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Tia Toney Obituary
MOUNTAIN TOP — Tia Pryn Toney, 48, of Mountain Top, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 29, 1974, in Wilkes-Barre, the daughter of Wayne and Judy Williams.
Tia grew up in the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, and was a 1992 graduate of Coughlin High School. She received a Bachelor's Degree in accounting from Wilkes College, and served as the assistant of finance and administration for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Tia loved being with her children, traveling, going on vacations, and the beach.
The family would like to thank the Renal Race, Miles for Michael, and the Dr. Moses Memorial Organization for their assistance through the years of Tia's illness. They would also like to express their gratitude to their family and friends at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport, United Parcel Service, and the Teamsters Union for their support. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for the care they provided.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband of 16 years, Michael Toney; daughters: Mikayla and Brooke; brother, Brett Williams and his wife Nadia; Chloe, her beloved dog; as well as Cash, who is waiting to be reunited with her. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Linda McDaniels; father-in-Law, Robert Toney Sr.; brother-in-law, Robert Toney Jr. and his wife Megan.
The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Services will be conducted by Rev. Ken Jordan. Interment will be in Albert Cemetery, Mountain Top. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to: Dr. Nancy Kemeny's Practice, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 300 E. 66th St., New York, NY 10065.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tia Toney
Bill Roman
October 7, 2024
To mike and daughters and to linda Tia was a wonderful lady and wonderful mother. No more pain for her but to rest in eternal peace with Our Lord.
Alice Pahler
October 22, 2022
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Dan Jones
October 17, 2022
My condolences, prayers and thoughts for the Toney Family. Sorry for your loss Mike.
Deborah Horne
October 17, 2022
Our Love and prayers are with you Judy and Wayne. In Christ, Tom and Debbie Horne, Bridgeport, WV
Candace Whitaker Kopiak
October 16, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Tia was one of my best friends growing up. We were always together. Very hard to say goodbye. Always a beautiful soul. Even when time pulled us apart we were still friends. Rest easy my friend til we meet again . Thank you for all the great memories. Prayers of comfort to the Toney and Williams families.
thomas carey
October 16, 2022
So sorry Mike, keeping the family in our prayer.
Tom and Denise Carey
Rick Roman
October 15, 2022
so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with your family
Gerald Poindexter
October 15, 2022
Brett, I´m sorry for your loss. May your sister rest in peace and may you and your family always find joy in her memory. Sending warmth thoughts to all from San Diego.
Ann Johnson
October 14, 2022
Brett
Sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prays for the family
Ann Johnson
Bill Roman
October 14, 2022
Dear Mike and family l am so very sorry for your loss My prayers ate with you and linda at this time of your sorrow. Bill Roman
Nina Mercadante Ziomek
October 14, 2022
Thinking and praying for you Mike and the entire Toney family. Tia was a beautiful soul and will always be an inspiration to me.
Kelly&David Maharty
October 14, 2022
So very sad to hear of Tia´s passing. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Ed Pomanek
October 14, 2022
Mike and family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Michelle Tafani - Mushinski
October 14, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Tia from Coughlin and we would hang out. She was a great person, fun to be around with.
May she Rest in Peace
Patty and Tom Leighton
October 14, 2022
Mike, please accept our sympathy on the loss of your beautiful wife. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
Ellen Kalinas
October 14, 2022
Brett, so sorry to hear this. Condolences to you and your family. My deepest sympathy and sending prayers.
Anthony Scarano
October 14, 2022
We are so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mark Kochuba
October 14, 2022
Mike and Family
Sorry to hear about your loss our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Christine Ismail
October 14, 2022
God has a beautiful Angel with him ❤ ..,Peace and love .I love ya Mike .
Brittany Rossi
October 14, 2022
Mike and family. So sorry for your loss May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Brittany Rossi
Cindy and Bernie Shalata
October 14, 2022
Linda, we are so sorry for your loss. God gained a Beautiful Angel
Cindy and Bernie
Marty&Kathy Kane
October 14, 2022
Dear Mike & Family: We would at this time like to express our sincere condolences on the death of your wife&mother Tia. Our thoughts&prayers are with your entire family at this time.
Beth Panaway
October 13, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Tia is a very special person and she was a fighter.
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