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Maureen Aritz Obituary

Maureen McHugh Aritz of West Pittston died Thursday at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston.

Published by Scranton Times on Dec. 7, 2012.
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Dear Jeff and Family, I was so saddened to learn about Maureen's passing. We went to school together and was such a wonderful person and friend. Peace be with you always.

Linda (Ferretti) Savoroski

December 18, 2012

To the Aritz Family:
I am so Sorry to hear about the passing of Maureen. She was a classy woman, that I had a lot of respect with working with her @the YMCA..My Thoughts and prayer go out to your family. May God bless you during your loss.

Joe Mersincavage

December 15, 2012

Dearest Jeff and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I had the extrememe pleasure of working for Maureen in her home for a short while a few years ago. She was what every business woman wants to be. I learned so much from her, I am very grateful for having had the opportunity to know her.
Love, Barb Anania

December 11, 2012

Nick & Patrick - you were truly blessed with an awesome woman for your mom. She was intelligent, positive, energetic, goal driven, kind hearted, compassionate, classy woman. She touched my families heart over the last 13 years. I have considered her friend, co/worker, mentor and most of all encourager. She kept me on track when the going was tough and was always there as my cheerleader. I lost my mom last year at that time, and your mom was right there with the perfect words to help at that time. I will never forget her and neither will my husband. She truly blessed us.

December 10, 2012

Dress for Success Lackawanna expresses our deepest condolences to Maureen's family. Maureen's kindness and support will truly be missed.

December 10, 2012

You have changed my life forever in the short while I have knew you. What a beautiful women you were. Thank you.

Candy Baldwin

December 10, 2012

Dress for Success Luzerne County will miss the kindness and generosity Maureen showed to us. Her passing will be felt as profoundly as her energy was felt in life. Rest well, Maureen.

Linda Armstrong

December 10, 2012

Maureen - May you always shine & shimmer brightly as a star over your lia sophia family.

Melanie Hunt

December 10, 2012

Aritz & McHugh families,
Sorry for your loss - I will say a prayer for you.

Joe Jumper

December 10, 2012

Maureen filled the room with her warm smile and kind heart. She was loved by many. I will miss her.

Suzanne Shawver

December 10, 2012

Nick and Patrick and families, you can be proud of all the things Maureen has accomplished in her life. I will always remember the Jewelry parties I had with her and the joy I had just knowing her. She will be greatly missed by me and all who knew her.

Cindy Kreidler

December 10, 2012

An amazing woman , an inspiration for all
Of us. May her memory live internal .

Vivian Haskell

December 10, 2012

I am so very saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. I remember the afternoon we spent together in Hawaii enjoying the view and the sunshine by the pool (back in the early 90"s). I have a great picture of she and I by that pool that I have always cherished. She was such an inspiration..I know how your hearts are aching. I just lost my daughter Lisa 3 months ago to colon cancer. My heart is broken also. Try to remember the good times and all the many lives she touched. warmly, Pam Gandee, Lia Sophia Division Leader in Maryland.

Pamela Gandee

December 10, 2012

Maureen was a wonderful mentor and incredible Leader for thousands of people in lia sophia. We had the privilege of knowing her and traveling on many award trips with her and our teams for over 25 years. Her spirit and passion will live on in all the people she loved and in all the lives she touched.

We send our prayers, love, and deep sympathy to her family and close friends at this time.

Art and Carol Kuhn

December 10, 2012

Love and prayers to Maureen's family. Maureen was an amazing woman, she will be greatly missed. I am very grateful to have been a part of her team for the last 5 and 1/2 years. Rest Well Maureen.

Kris Melanson

December 9, 2012

A woman my husband and I looked up to, and our young daughter learned to love too. She was not only a wonderful inspirational leader, but a friend. She was the kind of woman that all of us inspire to be one day in our businesses, but most of all within our lives as she always made sure to treasure her family first. We will always be in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers Maureen as you are now healed and we're positive are blinging up the heavens above.

Kellie, Michael, & Mackenzie Peters

December 9, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Dianne Byrne

December 9, 2012

Maureen was an inspiration to all who had the honor to meet her and also to those that weren't as lucky to meet her and spend time with her, but heard stories of her generosity, inspiration and success. I pray that all of her family and friends are able to hold their memories close to the heart and that they may provide peace. Maureen's fingerprint will forever be on the hearts of many! Tricia Ruud

December 9, 2012

Maureen was an angel sent from Heaven and has now gone home. She was the epitome of a successful business woman. For the few short years I knew her, she became such a role model for me through lia sophia. She has spunk, kindness, courage, and the best attitude through anything. I always loved seeing her in person, giving her a hug, and seeing her eyes sparkle as she talked. She was a blessing to everyone she met. My prayers are with her family and loved ones in this difficult time.

Jennifer Argabright

December 9, 2012

She was a leader and a dear friend to many. She will be missed. Heaven has a wonderful Angel! Love you Maureen.

Layne Volkmann

December 9, 2012

Dear Maureen, you were one of the kindest, most generous people I will ever know. Thanks to lia sophia, I had the pleasure of knowing you and spending time with you on some fabulous trips such as Ireland (!) and LA. Your willingness to share your knowledge and resources helped us all learn how to be better leaders with our wonderful company. I will miss you, your wonderful smile and happy face!

Michele Brick

December 9, 2012

Dear Nick, Jessica and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace after such a brave struggle. May her memory live in your hearts and the hearts of her grandchildren forever. Love Aunt Flo & Lou

December 9, 2012

Maureen was an inspiration to be seen in the light of every facet for all women and she touched lives in a way only God's chosen can and now she's been called home - yet not before she's left a Legacy here...her Grace and Elegance were admired in the way she made it possible to not only achieve the 'American Dream' (lia sophia) showing if you BELIEVE anything is possible...she was a Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend and Volunteer - so many facets of her Legacy will live on and for that we are blessed...GodSpeed Maureen.

Lisa Dahm Welter

December 8, 2012

Maureen was a wonderful caring person with an energy that was infectious. We will all miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family.

Donna Sedor And the staff of ths GWB Chamber

December 8, 2012

So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing, I met her years ago when her dad passed
with my Uncle John and her Aunt Peggy.
May she rest in peace. You are all in
my prayers.
Ann Koons Kopeck Pittston Twp PA

December 8, 2012

Maureen - a very couragous woman, knowlegable, positive, & an entrepeneur. She always made me (everyone) feel special. What a woman, kind, thoughtful, & an awesome friend. I worked as a lia sophia leader with her on special lia sophia events: NYC, AZ, Hollywood, etc. Always such a hard worker and frugal. Maureen looked out for everyone. She always made sure the i's were dotted, and the t's were crossed. She confided in me to help her pick out a wig in Az - I was so honored. What a beautiful woman, inside and out. Maureen will be deeply missed.I know she is in a better place in peace!!! My thoughts & prayers are of her & her family. I pray that everyone will have strength & Peace. BELIEVE!! Love to all.

Donita Dahm

December 8, 2012

MAUREEN ,YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR BOYS AND FAMILY.A NEW STAR IS TWINKLING IN THE SKY.

BETH ANNE VOIGT-WALTER

December 8, 2012

I met Maureen in NYC in 2002 on a lia Sophia trip she co-sponsored with fellow Zone Leader Angela Preuss. Even though I was not on her "team" she treated me like I was. I will remember the way she made me feel very special and welcomed. May she rest in peace and my prayers are with the surviving family and friends. Maureen will be missed in our lia Sophia world for sure.

Deonna Spies

December 8, 2012

Heaven has gained another angel. Maureen was a great neighbor and friend who always made me laugh as we grew up together in a wonderful neighborhood. We were so happy to see one another in Phoenix and West Pittston in recent years. It was as if we never skipped a beat. My daughter, Heather, sold Lia Sophia with Maureen's guidance here in Arizona. Maureen loved her family and she will be missed by everyone who were fortunate to know her...Kathy (Lavelle) Donovan, Anthem, AZ.

December 8, 2012

So sorry for your loss..rest in peace Maureen...

Barbara Orr-Manta

December 8, 2012

Sorry to hear about Mrs Aritz passing on.She was a customer of mind for thirty years and I always enjoyed talking with her. She was nice to work for and was always nice to my staff. I will keep her family in prayer.

Cliff Muench

December 8, 2012

RIP MAureen. I have many fond memories of growing up with you and walking to school every day. The world has lost a very kind, successful woman who I'm sure has inspired many. My thoughts are with your family.

Linda Evans- Achilles

December 8, 2012

Nick, Jessica and family,
May God be with you at this difficult time. Hold each memory in your heart. God bless you and we will be thinking of you. Jim and Marion White (IN)

December 8, 2012

so sorry to hear about Maureen. I had the opportunity to meet her a few years ago here in Phoenix working for lia Sophia! she was a very nice person! prayers are with her family

holly w

December 7, 2012

I met you three times, you impacted my life and my career, rest in peace my friend your battle wasn't lost. You are in the arms of angels...
mj/lia sophia nh

December 7, 2012

Our family is saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. She and Dom were our landlords at the Luzerne Ave house for many, many years. She will be missed. Our hearts and prayers are with the family. The Mills family (Kathleen Mills, Sharon Konnick, Jay Taddei & Teri Garofalo)

Teri Garofalo

December 7, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Maureen, I was her server for many years when she hosted her Lia Sophia get togethers. We always talked about our love for Rod Stewart, she leaves me with many fond memories.

mary hartman

December 7, 2012

I'm very sorry to hear of her passing rest in peace

Bill Stout

December 7, 2012

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