All Obituaries

Michael C. Phipps, Jr. - "Mike", 30, of Dunmore, died Saturday morning at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.   He is survived by his wife Brittaney Phipps of Dunmore. They were recently married on August 20, 2021. Mike was born in Newburgh, NY, son of Michael C. Sr. and Tammy Lake Phipps of Milford.  In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his sister Rachel Phipps of Milford; his maternal grandmother Cele Cimorelli of New Windsor,...

Jacob Jack Suravitz, a lifelong resident of Scranton, died Wednesday afternoon in Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, just 10 days shy of his 100th birthday.  He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Rubin. Born in Scranton, son of the late Louis and Anna Silberman Suravitz, he was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. Jack then went on to attend the Williamsport Technical Institute where he studied mechanics, a trade that helped him immensely when he entered the...

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...