Patsy Anne Coursey "Annie"
- Aug 24
- 2 min read
Patsy Anne Coursey "Annie", 76, of Pittston Twp., passed unexpectedly Saturday evening August 22, 2026 at Regional Hospital of Scranton. Annie was born January 8, 1950, daughter of the late Robert and Callie Coursey.
Raised in Palatka Florida, she was a graduate of Palatka Jr-Sr High School and went off to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Florida. In her earlier years she had worked as a public-school teacher. She was smart, talented, quick-witted, and a had a sense of humor that captured the whole room. She inquired nicknames over the years; Uncle Annie and Uncle Sparkles.
For 17 years Annie along with her loving partner, Jane Devaney owned and operated AJ' s Bar and Grill, a beloved neighborhood bar and restaurant in Jacksonville Florida.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sylvester and Florence Blaskowski and her brother Bobby Coursey.
She is survived and will be sadly missed by her partner of 35 years, Jane Devaney, Pittston Twp., sisters-in-law, Marie Santone, Pittston Twp., and Linda Bonk, Scranton, nephew, Stephen Davis (Michele), Florida, nieces, Kristin Endres (Eric), Pittston Twp., and Hannah Bonk, Scranton, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews; Morgan, Parker, Avery, and Owen. Her cat Binkx brought endless joy to her daily life.
A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
A special thank you to Dr. David Greenwald and his nurses for the exceptional care as well as Regional Hospital of Scranton.
Annie, until we meet again, keep dancing on the stars.... We love you.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, to leave an online condolence, please go to adoniziofuneralhome.com
I have many regrets in life but one I wlll not have is expressing my heartfelt sympathy for Janie. Edward Devaney
Annie was a pioneer of the LGBTQ movement in Jacksonville. Annie was an advocate as well as a leader in our community. Yes she was funny and kind but let’s not forget that she was strong and courageous. She and Janie offered much more than drinks at AJs they gave us all a sense of belonging. Thank you Annie you are forever in our hearts. Janie we are sending you love and peace. R & B
It was a gift to know Annie and a joy, if she was standing behind the bar telling a joke or singing karaoke. I know Janie is lost without her partner in love and crime! I have many great memories of you and I will cherish them until we meet again.
You and Janie are two of my favorite ladies and I will NEVER forget you ❤️ I love you Annie and I hope you’re feeling better now!
You and Janey connected with so many of us and you will forever be in our hearts.