All Obituaries

Dunmore has lost one of its historians and likely one of its oldest citizens. Carolyn Colo, affectionally know as Auntie to many family and friends, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. Born in 1918, she lived to be 103 years old. Carolyn had many qualities that made her unique in countless ways. She had a sharp mind and wit, was employed as a math instructor at the International Correspondence School (now Penn Foster) for several decades. Her mind remained sharp, she drove until she was 97...

Joseph Lacertoso, 91, of Dunmore, passed away Friday morning in Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit in Dunmore with his loving family by his side.  He and his wife, the former Carmella Sardo, would have celebrated 64 years of marriage on October 26th. Joseph was born December 16, 1929 in Dunmore along with his identical twin brother, the late Pasquale (“Pat”), to the late Vito Anthony and Philomena Pane Lacertoso.  Joe and Pat weighed in at 2 3/4 and 2 1/4...

Vera A. Kolatis, affectionally known to her family as “Honey Girl,” 83, of Dunmore, died Wednesday morning in Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore, following a courageous battle with cancer.  She and her husband, Frank “Pudgy” Kolatis, were married on March 30, 1957. Vera was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother to her five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Angelo and Mary Casarella Guimento, she was...

Larry Mark, 61, had a vast curiosity and zest for life.  A resident and lover of New York City and long-time New York Times employee, Larry passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 after a brief bout with cancer.  Larry was born and raised in Scranton, and the son of adoring and proud parents Fay and Irving Mark.  A graduate of Scranton Central High School and the University of Pennsylvania, Larry received his MBA from Columbia University’s Graduate School of...

Frank B. Wrona Jr., 65, Scranton, died Sunday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is survived by his companion of 25 years, Roseann "Penny" Nemeth. Born in Scranton, son of the late Frank B. Sr. and Josephine Cigna Wrona, he was a graduate of Dunmore High School, and had been employed as a driver by Allied Services Skilled Nursing before retirement. He also served in the National Guard. Frank enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking. His specialty was his spaghetti sauce and chicken...

Albert J. "Butzy" Rosar Jr., 86, of Dunmore, passed away Saturday morning at the Green Ridge Care Center. He is survived by his wife, the former Madelyn Gianoni. They would have celebrated 58 years of marriage on Oct. 19. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Albert J. Sr. and Winifred Tighe Rosar and was a graduate of Dunmore High School. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore. Before retirement, he worked as a...

Helen Bereznak, 91, of Dunmore, died Tuesday afternoon at Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center in Scranton.  She was married to Stephen Sofchak for 35 years until his death in 1987, and to Frank “Butch” Bereznak until his death in 1994.  Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late John and Mary Juba Fetsko, Helen was a graduate of Dunmore High School.  She worked for Somark Glove Factory, Dunmore, until her retirement.  Helen was a lifelong member of St....

Maria J. Trozzolillo, 81, Scranton, died Friday in Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, the late Vincent P. Trozzolillo, in 2008. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Anthony and Anne Fabbri Genovese, she was a graduate of West Scranton High School and a lifelong member of St. Lucy’s Church, a parish that she truly loved. Maria was a wonderful person whose heart was dedicated to her family—her parents, husband, children,...

Barbara Ann Silverman September 27, 2021 Barbara Ann Silverman,73, of Scranton died Monday September 27, 2021 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband Jay Silverman. Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Anna Karzensoki, Barbara attended Dunmore public schools. Barbara worked very hard in life to accomplish her goal to help people in need every chance she possibly can including acquiring her certification for a CNA. Barbara worked in several local nursing homes and also private...

Yvonne “Sloopy” Baranowski Praefke, 69, of Scranton, passed away while on vacation in Montana. Her husband, the late Gerald Praefke, passed away June 22, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Marion Baranowski. Surviving are family and friends who will miss her loving spirit. There are no public services. Arrangements by Savino Traditional Funerals and Cremation Care, 157 S. Main Ave. Scranton, Carl J. Savino Jr., supervisor.