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Remembering Michael A. Santarsiero, Sr. 

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Santarsiero, Michael A. obituary photoMichael A. Santarsiero, Sr. 
August 22, 2020

Michael A. Santarsiero, Sr. 92, of Clarks Summit, died Saturday evening after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, the former Jean M. McCarty, in 2008.

Born in Dunmore, son of the late Donato and Carmella Sacco Santarsiero, he was a graduate of Dunmore High School, Class of 1947, and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore.  Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a serviceman with Pennsylvania Gas and Water.  

Michael was known for his patience and being a handyman.  He was always willing to help any person in need, and took care of everyone, especially his grandchildren.  Michael always had a smile on his face.

Surviving are his daughters, Jane Leach, Elmhurst, and Marilyn Ulrich and husband, Robert, Clarks Summit; sons, Joseph P. Santarsiero, Scott Township, Michael A. Santarsiero, Jr., Scott Township, and William Santarsiero and wife, Nicole, Clarks Green; a brother, Carmen “Sandy” Santarsiero; grandchildren, Victoria and Zackery Leach, Michael W. Santarsiero, Justin and Sarah Urlich, Charlie and Sophia Santarsiero; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

He was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph and Angelo Santarsiero; a sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Coviello and husband Andrew; a sister-in-law Barbara Santarsiero; a son-in-law, Michael Leach; and infant grandson, Cody Leach.

The funeral will be Wednesday with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Smith St., Dunmore. There is no public viewing due to the current pandemic.  All those attending the mass are asked to go directly to the church, and to kindly follow current safety guidelines in respect to social distancing and wearing a mask immediately upon entering the church.  

Interment to follow in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, 18509.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., Dunmore.

To offer the family a condolence, please visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com. 

Remembering Gilda G. Nozzi

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Nozzi Gilda obit photoGilda G. Nozzi
August 21, 2020

Gilda G. Nozzi, 109, of Dunmore, passed away Friday in the Dunmore Health Care Center.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Benjamin A. (Benny) Nozzi, in 2000.  They were married on November 18, 1937.

Born in Roxbury Township, NJ, daughter of the late Massimo and Concetta Yezzi Astolfi, she was educated in Dunmore public schools and had been employed in the local glove manufacturing industry.  She was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore.  Gilda was a wonderful homemaker and cook, and would host pasta and meatball dinners every Thursday.  Above all, she loved spending time with family more than anything, and she will be deeply missed.  As she always said, “Better days are comin’.”

Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Madeline (Durdan) Nozzi of Dunmore; two grandchildren, Michael Nozzi and wife Lori of Dunmore, and Jan Greskovic and husband Jerry of South Abington Township; two great-grandchildren, Kara and Abby Greskovic; and a great-grandpup, Lola.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Ralph Nozzi, in 2015; an infant daughter, Anna Nozzi; three brothers, Tony, Bill, and David Astolfi; and four sisters, Edith Pamelia, Jean Bitcola, Grace Genovese, and infant Lily Astolfi.

The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the entire staff at Dunmore Health Care Center.  Gilda was cared for like family, and was always treated with the utmost care, kindness, and compassion.  They would also like to thank Dr. Nicholas Dodge, for the excellent care shown to Gilda during her times of need.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Anthony of Padua Church, Smith St., Dunmore.  There is no public viewing.  All those attending the mass are asked to go directly to the church, and to kindly follow current safety guidelines in respect to social distancing and wearing a mask immediately upon entering the church.  

Interment to follow in Dunmore Cemetery.

Preferred memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, 18503.

Arrangements and care entrusted to Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., Dunmore.  

To offer the family a condolence, please visit http://www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com.

Remembering Margaret J. Nardozzi Dee

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IMG_43731Margaret J. Nardozzi Dee, RN
August 20, 2020

Margaret J. Nardozzi Dee, RN, 67, of Dunmore, died in the afternoon of Aug. 20 at St. Mary’s Villa, Elmhurst.

Known as Peggy to all, she was born in Scranton and was the daughter of the late Salvatore J. Nardozzi Sr. and Mary Ann Cicero Nardozzi, R.N. She was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua Grammar School and Dunmore Central Catholic High School. She also graduated from Keystone College where she became an LPN and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing where she attained her RN. Before retirement, she worked as a nursing home inspector for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Her commitment to the highest standards in our area’s healthcare were second to none. She dedicated her life’s work to those in her care, first as a floor nurse, then as a director of nursing and finally as a state health inspector. Highest standards of quality and a spirit of compassion were the guidelines of her life.

She had a paramount love of family and friends; and she is abidingly remembered as generous, loving and loyal by those who knew her even from her childhood. As a loving mother, she could be relied on for loving comfort, sound advice and her guiding intuition. As a devoted grandmother, she was diligent and proud in instilling the cultural traditions and familial customs for her progeny.

For more than 50 years, Peggy could be found on a Friday night making pizza at Nardozzi’s in Dunmore — a family establishment founded by her father, Salvatore Sr., and currently owned by her loving and devoted son. As she endeavored to make good food, she also saw to it that no one she knew would ever go hungry; and donated countless meals over the years to those in need. Peggy loved to laugh and make people laugh; she could tell a story with grace and wit. Her friendly nature and empathy are well-remembered. She enjoyed a good crime show, a fast car and classic rock music. She left the world a better place than she found it; and the world is diminished by her absence.

Surviving are a daughter, Dr. Katherine Stefanelli and her husband, Marc, Clarks Summit; and a son, Michael Hayes and his wife, Virginia, Dunmore; a twin brother, Lawrence Nardozzi, M.Div., M.D.; and three grandchildren, Bella Hayes, William Oehler and Milania Stefanelli.

She was preceded in death by a brother, attorney Salvatore J. Nardozzi Jr.; and an infant brother, Christopher.

A visitation will be held Tuesday at SS. Francis and Clare Progressive Catholic Church, 98 Larch St., Scranton, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. A private Requiem Mass will follow, and funeral rites will be conducted by the Rev. Nardozzi and the Rev. William Mentz. Family and friends are welcome to attend the interment at 1:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore.

During the current pandemic, all those attending are required to maintain proper social distance without direct contact and are required to wear a mask immediately upon entering the church and at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc. To send the family an online condolence, please visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com.