Obituaries

Sonia E. Maldonado, age 60, of Scranton, passed away Monday evening at Regional Hospital, subsiding to prexisting conditions.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on October 23, 1958, Sonia was the daughter of Bartolo Maldonado & the late Maria Cartagena. She was an amazing cook who loved to dance and had a memorable humor. The comedian of the family, Sonia wanted nothing more but to be surrounded by the ones she loved. Now at peace, she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Sabrina Maldonado of Pocono Summit, Jessie Maldonado of New York, Ralph Maldonado of New Jersey and Nestor Maldonado of Scranton; her siblings, Connie Catapano of Clarks Summit, William Valentine of Florida and Bartolo Maldonado, Jr.; countless adoring grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; her longtime companion and the love of her life, Edwin Ramirez; and a dear sister and best friend, Pamela Hill-Holmes of Scranton.
Services are scheduled for Sunday, October 27, at 4:00PM in the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 2:00PM until services.