Freda M. Doyle, 85, passed away on August 25, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she had been visiting her daughter.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Joseph, her beloved daughter, Jennifer DiGiosa and her faithful companion of many years, her dog Sammy.

Freda was born on November 19, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter and granddaughter of immigrants from Lebanon.  After the death of her father when she was 13, Freda moved with her mother and two sisters from Oklahoma to Wilkes-Barre.  She went on to graduate from GAR High School, Wilkes-Barre.

Freda became a kind and significant presence in the northeastern Pennsylvania antiques market and she for many years owned and operated Collector’s Corner, an antiques shop in Luzerne, Pennsylvania.  She was known throughout the Wyoming Valley for her capability to effectively run estate sales and her love for flea markets and the discovery of antique treasures.  Her other passions were her family and the wonderful Lebanese food that could be found in the Wilkes-Barre area.

Freda is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Smith (Robert) of Mehoopany, Pennsylvania and Diane Nelson (Daniel) of Scottsdale, Arizona, sisters Loretta Punko and Marion Dalkiewicz, both of Wilkes-Barre, grandchildren Marie DiGiosa, Tara Smith, Leigh Ann Mastrini and Louis Mastrini and numerous nieces and nephews.  Her marriage to the late John Donald Doyle ended in divorce.

Freda’s family thanks wonderful staff at the non-profit Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona who lovingly and attentively cared for Freda during her final days.  The support, kindness and compassionate care they provided to Freda and her family were deeply appreciated.  Donations in Freda’s memory may be made to the Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014, or via the Hospice of the Valley donations webpage, which can be found at:  https://www.hov.org/donation?type_of_donation=0.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 10am until 11am on Thursday September 5,2013  at St. Andrew Parish, in St. Patrick's Church, 316 Parish St., Wilkes-Barre. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11am with the Rev. James McGahagan, officiating.
Inurnment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Twp

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
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