Susan Aston Molinaro, 70, of Carbondale, died Thursday July 31st after a battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband, Michael Molinaro, Sr.

Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late David John and Ida Mae Barrows Aston, she was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale.  She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church, Carbondale, and the Waymart First Baptist Church. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a receptionist at NEP Tax and Accounting, Carbondale. 

Also surviving are her children: Troy J. Smith, Carbondale; Jeannette Roundtree, Pittston; Rebecca Oakley and husband James, South Carolina; Jordan Molinaro, Scranton; Joshua Molinaro, Carbondale; several grandchildren; a great granddaughter; two sisters: Caroline Shifler and husband Glen, Greenfield Twp.; Michelle McHale, Mayfield; two brothers: Kevin Aston, Waymart; Edwin Aston, Hop Bottom; a sister-in-law: Kim Aston, Clifford Twp.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by three sons: Michael Molinaro, Jr.; Joseph L. Molinaro; and John David Smith; a brother: Thomas W. Aston; and a brother-in-law: John McHale.

The funeral will be Tuesday, August 5th in the Brennan & Brennan Funeral Home, Inc., 55 Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale, with services at 10 am by Pastor Ruth Aston Hagglund.  Interment, Canaan Corners Cemetery, Waymart.  Friends may call Monday, from 3 to 6 pm.  As per Sue’s wishes, everyone is asked to wear casual clothing.

In lieu of flowers, Sue’s wish was for people to plant a tree or make a donation to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, Pa. 18411.