Ann E. Burns, 83, of Pittston, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Wesley Village.
Born in Wilkes-Barre on October 1, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Mary Catherine Heffernan Evans.
Ann was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School and Luzerne County Community College.
Ann retired from the Luzerne County Courthouse as a Court Administrator. She had worked for 18 years for Luzerne County and another 12 years for the Administrative Offices of Pennsylvania Courts. She truly enjoyed working at the Courthouse and was a loyal friend to many co-workers there.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, where she served as Eucharistic Minister. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and vacationing in the islands. She was a loving and caring wife, sister, and aunt.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Henry Evans.
Surviving are her husband of over 50 years, Francis Patrick Burns; sister, Linda Elaine Klein and her husband Atty. Michael D. Klein, Mechanicsburg; brother, Stephen W. Lago, Wilkes-Barre; sister-in-law, Pauline Evans, Plains; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 4pm-6pm at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 28, 2021 at 9:30am in St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William Street, Pittston.Those attending are asked and to go directly to the church. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Wyoming.For the safety of those attending the visitation and service, we ask that face coverings and social distancing protocol remain in place and please be brief when paying your respects.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Care and Concern Ministries, 35 William Street, Pittston.