Ann Chester Obituary

Ann M. (Tuffy) Chester, R.N., 81, of Taylor, died Wednesday evening at Allied Hospice in Scranton after an illness. Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth J. Chester, on Jan. 14, 2015.

Born in Scranton on Oct. 4, 1942, Ann was the daughter of the late James and Ann (Flynn) Tuffy. A graduate of the former Bishop Hannan High School, Ann continued her studies at the Scranton State Hospital's School of Nursing where she earned her title as a registered nurse. She worked at the State Hospital for many years before continuing her career at the former Mercy Hospital in Scranton where she pridefully cared for her patients until her well-deserved 2007 retirement. She was smart, driven and possessed an amazing worth ethic enabling her to be a true role model to those around her, especially her family.

Along with being a great Mom, Ann was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles and adored her pup, "Jo Jo." She was the queen of shopping everywhere and anywhere while QVC certainly just lost one of its most loyal customers. Now at peace, Ann will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her children, Robb Chester and wife, Cleide, of Maryland; Corey Chester and wife, Jenny, of Utah; Jason Chester and companion, Vince Storelli, of Illinois; and Cheryl Palmer, of Taylor; seven grandchildren, Corey Palmer, Gregory, Ryan and Tavian Chester, Destinee Martell, Crystal Strobehn and Jade Webster; a brother, James Tuffy and wife, Deborah; and nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by twin brothers, Jerome and Thomas Tuffy.

A celebration of Ann's life will be Monday at the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge, where family and friends are welcome to pay respects from 4 to 6 p.m., with a 6 p.m. blessing service. Private burial, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst Twp. Please visit the funeral home's website for directions or to leave a condolence.