Obituaries

Marie (Margotta) Rios, age 52, of Throop, passed away Friday at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. She is survived by her loving husband, David Rios.
A Manilla, Philippines native, Marie was born on November 30, 1967, to the late Canio and Juanita (Chan) Margotta. After college and settling in the U.S., she had worked for the New Jersey public school system, prior to illness. Now at peace, she will forever be missed.
She is also survived by her children, Jefferson Balayboa, Monica Lynn Kozarek, Robert Kozarek, Olivia Kozarek and Canio Kozarek; two grandchildren; three siblings; and nieces and nephews.
A brother, Leonard Margotta, also preceded her in death.
A celebration of Marie’s life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton. Please visit the funeral home’s website to leave an online condolence.