Eleanor A. Aita
Eleanor A. Aita, 93, formerly of Hughestown, passed away Friday October 16, 2026 at the home of her daughter, Susan Wesnak, where she resided.
Born on the family farm in Center Moreland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Schultz and Anna Gumbravich Schultz.
Eleanor was a graduate of Pittston High School. She met her husband Patrick at St Casmir’s church choir and married in 1958. Eleanor shared 61 years of marriage with her loving husband Patrick J. Aita, until his passing in 2019, together they raised 6 loving children.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bruce Koerber, sisters-in-law; Carmel Montini, Rosaria Aita, Angela Aita and brothers-in-law; James Aita, Jerry Fenner and Tony Montini.
Eleanor is survived by her children; Patricia Koerber, Pittston, Diana Aita Danbury (Bill), Hughestown, Marie Ferriero (Lou), Laflin, James Aita (Sue), Dallas, Patrick Aita (Tammy), Pittston Twp., and Susan Wesnak (Bruce), Pittston, Twp., grandchildren; Robert P. Naro, Ryan Aita, Angelo Aita (Jordan), Salvatore Aita, Nathanial, Alexis, and Sarah Wesnak, as well as her sister, Violet Fenner, Exeter, and sister-in-law, Elaine Aita, Old Forge, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her Fur babies Gigi and Percy.
Family would like to thank her long-time caregiver Annette Hodick for her caring and compassion over the years. We would also like to thank Compassionate Care Hospice of Scranton for their wonderful care and support throughout this difficult time.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday October 26, 2026 at 9:30Am in Communion of Saints Parish, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 237 William St., Pittston. Those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to the church on Monday morning.
Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rescue Warriors Cat Rescue West Pittston, since she loved her Fur babies so much.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral home, LLC.
To leave an online condolence please go to adoniziofuneralhome.com
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