All Obituaries

Earl Hodin, of Arlington, VA, formerly of Scranton, died on July 14, 2026, at age 88. He was a Pediatric surgeon, Air Force Major (ret.), golfer, pianist, wine aficionado, and friend. Survived by his sons, Stephen (Renee Markus) Hodin and Jason (Beatriz Velazquez) Hodin; adoring grandchildren, Peninah & Saul Hodin; cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Funeral services will be held, Friday at 1:00 PM at Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., 318 East Drinker ...

Patty Ann (Bordo) Condon, 61, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on July 12th at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, surrounded by her family. Born in Scranton, Patty was the daughter of the late Caesar F. and Carmella M. Bordo Palmieri. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School. There are not enough words to describe what a wonderful and loving mom Patty was. She was happiest being surrounded by her family and friends. Patty enjoyed cooking and baking for her loved ones and always made ...

Mary Ann Cruser, 77, of Dunmore, passed away on Saturday evening at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. Surviving is her husband, Gerald Cruser. The couple were married for 55 years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Tessie Zimorowicz DeCarlo. She was a graduate of Dunmore High School and prior to retirement she was employed by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates in Dunmore. Mary Ann enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren whom she loved ...

Salvatore W. “Sal” Mecca, 91, of Dunmore, passed away on July 8, 2026. Born on December 16, 1934, he was the son of Sebastiano Mecca and Catherine Sileo, and spent his life rooted in the community he loved. Sal married the love of his life, Mary Ann Zaleski Mecca. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this September. A proud New York Giants fan, Sal approached every season with enthusiasm and loyalty. An avid outdoorsman, he was affectionately known as the ...

Mary Ann Yausm, 78, Dunmore, died Tuesday after a brief illness with pulmonary fibrosis complications.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert Yausm.  Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late Donato J. “Dooch” and Grace C. Mecca, she was a graduate of St. Paul’s High School, and prior to retirement, she had been employed in the office of Suburban Propane.  Mary Ann was a selfless woman, who always put the needs of others before herself, dedicating ...

Lucia Concetta Riggi, 79 of Dunmore, died Monday at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Cataldo Dixie and Alfonsina Ferragonio Riggi. Lucia was a graduate of Dunmore High School, and Marywood College. Prior to retirement she was a teacher in the Scranton School District over forty-four years. She was a member of St. John Paul II Parish in Dunmore. Lucia or Miss Riggi as she was known to many, had a compassionate heart and found great joy ...

Anthony S. Valvano, 67, of Dunmore, passed away on Sunday, July 5th, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Wilkes Barre with family by his side.  Born in Dunmore, he is the son of the late John and Mary (Gallucci) Valvano.  He was one of six brothers and was cherished by family and friends for his kind and gentle nature.  Anthony provided loving care for his parents during their later years.  He was a beloved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, godfather and ...

            Phillipina Verrastro of Moscow, known to most as Phyl, passed away in the early morning of July 4th at Geisinger CMC surrounded by her loving family following complications from a fall a week earlier. She was 95. She was the widow of her beloved husband, Leonard T. Verrastro, who passed away six months before their 50th wedding anniversary in 2001. Their 75th wedding anniversary would have been this ...

Theresa Tropeano, 82, of Dunmore; formerly of, Astoria, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 2nd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Tropeano and daughter Mary Murphy. Born November 20th 1943, in Malta.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gaetana Hili. Theresa enjoyed staying home and raising her children. She also was an avid bingo player, and used to play bingo with her mother every Thursday night. Theresa loved spending ...

Dr. John Abda, Jr., 88, a longtime resident of Clarks Summit, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 1. Born December 16, 1937, he was the youngest of five sons born to the late John and Diamond Smith Abda. He graduated from Central High School and the University of Scranton before earning his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, in 1963. He completed residencies in general surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital, ...