PS Bank Welcomes Karen Weller

Anthony J. Gabello, President and Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen Weller as Deposit Operations Manager / Vice President.   

With nearly 20 years of experience in banking and 13 years specializing in operations management, Karen brings a wealth of expertise to the team. In this role, she will oversee the key components of the deposit operations function.

“I’m excited to join the PS Bank team because of its outstanding reputation in the community. A strong reputation combined with the strength of its leadership team has PS Bank primed for success,” said Weller.

Anthony J. Gabello, President & CEO of PS Bank, added, “Karen will play an important role in further developing and expanding our deposit operations department. As our bank continues to grow, her strong banking background and leadership skills will allow us to continue to scale up and meet the needs of our customers and communities.”

Karen holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Scranton, and she is a resident of Scranton.

PS Bank Adds Walter Sarafinko

Anthony J. Gabello, President and Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce the hiring of Walter Sarafinko as Commercial Loan Officer / Vice President.

With over 40 years of experience in banking and more than 25 years specializing in commercial lending, Walter brings a wealth of expertise to the team, especially to the Northeast PA region.

Walter joins PS Bank at an exciting time as it prepares to open its newest office on Keyser Avenue in Scranton, further expanding its footprint in Lackawanna County and surrounding markets. The new location aims to make PS Bank retail and business services more accessible to the Greater Scranton area.

“I’m excited to join the team at PS Bank, a bank with a long-standing tradition of building strong relationships through community banking. This team has a great reputation within the business community, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to join them” said Sarafinko. “I look forward to helping our clients navigate their financial needs, and continuing to grow PS Bank’s presence in a market that I have called home for most of my career.”

Anthony J. Gabello, President & CEO of PS Bank, added, “Walter will play a vital role in increasing our presence in Lackawanna County and the surrounding markets, as we prepare to open our newest office in North Scranton. His vast

knowledge of the region, combined with his extensive background in commercial lending, will be instrumental in helping us to better serve both new and existing customers.”

A resident of South Abington Township, Walter resides with this wife, Robin, and has two adult children, Colin and Kelsey.