Obituary of Victoria T. Obelenus, R.N.

Victoria T. “Vicky” Obelenus, 72, of Elkdale, Clifford Township, passed away Sunday evening at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Carbondale, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester F. and Anna Marie Budwell Obelenus. Vicky was a graduate of Mountain View High School’s Class of 1965 and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Carbondale. Prior to retirement, she was a registered nurse at Farview State Hospital and Correctional Center, Waymart and the Forest City Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Vicky will be long remembered for her sense of humor and her generous nature. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her beloved son, Anthony Obelenus, a brother, Sylvester “Butch” Obelenus and his wife Ruth, all of Elkdale, Clifford Township, two sisters, Carol Pettinato and husband James, Clifford, and JoAnne Ciuccio and husband Louis, Old Forge, several nieces, and nephews. A private celebration of Vicky’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. To leave an online condolence, please visit the funeral home’s website at: ciucciofuneralhome.com