Marie Cruciani
OBITUARY
Marie Cruciani, 97, of Throop and formerly of Jessup, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Oak Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor. Born in Jessup, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angeline Paciotti Cruciani Sr.
Marie received her GED and graduated from Empire Beauty School. A gifted and a hard working entrepreneur, she owned and managed Marie’s Hair Salon in Throop for more than a decade. She later brought her love of cooking and community together through Marie’s Pizzeria and Catering, also in Throop. Marie pursued Real Estate and worked in the dietary department at Lackawanna County Healthcare, where her kindness and compassion touched many.
A woman of deep faith, Marie was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Visitation Church in Dickson City and St. Mary’s Assumption in Jessup.
She is survived by her son Walter Butch Marshalek; her daughter Marie Marshalek, both of Throop; her sister Isabella Frable, Olyphant; and sister Victoria Vangarelli and husband Dominic, Jessup and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Marie was preceded in death by her beloved grandson Kyle Marshalek; her brothers Angelo Bert and Bruno Cruciani, her sisters Alice Securka, Gina Procacci and Maries longtime companion and best friend Clement Marra.
One of Marie’s greatest joys in life was spending time with her grandson Kyle, whose memory remained a source of comfort and pride throughout her life. She also cherished the companionship of her beloved feral cat, Smokey, who brought her daily joy.
The funeral will be held Saturday from the Louis M. Margotta Funeral Home 511 Church Street Jessup, Pennsylvania, with mass at 10AM at St. Michael’s Church, Queen of Angels parish, Jessup. Interment, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore. Friends may call Friday from 5 to 8 at the funeral home.
Marie will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who were blessed to know her.
Her warmth, strength, and generosity will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
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Marie Cruciani
May 30, 2026