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Robert Stewart Stackhouse of Pittston passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 64. Robert was battling multiple myeloma and died peacefully with... his family and closest friends by his side. Robert (Bob) was born and raised in West Pittston on November 21, 1955, a son to the late Robert and Janet Stackhouse. Bob had a strong work ethic from a very young age. He was a 1973 graduate of Wyoming Seminary and earned his undergraduate degree in 1981 and later an MBA from Wilkes University. Bob’s first job as a teenager was a newspaper delivery route in West Pittston. After college Bob built two successful businesses. He was the owner of Bob Stackhouse Enterprises AutoECMS, a private business that sells automotive computers internationally. He was the owner and broker of Walsh Real Estate, Pittston. Bob owned and managed several rental properties in the Valley. He was also a member of the Pittston Rotary Club and the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston. Bob was a loving dad and grandfather who took great pride in being able to care for his family. In Bob’s spare time, he enjoyed Old Forge pizza with friends, while driving his Corvette around town. His laugh was hearty and filled up a room. Bob loved to travel and he would take trips to warmer destinations like Jamaica, Punta Cana, or Cancun. He also accomplished his dream of earning a private pilot’s license. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters Janelle Insogna and Lindsay McCabe, sister Susan Stackhouse Pall, granddaughter Ivory McCabe, and nephews Jonathan Pall, Mark Pall, and Garrett Pall. Upon Bob’s request, no services will be held. A private gathering will be held at the convenience of the family. Donations should be made to the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston. Arrangements by Howell-Lussi Funeral Home 509 Wyoming Avenue West Pittston, Pa See more

Dr. Robert A. Fumanti Dr. Robert A. Fumanti, 77, of Exeter, went into the hands of the Lord on June 25, 2020. He passed away peacefully with his loving family b...eside him. He was the son of the late August and Josephine Paganucci Fumanti. Bob was a 1961 graduate of Exeter High School. Following graduation from West Chester University, he taught high school science in Washingtonville, New York for 8 years. He moved back to Exeter to accept a position as an Administrator at Wyoming Area High School. He served as Assistant Superintendent and then Superintendent for 25 years. Bob earned his Master's Degree in Education from Columbia University, and his Doctorate of Education from Nova Southeastern University. Upon retiring from Wyoming Area in 1997, Bob founded an educational service firm called The Aster Group, which he ran for 10 years. Upon his second retirement, Bob enjoyed many activities with his family and friends. He also became and avid boater and member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and fell in love with Chesapeake Bay. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, cooking, fishing, camping, traveling, researching his genealogy and cheering on his favorite Cleveland Indians in Florida during Spring Training. He and his wife also enjoyed many years in a retirement community in Florida. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years; Frani, daughter, Julie Fumanti and Jeff Polidori, son, Rob and Jenn Fumanti, Grandchildren; Taylor and Mark Schechter, Lucy and Sammi Fumanti, Sister, Louise and Herman Castellani, Brother, Richard and Ellie Fumanti, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Mass of of Christian will be held Tuesday June 30, 2020 at 10:30 AM in St. Barbara's Parish, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Memorial Street, Exeter. Friends may call at the church Tuesday from 9:00 AM until Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Exeter. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bob's memory to St. Jude's or your local area food bank. Keeping with CDC Guidelines, those attending the viewing and funeral are asked to wear masks and observe social distancing. Funeral arrangements by Howell-Lussi Funeral Home 509 Wyoming Avenue West Pittston, Pa.