Carol Ann Bianco Besten, 73, Greenfield Twp., died Wednesday at home. Her husband is Anthony Besten Jr.
Born in Carbondale, daughter of the late Anthony and Vera Miletta Bianco, she cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchild and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities. She was a baker, was always smiling and enjoyed making breakfast for everyone who stopped by to visit.
The family extends their sincere appreciation to Dr. Matthew Haley and his staff for their loving care as well as Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by: sons, Anthony Besten III and his wife, Debbie, Waymart; Jeff Besten and wife, Alex, Carbondale; brothers, Anthony Bianco and wife, Pat, Minnesota; Robert Bianco, Carbondale; grandchildren, Anthony Besten IV and wife, Jordyn, Waymart; Corey Besten, Waymart; great-grandchild, Anthony Besten V., Waymart, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Monday from Lawrence A. Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 74 N. Main St., Carbondale with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Interment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Finch Hill.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 pm until 5 pm at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the funeral home website.
Burial Date
December 2, 2019
Place of Service
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel