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Jo-Ann Fimowicz Obituary

Jo-Ann M. Fimowicz of Wyoming, formerly of Larskville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017.

She was a graduate of St. Vincent's High School, Plymouth, and the Mercy Hospital School of Radiological Technology.

Jo-Ann was employed by Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, as an X-ray technologist and nuclear medicine technologist. She was last employed by Commonwealth Health Saxton Pavilion as a mammographer, retiring in 2010.

After her retirement, she had been employed by Timber Ridge Health Care Center as a receptionist.

She was the daughter of the late John K. Dula Sr. and Anna M. Ondovchak Dula.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Anthony T. Fimowicz, and her brother, J. Karl Dula.

Surviving are her three loving daughters, Maria Fimowicz, Wyoming; Antoinette Fimowicz, Chicago, Ill.; and Jo-Ann Thomas with her husband, John, Harveys Lake. Also surviving are her grandson, John Noah Thomas, currently a freshman at Bloomsburg University; sisters-in-law, Helen J. Dula, Wilkes Barre Township; and Mildred Smith, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Stanley Fimowicz and his wife, Stella, California; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins, who she deeply cherished.

The funeral will be held at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday from S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, William Street, Pittston. Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Association, to support rheumatoid arthritis research, by visiting www.arthritis.org, or the breast cancer foundation of the donor's choice in Jo-Ann's memory.

For directions, or to submit online condolences to Jo-Ann's family, please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com.

Published by Citizens Voice on Jan. 21, 2017.
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Your mother was one of the greatest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She always greeted me with a smile no matter how she felt. I'll always think fondly of her. May God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Donna May

January 26, 2017

It was a pleasure to meeting and the continuation of being a part of your mom's life. Steven just idolized her and talked on and on about their time spent together. She will be greatly missed by everyone.

Beverly Shelley

January 25, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We have many fond memories of living near your family in Larksville. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

The Unice Family

January 23, 2017

My most sincere condolences to the family during this time. I am so very sorry for your loss, Maria, Toni and JoAnn. Your mom was a wonderful person

Dorothy Cwalina

January 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your Loss, my prayers are with all of you. I knew JO-Ann my whole life you will be missed by my family and everyone else's whose life you touched Rest in peace JO-Ann <3

January 23, 2017

Joann fimowicz

January 22, 2017

I had the pleasure of meeting jo Ann as one of my patients at the dental clinic at my school. She was a wonderful patient and such a pleasure !! My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family

Christine Karp

January 22, 2017

I had the pleasure of meeting Jo-Ann at swimming at John Heinz. We had delightful conversations and she spoke lovingly of her three girls. We will really miss her warm smile and pleasant personality. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.

Jeanne Mulcahy

January 22, 2017

My most sincere condolences to the family during this time. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Jen Klug

January 21, 2017

Maria,Toni and JoAnn..I am sending my condolences to "my girls" as Joann would say ..and your families..Worked with Joann at Nesbitt (the good old days) and at TPS..May she Rest In Peace ..

Paula Gallagher

January 21, 2017

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