Nancy Avenoso

Nancy Avenoso (nee Patricia Ann Ross), 93, a lifelong resident of Lost Creek, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. 

Born in Shenandoah on May 23, 1932, Nancy was the daughter of the late James C. Ross and Dolores (OBrien) Ross. She was a graduate of the West Mahanoy Township class of 1949. Nancy worked at various retail establishments in Shenandoah, and she retired as  Laundry Supervisor from the Shenandoah Senior Living Community after 30 years of service. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish. 

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dominick J. Avenoso in 2016, her daughter, Dolores I. Bernstein, and her sister, Virginia (Ross) Bokunewicz.

Her surviving family includes 5 sons - John Avenoso with his wife, Georgette, of Hershey, Gary Avenoso with his wife, Nadine, of Catawissa, Ross Avenoso of Virginia, Dominick Avenoso of Lost Creek, and Guy Avenoso of Lost Creek, 1 brother James Ross with his wife Judith of Shenandoah Heights, along with 5 grandchildren - Natalie, Ashley, James, Inez and Eric, 3 great-grandchildren - Nolan, Stella and Charles, and nieces and nephews.

Nancy especially enjoyed celebrating Christmas, and her home, which she lavishly decorated for the holiday, was always a gathering spot on Christmas Day for family and relatives. She enjoyed weekly shopping excursions with her mother and sister, and she doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always showering them with her love and an abundance of toys and apparel from her shopping trips. 

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, July 29th at 10:00AM in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights, and were officiated by Rev. Msgr. Ronald Bocian. 

The Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., Shenandoah was entrusted with the arrangements.

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