, April 25th at home in New York.  Born in Dunmore, she was the last surviving child of the late Luigi and Genevieve Romanine Bouselli. Surviving are her children. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, sisters Santa Biagioni, Theresa Mills, Violet Sibio and an infant sister; and brothers, Pete, Matthew, Mario, Sandy, John,  Angelo, Louis and Tony Bouselli. Florence's family will receive...

Carmella Stawinsky, 64, Scranton, died Saturday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.  She is survived by her husband Stephen Stawinsky.  Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and Carmella Addesa Bell, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and Vocational-Technical school where she excelled in painting and decorating.  A loving wife, mom, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Carmella’s family was the center of her world.  She was dedicated...

Elaine C. Litterio, 79, of Dunmore, passed away Friday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore. Surviving is her loyal and loving husband, Louis P. Litterio, to whom she was married for 55 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Claire Taugher Sheridan. Elaine was a graduate of the former South Scranton Catholic High School and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Dunmore. Prior to retirement, she was a customer service manager at...

Catherine E. Burke, 61, of Dunmore, passed away Thursday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore. Surviving is her husband, John “Jack” Burke. The couple had been married for 39 years. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Catherine Patterson Long. She was a graduate of Dunmore High School and the University of Scranton where she received a bachelor’s degree in business and accounting. She was a business manager for...

Marlene Hess, 77, of Scranton, died Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit.  She is survived by her husband David Hess.  The couple would have celebrated 40 years of marriage on September 30th. Born in Honesdale, daughter of the late Isadore and Deborah Schecter Skier, Marlene was a graduate of New Mexico University where she successfully completed the Dental Assistant Program. As a young woman she attended the Traphagen Institute of Fashion and Design in...

Jean Marie Blasi, 97, of Old Forge, passed away on Monday afternoon at her home with her children Tina and Joseph and her devoted caregiver.  Her husband, the love of her life, Angelo P. Blasi, passed away in July of 2022. They were married 74 years. Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Riviello and Eugenia Volpe Riviello, who had fourteen children. She was a graduate of Newton Ransom High School, where she was a women’s basketball player and interested in...

Rose Scrimalli Kobeski, 66, of Dunmore, passed away Sunday morning, surrounded by her loving husband and children. She and her husband, Francis Kobeski, celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary in October. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Michael Ercole and Josephine Belavage Scrimalli, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School and had been a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore. She was a longtime employee of Bank of America where she retired after close to thirty years...

Ann M. Sica Straneva, 70, Scranton, died Friday morning at Scranton Health Care Center.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Straneva, who died in 2001 Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Joseph J. Jr. and Elveria Rossi Sica and beloved sister to the late Rev. Joseph F. Sica, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School Class of 1970 and had been employed as a certified nursing assistant for Lackawanna County Nursing Home prior to her retirement.  She was...