The servant of God, Anna Marie Martinelli, fell asleep in the hands of the Lord on Saturday morning, January 29, 2022, at Wesley Village, where she was a resident.

Anna was born on January 26, 1949, in Duryea, to the late Joseph Vincent and Eleanor Matiko Martinelli.

Educated in Duryea, she graduated in 1966 from Northeast High School and in 1970 from East Stroudsburg State College with a degree in English education. Anna took her strong will and talents to the Easton Area school district, where she taught 4th grade. During that time, she contracted multiple sclerosis, and although her life was not easy, she relied on her strong Byzantine Catholic faith to guide her through many challenges.

She eventually came back to her roots and built a home in Duryea. Some of Anna's greatest joys in life were her houseplants, roses, and her beloved cats.

In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Martinelli, Dunmore, an unborn son, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Surviving are her brother, David Martinelli and wife Judy, Duryea, sister, Mari Martinelli, Pittston Twp., brother, John Martinelli and wife Marianne, Madison Twp., sister in law, Dobbie Martinelli, Dunmore, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the excellent care given to Anna during her years at Wesley Village.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10:00 am from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with Mass of the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am in Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, 140 Church Street, Old Forge with the Rev. Eduard Shestak. Interment will be in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Thursday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the funeral home. Anyone that will be attending the viewing or funeral services we ask that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing. To leave an online condolence for Anna's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

Donations may be made in Anna's memory to Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in Old Forge.

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR ONLINE CONDOLENCE WILL NOT APPEAR UNDER THE GUESTBOOK ENTRIES UNTIL IT IS APPROVED BY THE FUNERAL HOME

Guestbook Entries

To lose a step-brother & step-sister in the same month only 2 months after losing our mother, Catherine Palum Martinelli, so very hard to believe! The Lord moves in mysterious ways! Joseph, came for his sister, Anne Marie, so she may R.I.P. Her suffering is over! Time for their rewards in Heaven. Deepest condolences to the Martinelli Family & friends.

Bill & Joyce Mashinski (almost 3 years ago)

My Life Long Friend, there are no words to expess the sadness left by your passing. But the joy in knowing you are well again and in a better place will help trhose who loved you be able to continue on. My prayers are with you all.

Diana Ball Rodfgers (almost 3 years ago)

Condolences and prayers to your entire family.sorry for your loss

Linda (kemler)wruble (almost 3 years ago)

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