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Louise DeLeo Obituary
LAKE WINOLA — Louise J. DeLeo, 87, of Lake Winola, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014, at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Anthony P. DeLeo.
She was born on April 2, 1926, in Scranton, a daughter of the late Anthony and Bridgetta Apostalico Berardelli.
Louise graduated from Scranton Technical High School in 1944. She was a housewife until the age of 51 and then entered into Penn State University, Dunmore, along with her son and daughter-in-law to receive her associate's degree in business administration in 1980. She proudly worked up until the age of 85 at Green Thumb and Area Agency for the Aging as a job placement specialist.
Mrs. DeLeo was a founding member of the Altar and Rosary Society at the St. Mary of the Church in Lake Winola.
Most of all, Louise enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her six grandsons, two granddaughters and her great-granddaughter. She loved to cook, shop, travel, play cards, attend Broadway shows and be surrounded by friends and family. She was a very loving and caring person and will be deeply missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Grace Fresco.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony, Tunkhannock, Nicholas and his wife, Donna, Rochester, N.Y., Louis and his wife, Cindy, Lake Winola, Robert and his wife, Kelly, Pittston; son-in-law, James Fresco, Waverly; grandchildren, Barbara, Tony, Corey, Jimmy, Johnny, Danny, David and Erin; great-granddaughter, Ava.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary of the Lake Church. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will in in Pieta Cemetery Tunkhannock. Friends and family may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Lake Winola Altar & Rosary Society, St. Mary of the Lake Church, P.O. Box 1, Lake Winola, PA 17625.
For directions and online condolences, please visit www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louise DeLeo
March 14, 2014
Lou...we were sadden to read about your loss and wanted you to know that you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts. Mac & Linda McCarthy
Rick Wilbur
March 10, 2014
Louie, Nick and all you of your family....so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet person who treated everybody like they were family!
Terry Costello
March 9, 2014
Our parents are now together for eternity, They are happy, we should be happy for them.
Kevin Durland
March 8, 2014
Louie, I am so sorry for your loss, what a wonderful woman your mother was. You are in Becky and my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah (Costello) Bartgis
March 8, 2014
Prayers and love to the whole family. I love you all and will miss your mom dearly.
March 8, 2014
Nick, Donna and all the family, my prayers and sympathy are with you at this time.
Mabel Shaver Boyle, Falls, PA
Anne & Tom Quinn
March 8, 2014
Nick, Donna and family,
Tom and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts are with you during this time and know that we're here for you if you need anything.
Anne & Tom Quinn
March 8, 2014
Lou and Cindy, My prayers and condolences are with you and your family on the loss of your Mom.
Maggie Pugh
Alice gunton
March 8, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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