Carbondale Area School District informed the community Wednesday that a 2024 graduate died. Emily Tropeano died Tuesday, according to Larry Gabriel, Carbondale High School assistant principal. Superintendent Holly W. Sayre said in a release to the district’s website. “We are devasted by this loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family,”
Sayre provided information about how students and parents might best deal with the loss.
“A sudden loss like this can have a strong emotional effect in students,” she said in the release. “For that reason, please listen to what your child may have to say regarding the death and discuss his/her feelings and reactions.”
Tropeano graduated with academic honors on June 2. She was a member of the cheerleading squad, according to the district website. She did a senior internship with the City of Carbondale.
Mayor Michele Bannon Statement
In a post to the district’s website in October, Mayor Michele Bannon said, “Watching Emily immerse herself in our day-to-day operations is humbling. She understands our mission every day is to honorably serve our residents with dignity and respect, no matter how small or large the task.”
“On behalf of the Carbondale Area family, our deepest sympathies are extended to the family,” Sayre concluded in the release.
Service details have not yet been released.
Carbondale has grief counselors available at the Junior/Senior High School. Counselors will be available Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, contact Principal Joe Farrell at joseph.farrell@carbondalearea.org or 570-282-4500 if a parent feels a child is experiencing signs of unusual stress.
