Carol McCarthy

1931 - 2021

Carol McCarthy passed away peacefully on her 90th birthday, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, surrounded by family. Remarkably and beautifully, she passed away in the same home in which she was born on Dec. 13, 1931.

She was born in Avoca and was the daughter of the late Raynor L. West Sr. and Regina Dommermuth West.

She was a graduate of Avoca High School, for many years she was the assistant manager at McCrory's Department store, Pittston, and she retired as a dietary clerk for Wesley Village Nursing facility, Pittston.

Carol enjoyed gardening, caring for her yard and was always inspired while attending the well-known Philadelphia Flower show. Family was the heart of Carol's life. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, family game nights and parties and for her steady, constant presence in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Upon her departure from this life, Carol left behind a beautiful array of memories, which will be carried forth in the stories her family will weave into the tapestry of their own lives. She will be deeply missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Raynor West and her son-in-law, Thomas Murman.

Carol is survived by her daughters, Janet Joyce and husband, William, Avoca; and Nancy Murman, Avoca; grandchildren, Kate Zielinski and husband, Chris; Faye Dorsey and husband, James; Kelly Murman and husband, Kevin Kosisky; Bill Joyce and his companion, Sarah Ruane; and Jack Joyce and his companion, Alicia Stavitzski; great grandchildren, Ben and Nathan Zielinski and Audrey Dorsey; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were privately held on Saturday with interment at the Langcliffe Cemetery, Avoca.

Arrangements are by Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea.

Memorial contributions maybe made to Miles for Michael, 9 N. Main St., Pittston, PA, 18640.

Condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.