All Obituaries

John G. Moffitt, 89, Dunmore died Thursday in Oak Ridge Rehab & Healthcare Center in Taylor. He and his wife the former Helen Mumfreda had celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on August 31st. Born in the Hill Section of Scranton he was the son of the late John V. and Mae Coleman Moffitt, was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School Class of 1953 and the University of Scranton Class of 1959. He served honorably in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict. John...

Shirley M. Nole, 91, of Dunmore died Tuesday morning at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton. Her husband, the late Salvatore A. Nole died on Jan. 11, 2016. The couple had been married for 61 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Madelyn Henn Roth and was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Prior to retirement she worked in the local garment industry as a seamstress. Shirley was very artistic and had a talent for painting and needle point....

Margaret “Peggy” DiRienzo, R.N., 70, Scranton, died unexpectedly at her home Tuesday morning. She and her husband, Paul “P.J.” DiRienzo would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 23rd. Peggy's kind, loving and generous nature was a true blessing for her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of Mary Ann Gizzo DeNinno of Scranton and the late Nicholas J. DeNinno and was a member of St. Ann Basilica...

John A. Morelli, 82, of Dunmore, died Monday afternoon at home. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Flory and Margaret Hoizan Morelli. He was a graduate of Dunmore High School and the University of Scranton and a member of SS Anthony & Rocco Parish in Dunmore.  Prior to retirement he worked for the State of New Jersey as a counselor in the state correction’s system.  Surviving are aunts, Millie Morelli and Theresa Garbolino, both of Dunmore. Several...

Vincent “Jimmy” Amico, 76, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, the former Ann DeFrancesco. The couple had been married for 53 years.   Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Vincent and Grace Mecca Amico. Vince was a 1965 graduate of Dunmore High School and was a member of Ss. Anthony and Rocco Parish. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the State of Pennsylvania in the...

William A. DeSavino, 99, passed away Saturday morning September 23, 2023 at his home in Scott Township Surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, the former Shirley Fenwick. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 55 years Dorothy Greinert. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Joseph and Leona Bird DiSavino. Bill was a graduate of Girard College in Philadelphia, served honorably in the Army Air Corps as a pilot during WWII. He then went on to...

Joseph S. Arnone, 89, of Scranton, died Saturday at home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, the former Ann T. Carlucci, on June 19, 2021. Born in Dunmore, son of the late James and Michelina Occulto Arnone, he attended Dunmore public schools, and was also a member of St. Paul of the Cross Parish on Prospect Avenue in South Scranton. Prior to retirement, he was a chef and production manager at Moses Taylor Hospital for over 35 years in their Food Service Department....

In the quietude of West Abington Township, Amy Marie Sleboda departed this world on September 23, 2023. She passed away peacefully with close friends and her fiancé by her side, recalling happy stories from throughout the years. Born in Dunmore, PA on September 20, 1978, Amy breathed life into every moment she touched. Her smile will forever be imprinted on our hearts. She painted the world with hues of kindness and brought joy to all who knew her.  She could light up a room with...

Alan E. Yearing, 66 of Scranton, passed away, unexpectedly, Friday afternoon, at his home. Born in Scranton, he is the son of Helen Gilroy Yearing and the late Edmund Yearing.  He was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and prior to retirement, he worked as a Supply Technician in the Defense Logistics Agency at Tobyhanna Army Depot. Alan was an avid gardener and a Dallas Cowboys fan.  He had a love for animals especially his cat Digit and dog Shiek.  He will be...

Fern Kaplan Blum, 99, of Scranton, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday night at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab where she resided for the past year.  Her husband of 35 years, Murray D. Blum, preceded her in death on January 9, 1982. Born in Binghamton, New York, Fern was the daughter of the late Morris and Marion Goldstein Kaplan.  She moved to Scranton in 1934, was a 1942 graduate of Scranton Central High School, attended Penn State University, and received a diploma from...