North Scranton Beer Distributor Closes After Decades in Business

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O.K. Beerman, a beer distributor located at the corner of Oak Street and Keyser Avenue in North Scranton, Pennsylvania, has closed permanently after over 50 years in business. The distributorship, originally called OK Beverage, was co-owned by Al and Kim Trovato for the past 16 years. The Trovatos decided to sell the business after receiving a good offer on the property, which was purchased by Millett Real Estate in September 2025 for $1.3 million.

Why it matters

The closure of O.K. Beerman marks the end of an era for the North Scranton community, which had relied on the beer distributor for decades. The loss of a longstanding local business reflects the broader changes and challenges facing small, independent retailers in the region.

The details

O.K. Beerman had been in business since the 1960s, serving loyal customers for over 30 years. Al Trovato, who co-owned the distributor with his wife Kim, said they decided to sell the business after receiving a good offer on the property. Millett Real Estate of Clarks Summit purchased the Oak Street location in September 2025 for $1.3 million, though it's unclear what the new owners plan to do with the site.

• O.K. Beerman closed for its last day of business on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
• The Trovatos have co-owned the business for the past 16 years.

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