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1951
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2019
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Sally Mingos Obituary
TUNKHANNOCK — Sally Ann Mingos (Werkheiser), 68, of Tunkhannock, passed away surrounded by family on Dec. 5, 2019, at Allied Services Hospice Center in Scranton. She was born in 1951 in Northhampton, to Norman and the late Evelyn Werkheiser.
Sally graduated with honors from Lock Haven State College in 1973 and had a fulfilling career teaching special education for 33 years at Roslund Elementary School. She devoted her life to her husband and daughters and enjoyed spending time with her extended family.
Sally loved the beach and spending summers on Cape Cod, Maryland. When she wasn't at the beach she enjoyed knitting, yoga, reading, crossword puzzles and traveling with her husband. She had a contagious smile that could light up the room.
Sally is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, John; daughters Melissa McCabe and husband Michael and Rachel Mingos and husband Nick Cacciolfi; sister Karen Tague; brother Glen Werkheiser and wife Judy; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend Sally's Mass of Christian Burial which will be held on 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, from Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 99 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, to be celebrated by the Rev. Patrick Albert. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.
Memorial donations may be made to Allied Services Hospice Center: Allied Services Foundation, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, where Sally was treated with immense dignity and care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sally Mingos
Gerard Beaucheane
December 29, 2019
Dear John, I learned of your loss about a week ago and was deeply saddened. Sally was a beautiful, warm person. She will be in my prayers as will you.
Jerry
December 13, 2019
Mr. Mingos:
I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope that you will be able to find peace as you grieve and heal.
Sincerely,
Chuck Edkins
Girard Histed
December 12, 2019
John and families,
Very sorry to learn of your profound troubles.
May fond memories of a life well lived and a life that affected so many young people in such a positive way sustain and comfort you at this most sad time.
God Bless and comfort you all.
Loretta & Milton Moyer
December 9, 2019
So sorry for your loss.Know how much she will be missed by all who knew her.
Scott Zaner
December 8, 2019
John,
Donna an I are so very sorry for Sally's passing. Our love and condolences to you and your family!
Michael & Marsilia Castellano
December 7, 2019
John, Melissa, and Rachel, We are greatly saddened to hear of Sally's passing. We will always remember the times we had together. Sally was a fun person to be around and that will be our memories of her. With love. Mike and Marsilia
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