Mrs. Ann Marie Davis RN, 81 of Dunedin, Florida, formerly of Scranton, passed away December 10, 2023, after a long courageous battle from cancer.

Born in Pittston Junction, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Chervenak Minchak. She attended Duryea Schools and graduated from Duryea High School, Class of 1960 and Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing.

Ann Marie met and married her high school sweetheart, Matthew "Buddy" Davis, and was captain of the majorettes.

She attended Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, Florida and enjoyed her Slavic traditions. She was active in her church and took tap dancing lessons and had the opportunity to tap dance and sing on the radio as a child.

Growing up, Ann Marie traveled by train with her parents as her father worked for the Leigh Valley Railroad.

In 1986, the Davis family moved to Clearwater, Florida.

Ann Marie worked at local hospitals and was a dedicated nurse.

She was a trusted friend and beloved mother. She loved the Philadelphia Eagles, Penn State football, the Tampa Bay Rays, cooking, baking and being creative in her craft and decorating style.

Her Australian Shepherd, Shander, brought her so much joy as well as her Tucker Boy. She also had a special devotion to St. Ann after attending the Novena with her parents.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew "Buddy" Davis, son, Matthew Davis Jr., brother, George Minchak and sister, Mary Ann Minchak.

Surviving are:
Son, Mark Davis
Daughter, Mary Ellen Skutack and her husband, Bernie
Sister in law, Joan Minchak
Niece, Cheryl Hoaglund and her husband, Andy
Nephew, David Minchak and his wife, Fran
Great niece, Kaylee
Several cousins
Several long term friends, including Geri Strycharz, and her best friend, Pat McGlynn, her childhood friend for over 75 years
Family friend and Tucker Boy's nanny, Krissy Higgins

A Mass of Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:00 in St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 North Main Street, Pittston. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea. To leave an online condolence for Ann Marie's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

Once you loose a good friend nothing is ever the same We loved the same things and our children were our lives. She was a true friend when I moved to Florida she open her house to me until my house was ready. Can’t find people like that. I love You girl and we will meet again

Geri strycharz (11 months ago)

75 years of friendship - so many memories. Through laughter and tears, we shared so much. To the very end we still smiled remembering the good times. To Mary Ellen and Mark - so proud of you for taking such good care of your Mom. She is now with all her loved ones who have passed. Rest in peace, my friend. I miss you already. Love, Pat

Pat McGlynn (11 months ago)

MaryEllen,Mark and the Davis family my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear mom.She showed such faith and strength during her cancer battle a lesson for us all.May you find comfort knowing she is in heaven with your Dad and beloved Matt.Much love your friend Krissy

krissy Higgins (11 months ago)

Condolences from the Dasher family. We all know what a fighter she was and she never gave up. She will be missed.

Stacey Dasher (11 months ago)

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