Marion V. Caruso, 78, of Scranton, passed away on Tuesday morning after a long, courageous journey with cancer that tested the limits of her strength but never diminished her zest for life. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family at Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton. Surviving is her husband, Paul A., Sr. The couple was married for 61 \u00bd years.<\/p>\n
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Violet Fafaro Szostek. She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and prior to retirement she owned and operated her own beauty salon and worked as a licensed real estate agent.<\/p>\n
Marion was the matriarch of her family and was proud to make sure everyone around her knew it. Her family was her greatest pride, her deepest love, and the center of her world. Whether through the big moments or the simple everyday ones, she found her greatest happiness in being surrounded by the people she loved.<\/p>\n
She traveled the world, from Banff to Cichen Itza, but her heart always brought her back to her favorite place, Bar Harbor, Maine, with the love of her life by her side.<\/p>\n
Life was not always easy, and she faced her share of hardships and adversity. But no matter what challenges came her way, she met them with a smile on her face, strength in her heart, and a fist ready to fight. She never allowed life’s obstacles to define her. Instead, she showed those around her what it meant to be strong, determined, and courageous, even when the road was difficult.<\/p>\n
Also surviving is a daughter, Christina Simon and husband William, Scranton. Eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.<\/p>\n
She was also preceded in death by a son, Paul A. Caruso, Jr., a sister, Valerie Trager and an infant brother.<\/p>\n
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 11am at Nativity of our Lord Church, 127 Stephenson St. Duryea, Pa 18642.<\/p>\n
Interment is private at the convenience of the family.<\/p>\n
Family and friends may pay their respects on Saturday morning from 10:00am until the time of mass at the church.<\/p>\n
The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude for the care and compassion provided by Dr. Ghatalia and Dr. Lee at Fox Chase Cancer Center; Dr. Cognetti and Dr. Goldman at Jefferson University Hospital; the Geisinger Cancer Center doctors and nurses who made it possible for her to receive care locally, and to Dr. Richard Weinberger and staff who provided unwavering support and care.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute where local cancer fighters can receive help for lifesaving treatments. https:\/\/cancernepa.org\/donate\/<\/p>\n
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