Obituaries

Dolores B. Sarafinko, 83, of Taylor and formerly of Moosic, died Easter Sunday at the Inpatient Unit of Hopsice of the Sacred Heart surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of was the late Robert L. Sarafinko, who died April 1, 2019.

Born November 2, 1938 in Scranton, Dolores was the daughter of the late James and Concetta Capone Tremont. A 1956 graduate of Scanton Technical High School, she was employed by Capital Records as a record tester until its closing, and was a member of the former Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church, South Scranton.

A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Dolores devoted her life to her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed sports and coached her daughter in softball, where everyone on the team loved her. She was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan, and treasured dinner and games with her family. Dolores had a very generoous heart and was always willing to help anyone. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Surviving are: her loving children, Robert T. Sarafinko, and wife, Lori, Moosic and Karen Yaros, and husband, Vance, Old Forge; grandchildren, Stacey and Bobby Sarafinko, and Rachel and Colby Yaros; great grandchildren, Benjamin and Roselyn; sisters-in-law, Diane Koczwara and Beverly Meisinger, both of Scranton; brother-in-law, Walter Sarafinko, and wife, Marie, Clarks Summit; several nieces and nephews

Her family will forever be grateful to the entire staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care, compassion and kindness given to Dolores throughout her stay.

Brothers, Michael and Joseph Tremont; sisters, Rose Peakler, Susan Gallagher, and Viola Yashinski; and brothers-in-law, Edward “Eddie” Koczwara, Walter “Butch” Meisinger, Michael Peakler, John Gallagher, Chester Yashinski and Gene Kanavy preceded her in death.

Funeral service will held on Thursday beginning at 10:45 AM in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc, 517 N. Main Street, Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM in Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis Street, Scranton. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Wednesday from 5-7 PM in the funeral home.