All Obituaries

Salvatore M. Polizzi, 93, a lifelong resident of Dunmore, died Sunday at Geisinger Community Medical Center.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Nicolina “Nell” Totaro Polizzi in 2002. Born in Scranton, son of the late Cataldo Rosario and Santa Guarnieri Polizzi, he received his G.E.D at the age of 55.  Prior to retirement, Salvatore was a skilled employee at General Motors Company in Cleveland, OH, and owned Taylor Made Cabinet Company and Dunmore...

On Saturday, January 23, 2021, Leona Williams Fidiam of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away at the age of 88.                 Leona Williams Fidiam was born on September 20, 1932 to Clarence Thomas Williams and Catherine Elko Williams.  She was salutatorian of her class at Dupont High School and graduated from the Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing. Leona was Head Nurse...

Herbert S. Hollenberg died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 22, 2021, in his home in Pompton Plains, N.J., where he moved to be close to his children after the passing of his beloved wife, Lee, in 2018. Herb was known for his keen intelligence, abundant kindness, beautiful spirit, dedication to family, and deep respect for the dignity of others. Born on June 23, 1925, in Scranton, Pa. to the late Ida and Harry Hollenberg, Herb loved life, acquiring new interests well into his...

Douglas J. Simone, 73, Scranton, died Friday at Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Scranton.  He and his wife, the former Maria Santarsiero, were married on September 8, 1973. Born in Scranton, son of the late Canio Joseph and Diana Barbetta Simone, he was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, and later Johnson School.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed at the Tobyhanna Army Depot.  Doug was wounded while serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War with...

Carole Fishbein, formerly of Scranton, died Friday at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Aimee and Vito Schwendemann, Easton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin, in 2011. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Harry and Rose Speckler. Before retirement, she was employed as a bookkeeper in the garment industry. She was a resident of Webster Towers while living in Scranton, and was a member of the Jewish Community Center where she was active with...

Angela M. Cipriano, Dunmore, died Thursday at home.  She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Salvatore Cipriano, on January 8, 1973. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Rose Mecca Bonavoglia, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School and was a member at SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore.  Prior to retirement, she was employed by the City of Scranton.  Always known for being a great dresser, Angela was also excellent at baking and cooking Italian...

Maureen "Honey" McHugh Pesavento, 88, of Scranton, passed away Monday in the Allied Services Hospice Center, succumbing to an injury sustained in a fall. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" R. Pesavento. They were married 52 years. Born in Scranton, Maureen was the daughter of the late Eileen McHugh and William Naegeli and stepdaughter of Kathleen Naegeli. Maureen was a 1950 graduate of Scranton Central High School and received both her bachelor's...

Michelena (Intoccia) Skettino, 95, of Scranton, passed away peacefully on January 16th at home.  She was the widow of the late Anthony (Tony) Skettino who died in 2014.  The couple had been married for 61 years. “Micky,” as she was known to most, was born on April 15, 1925 to Vincent and Maria Carmela (Tripaldi) Intoccia in North Scranton. After graduating from Scranton Technical High School, she went on to study at The Powell School of Business. After graduation, a...

Jean M. Davis, 84, a lifelong resident of Dunmore, died Friday at Regional Hospital of Scranton. She was the wife of Thomas Earl "Odie" Davis, who died April 19, 2016. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Joseph M. and Jean J. Astolfi Bitcola, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School and, before retirement, she was employed by Consolidated Molded Products. As a current resident of the Lackawanna County Health Care Center, Peckville, Jean was very involved with patient...

Janet Ann Solimine, 87, of Scranton, passed away Friday morning at Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton.  Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Gladys Bray Brownell and a graduate of the former Scranton Technical High School.  Prior to retirement, she was employed at the Price Chopper on Monroe Avenue in Dunmore and JCPenney Catalog Center.  Janet was a member of Myrtle Street United Methodist Church until it’s closure.  Janet was...