Anna Heness Obituary

Anna Marie Heness, 83, of Hanover Township passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy Kovalcik Hudacek.

Anna was a graduate of Plymouth High School, Class of 1947, and of Nesbitt Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1950.

She had been employed as a registered nurse by various hospitals in Cleveland as well as Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston.

She was a member of the Firwood Seniors Club of South Wilkes-Barre, with whom she and her husband, Donald, traveled.

Anna especially loved spending time and the holidays with her family. She also enjoyed sharing family traditions with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid reader and bird watcher.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, infant, Albert, Joseph, John, Drs. Stephen and Andrew; and sisters, Josephine Simonitis and Doris Kelly.

Surviving are her loving husband of 61 years, Donald Heness Sr.; children, Debora Siebert and her husband, Thomas, Shaker Heights, Ohio; Diane Woychick and her husband, John Jr., Stroudsburg; Donald Heness Jr., Larksville; Doreen Brown and her husband, David, Gilbertsville; and Daniel Heness and his, wife, Sarah, West Wyoming; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Attorney Michael Hudacek and his wife, Sylvia, Plymouth; sister, Mary Mieluch, Levittown; numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, formerly St. Aloysius Church, 143 Division St., Ashley. Private interment will be at St. Stephen's Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cruetzfeld–Jakob Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 5312, Akron, OH 44334.

Funeral arrangements are by S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth.

Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com to submit online condolences to Anna's family.

Published by Citizens Voice on Oct. 12, 2012.
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Will miss you always my dearest Chocie Annie. I miss the twinkle in your baby blues, your wonderful smile, the way you still looked at Uncle Don, after all of those years. I miss our visits at your home and on Sylvia’s back porch, your precious advice. You are the reason I followed you and became a Nurse. Sylvia is serving cookies and DD coffee, in heaven now but I know you have already visited and escorted her around in heaven. Love you my dear Chocie, you will remain, in my heart forever.

Sandra McCaffrey

Family

October 6, 2020

My beautiful Aunt Annie, with her warm smile and sparkling blue eyes. Taught me what it was to truly be a Nurse, your whole life. I will forever miss our talks and our visits in Pa. I just know she has been an angel since her arrival in heaven and that she and Uncle Don are visiting everyone with loving care. Love you Chocie, forever

Sandra McCaffrey

Family

October 6, 2019

I think of you every day Mom. I still can't believe that you're gone. You gave us all a wonderful example of motherhood, being a strong woman and loving wife. We are doing our best to be supportive and helpful to Dad. He misses you and still struggles with your illness. Thank you for your generosity throughout your life and even after death. Research will continue for CJD due to your selflessness. You are my angel.

Diane Woychick

October 29, 2012

She will hold a very special place in my heart , my mother
In law was a kind of lady who would give u the shirt off her back and never think twice about it . She and dad spent every Sunday just about at our house since Addi was born ,so glad our house was the last house she was able to visit and c her granddaughter .

October 14, 2012

BONNIE MINER
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU BEING IN THE WATER WITH ME AT JOHN HEINZ YEARS AGO
WE WERE THE ORIGINALS. YOU WILL BE MISSED ALWAYS

October 13, 2012

Diane/John,
Deepest Sympathy. May God grant your mom peace + eternal rest.
Our prayers are with you.

Mark + Karen Hanko

October 13, 2012

we are very sorry to hear of anne's death..we were very involved with her and don at the larksville's many alumnus gatherings....

joe and anne niezgoda

October 13, 2012

Dear Diane, John and Family,
The condolences of my family and all the Leichtweis' to you all. After reading the obituary filled with so many family names Anna must have been a very fortunate woman. She especially was to have such a daughter as you, Diane. Thank you, too, for being such a precious friend to my own mother.

Patti Leichtweis-Gavigan

October 13, 2012

Dear Debbie and Family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Judi Inman Howe

October 12, 2012

My most gracious thanks for taking such remarkable and loving care to my sweet Aunt Ann. She set a wonderful example for all as to what it was to be a wonderful wife, mother and Nurse. She will remain as a cherished memory always. Love you all

Sandra McCaffrey

October 12, 2012

God made a wonderful mother, a mother who will never grow old. He fashioned her smile of the sunshine He molded her heart of pure gold. For her eyes he used bright shining stars, for her lips two roses you see. Yes God made a wonderful mother and He gave that dear mother to me.

Daniel Heness

October 12, 2012

Sarah and Dan-may God comfort you in this difficult time. We will pray for your family.

Malkemes Don and Linda

October 12, 2012

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