Obituary of Anita I. Salamone

Anita I. Salamone, 57, of Tobyhanna, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at her home. She was the loving wife of James Salamone. Born in Somerville, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Alyce (LaMarie) Maynard, formerly of Bound Brook, New Jersey, and the late George D. Maynard, Jr. Anita was a graduate of Bound Brook High School and a 1981 graduate of Delaware Valley University, where she received two bachelor's degrees. She worked for several state parks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey over the years, most recently at Promised Land State Park. Her love of the outdoors led her on many camping and hunting excursions with family and friends. Known for her kindness and desire to help others, Anita was also an active volunteer for the United Way. In addition to her husband, and mother, she is survived by two sisters: Judith Jepsen and her husband, Lee, of North Carolina, and Susan Jones and her husband, Robert, of Bath; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, George Maynard III. There will be a viewing from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. A blessing service will follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Private cremation is entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.