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Remembering Fiorella A. Bertoni Calomino

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Calomino Fiorella obit photo(2)Fiorella A. Bertoni Calomino
May 3, 2020

Fiorella A. Bertoni  Calomino, Dunmore passed away Sunday at Marywood Heights Skilled Nursing Facility.

She was the wife of the late Michael A. Calomino who died April 16, 2004.

Born in Fano, Italy, August 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Guiseppina   Morelli Bertoni.

She attended and graduated from college in Italy and at age 60 furthered her studies at Marywood College.

Fiorella met her husband Michael during WWII when the American Army drove the Germans out of her town and her house.  Michael returned to Fano after the war and they married and made their way back to the United States

She was a former member of S.S. Anthony and Rocco Parish, Dunmore.

An avid writer Fiorella volunteered for over 25 years at Community Medical Center always brining joy and conversation to those who were ill.

She had a passion for animals especially birds. Her biggest thrill in life was all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They lifted up her life every time they came for a visit or just called her.

Surviving is a son, Michael J. Calomino and his wife Ellen, Clarks Summit, a daughter, Lisa Crass, Scranton, eight grandchildren, Kelly Logan and significant other, Joseph Wargo,  Casey Doherty and wife Genevieve, Christopher Calomino and finance’ Melissa DeGroot, Lindsey Calomino Brannigan and husband, Christopher Brannigan, Amanda O’Dell, Christian Mosier and wife Nicole, Jamie Mosier and wife Amber and Bryan Mosier, thirteen  great-grandchildren, a son-in-law Frank Doherty, Archbald and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded In death by a daughter Linda Doherty two brothers, Enzo and Bruno Bertoni and a sister Sandra Bertoni.

A private graveside service will be held in Cathedral Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Fiorella’s wish was to support Children, so in her memory contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Center, 2010 Adams Ave, Scranton, 18509 or to St Jude   Children’s   Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

To offer an online condolence, please visit www.TheDunmoreFuneralHome.com

Arrangements and care provided by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Directors”, Dunmore.

Remembering Stephen J. Scarantino

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Scarantino Steve obit photo2Stephen J. Scarantino
April 25, 2020

Stephen J. Scarantino, 78, of Dunmore, PA passed away on April 25, 2020, at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton after a lengthy stay and a very hard fought battle due to complications related to COVID-19  virus.

Steve is survived by the love of his life, the former Angela Mele.  They celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on October 3, 2019.

Steve graduated from Dunmore High School, Class of 1960.  Steve enlisted in the military after graduation and proudly served his country in the United States Army  and was honorably discharged with the rank of PFC, E-4, from the United States Army, Fort Jackson, South Carolina in 1966.  Steve served 4 year of active duty followed by 2 years with US Army Reserves.  After his military service, Steve initially work at Chamberlain Ammunition Plant in Scranton, PA and then joined the family business, Mele Construction Co. Inc., where he worked in various positions for more than 40 years, as the company’s Heavy Equipment Sales and Service Manager.  Steve was a very skilled Heavy Equipment operator and also worked for the family business as a Heavy Equipment operator and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 542.  Of the Roman Catholic faith, Steve as a lifelong member of SS Anthony and Rocco Parish in Dunmore.

He loved classic and antique cars and was a lifetime member of the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Corvette Club of Northeastern PA, and the Antique Automobile Club of America.  Steve was very happy when he was surrounded by his family and friends, listening and dancing to his favorite 50’s music at parties, at their home, and especially on Tuesday nights at the Honky Tonk in Dunmore listening to one of his favorite bands “Flashback”.  He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends at the casino.  Additionally, Steve enjoyed his daily coffee meetings with friends at Dunkin Donuts in Dunmore.  He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. 

Steve was a very loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by family and friends.  

He is also survived by his son, John Scarantino and wife Kimberly, two grandsons, Tyler and Cayden Scarantino all of Clarks Summit, a sister Elizabeth “Betty” and husband Vincent “Jimmy” Cardamone, Scranton, a sister Lucille and husband Robert Ross, Dunmore  a sister-in-law Beverly Mele Occulto, Clarks Summit and brother-in-law Dino Darbenzio, Dunmore, in addition to many nieces and nephews.

Steve was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Karen Mele Darbenzio.

Steve’s family would like to acknowledge, thank and extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Charles Grad, Sr. MD, Amanda Grippo, CRNP, Dr. Kevin Olsen, MD, along with the Doctors, Nurses, and staff of Geisinger Community Medical Center for their compassionate care and help during his stay in the Intensive Care Unit of GCMC.

A graveside service will be held in Dunmore Cemetery. A mass will be offered at a later date.

To offer an online condolence, please visit www.TheDunmoreFuneralHome.com. Arrangements and care provided by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Directors’ Dunmore.

Rememering Richard Asch

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Asch Richard obit photoRichard Asch
April 19, 2020

Richard Asch, a passionate pianist, master gardener, and kind-hearted teacher, died on Sunday, April 19th.

To all who knew him, he was a man of tremendous kindness and compassion.  He possessed a quick wit and a fantastic sense of humor, and was a true joy to be around, always with a joke or funny story at hand. His passion for his plants, music, and his animals was truly contagious.

Richard started playing the piano at age 4 under the guidance of his parents and continued on to become a talented concert pianist and entertainer.  People were literally awestruck whenever he set his fingers upon the keys. Richard appeared on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour Show when he was six to play the piano. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he replied a paleontologist.  He also appeared at the Masonic Temple in Scranton with Skitch Henderson and soloed with the Philharmonic.

Richard was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, went to Central High School, and then attended Wilkes College.  He was employed as a music teacher at North Scranton High School from 1969 to 1979, where he was part of the musical/theatre team and was behind all of their fabulous shows throughout that decade.  Additionally, he played the piano at the Ryah House at Nichols Village during that time period.

He then moved cross country to Arizona for the next twenty years. He found work in Arizona playing the piano in several establishments, including Bogarts, Gregory’s, Missouri Seven, and La Posada Red Lion.

Richard continued to teach in Arizona and developed a wonderful group of students who he taught piano lessons to in his home studio.

Richard moved back to Scranton in his later years and continued on teaching piano and further developing his gardening skills. He started a small business with his Bodacious Begonias and with the help of his companion, Donna Frushon, put together community concerts for his piano students.

Richard is one of four children born to the late Erwin and Marie Basalyga Asch.  He is survived by his brothers, Bruce Asch, North Carolina, and Robert Asch, Florida, his son, Jeffrey Asch, California, daughter Tiffany O’Reilly, Arizona, four grandchildren, and his former wife, Juliana Kovatch Kareus, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Judith Asch Jones.

A private graveside funeral service will be held.

To offer an online condolence, please visit www.ScrantonJewishFunerals.com

Arrangements and care provided by Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Directors’, Dunmore.