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Marlene Insalaco Obituary
JENKINS TWP. — Marlene A. Insalaco, 72, of Jenkins Township, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Taylor, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Pitarra) Nardone. A graduate of Jenkins Township High School, she was a member of St. Maria Goretti Parish, Laflin. Marlene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Marlene was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony P. Nardone; brother-in-law, John Burke; and a sister-in-law, Providence Katarsky.
Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Santo "Sandy" A. Insalaco Sr.; sons, Santo "Sandy" A. Insalaco Jr. and his wife, Geralyn, of Yatesville, and Michael Insalaco and his wife, Nina, of Maricopa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Dominica, Rachel, Santo III, Julia and Stephen Insalaco; brothers-in-law, Michael Insalaco and his wife, Dolores, of Moosic, Leonard Insalaco and his wife, Lita, of Pittston, Vincent Insalaco and his wife, Corrine, of Shavertown, and Norbert Katarsky, of Harding; sisters-in-law, Betty Nardone, of Pittston, Carmella Dixon and her husband, Leonard, of Moosic, Theresa Burke, of Jenkins Township, and Grace Dvornicky and her husband, Joe, of Jenkins Township; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, in St. Maria Goretti Parish, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, with Father James J. Walsh, JCL, pastor, officiating. The Parish Rosary Group will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Rosary in the church 30 minutes before the Mass. Those attending are asked to go directly to church on Wednesday. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.
Memorial donations may be made in Marlene's memory to Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas, PA 18612 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN.
To leave an online condolence, visit Marlene's obituary at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marlene Insalaco
Sandra Eisenberger
August 23, 2017
With sympathy to the Insalaco family.
Sam Rizzo
August 17, 2017
Sandy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Joseph Struzzeri
August 16, 2017
Sandy Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. Marlene and yourself always made me feel welcome when I visited you both. She was a great person. I wish the best for you and your family in this time of sorrow. All the best. Joe Struzzeri.
Gloria Bovani
August 16, 2017
Sandy, my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
August 16, 2017
Insalaco Family - Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The John Eustice Family Dupont, PA
Donna Martucci
August 16, 2017
Sandy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Donna Martucci (former Mercy Foundation)
Debbie Lukasik-Molnar
August 15, 2017
I'm so sorry for your lost! She's a beautiful & very kind woman! God bless you and your family.
Deanna Gasker (MapleShade)
August 15, 2017
Mr. Insalaco:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Please remember that your wife is now in God's loving arms. Although we here on earth question his motives at times during our lives, please remember his motives will be clear when we are with our loved ones once again. My sincere condolences to you and yours...
August 15, 2017
Sandy and family. So very sorry for your loss Marlene will surly be missed R.I.P. Josie Capitano
Frank & Joann Zazzera
August 15, 2017
Sandy & Family
So sincere sympathy on the loss of ypur wife and mother. We are sorry we can not be present for the service, as we are on vacation. Our prayers are with you.
Maria Bonin
August 15, 2017
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
August 15, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family heaven needed another angel
Nicoline Pane Evans
Mike & Marylou Gilhooley
August 15, 2017
Sandy & Family
So Sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences....
Christine Tellep
August 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to Marlene's family and friends. She was always so nice to me whenever she came into Penney's when I worked there at theViewmont Mall
August 14, 2017
so sorry for your loss I know what it is to lose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Maryann Butera
Mark Rakauskas
August 14, 2017
To the Insalaco Family - Deepest sympathies on your loss.
Carol Lepore Ravert
August 14, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Insalaco family. I met Marlene when I was a child in West Pittston and her kindness and smile will never be forgotten.
August 14, 2017
Sandy and Family, So sorry for your loss. Rob and Sheila Patton
Adriana, Louie, Angelina Wittynghan
August 14, 2017
Insalaco Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hang on to all those wonderful memories as she will always be with you in spirit.
Dorothy and Jay Delaney
August 14, 2017
Sandy and family
Dorothy and I are sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. We will keep her in our prayers. Remember the good times we shared. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Fisher
August 14, 2017
Deepest condolences to the Insalaco family. May your love and memories bring you comfort during this time of grief...
Jim Merkel
August 14, 2017
Sandy and Family,
So sorry for your loss
Jim Merkel
Hal & Jean Flack
August 14, 2017
Sandy,
Jean and I are so sorry to hear of Marlene's passing. She was such a wonderful person, a kind and peaceful soul. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord. May wonderful memories of her bring you some comfort at this most difficult time.
Joseph & Deborah Sellitto
August 13, 2017
Sandy & Famliy, please accept our deepest sympathy. May Marlene Rest In Peace.
August 13, 2017
Marlene and Son Michael
August 13, 2017
JOSEPH O
August 13, 2017
Growing up near old forge ...who didn't remember Insalacos ....what a great community and how much the family did for the town .... she will be missed .....God bless Sandy and his family ....thank you... I'm blessed to be working for your company
USHYDRATION....
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