Jean Helen Wirth Moscow, Pennsylvania Obituary

Jean Helen Wirth

Jean Helen Wirth (nee Kilmer), age 87, a resident of St. Mary’s Villa and previously Lutherwood Apartments, passed away on May 22nd from complications of COVID19. Jean was born August 15, 1932 to the late Robert and Evelyn (Polley) Kilmer. She and her family resided in Springbrook and she was a member of Springbrook Congregational Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Wirth, who died June 17, 1974 and her sister Nancy Biefeldt, who died August 22, 2017. Jean was a graduate of Moscow High School. She worked as a transportation employee at NEPA Easter Seals and also as an accountant for her husband Don’s home business. Jean later retired from St. Mary’s Villa after serving 35 years as Dietary Aid. After her retirement she volunteered for Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and Home Health of Lackawanna County. She is survived by her children, Sally Roberts and husband Tom; Don Wirth and companion Kathy Gross; Jerry Wirth and wife Shelley; Amy Janiszewski and husband JR; and Clint Wirth, five grandchildren, Scott, Joshua, Jeremiah, Jacob and Aaliyah and nine great-grandchildren, Adrian, Jordan, Alamea (Alexis), Taylor, Madison, Joseph, Kylie, Simon and Zebulon as well as several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her very dear friend of many years, Don Davis. Jean loved spending time with her family and you could always find her reading a good book. She enjoyed traveling and was able to experience many amazing places while visiting Jerry and Shelley and their family. Her best friend and caregiver was her son Clint, who did so much for her over the years. She and the entire family appreciate him so much. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of St. Mary’s Villa for the extraordinary care that they provided to Jean and the compassion and patience that they showed to the entire family. They were all truly the front-line heroes who never missed a beat over the past few months of uncertainty. Thanks also, to the staff of Geisinger CMC, who showed her comfort and care when her family was unable to be with her. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Jean’s memory to St. Mary’s Villa, 516 St. Mary’s Villa Road, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444 to aid in the enrichment of residents’ lives by increasing activities and purchasing equipment. Arrangements are entrusted to Duffy and Snowdon Funeral Home, Moscow, PA. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date.
August 15, 1932 - May 22, 202008/15/193205/22/2020
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clint Alan wirth
May 31, 2021
this one's for you rest in peace

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Clint Wirth
May 19, 2021
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Tammy Schirra
July 6, 2020
My condolences to the entire family. Jean was always such a sweet person, and treated me so kindly as a kid. Love and prayers. Tammy Schirra
Sally Roberts
June 15, 2020
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Paulette Mikelski
May 29, 2020
I first met Jean and Don when our children went to Easter Seals together. We fast became good friends. She had a heart as big as the world and was truly loved by many. She left a profound mark on Tammy's life and Tammy still spoke about her often. To the family her love ... Continue Reading
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Clint Wirth
June 1, 2020
thank you
Rose Siddens
May 26, 2020
I met her daughter Amy a long time ago and was graciously welcomed into the family. I have called her mom forever and Amy was always my sister and will be forever. I considered her sister Sally as my older sister and her brothers my brothers , Jerry, Don, and Clint. I ... Continue Reading
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Clint Wirth
May 27, 2020
thank you very much rose you are and have been and will be part of the family
Sally Roberts
June 15, 2020
Love you Rose! Thank you for these wonderful words.
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clint wirth
May 26, 2020

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Rose Krupskas
May 25, 2020
To jeans Family, I had the pleasure of meeting Jean and the privilege of caring for her as her aide on 11-7 shift. I truly can't believe she is not with us any longer. My heart is broken and will miss her very much!! She was a very sweet lady and we always had some good... Continue Reading
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Amy
May 26, 2020
Thank you so much for your thoughts. We so much appreciated the entire staff and Mom often spoke about the night shift and her visits during her bouts with insomnia.
Clint Wirth
May 26, 2020
thank you very much
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Amy
May 25, 2020
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Amy
May 25, 2020

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