Obituaries

Julie Ann (Graziano) Muth, age 79, of Taylor, passed away Wednesday at Regional Hospital of Scranton after an illness. She is survived by her beloved husband, Fred Muth, Sr. Wed on February 4, 1961, the couple were married for 59 years.
Born in Old Forge on February 9, 1941, and daughter of the late James and Violet (Evans) Graziano, Julie was a graduate of Old Forge High School.
For over three decades she served as the face of the Taylor Community Center, serving as both center director and second mother to two generations of young Riverside Vikings. Everyone certainly knew “Julie from the community center”.
She cared for each child that visited the center and treasured the countless friendships she made along the way. She was always positive and impacted many young lives. An amazing person, she’ll never be forgotten by family and all who were blessed enough to know her.
She is also survived by her son, James Muth and wife Tracy of Taylor; her brother, John Graziano and wife JoAnne of Old Forge; grandchildren, Jimmy and Joshua Muth; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Fred Muth, Jr., on March 12, 2004; and siblings, James “Jimbo” Graziano, Phyllis “Pudgie” Manganiello and Violet “Cookie” Vullo.
Her family would like to thank Julie’s physician, Dr. Darlene Dunay, for her devoted care.
Private arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge, with interment at Old Forge Cemetery.