Obituaries

Robin Best, age 57, of Old Forge, passed away Thursday morning at Dunmore Health Care Center, after a five-year battle against cancer.
Raised in Moosic and daughter of Joseph M. Best, Sr. and the late Eileen (McAndrew) Best, Robin was a graduate of Riverside High School, Class of 1980. Upon raising her children, Robin became a licensed hearing instrument specialist, working for her brother’s company, Focus Hearing Aid Centers, inc.
Robin was a devoted mother who adored her granddaughters and loved spending time with her family. Loved by her family and friends, she will be missed forever.
She is survived by her children, Marissa Reynolds and husband Robert, Jr. of Scranton and Nick Capone of Old Forge; siblings, Joseph Best, Jr. and wife Cindy of Old Forge, Kevin Best of Moosic, Martin Best and wife Diane of Scranton, Patty Romano of S.C., Lisa Paolucci and husband Tony of Scranton and Susan Allen of Old Forge; her granddaughters, McKenzie and Mia; many nieces and nephews; and her former husband, James Capone of Dunmore.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Dante Joseph Mercado.
A celebration of Robin’s life is set for Wednesday between 4-7:00PM at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge. Please visit the funeral home for directions, flowers or to leave a condolence.