Remembering Michael J. Gianzanti

Posted on April 17, 2021 by The Dunmorean

Michael J. Gianzanti
April 16, 2021

Michael J. Gianzanti, 94, Dunmore, died Friday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital. His wife, the former Eleanor A. Shumbres, died in 2014 after celebrating 57 years of marriage.

Born in Dunmore, son of the late Joseph and Louise Chicco Gianzanti, he attended Dunmore public schools where he was a drum major in the marching band, and was a member of SS. Anthony and Rocco Parish. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by UGL.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was an accordion player in a band in his early years, and continued his love for music playing piano throughout his life. He could fix anything, and is now heaven’s handyman.

He is survived by his daughters, Pamela and husband Brian, Marie and husband Sam, and Michele and husband Don; grandchildren Angelia and husband Domenic, Michael, Gabriella, Matthew and wife Rebecca, Amanda, Abigail, Melissa, and Justin; great-grandson Brayden Michael Polasky; and brother Joseph Gianzanti.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Kelly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Smith St., Dunmore. All those attending are asked to follow current safely guidelines in respect to wearing a mask and social distancing.

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

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

Remembering Claire Eibach

Posted on April 13, 2021 by The Dunmorean

Claire Eibach
April 13, 2021

Claire Eibach, 83, of Scranton, passed on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore, where she was admitted on Sunday, with her daughters at her side.

Born on June 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Weber) Eibach. A graduate of St. Mary’s Assumption School, Claire was employed at local supermarkets throughout her life, mainly Acme Markets and most recently Wegman’s, Dickson City, where she worked for 20 years until her retirement at age 81. Talking to her you would think she had stock in Wegman’s, always bragging about how wonderful it was, to everyone she talked to.

She was given the nickname “the Notorious CAE” after fighting through many illnesses in her lifetime, including breast cancer, bladder cancer, open heart surgery and most recently kidney cancer, and always pulling through. She fought the fight like no other, stunning her doctors with her resilience. She used her German heritage to its fullest — her biggest wish was to stay in her home, which she loved so much until her death, and that was granted by her loving daughters and brother, who were there every day for the past two years taking care of her.

Her biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with her grandchildren when they were younger. She was their biggest fan, no matter what they did. She loved bowling and was on a bowling league until her last illness.

The family would like to thank her doctors who pulled her through so many times, especially Dr. Ferdinand Manahan and staff (Pat, Sherry and Kathy); Dr. Kevin Olsen and staff; and her “heroes,” the “girls” from DaVita Dialysis in Eynon, who treated her like one of their own.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda, Dunmore; and Sally (Joe) Marrazzo, Archbald; grandchildren, Amanda (Alex), Jason (Lindsey) and Justin (Heather) Staniszewski; five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Noah, Stella, Azalea and Zinnia; a brother, Rich (Dorothy), Green Ridge; a sister, Sister Rosamund, S.C.C., Mallinckrodt Convent, Mendham, N.J.; two nephews, Chris and Richard Eibach; niece/goddaughter, Sarah Eibach, and their children, Katrina, Evan and Lucas; many cousins, including Rosemary (Kevin) Perrine, Quakertown; and Susan (Bruce) Ormiston, Waymart, who were like sisters to her; and best friends, Debbie Lubreski and Roseann Courtright, whom she loved going to the horseraces and dinner with.

She was preceded in death by a son, Bobby (age 14); a grandson, baby Adam Staniszewski; and an infant sister, Sally Ann Eibach.

Memorial contributions may be made to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

A private funeral service will be held. Interment, Dunmore Cemetery. Arrangements and care provided by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.DunmoreFuneralHome.com.

Remembering Elenor Irene Caswell

Posted on March 23, 2021 by The Dunmorean

Elenor Irene Caswell
March 21, 2021

Elenor Irene Caswell, Dunmore, 92, Dunmore, died early Sunday at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation, Taylor. She was the widow of the late Ernest G. Caswell who died in 2011.

Born in Dunmore, daughter of the late John and Anna Bohmach Metcho, she was a graduate of Dunmore High School, Class of 1945. In her younger years, she was employed as a sales clerk for the Scranton Dry Goods Co. before her marriage and starting a family. She was a life-long member of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church in Dunmore, and also its Altar and Rosary Society.

Surviving are sons, Thomas E. Caswell, Dunmore, and James Caswell and wife Kim; grandchildren Julie, James Jr., and Carrie; nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Malinchak, Mary Katusak, and Helen Haschak; and twin brothers, Michael and John Metcho.

The funeral will be Thursday with Office of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, E. Drinker St., Dunmore. Interment to follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Annunciation Monastery, Ruthenian Catholic Nuns, 403 West County Road, Sugarloaf, PA 18249.

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

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