Robin Rafalko

Robin Rafalko, Dunmore, formerly of Minooka, passed away late Thursday at her home. Her companion is Benny Bloom.

Robin was born 1963 in Scranton and was the daughter of the late John “JR” and Nancy Coggins Rafalko. Robin was educated in Scranton schools and was a graduate of Scranton Central High School. She then attended the Northeast Institute of Education. She was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church Parish.

Surviving are her sons Ian Purnell of Brunswick, GA and Nicholas Jennings of Pittsburgh, PA; her sister Evie Rafalko McNulty; sister in law Janet Rafalko; nieces Samantha Francis and husband John and their daughter Sophia Francis and Nicole Rogers and Husband Nate;  many cousins. She is also survived by several aunts and a special Aunt June Coggins who helped her in her journey to fight her illness.

She was also preceded in death by her brother John “Jack” Rafalko; brother-in-law Hon. James Barrett McNulty.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday August 14th at 10am in the Immaculate Conception Church 801 Taylor Ave. Scranton.

Friends may call Thursday morning from 9am until the time of the Mass at the Church.

Interment will be private in Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care and direction of the Vanston and James Funeral Home, Scranton.

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