Robert C. Mesko

Robert C. Mesko obituary, Scranton, PA

Robert C. Mesko

Robert Mesko Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Albert P O'Donnell Funeral Home from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2026.
Robert C. Mesko, 88 of the Green Ridge Section of Scranton died Sunday at Allied Hospice Surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Rosalie Worth Mesko. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Parinchak Mesko and was a graduate of Dunmore High School Class of 1957 and the University of Scranton. He was a veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Navy. He retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot as a computer programmer. He was a member of Saint Paul Parish, Scranton and served for many years as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Clare's Church.

Also surviving are two sons Robert and wife Tanya Mesko of Greenfield Township, Kevin and Sandra Mesko of Laflin, and a daughter Melissa Kaminsky of Scranton, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Ellen Mesko.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Saint Clare's Church 2301 North Washington Avenue, Scranton. Interment Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. until mass time at the church.

Arrangements Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home 2025 Green Ridge Street, Dunmore.

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Carl Jones

Yesterday

Kevin, Bob and Missy,
So sorry for your loss. Big Bob was a nice guy. Enjoyed the little time I had with him. Prayers to his wife. God bless Bob.
Carl and Bessie Jones
Cape Coral, Florida

Mark Spitalnick

Yesterday

Kevin, Bobby and Missy sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace.

Jackie Brown Nagurney

Yesterday

So so sorry Bobbo sending you Love and prayers luv you Buddy!!!! Stay strong God Bless You and your family luv you all

Robert Mesko Jr

Yesterday

REST IN PEACE DAD! YOUR STRUGGLE HAS ENDED AND NOW YOU ARE IN GODS HANDS. THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

Yesterday

Bob, you stand relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.

Brian Swingle

Yesterday

Rest in peace Uncle Bob, you lived a very good life and achieved so much.....I often looked up to you because you were such a humble, intelligent and simply a really good person. You'll be missed by many who truly care for you, much of which is your family.

William R Leininger

Yesterday

You will be most sorely and surely missed my friend

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