Valerie Ann Scaccia, formerly of Old Forge, passed away Saturday morning at Allied Skilled Nursing where she had been a resident for over nine years. Valerie was the beloved daughter of Joseph "Scotty" DeFazio Scaccia and Celia Nocera Scaccia. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School, Class of 1953, and received her B.S. Degree from Marywood College in 1957. She was then employed at International Corespondence School in Scranton, and prior to her retirement, she worked at the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare, also in Scranton. She is survived by her sister, Geraldine Salico and husband Vincent of Old Forge; her nieces, Valerie Ann Salico and companion Christine DiGiampaolo of North Boundbrook, New Jersey, and Lisa Marchese and husband Dr. Marc Marchese of Kingston; cherished grand niece and nephew, Danielle and Dominic Marchese; and Lori Beth Manger May, who always called her Aunt Val. Her family would like to thank Dr. Kenneth Sebastianelli and the entire Allied Skilled One North Staff for their care of Valerie. They would also like to especially thank Marion Beynon, Valerie's best friend and companion, who provided her with loving care during her stay at Allied. A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled for Tuesday at 11:00AM in St. Ann's Basilica, 1233 St. Ann Street in West Scranton, to be celebrated by Rev. Joseph Jones, C.P. Interment will follow in Old Forge Cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay their respects from 10:30 until services in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Valerie's name to St. Ann's Basilica Parish, 1250 St. Ann's Street, Scranton, 18504, and Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, 18704. Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street in Old Forge.