All Obituaries

Joseph A. Cerra, 98, of Dunmore, passed away Tuesday morning at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. He is survived by his wife, the former Grace Urso. The couple was married for 74 years. Born in Carbondale, he was the son of the late Charles and Rose Adams Cerra and was a graduate of Carbondale Area High School. Prior to retirement, he was a mechanic at the former Roy Stauffar Chevrolet. He was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore and was a proud United States...

Patsy J. Amendolaro, 97, of Roaring Brook Twp., died Saturday morning in Allied Hospice. He and his wife, the former Jennie Sottile, who died June 22, had celebrated 70 years of marriage Nov. 6. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Maria "Mamie" Telesca Amendolaro and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore. Patsy attended Dunmore public schools, served honorably in the United States Army during WWII and then together with his wife were the...

Angelo Pasquale Blasi, 95, of Old Forge, died Friday night at his home surrounded by his wife and his loving family. His wife, the love of his life, is Jeanne Marie Riviello Blasi. They were married 74 years. Born in Scranton, son of the late Joseph Blasi and Christina Marie Colizzo Blasi, he was a graduate of West Scranton High School. His parents lived on North Ninth Avenue in the Hyde Park section of town until he moved to Moosic and then to Old Forge. He served his country during WWII...

Elizabeth Susan “Liz” Granahan, 77, Scranton, died Wednesday in Regional Hospital of Scranton.  She is survived by her husband, John A. “Jack” Granahan.  The celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past May 22nd.  Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Roy J. and Margaret Watkins Griffin, she was a graduate of Scranton Central High School and Keystone Junior College.  Prior to retirement, she was employed as a financial administrator for...

Beverly Gelb Klein passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, at her home in Manalapan, NJ.  She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jerome Klein. Bev lived most of her life in Scranton, the daughter of the late Morris and Mae Cohn Gelb.  Bev was a quiet person, a lover of family, and a loving and loyal friend.  She enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble, cooking and baking, and helping others solve their problems.  She took that task very seriously. ...

Gregory James Malcolm, 69, Scranton, died Sunday at home. Born in Scranton, son of the late James and Romaine White Malcolm, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School, and in 1975, he and his father were the first son-to-father kidney transplant in the United States, performed at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia.  He was a talented musician with a passion for playing the bass guitar and also loved fishing, camping, and the outdoors. Surviving is his son Gregory, grandson...

Eileen A. Straub, 86, Dunmore, died Sunday evening at Riverside Healthcare & Rehab. Center in Taylor surrounded by her loved ones at her time of passing, her son & daughter-in-law, granddaughter (Margherita), granddaughter (Tracy) and grandson (Brandon). A wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many that knew her.  Like her mother, she was all about family values and will truly be missed. She was the wife of the late Joseph D. Straub, Jr., who died in...

Lance Cpl. Tyler Stephen Sitar, 22, of Dunmore, passed away Friday evening at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Born in Scranton, he was the son of Robert “Chico” and Rebecca Pasqualichio Sitar and was a graduate of Dunmore High School’s class of 2017. He attended Lackawanna College and was currently working as a driver for Canada Dry. He was a proud Marine and active in the Marine Corps. Tyler always had a love for life. He came into this world beaming and...

Linda Marie Arvonio, 63, of Dunmore, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning at home. She is survived by her husband, Frank. The couple was married for 45 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Cataldo and Mary Carone Strazzeri. She was a graduate of Bishop O’Hara High School and was a licensed practical nurse. Linda enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was compassionate and loved to laugh. Her family meant everything to her. She will be sadly missed by all who knew...

Jeffrey M. Jacobson, 58, of Moosic passed away Friday at home.  Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Murray and Barbara Pesarchik Jacobson. He was a graduate of Scranton Central High School’s Class of 1980 and received a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University in Urban and Regional Planning. He was the co-captain of the wrestling team during his high school years and was a talented drummer. He had a passion for music and was a collector of guitars. He enjoyed...