Agnes Rose Lavelle
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Agnes Rose Lavelle, 92 passed away peacefully at her home in Moosic on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born on December 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late James and Margaret McGlynn of West Avoca.
Agnes was married to Thomas “Pat” Lavelle on July 23, 1955 and they were the proud parents of 10 Children, 5 Girls and 5 Boys.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pat, her daughter Alveretta, and grandchildren John Miles and Caitlin Musto. She also lost her son-in-law Christopher Miles and daughter-in-law Patricia Cusumano Lavelle, along with brothers James, Patty, Michael, Joseph Patrick, John, and sisters Ann and Kitty Martin, as well as countless and treasured nieces and nephews.
Agnes is survived by daughters Helen Lavelle, Marie Limongelli (Joe), Margaret Ramey (Allen), and Aggie Miles Vermac (Paul). Also her sons Michael Lavelle, Billy (Joni), Thomas (Brittany), Joseph and Timothy (Tara) plus 21 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren (with another on the way!)
Agnes is also survived by siblings, Margaret Linskey, Marie O’Brien, and Dennis McGlynn.
A graduate of Avoca High School, her early career was working in the hotel and restaurant industry from the Pocono Mountains to Palm Beach, Florida.
Agnes was a lifelong member of Saint Mary’s Church in Avoca.
A woman of extraordinary beauty, faith, humor, strength and grace - she leaves all those who loved her with cherished memories.
Her claim to fame was raising her 10 children. Her legacy lives on in our memories of her sitting under her dogwood tree singing Chiquita Banana, playing How Many Steps Before the Queen, and telling stories of her travels to Cuba, Austria, Switzerland, and England.
Our Lady of the Lake, crowned 1952, taught us how to walk tall, love unconditionally, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
We would like to thank all of our family, friends, and the medical professionals who cared for our mother at the end of her life.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Avoca.