Remembering Deborah A. Celano-Englehardt

Posted on August 21, 2020 by The Dunmorean

Deborah A. Celano-Englehardt
August 19, 2020

Deborah A. Celano-Englehardt, 65, of Dunmore, died Wednesday at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest John Englehardt, in 2013.

Born in Scranton, daughter of Lois DeVol Celano, Dunmore, and the late, Joseph M. Celano, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School class of 1972 and Meridian School of Nursing. Before retirement, she was employed for 38 years at Moses Taylor Hospital. Deborah was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Scranton.

She is also survived by her son, who was the light of her life, E.J. Englehardt and wife, Morgan, Peckville; a sister-in-law, Sally Celano, Archbald; a niece, Katie Wright and husband, Alan, Archbald; a grandnephew, Bennett Wright, Archbald; as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Celano.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave., Scranton. Interment to follow in Dunmore Cemetery, Dunmore.

Family and friends may call Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church.

Due to our current pandemic, all those attending are kindly and respectfully asked to socially distance without direct contact while giving condolences, and are required to wear a mask immediately upon entering the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to True Friends Animal Welfare, 6332 PA-706, Montrose, PA 18801; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com.

Remembering John Capoccia

Posted on August 8, 2020 by The Dunmorean

John “Poochy” Capoccia
August 4, 2020

John “Poochy” Capoccia, 29, of Dunmore, passed away on Tuesday at home with his family.

Born October 25, 1990 in Scranton, John was an extremely strong, charismatic, courageous, and unique individual who touched the hearts of many. He was the son of Richard F. Capoccia, Dunmore, and the late former Mary Kinney. He was a 2009 graduate of Dunmore High School where he was a member of the marching band and theater group, and later went on to attend Penn State Worthington. John was a huge fan of gaming, having attended the annual MAGfest five times with his close group of friends, and he loved his Friday night game nights at the home of Ian and Nikki Gerrity. He also enjoyed archery and went skydiving twice. Throughout his entire illness which spanned over many years and a period of remission, he never once complained, and was a true example of bravery. The impact of his life on those whom he loved cannot be described in so few words. He will be dearly loved and missed by everyone who knew him.

Also surviving are his brothers, RJ and fiancée Ashley Kilmer, Nicholson, and Christopher, Dunmore; his niece and nephew, Lainey and Colton (Bubba); aunts, uncles, cousins, and his girlfriend, Melissa Chemchick, Scranton.

He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Stella Capoccia, and Robert and Felicia Kinney.

A graveside service will be held Friday at noon in Dunmore Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

Arrangements and care provided by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., Dunmore.

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

Dunmorean of the Month: Isabella Zeller

Posted on August 5, 2020 by The Dunmorean

By Steve Svetovich

Inspiring children and helping those in need are Dunmore senior Isabella Zeller’s goals in representing her school in 2020-21 as Miss Buck.

Daughter of Aimee and Larry Zeller, Dunmore, the new Miss Buck of Dunmore High School was humble, but excited when she learned about her new role as a senior.

“I am so excited to be able to serve as a role model for younger children,” she said. She is also following in the footsteps of her mother who served as Miss Buck during the 1994-95 season.

Isabella, 17, is an honor student with a 3.3 academic average at Dunmore. She is a member of the French Club, TACT and has been a basketball cheerleader for the past eight years, serving as co-captain this year.. She is a three-year member of the Dunmore tennis team.

Isabella, modest in nature, said her best academic subject is English. She wants to study Elementary and Special Education at West Chester University after she graduates from Dunmore in 2021.

Dunmorean Miss Buck 2 She talked about her goals as Miss Buck. “I want to inspire young children and be a good role model. I hope to inspire young children to be twirlers. I want to help those in need.”

And her future goals? “I want to go to West Chester and become a special education teacher. I want to help young children with special needs.”

Isabella said she loves twirling and learned to twirl under the direction of the prominent Sherry Rubino Nicolais, Dunmore. She has been a twirler for the past 10 years.

The Dunmore senior said her parents taught her well. “My parents always taught me to be kind to those in need.”

Isabella’s number one mentor in life is her grandpa, Thomas Carr. “My grandpa has always been a very hard worker,” she said, “He teaches me to never give up on anything. I learned about the value of hard work from him. He is retired, but worked for Dunmore Roofing and drove for UPS. He worked hard for everything he has in life.”

Isabella said she kept busy during the COVID-19 pandemic by practicing to become Miss Buck and preparing for the upcoming season.

She is proud to represent Dunmore High School as Miss Buck. “Dunmore High School has provided me with lifelong friends,” she said. “The bond you make with your classmates here is so incredibly strong and unbreakable. Dunmore has made me the person I am today.”

Isabella is an active participant in “Tomorrow’s Leaders of Today.” Her favorite musical artist is Harry Styles. “I like him because he treats people with kindness,” she said.

“I am really looking forward to my senior year and beyond,” she said. “I want to be a good role model for my school and set a good example for young children. I have great classmates and friends here at Dunmore. It is just a great experience.”