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Geraldine H. Muccio, Age 85 of Cherry Avenue, Weedville, PA passed peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018 at her son’s home in Kersey, PA with her family by her side. Born on September 2, 1932 in Weedville, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Assalone) Facchine. She attended the Bradford School of Nursing where she earned her nursing degree. On June 26, 1954 at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force, she married John S. Muccio. He preceded her in death on December 12, 2012. She was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force and was an active volunteer at the Bennett’s Valley Senior Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother and devoted friend to many. Geraldine is survived by 3 sons: Joseph Muccio and his wife, Diana of St. Mary’s, PA, Richard “Rick” Muccio and his wife, Donna of Kersey, PA and Gary Muccio & his husband, Greg Myers of Carlisle, PA, 1 daughter, Maria Muccio of Harrisburg, PA, 4 grandchildren, Joseph Muccio, Anthony Muccio, Nicole Muccio and Kaylee Muccio and 4 great grandchildren, Alex, Marcus, Giuliana and Dominic She was preceded in death by a brother, John Facchine. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM from the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10 AM from the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Force, PA with Fr. Mark Mastrian as celebrant. Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery. Memorials may be placed with the Bennett’s Valley Senior Center, P.O. Box 77, Weedville, PA 15868 and/or St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 124, Force, PA 15841 Online condolences may be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com

Cajun Shrimp Linguini I always change things a bit. I did use salt in my pasta water. Instead of all green peppers, I used a mix of green, red and orange ones. I also added a little zucchini that I had on hand. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cajun-shrimp-linguine Ingredients 6 ounces whole-grain linguine or fettuccine 1 1/2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's) 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided 3/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 5 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 bay leaves 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup half-and-half Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking liquid. Step 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine Cajun seasoning and shrimp in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp mixture to pan; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove shrimp mixture from pan. Wipe pan clean with paper towels. Step 3 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and 1 tablespoon thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking liquid, salt, bay leaves, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Remove pan from heat; stir in shrimp and pasta. Stir in half-and-half. Cook 1 minute over medium heat or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme.

It could be a urinary tract infection which can be treated with antibiotics or crystal formation that might require a different diet. A vet trip is definitely the way to go.