Libby M. Wagner, 82, of Moosic, died Tuesday morning at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton. She is the widow of the late Kenneth M. Wagner who died in 1995. The couple was married 42 years.
Born in Valley Falls, New York, daughter of the late Rev. Nicholas N. Musica and Helen Kellachow Musica, she was raised in the Nay Aug Village section of Dunmore, where she enjoyed a simple childhood with six siblings and developed a strong bond with friends that continued throughout her entire life.She was a graduate of Dunmore High School, worked at the Globe Store, Manhattan Shirt Co., Butler Casket and was former owner of Ken’s Harness Shop at Pocono Downs. Her family was her life and she would help anyone that was in need. She was kind and loving and will be missed by all.
Surviving are a son Kenneth C. Wagner and wife Ellen, Moosic a daughter Lisa M. Evans and husband Ron, Scranton; a sister Betty Tinus, Scranton; brothers Leonard Musica and wife Dorothy, Merrit Island , FL, Nick Musica and wife Susan, Neptune, NJ; a sister in law Edith Musica, Alabama; grandchildren Jason L. Wagner, Nicole T. Wagner, Jordyn L. Ogonosky, Jesse J. Ogonosky and Melissa R. Evans; great grandchildren Carson and Emmie Wagner and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a sister Eugenia Johnson and her husband James; brothers Ieron and Edward Musica; and a brother in law Jacob Tinus.
The funeral will be Friday at 10:00am in the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church, 435 Hickory Street, Scranton, PA 18505 with services by the Rev. Clinton Randall, pastor. Interment will follow in Langcliffe Cemetery Avoca. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Allied Services Hospice, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411 and/or the American Cancer Society, 712 S Keyser Ave, Taylor, PA 18517. To leave an online condolence please visit www.StrauchFuneralHomeScranton.com
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Lucy Piccoletti
Dear, Lisa and Kenny and family, truly sorry for your loss may you find comfort in the memories you share. I know she will be missed by all. May she rest in peace. God Bless
Lisa Evans
Thank you Lucy for your thoughts and prayers❤ I know we will miss her but she is in a better place without pain .. I know she watches over us as I know your mom watches over you ❤
Dawn Fitzgibbons
Dear ones,
My sincere condolences to you all. May she rest in peace and light perpetual shine on her.
Dawn (Watson) Fitzgibbons (daughter of Faith Elizabeth Revera Watson.
Lisa Evans
Thank you Dawn. God Bless You❤
Sheryl Knittel
Ken, Lisa, and families,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember her so fondly as a strong, caring person for whom family always came first. Love and sweet memories to all of you.
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Sheryl Musica Knittel