All Obituaries

Lucy C. Summa, 80, Dunmore, died Tuesday evening in the Mid Valley Health Care Center in Peckville.  Born in Scranton and a resident of Dunmore for the past 62 years, she was the daughter of the late William P. Jr. and Elizabeth Cosgrove Boland and a graduate of Scranton Central High School.  Prior to her retirement, she was an EKG Tech at Moses Taylor Hospital.  Most recently, she had been employed by Telespond as a caregiver.  She was a loving mother and grandmother...

Frank J. Montaro, 86, Dunmore, died Monday evening in the emergency room at Geisinger- Community Medical Center in Scranton. His wife of 63 years is the former Angela Iania. Born in Dunmore, he was the loving son of the late Ralph and Lottie Blasko Montaro Sr. A lifelong member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Frank was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1954 and earned a degree from Lackawanna Junior College. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and...

Rosemary Needham Smith, 92, born January 21, 1931 a lifelong resident of Dunmore, passed away May 21, 2023 at Green Ridge Care Center. Her husband Joseph E. Smith died June 27, 2008.  They had celebrated 55 years of marriage Rosemary was the daughter James A. Needham and Camilla A. Stull Needham. She was preceded in death by her sister, Camilla Needham Ryder and brother, James Needham. Rosemary graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Scranton and Lackawanna business school....

Gray P. “Butch” Bossi, Jr., died unexpectedly Sunday evening a week before his 77th birthday which would have been celebrated May 27th at Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton. He is survived by his wife, the former Barbara J. Savino. The couple had celebrated 51 years of marriage on April 15th. Born in Scranton, son of the late Gray P. Sr. and Grace Guarina Bossi, he was a graduate of Throop High School Class of 1965.  He went on to graduate from both the Johnson...

Sebastian Jason Archangeli passed away on Saturday, May 20, at the age of 48. Born in Maine, he was the son of the late Sebastian and Cheryal Archangeli. Surviving are his sisters, Linda Buturla (Doug), Justine; brothers, Joseph (Ingrid), Darren, Michael (Nicole); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A true angel of God, Jason was the happiest and most loving person you ever met. Jason will be missed dearly by all who knew him but there is comfort knowing that he is in the arms of his...

Raymond R. Ragnacci Sr., 89, of Dunmore, passed away Monday evening, May 15, at Linwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Scranton. He is survived by his wife, the former Maria Estrella Gandarillas. The couple had been married for 20 years. Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Louis and Assunta Panfili Ragnacci and was a graduate of Dunmore High School and Johnson College. Prior to retirement, he was a sales manager for Carpet Chalet. He was a proud United States Army veteran having served...

Sharon Ann Sylvester Lynady, 74, Scranton, died on Monday at Geisinger-CMC in Scranton due to long term complications induced by COVID.  She spent her final hours surrounded by family and friends.  She peacefully passed with her beloved husband John Lynady of 51 years, her children, grandchildren and best friend Donna Monahan by her side. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Joseph L. and Concetta “Jenny” Forgione Sylvester, she was a graduate of West Scranton High...

Melanie L. Gallagher Verrastro, 49, of Dunmore, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday.  Born in Ridgewood, NJ, she was the daughter of Barbara Urena DeSpirito and stepfather Michael, Barnegat, NJ, and the late William Gallagher.  Melanie was a graduate of Hawthorne High School and Ramapo College of New Jersey.  She later attended the Marywood Ph.D. program.  She loved being with her kids and family and was passionate about the Griffin Pond Animal...

Helen “Rose” DiLeo, 85, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Wednesday morning. She passed peacefully while surrounded by family as she made her journey to heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Samuel DiLeo, who passed in 2022. Helen was the daughter of the late Leo and Anna Stanko Hynosky. She attended South Scranton Public Schools and was a dedicated employee of Harper Collins for 23 years and Sanofi for 7 years. Helen had a kind soul and a great...

Rose Ann Nardozzi, 92, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023.  She was the widow of Carmen Nardozzi, Sr., her high school sweetheart, who passed away in 2001. Born in Dunmore in 1930, she was the daughter of Paul Gilroy and Josephine Trotta Gilroy. She was a 1948 graduate of Dunmore High School.  Prior to her retirement, Rose Ann was the credit manager for Scranton Talk. She then went on to be account manager for Emery Air Freight until her retirement in 1988. Rose...