All Obituaries

Marilla Gibbons Caterino, 96, of West Scranton, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, March 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Michael J. Caterino, on July 28, 1999. Born in Scranton, Marilla was the daughter of the late Michael and Bertha Bowden Gibbons. Following her graduation from Scranton Central High School, Marilla worked 17 years in the Better Handbags department of the Globe Store, followed by 30 years at Caterino and Sons Orthopedic Shoe Specialists...

Evangeline Franceschelli March 25, 2020 Evangeline R. Franceschelli, 89, of Dunmore, died peacefully at home attended by her son. Her husband, the late John Franceschelli, died on July 11, 2012. Born in Maine on June 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Flora Day LaBree. Evangeline was a lifelong registered nurse who started her career at Boston General Hospital, specializing in neonatal care at South Portland (Maine) General Hospital. There, she met a young coast...

Mary Ann Lovallo, 97, a lifelong resident of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center where she was a guest for the past 15 months.  She was the daughter of the late Louis and Ida Mercuri Orazzi. Her husband of 49 years and high school sweetheart, Carmen D. Lovallo, passed away in 1995.  Mary was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1940 and began working as a seamstress in the local garment...

Ann M. Sabatella, 88, of Dunmore, died early Friday morning in Linwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Scranton. Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Gertrude Cianci Sabatella and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish and was a graduate of Dunmore High School. Prior to retirement she was employed by Maid-Rite Steak Co. in Dunmore and prior to that for Linder Brothers in Scranton. Ann loved the holidays especially Christmas when she would bake cookies for all her...

Erin Marie Gillard, 43, Baltimore, Maryland, a Scranton native passed away from this life unexpectedly after admission to the Baltimore Washington Medical Center.  She is survived by her partner, Vanessa Velez of Parkville, Maryland. Born August 17, 1976, in Scranton, she was the daughter of her loving mother, Jane Salva Gillard of Scranton, and the late Charles P. Gillard.  Erin was a graduate of Scranton Prep and Marywood University, and afterward joined AmeriCorps.  She...

Dolores “Dolie” Davis, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning at home. She is survived by her husband, Earl. The couple had been married for 58 years. Born in Dunmore, she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Tim” and Irene Pane Vellela and was a graduate of Dunmore High School. She was a member of SS Anthony and Rocco Parish and its Altar and Rosary Society. Prior to retirement, she worked in the food service department for the Dunmore School...

Mary E. Dartt, 97, Dunmore, died Monday evening at Holy Family Residence. She was the wife of the late James J. Dartt who died in 1990. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna McHugh Boland and was a graduate of Dunmore High School. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore and prior to retirement worked at both Scranton Transit and the former Knoepfel and Miller Pharmacy in Dunmore. Mary dedicated her life to caring for her family. After...

Patricia Ann McCool, 83, passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton, daughter of Frances Hartnett and the late Thomas Jennings, and stepfather, the late Peter Hartnett, she was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. A devoted member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore, she relied heavily on her faith while raising her nine children. Patricia was the happiest when she was surrounded by her children and 17 grandchildren, no...

Joan T. Harrington, 69, of Dunmore, died early Wednesday following a prolonged illness.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Patrick J. Harrington. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late John and Marion Rempe Philbin, she was a graduate of South Catholic High School Class of 1968 and attended Marywood College.   She was a devoted member of St Casimir’s church, where she taught CCD for 23 years.  She was actively involved in the Girls Scouts and worked for...

Mary Valvano Minelli, a Dunmore native, died peacefully Sunday morning at Hospice of the Sacred Heart after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Minelli, Sr. in 2000. She was the daughter of the late Nicola and Theresa Siconolfi Valvano, and a graduate of Dunmore High School, Class of 1948.  A loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and aunt, she enjoyed making pasta, sewing, and baking, and was especially known for her chocolate chip cookies.  She was an...