All Obituaries

Ross Patrick Palermo, Jr., Scranton, died Monday after being stricken ill at home.  Born in Scranton, son of the late Ross P. Sr. and Louise Massetti Palermo, he attended Dunmore public schools, and prior to retirement was employed by the Dunmore DPW for 25 years.  He loved baseball, especially the New York Yankees, and in his younger years he excelled at the sport.  He also was an excellent tennis player and won numerous tournaments. Ross was a HAM radio operator for decades ...

Anthony Cavezza, 84, of Scranton, passed away on Sunday morning at home. Surviving is his wife of 56 years, the former Paulette L. Hortin. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Pearl Strick Cavezza. He was a graduate of West Scranton High School and received a bachelor of science degree from the University of Scranton. He was an auditor for the Department of Defense and a proud Army veteran. Tony was an avid Penn State Football fan and a loving and supportive husband, ...

Mildred Mazietis, 84, South Abington Township, died Saturday afternoon at Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Gerald Mazietis, on March 19, 2008. Born in Maplewood, PA on September 27, 1941 as one of 12 children to the late George and Frances Pacholec Colwell, she was a faithful member of the Church of St. Gregory in Clarks Summit and attended every Sunday while her health allowed her.  She loved being outside and ...

Rose Rizzo, a lifelong resident of West Scranton, passed away at the age of 100 in Allied Services Hospice Unit after a brief illness.  She will reunite with her beloved husband, Bruno Rizzo, who died in 1991.  The couple was married for 45 years. Rose was the daughter of Mary and Salvatore Schiavone, who preceded her in death. Rose lived a remarkable life.  After graduating from West Scranton High School, she worked as a secretary at the Greater Scranton Chamber of ...

Josephine A. Roman, R.N., Dunmore, passed away Tuesday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore. She was born July 11, 1943, in the family homestead in Dunmore to the late Peter and Anna Mecca Roman (Romaniello). She was educated in the local Catholic school system, graduating from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Elementary School, Dunmore. She continued her studies at St. Paul’s High School in Scranton, proudly graduating with the Class of 1961. Answering a lifelong calling to care for ...

William A. “Bill” Sibio, Dunmore, died Thursday at Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton.  He and his wife, the former Barbara Zadjura, celebrated 61 years of marriage. Born in Dunmore, son of the late William and Voilet and Bouselli Sibio, he was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1958. Afterwards, Bill served in the U.S. Army Reserve.  Before his retirement, Bill had a long career in automotive sales.  Bill was actively engaged in multiple car ...

Carolyn Palermo, Dunmore, died Thursday evening at Geisinger-CMC after being suddenly stricken ill.  She is survived by her cherished husband of over 60 years, Vincent R. Palermo. Born in Dunmore on December 26, 1944, daughter of the late Americo John and Barbara Bridget Loretti, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School and later attended Marywood University.  She was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore.  Carolyn was a woman of deep faith who took care of ...

Robert Spencer Everly passed away Wednesday, February 18th in hospice care in Florida. He was 101 years of age. He had been currently residing in assisted living in Riverview, FL. A longtime resident of Scranton, Pennsylvania he had a successful real estate and property appraisal business for decades before retiring. He was a longtime member of Covenant Presbyterian Church and a Boy Scout Leader in Pennsylvania. He was a lifetime member of Rotary International as well. Bob was a veteran of ...

Judie Robinson, 86, of Throop passed away on Tuesday evening at home. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Robinson and Betty Schuller Robinson Costanzo and the step daughter of the late Joseph Costanzo. Surviving is her sister, Barbara DiLeo and husband Mike, Delaware; a sister-in-law, Lynne Robinson, Dunmore; niece, Leah Higgins and husband Michael Healey, Delaware; and nephews, Daniel Robinson, Nicholas Robinson and wife Nicole, and Corey Robinson and wife Bridget, ...

Carolyn A. Petitto, 84, of Dunmore, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scranton on November 30, 1941, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary (Sheridan) Costa. She was a proud graduate of Scranton Technical High School and dedicated many years of service as the front-end manager at Price Chopper in Dunmore until her retirement in 2007. Carolyn was an avid bowler in the Dunmore ...