Lucinda R. Kmitch

Lucinda Rose "Cindy" Kmitch, 58, of Duryea, Luzerne County, passed away Monday June 22, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, surrounded by her loving family.

Lucinda was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Rosalie (Mauceri) Kmitch who resided in Old Forge. Lucinda graduated from Pittston Area High School, class of 1979. She was employed as a forklift operator at the former Techneglas warehouse for many years. She most recently employed by Orkin.

Cindy loved her cat, "Teacup," and absolutely loved sitting out in the sun, looking up at the sky and always listening to "the oldies," dancing as though nobody was watching. She loved camping and crabbing. Cindy will be forever remembered as a kind-hearted and good friend to many.

She is survived by her spouse, Dawn Redington, with whom she resided; sister, Paulette Tretter and her husband, George, of Allentown; nephew, Timothy Tretter and his wife, Denice, of Jupiter, Fla.; niece, Nichole Hartzell and her husband, James, of Allentown. She was predeceased in death by her brother, Thomas Kmitch, of Gouldsboro, who passed away April 25, 2020; and survived by sister-in-law, Mary (Parish) Kmitch, of Gouldsboro; nephews, Bryan Kmitch and his wife, Marikay, of Avoca; and Edward Polifko and his wife, Amy, of Gouldsboro; great-nieces, Emily Tretter, of Florida; Allison and Samantha Hartzell, of Allentown; Bryanna and Kaylie Kmitch, of Avoca; great-nephews, Collin Tretter, Bennie and Vinny Mateo, of Florida; several cousins.

A private celebration of life for Cindy and her brother Tommy will be held at a later date convenient for the family.