Obituaries

Jeannie G. “Nina” Warman, 71, of West Scranton and formerly of Old Forge, passed away suddenly at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Born July 30, 1954 in Valley Forge, PA, daughter of the late Douglas and Betty Jean Preston Frederick, Jeannie was a graduate of Pocono Mountain School District, Class of 1972.  Prior to her retirement, Jeannie was employed by Aramark.  For the last 4 years, Jeannie attending PACE at Life Geisinger, South Wilkes-Barre.

A loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Jeannie was a music guru who knew the words to most any song she heard.  An avid Phillies fan, she was Bryce Harper’s biggest fan.  When the Phillies were playing, everyone in the neighborhood knew by her reaction how the game was going.  Her world revolved around her grandchildren, just hanging out with them was enough to make her day special.  Taken too soon, her legacy will live on in the lives of those she touched.

Jeannie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Life Geisinger, the nurses and staff of Geisinger Wyoming Valley, and Dr. David Phang and Associates, for the loving and compassionate care given Jeannie over the years.  You were truly “angels” in human form and your kindness will never be forgotten.

Surviving are: her loving daughters, Lori Ann Kliniewski, and husband, J.D., with whom she resided, and Michelle Matay, Madison Township; the lights of her life, her grandchildren, Brittany Panunzio, Kevin Rought, III, Sean Hill, Jr., Matthew Matay, Tyler Matay, and Alivea Matay, Alex Matay, and Kyle Matay;  her sister, Dawn Freeman, Manchester, TN; brothers, Bruce Frederick, Pocono Lake, and Douglas Frederick, Elizabethtown, KY; several nieces and nephews.

Sisters, Janice Ricelli and Bonnie Lovejoy preceded her in death.

A Celebration of Jeannie’s Life will be held on Tuesday at 7 PM in the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 N. Main Street, Old Forge.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday from 5 PM until the time of the service in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Twp., PA  18411.  To leave an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website.