Marilyn J. Portanova

Marilyn J. Portanova obituary, Scranton, PA

Marilyn J. Portanova

Marilyn Portanova Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Mar. 20, 2025.

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Marilyn J. Portanova, 75, of Scranton, passed away on March 17, 2025. Born in Scranton to the late John and Johanna Brocavitch Petranchak. Her husband and best friend of 54 years is Daniel Portanova Jr. Marilyn was a 1967 graduate of West Scranton Senior High School and went on to start her career as a Tape Finisher at Specialty Records and retired from Cinram. Marilyn was an avid baseball fan and held season tickets for the Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders. She was also a huge fan of the New York Mets as well as the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed playing card games and spending time with family. Marilyn is survived by 2 sons; Dan Portanova (Colleen) Jefferson Twp., Kevin Portanova (Tammi) Tennessee, 2 sisters Geraldine Walsh and JoAnn Musheno, 4 grandchildren; Kasey, D.J., Chase, and Tenley, nieces and nephews.
A Panachyda service will be on Monday at 9:30 am in the funeral home, officiated by Fr. Roman Vasylynka, St. Johns Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Elmhurst. Viewing for family and friends will be on Sunday, 3 to 6 pm in the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, West Scranton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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August 4, 2025

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Marjorie Reap

August 4, 2025

So sorry Danny and family

Suzanne & Jim Kilcullen

April 10, 2025

Marilyn fought a valiant battle w/ her cancer. She was present for each & every dinner, w/ our small group of Rail Riders fans, right up to the end of her days on earth. Marilyn was a huge baseball fan & had even more love for her husband Danny, children Dan & Kevin. She longed to be w/ her grandchildren in TN. May God hold Marilyn in the palm of His hand until she meets her family & friends again. Fly w/ the angels & RIP.
Suzanne & Jim Kilcullen Dunmore, PA.

Keith & Angie Williams and Family

March 25, 2025

Our sincerest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the support of family and friends bring you comfort during this difficult time.

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