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Arline Ricci Obituary
PLAINS TWP. — Arline Ricci, of Plains Township, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 80.
Born April 21, 1942, in Hanover Township, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Elkiewicz Halas. After graduating from Hanover Area High School in 1959, she went on to have a 43-year career as a computer programmer with the Social Security Administration.
Surviving is her husband of 55 years, Jerry Ricci; daughter, Lisa Greene and her husband Mark of Easton, Md.; son, Eric Ricci and his wife Christina of Trucksville, Pa.; grandchildren: Noah and Hannah Greene, and Gio Ricci; sister, Antoinette Halas of Dallas, Pa.; brother, Stanley Halas and his wife Nancy of Hanover Township, Pa.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arline's faith was a very important part of her life. She was an active member of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church in Hanover Township, including serving several years as a CCD teacher. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who always put others' happiness above her own.
Arline enjoyed traveling, with some of her favorite trips being those she took to Ireland and Italy with family. In addition to traveling, she loved to go shopping with friends, having spent a countless number of days shopping with her dear friend, Barbara. While at home, her best days were those spent with her grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church in Hanover Township. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Per her request, there will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring to make donations, can visit https://act.alz.org/donate; or https://www.stjude.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arline Ricci
Joan Basham
January 23, 2025
My very good friend. I miss you so much. RIP my dear friend.
Joan Wasilewski
February 5, 2023
My sincere condolences to Jerry and the Ricci family, She was a very special person. I always enjoyed our conversations. She will be missed and will always be with you in spirit. God Bless
Barbara holmes
February 5, 2023
I never met mrs Rocco but ever year she would go out to get me this special candy that I used to get when I lived in Philadelphia I don´t know if she knew how much it meant to me,so Lisa and her family. I´m so sorry to hear about your loss. Love, Barbara..
Laura Schmidt
February 5, 2023
Lisa and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope loving memories and knowing she is at peace will comfort you during this time. Thinking of you.
Maryann Sudo
February 5, 2023
I have fond memories of a lovely, warm and kind
soul which go all the way back to Hanover Green School and continued for many years, although not long enough. Condolences to her family and to Joan.
Kathie and Richie Sherrick
February 4, 2023
Our prayers and thoughts are with Jerry and the Ricci family. I was friends with Arline for many years. She was a kind and generous person and will be missed by everyone whose life she touched.
Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski
February 3, 2023
My Deepest Sympathy to the Ricci family. I thought Arline's name sounded familiar. I also worked at Social Security.
Maryanne Ryzner
February 3, 2023
I knew Arline from working at Social Security Administration. She was always very kind. Condolences to her family and especially her brother Stanley, who took care of my lawn for years until his recent retirement.
John and Liz Toole
February 3, 2023
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry.
Liz and John Toole
Irene Zimich
February 3, 2023
I worked with Arline at SSA! What a beautiful person and a very caring friend! May she rest in peace and May her Memory be Eternal!! Sincere Condolences to her family!
Brenda Busch
February 2, 2023
My mother Nellie shared a room with Arline this past summer at Wesley. Witnessing Jerry and Arline together was truly heartwarming. Condolences to the Ricci family.
Michaelene Galuzny Brown
February 1, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Ricci family; so deeply sorry for your loss. Arline was my neighbor many years ago and such a wonderful person.
Michael & Patty Galaida
February 1, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joan l Basham
February 1, 2023
Goodby my dear friend. Will miss you. My friend for 75 years. Condolence to her family.
Jolene and Rick Hueholt
January 31, 2023
A truly wonderful lady. Our prayers and condolences to Jerry and family.
Jolene(Ricci) and Rick Hueholt
Eve Ann Sabol
January 31, 2023
Arline was a dedicated worker and very caring person to work with at Social Security. Sincere sympathy to her family & friends.
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