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Susan Philbin Obituary
Susan (Labaty) Philbin, LPN, 60, of Avoca, passed away Monday, April 4, at her home. She was born in Pittston, on September 28, 1950, and raised in West Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Labaty Jr. and Susan (Champi) Labaty. Susan was a member of St. Mary's Church, Avoca. She was a 1968 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. She was also a graduate of the Mercedian School of Practical Nursing, Scranton. Susan worked as a LPN for many years for Mercy Hospital, Scranton. Those who knew and loved Susan will remember her warmth, generosity and gentle spirit. She was the quintessential mother -- she loved to cook and bake, and caring for her family was central to her being. She possessed an enormous fondness for her grandsons and loved them deeply. Most cherished was her marriage to her husband, Gene, with whom she shared a close and enduring bond -- a depth of love, respect, and joy that inspired those who had the privilege of knowing this happily married couple. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph A. Labaty III, who passed away September 15, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Eugene Philbin, her daughter, Kimberly and her husband, Patrick Bilbow, of Avoca; her son Eugene and his wife Miranda, of Pittston. Susan is also survived by her grandsons, Ciaran Patrick Bilbow, Brady Quinn Bilbow, and Reilly Robert Bilbow, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday April 8 at 9:30 a.m. from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc. 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church Avoca, with Fr. Phillip Sladicka and Fr. Joseph Elston officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be held at the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 63 N Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 or to Miles for Michael, 9 N. Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Philbin
April 8, 2011
Dear Gene, Miranda and Family
I was so sorry to read to you lost your beloved Mother. It is one of the most difficult things we have to face in life. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy,
Penne Waitkus
Tracey Biscontini
April 7, 2011
Gene & family,
As Sue's neighbor for more than 15 years, I always enjoyed talking with her. She was so kind and down to earth and had a wonderful sense of humor. My deepest sympathies. She will be missed.
Shelly Maleski
April 7, 2011
Kim....my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Marcia Tomaszewski
April 6, 2011
Kim,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Happier times
Robert & Cindi Heness
April 6, 2011
What a wonderful mother Sue was for her children (and her daughter-in-law, our daughter). She was a warm and caring person and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
April 6, 2011
Dear Kim and Family.....
So sorry at this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Bill and Stacey Gross
Richard Mooney
April 6, 2011
Susan,you were loved and still loved and will be missed,deepest sorrow to your family
April 6, 2011
Gene & Family. Pat and I were so sorry to hear of Sue's passing. Our prayers are with you, Johnny Miles.
April 6, 2011
Gene,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Lou Kinanne-Callahan
Walnut Creek, CA
April 6, 2011
Gene, We were very sorry to learn of Sue's death. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
Joan and Mary Bennie
Moosic, Pa.
April 6, 2011
Dear Gene
My sympathy to you and your family.
Jerry Higgins
Your cousin from Nebraska
Erin Berlew
April 6, 2011
What a beautiful family you are, and what a legacy that Mrs. Philbin has created. Her warmth and kindness will always be remembered. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we are keeping each of you close in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember her fondly.
Much love, Michael, Erin, & Grace Berlew
April 6, 2011
My Dad, Marvin Fiegelman and Joe, Sue's Dad were best friend's for life... I remember so many times our family's did things together... My Mom and Sue's Mom Sue making some great food at our summer house in the Pocono's... I have so many pictures... Susan, you were a gem, a blessing of love, happiness and joy... Memories...
Nancy Manganello-Faltyn
April 5, 2011
To the Philbin family: I grew up with Susan and her brother and "hung out" often at their home...she was a wonderful childhood friend and even though I moved away, I never forgot her...I am sorry to hear that she passed away so soon...may God comfort you with the best of memories of her.
Sheila, Jane , Gail, Nancy Baumann
April 5, 2011
Gene, Eugene and Kim,
We r so sorry for the great loss that you have to endure. Sue was a wonderful person.
Mary Lou Dommermuth
April 5, 2011
My fondest memory of Sue was our friendship when she was my "little Sister " or under classmate in nursing school.She was excited about becoming a nurse and that enthusiasm was quite evident.She was a wonderful nurse,wife,mother,grandmother,friend. She will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend with Jesus in everlasting life.Mary Lou Dommermuth
Fred Lokuta
April 5, 2011
Gene
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
joan and jerry Gronski
April 5, 2011
dearest gene kim and eugene my heart goes out to all of you. I loved her as a sister almost all of our lives. She will be missed but she was so loved by everyone that met her. Ohhh that infectous laugh. I will miss that. LOVE JOANNIE AND JERRY,TOMMY,JERRY,DANNY AND P.J. GOD BLESS
Amy Palilla Charnetski
April 5, 2011
Eugene, Kim, Gene, Pat and Miranda - I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a fun and loving woman who's smile and laugh were infectious. You are in my thoughts.
Judy Pliska Schwartz
April 5, 2011
What I remember and will miss most about Mrs. Philbin was her smile and her laugh.
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