Christie Ann DiPietro, 46, of Dunmore, passed away Thursday afternoon at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton. She is survived by her husband, Rocco. The couple had been married for over 21 years.

Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of Craig and Linda Manahan Williams, Port Charlotte, Fla., and was a 1988 graduate of the former Scranton Central High School. She graduated from Millersville University with a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology. She was employed by Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency as a program manager.

Christie's family was the joy of her life and she was very passionate about her work. She was a
survivor for 17 years, battling and fighting against her cancer and never complaining once. She
loved life and was dedicated to help anyone in need. She was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend who will be sadly missed by all
who knew and loved her.