UNICO Sunday Bake Sale raises over $2,000

Posted on September 5, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO sponsored the Sunday Bake Sale Stand at Saint Joseph’s Festival. This year they raised over $2,000 with their fresh baked goods prepared by Keystone UNICO members and friends.

Shown above from left are Cesira Berardelli, cochairman; Mary Alice Jacquinot, Sister Servants IHM and CEO of Saint Joseph’s Center; Mary Lou Karliak, cochairman; and Valerie Riggi.

Back row, same order: Lenore Latarewicz, Mary Ann Coviello, Sharon Gombita, Nancy Angeloni, Toni DiVizio, Nancy Malone, Nanine Gramigna, Chapter president; and JoAnn Martarano.

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Shown front row, from left: Diane Beckage, Ann Berardelli, cochairmen Cesira Berardelli and Mary Lou Karliak; Tina Haas, JoAnn Martarano and Karen Sadowski.

Back row, same order: Frank Cicci, Shirley Swinick, Tom Carlucci, Cathy Gerard, Cathy Bianchi, Kevin Cicci, and Denise Hawk.

UNICO hosts August picnic, welcomes new member

Posted on September 5, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Dunmore’s Keystone UNICO conducted its August picnic at the Arcaro and Genell Bocce Courts. Frankie Gervasi provided the entertainment and Arcaro & Genell Restaurant provided the menu. Another highlight was the induction of Marie Merkel as a new member.

Shown from left are: Inducting Officer Mark McDade; Membership Director Ann Summa; new member Marie Merkel and sponsor Gloria Rizzo, and first vice president, Michele McDade.

Selling porketta by the pound at La Festa

Posted on September 5, 2023 by The Dunmorean

Members of the Scranton UNICO porketta committee and served over 4000 pounds of porketta for this year’s La Festa Italiana which was held at the Courthouse Square over Labor Day Weekend.

Pictured from left: James LaBelle, Jim Sagona, Peter Cognetti, chapter president, Gail Cicerini, Bill Buckley, and Mike Linko.