Diane M. (Castrignano) Jones
Born: Sat., Apr. 26, 1952
Died: Fri., Jul. 8, 2016
Visitation
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Mon., Jul. 11, 2016
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC.
Funeral Service
9:30 AM Tue., Jul. 12, 2016
Location: Gubbiotti Funeral Home,LLC
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Tue., Jul. 12, 2016
Location: St. Monica's Parish ( Our Lady of Sorrows Church)
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Diane M. Jones, 64, of West Wyoming, passed away on Friday July 8, 2016 at ManorCare nursing home, Kingston, with family and friends by her side.
Born in Kingston, she was the daughter of Lola Santarelli Castrignano, West Wyoming, and the late Frank R. Castrignano.
Diane was a 1970 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and a 1974 alumna of College Misericordia (now Misericordia University). She also earned a Masters degree in education from Wilkes University.
She taught biology from 1974 to 2007 at Bishop Hoban High School, Wilkes-Barre, and from 2007 until her retirement in 2012 at Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre.
She belonged to St. Monica's Parish, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, West Wyoming.
Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Jeff Jones, and their son Doug, West Wyoming. She is also survived by a brother, Frank J. Castrignano, and his wife Roxanne, Trucksville.
Relatives and friends are invited to visitation on Monday from 5-7pm at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday at 9:30AM from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM at St. Monica's Parish, West Wyoming with the Rev. Leo McKernan, pastor, as celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Performance Music at The University of Scranton via the following website: https://web2.scranton.edu/annualfund/love-music.asp.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com
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Mike Milz
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Posted Sat July 09, 2016
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Dear Jeff and Doug,
Words cannot adequately describe my sadness in learning of Diane's passing. She was a great teacher. I'm sure she made a positive difference in the lives of the thousands of students with whom she came into contact, including my three sons who held her in great esteem. More than anything, I will always remember her as a loyal and caring colleague. It was my honor and pleasure to have worked with her for so many years at Hoban. She was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed. Please accept the condolences of all in the Milz family. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
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Mary Humiston
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Posted Sat July 09, 2016
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My heart is broken with the the loss of my dear friend Diane. She was my friend,mentor, co-worker and sister in science. I will never forget our years together at Hoban and Redeemer. Loved it when you called me Dr. Pasco. Our little joke. You will be with me forever Di. Mary Humiston
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Caroline Mazurkivich
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Posted Sun July 10, 2016
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Jeff and Doug, I'm devastated. I had no idea that Diane was sick. I will miss our old fashioned letter correspondences. I will always remember her kindness to others. Only the good die young. Love Caroline
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Ron Lister
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Posted Sun July 10, 2016
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Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family.
Ron Lister
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Patricia Harrison and family
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Posted Sun July 10, 2016
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Jeff and Doug,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Diane. She was a special lady. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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John P. Walsh II
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Posted Mon July 11, 2016
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Dear family of Diane Jones,
Very sorry to hear about the death of Diane. I know Jeff as we are Ham Radio operators in the local SPARK Ham Radio operators club. Losing your wife is a hard one to take and the Jones family has my sincere sympathy for them.
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Ron McKinney, SJ
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Posted Tue July 12, 2016
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Doug: I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I only saw it posted on the community board Tuesday night. I had been away the past four days. Please know you and your family are in my prayers! Peace.
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Jason J. Zoeller
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Posted Thu July 28, 2016
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I am heart broken by the loss of Diane Jones. As a class of 2000 Bishop Hoban High School graduate, I had the honor and privilege to be taught by her. I have such fond memories from her Honors Biology and AP Biology classes. I will always remember her sense of humor, notable quotes, kind heart and gentle spirit. Thank you for your commitment to science & science education. Please know that you inspired countless young minds to pursue scientific curiosities throughout our own lives. My deepest sympathy to the Jones Family, Jason J. Zoeller
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