Donna Cosmello honored as Carol Masters Award Recipient

1-21-26

NEW MILFORD — At the Susquehanna County Council of Republican Women’s Christmas Party, Donna Cosmello of New Milford was presented with the 2025 Carol Masters Award by former Pennsylvania State Representative Sandra Major. Donna’s service to her community spans decades and includes her roles as a New Milford Borough Council member, a longtime volunteer supporting women in recovery, and a member of the New Milford Rotary. She has also served the Susquehanna County United Way, supported the New Milford Mid-Town Days Festival, and has been recognized with honors including the Baden-Powell Boy Scout Award.

The Christmas Party was held at Green Gables and welcomed a full house, with a long list of friends, colleagues, elected officials, and—most importantly—Donna’s beloved family.
A video tribute featuring U.S Senator Dave McCormick, Congressman Dan Meuser, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum, and PA GOP Chairman Greg Rothman was played throughout the restaurant, highlighting memories, admiration, and gratitude for Donna’s years of service.
In addition to receiving the Carol Masters Award, Donna was presented with a proclamation from the Susquehanna County Commissioners recognizing her years of dedicated public service and community leadership.

Carol Masters of Harford, Pennsylvania, who passed away in 2015, is remembered for a legacy of more than 60 years of faithful volunteer service and devotion to others, her community, and the Republican Party. Her legacy continues annually through the Carol Masters Award, which honors individuals who exemplify a lifelong commitment to public service, leadership, and civic involvement.

Cosmello was also presented several formal proclamations of recognition by: Mike Marabell, the Northern Tier Director for Congressman Dan Meuser on behalf of the Congressman; Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity; a Pennsylvania House Certificate signed and presented by State Representatives Tina Pickett and Jonathan Fritz; Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak and Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters. The sold-out event also served as a fundraiser benefiting the American Cancer Society and the Stacy Garrity for Governor Campaign in honor of Donna. For more information about future events, visit Facebook and search for the Susquehanna County Council of Republican Women, or email susqcorepwomen@gmail.com.