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Ann DeVizia Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Ann Marie DeVizia passed away peacefully on Oc. 22, 2024, at Luther Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hatboro, where she had resided since March 2022.
Ann Marie was born in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 22, 1945, daughter of the late Joseph F. DeVizia and Ruth Miller DeVizia. A 1963 graduate of St. Anne's Academy, Ann Marie earned her bachelor of arts degree in social studies from College Misericordia in Dallas in May 1967. She furthered her education by acquiring a master of counseling degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.
Ann Marie devoted her life to serving others in the mental health field. She held many positions in this field, including addiction counselor at First Hospital Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, and student assistance counselor for Wyoming Valley West School District in Kingston and Plymouth, and White Marsh School District, in Plymouth Meeting.
Additionally, she continued to advocate for the public, holding the director of volunteers and housekeeping position at Mercy Hospital, in Wilkes-Barre, and Rydal Park Senior Living Facility, in Jenkintown. She retired from her illustrious career after collaborating with Philmont Guidance Center, in Flourtown, and establishing a private counseling practice in Fort Washington.
Ann Marie is survived by her daughter, Nicole Alapack Stasio; son-in-law, Dean Stasio; three granddaughters: Sophie, Olivia, and Natalie Stasio; her brother, Joseph DeVizia; sister-in-law, Mauria Klemek DeVizia; nieces: Tania DeVizia Berdosh(Jay) and Christa DeVizia Mecadon (Gerard); nephew, Joseph DeVizia; and grand-nephew, Alfred Joseph (AJ) Mecadon. She was fortunate to have many loving cousins and close friends she adored, and she was particularly blessed to have a best friend of 74 years, Sharon Conklin Sullivan. Sharon was truly her soul mate, and Ann Marie loved her as a sister, and adopted her family as her own.
Celebration of Ann Marie's life will be held Saturday in the Church of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 130 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m., and is followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township. A luncheon will follow at Leggio's Italian Restaurant in Dallas.
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Mindy
November 12, 2024
Was a pleasure getting to know you; we shared some nice memories.. may you rest in peace... mindy
Zaro Family
October 31, 2024
Nicole Dean Sophie Olivia and Natalie ,
We are so sorry for your loss. Ann Marie was always so kind to me and always included me in your adventures around Philly. She was a kind soul and will be missed.
Love you all
Michelle Jason
Jason and Michael
Andrea
October 31, 2024
Christa, my condolences on the loss of your Aunt. May she rest in peace
Gary Bonar
October 31, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Ann at Mercy Hospital in the early 90´s
Maureen Jordan
October 30, 2024
Joe and family,
So sorry to read the passing of Ann Marie. So many wonderful memories of our Saturday night CYC dances with you as our chauffeur. May your family and her family be at peace knowing she is with our Lord. May she Rest In Peace.
Lenore rosencrans
October 30, 2024
Nicole, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, she was a caring wonderful person Who devoted her life to helping others. God bless you and your family.
Mollie Winters
October 30, 2024
Joe and family please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister.
Mollie Winters
Marianne C. Sailus
October 30, 2024
Deacon Joe, may God grant Blessed Repose and Eternal Memory to you dear sister, Ann Marie. May he hold you, and all of the members of your family in His tender embrace as you grieve your loss and Heaven's gain.
Marty&Kathy Kane, Ft Myers, Fl
October 30, 2024
Dear Joe& Family:We would at this time like to extend our most sincere condolences on the recent death of your sister Ann. Our thoughts&prayers are with your entire family at this time.
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