Nancy Joan Stevens Liotta
OBITUARY
Nancy Joan Stevens Liotta, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Liotta, and her children Edward and Lisa Liotta, who welcomed her home with loving grace.
Born on May 17, 1939, in Hollisterville, PA, she was the daughter of Dorothy Bird Stevens and Earl Stevens. Nancy lived a life rooted in love, strength, kindness, and service to others. Whether through simple acts of kindness or traditional volunteer work, she made people feel welcomed and valued. She was an integral staff member at the legendary Castle Restaurant for over 30 years, beginning in the 1950’s. She was beloved by coworkers and patrons, even being selected to serve First Lady Rosalyn Carter. She was also part of the staff at the Oak St. Price Chopper from its opening day in 1982, diligently working her way to management at the Wilkes-Barre location. She also spent 10 years at JCPenney Catalog Center, where she graciously served as a loaned employee to the United Way.
Her most cherished accomplishment in her life was her six children. She is survived by Donald Liotta Jr. (Jane), Cheryl Evans (Jack), Kimberly Dippel (Gerald), and Katherine Liotta (Samantha); eight grandchildren, (Katelyn, Jeremy, Elizabeth, Alyssa, David, Hannah, Michael and Liliana) and four great-grandchildren (Nicholas, Jane, Eli and Tripp).
Also surviving are her brother Ronald Stevens and sister Deborah Stevens, her sister-in-law Joan Crouch, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Jack Stevens.
She was a devoted member of Holy Rosary Church in Scranton for over 60 years. Along with the Lunch Ladies, she spent many years volunteering for their annual block party. She also spent the past year with Saint John’s Church in Hamlin while being cared for by family.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Kara Mohan and the staff at Allied Services Hospice for their compassionate care.
The funeral will be conducted on June 3, 2026, with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, 320 William St., Scranton. The family will receive relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment to follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
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Nancy Joan Stevens Liotta
May 29, 2026