It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda E. Witts, 79, of Carbondale, PA, who died Sunday morning, June 11, 2023 at the Carbondale Nursing Home, after an extended illness.

Born January 19, 1944 in Carbondale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elinore Williams Cooper and was a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale. Linda worked for over 30 years at Rea and Derick as a pharmacy tech, a career she enjoyed. Later she was a co-owner of Witts Communications. She had tremendous faith in the Lord and enjoyed attending church. In her pastime, Linda liked to knit and bake and loved planning trips to Disney World. She had an outgoing personality and was truly a people person.

Linda's family would like to thank their west side neighbors and the ladies of Rea and Derick. You truly are family. Also, thank you to the owners and staff of Alexanders Family Restaurant and Texas Roadhouse for your kind words of encouragement, prayers, and thoughtfulness during Linda's illness. Special thanks to Dr. Neil Davis and the entire staff at the Carbondale Nursing Home, your compassion is beyond compare.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Sid Witts; two daughters: Cindy VanWie and husband, Scott of Bradenton, FL and Amy Laguzzi and husband, Joe of Clifford Township, PA; her granddaughter whom she adored more than life: Mia Laguzzi; a sister: Kathy Ashby of Scranton, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a brother: Richard Cooper.

The funeral was held Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 89 Farview Street, Carbondale, PA, officiated by Rev. Dennis Gray, hospice chaplain, and Rev. Seth Wasnock, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Parish. Interment, Willow View Cemetery, Clifford, PA.

Pallbearers: Joseph Laguzzi, Scott VanWie, Michael Brady, Sr., Michael Brady, Jr., Thomas Witts, Ron Witts, Ken Rosa and Joseph DiPasquale.

Viewing hours were held Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 5-8 p.m.