Obituaries

Rosemary H. Sarcinelli, 96, a lifelong resident of Scranton, and formerly of South Lincoln Avenue, died Sunday morning at Elan Skilled Nursing and Rahab, Scranton. Her husband, Nicholas Sarcinelli Sr., died Sept. 20, 1983.
Born Nov. 2, 1925, in Scranton, daughter of the late William and Margaret Heffron Regan, Rosemary was educated in West Scranton schools. Rosemary worked as a domestic engineer while raising her family directing her energy to doing the work of the Lord. In 1965, she started a long career at St. Patrick’s Rectory with Monsignor Burke, a career which spanned 38 years, until her retirement in 2003. Rosemary assisted numerous priests along the way in her divine effort to help the parishioners of St. Patrick’s. A lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Parish, Rosemary was a member of the Society of the Faithful, the Guild Society, and also enjoyed quilting and bingo at the church.
A wonderful woman in her home and her church life, Rosemary enjoyed fishing with her late husband, Nick. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren became her life in the golden years. You could often find her on the floor playing with cars and just enjoying whatever activities they wanted to do. She kept youthful keeping up with them. She never let age slow her down, and her family will always cherish her for so many wonderful memories.
Surviving are her loving children, Margaret Wrobleski, Taylor; Francis Sarcinelli and wife, Barbara, Davenport, Fla.; and Nicholas Sarcinelli and wife, Mary Beth, Scranton; a sister, Marge Burrier, North Wales, Pa.; six grandchildren, Jackie Wrobleski, Doreen Zerblas, Bryan, Jason, Nicole and Danielle Sarcinelli; three great-grandchildren, Dylan Wrobleski, and Jared and Justin Zerblas; several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by six brothers, Bill, Frank, Chick, Jack, Gene and Joe Regan; and a son-in-law, John Wrobleski.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 1403 Jackson St., West Scranton, to be celebrated by Monsignor David L. Tressler and concelebrated by the Rev. Richard Fox, pastor. Burial to follow in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church.
Arrangements are under the care of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton. To leave an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater PA Chapter, 57 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.