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Lou Conyngham Obituary
Born Oct. 12, 1925, in Livingston, Mont., to Anna Raschke Cooper Carpenter and Gilbert Simon Carpenter, she attended Wilsall High School and Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., completing her Bachelor of Arts degree at Pembroke College, the women's college of Brown University, in 1947.
Lou Conyngham's life was defined by her devotion to her husband and children, but her community service was a critical part of her life. Her board affiliations included chairperson of the Sordoni Art Gallery, the boards of the Junior League of Wilkes-Barre, Heritage House, Planned Parenthood and countless positions at Wyoming Seminary Day School.
Lou is survived by her children, Ann Kerlin Conyngham and her husband, Douglas Telling, Charlemont, Mass.; John Nesbitt Conyngham, Missoula, Mont.; Alison Conyngham Neisloss and her husband, James Neisloss, Upper Brookville, N.Y.; and Sarah Hollenback Conyngham and her husband, David Marshall, Hope Valley, R.I. Her eight grandchildren are Kerlin's daughter, Sarah Kerlin Young; John's (Jock) children, Walker Guthrie and Inga Caoilinn Conyngham; Alison's children, Kate Olivia, Julia Wright and Lily Hillard Neisloss; and Sarah's children, Anna May and John Richard Raithel.
Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.
The family would like to express its gratitude for the unending devotion of Tammy Feher. We would also like to thank Mom's home health aides and hospice nurses at Erwine Home Health and Hospice Inc. for their compassion and care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Penn State University, Jack and Lou Conyngham Endowed Scholarship, Old Route 115, Lehman, PA 18627; Planned Parenthood, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701; and the Myositis Association, 1233 20th St. N.W., Suite 402, Washington, DC 20036.
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February 26, 2016
Kerlin, Jock, Alison & Sarah, my deepest sympathy on your mom's passing. I remember what a gracious lady she always was. I worked for your dad at the Greenhouse & Flower Shop many years ago and your mom would sometimes come down...not often. I remember how your dad's face sweetly smiled when he talked about your mom...she was his great love. How lucky you were to have her this long. They are now both together, and they take with them a way of life that we will never have again. Peace to you all. May she Rest In Peace knowing she left a wonderful legacy behind in each of you....Holly Nealon, Hanover Twp. Pa
Neale Gay
February 17, 2016
Conyngham Family -
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Allison Hatfield
February 13, 2016
My memories of Aunt Lou are always characterized by a warmth of spirit paired with a generous fun-loving nature. I'm very glad I had the opportunity to make her acquaintance. Sending my love and condolences out to all of her family.
Sincerely,
Allison Hatfield
Debbie Stevens
February 13, 2016
Dear Conyngham Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lou was a good friend of my mother. So sorry to hear about her passing.
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Bill Talpash
February 13, 2016
I only knew Lou through repairing her appliances and I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and speaking with her.What a unique person! What a beautiful soul! When you spoke with Lou she truly listened. She was concerned with you! She cared about you, as a person, a human being. She had the gift of empathy and it showed.What a joy it was to speak with her and get to know her.I am saddened that I will not be able to speak with her again, but at the same time I am lifted up by the conversations we had. I will remember her and continue to think of them. Although Lou may no longer be with us, we can take comfort in the memory of her beautiful spirit, which indeed now surrounds us, and are able to feel the care and love she so graciously extended to others. My condolences to her family.
Jenny and Brian Porasky
February 13, 2016
We're so sorry about the passing of Mrs. Conyngham. She was truly a special person and your family stories will hold many lasting memories.
Helen Worth
February 12, 2016
Lou Conyngham was an inspiration in so many ways. The world has lost a very special person. There will always be a special place in my heart for her.
Lyle & Dee Harvey
February 12, 2016
To Jock,Kerlin,Alison,and Sarah it was a pleasure to have know your Mom she was a wonderful Lady. She will be missed by many. Our prayers go out to you at this time. Paul and Barb would like to pass along their sympathies.
Blair Koehl
February 12, 2016
Deepest sympathy to Lou's family on her death. What a wonderful human being! Privileged to have known her for so many years.
My love to all,
Canon Mark Laubach
February 11, 2016
My condolences and sympathy to all of Lou's family! We will surely remember her in our prayers at St. Stephen's in Wilkes-Barre this coming Sunday morning.
William Davis
February 11, 2016
Dear Conyngham family. My father Jack and the entire Davis family are saddened to hear of Lous passing. She was a wonderful person and we will always remember her fondly. My dad will especially miss reminiscing, birthday and holiday phone calls they've shared for many years. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you all.
Millie Hogoboom
February 11, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Conyngham family. Millie & Dick Hogoboom
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