Carmella Donato, 82, of Old Forge, died Monday afternoon in Hospice Community Care, Dunmore. She was the widow of Joseph Donato, who died in 1990. Born in Old Forge, daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Condusto Basta, she was a 1945 graduate of Old Forge High School. Carmella was a saleswoman and manager at Fashion Shoes, and later at Kings Shoes, both of Scranton until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Old Forge. She was a gentle, kind, and giving individual who served as a wonderful inspiration to her family and grandchildren. Her caring ways leave a legacy that will be forever cherished by the people whose lives she so gracefully touched. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Frank Basta; and a sister, Norma Lockett. The funeral will be Friday at 9:00 AM from the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, West Grace St., Old Forge. Interment will follow in Old Forge Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5 - 8 PM.
Carmella Donato, 82, of Old Forge, died Monday afternoon in Hospice Community Care, Dunmore. She was the widow of Joseph Donato, who died in 1990. Born in Old Forge, daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Condusto Basta, she was a 1945 graduate of Old Forge High School. Carmella was a saleswoman and manager at Fashion Shoes, and later at Kings Shoes, both of Scranton until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Old Forge. She was a gentle, kind, and giving individual who served as a wonderful inspiration to her family and grandchildren. Her caring ways leave a legacy that will be forever cherished by the people whose lives she so gracefully touched. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Frank Basta; and a sister, Norma Lockett. The funeral will be Friday at 9:00 AM from the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, West Grace St., Old Forge. Interment will follow in Old Forge Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 5 - 8 PM.
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