Russel E. Arnone, 81, of Jenkins Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Born in Pittston on May 15, 1940, he was the son of the late Samuel and Nancy Pirrella Arnone.
Russel was a graduate of Pittston High School and Penn State University. He had worked many years at the Luzerne County Courthouse serving as Tip staff for the late Judge Cappellini and as director of Budget and Finance and as well as director of Property and Supply. He was also a self-employed Tax Accountant – Russel Arnone Tax Services. He had served as supervisor in Jenkins Township.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred J. Bowanko Arnone; brothers, Charles and Philip Arnone and sister, Sarah Hall.
Surviving are his daughter, Ann Louise Wojnarski and her husband John, Shavertown; son, Samuel D. Arnone, Jenkins Township; grandchildren, Aubriella and Kason Wojnarski; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 10:30am-12:30pm in Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 1pm in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William Street, Pittston. The family kindly requests face coverings be worn to the visitation and funeral mass. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.