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Annette Schaffer Obituary
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Mario and Angie Ortu Leombruni, she was a resident of Throop for the past 20 years, a graduate of West Scranton High School and attended the University of Scranton. She was also a member of St. Lucy's Church. For many years, she was employed as a computer operator at Emery Worldwide. Before her illness, she began a nursing career at the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania.
Also surviving are two daughters, Natalie and husband, Robert Ritterbeck, Newwark, Del.; and Laura M. Schaffer, Throop; a grandson, Robert William Ritterbeck; a sister, Ann Reilly, Scranton; three brothers, Arch Leombruni, Horsham; Joseph Leombruni, Throop; and Mario Leombruni, Lake Spangenburg; nieces, nephews and cousins.
The funeral will Friday from the John F. Glinsky Funeral Home, 445 Sanderson St., Throop, with Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Bridget's Church, Throop. Interment, Dunmore Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.
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Jessica Gill
May 8, 2008
My heart goes out to your family during these sad times. Keep your heads up and know that your mother,grandmother, wife, aunt and sister loves you all and is watching down on you all.
You are all in my prayers. Having lost my mother in March i can relate to you and i feel ok with saying she
is always going to be with you and
watch over you forever and ever.
If you need anything Laura, you have my number. God bless you and your family.
Mike & Cheryl Duffy & Family
May 7, 2008
The Leombruni Family:
We hold you in our hearts and prayers with this tragic loss! Words alone cannot express our deep sorrow. Please know that our thoughts are with you.....God bless.
andrea leombruni
May 7, 2008
I will never know words worthy of these times of our family's life. I would give anything to rewind to our christmas together watching old movies. You could hear a pin drop in that room and we all were together smiling and sharing a sense of peace. My heart aches for you all, and i will forever miss Aunt Nettie, she was a wonderful honest woman with a beautiful warm heart and the most amazing sense of humor and laugh. Love to you all
Nikki Ball
May 7, 2008
We are so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all at this extremely difficult time. She left behind 2 wonderful & beautiful daughters who will no doubt tell their children all about their fabulous Grandmother.
Anna Bostwick
May 7, 2008
Bill, Natalie, Laura, Anna, Arch, Joe & Mario,
Words cannot express the profound sadness in my heart upon learning of Annette’s passing. My heart aches for each of you.
Annette was such a kind and gentle soul. She has, and always will hold a special place in my heart. Our summers together as children, and the special one-on-one talks we had at each family gathering are the memories I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
My thoughts, my prayers, my heart is with each of you at this time.
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