Funds donated to help kids stay warm this winter

Posted on October 4, 2023 by The Dunmorean

FNCB Bank, locally based since 1910, has announced a $1,000 grant to UNICO Scranton to help purchase new winter coats for children in need at Friends of the Poor in Scranton. The support of UNICO Scranton and the Friends of the Poor is part of FNCB’s larger Community Caring initiative. A true, local community bank, FNCB Bank is making a difference through volunteerism, donations, and outreach programs.

Presenting the $1,000 grant to representatives from UNICO Scranton and Friends of the Poor to help purchase new winter coats for children in need are, from left: Ann Montoro Williams, Friends of the Poor Stewardship Manager; Dr. Peter Cognetti, UNICO Scranton; Diana Giovannini, Chairperson, UNICO Scranton Coat Drive; Michael Cummings, FNCB Bank Senior Vice President, Marketing Manager; and Midge MacArthur, FNCB Bank Vice President, Community Office Manager.

Ladies Auxiliary Members Gather for Fall Luncheon

Posted on November 30, 2021 by The Dunmorean

The Ladies Auxiliary of UNICO Scranton Chapter recently held their annual fall luncheon at Fiorelli’s in Peckville with over 80 guests.

The drawing for the Mystery Purse Raffle took place. A check was presented to Sister Maryalice Jacquinot, IHM, President and CEO of Saint Joseph’s Center for $2,500, representing proceeds from the raffle, for Trinity Child Care Center.

Ladies Auxiliary members are, seated from left: Ashley DeFlice, Julie Yando, Misha Maritato, Jo Ann Verduce, president; Alice Vanston and Barbara Rosetti, luncheon cochairs, and Lori Nozzi, chair of Mystery Purse Raffle.

Middle row, same order: Lois Mallick, Christa Lucke, Barbara Roberts, Pat Manago, Marie Natoli, Joanne Quattrone, Barbara DiRienzo, Gloria Bernardi, Carol Chisdak, Linda Malinowski, Lynda Cooke, Patti Montalbano, Gail Cicerini, and Ann Genett, Scranton Chapter president.

Back row: Gayle DeAntona, Judi Zanghi, Kristen Maritato, Mary Marrara, Joyce Lomma, and Diane Alberigi.