Madeleine A. (Davis) Deeb
OBITUARY
Madeleine A. (Davis) Deeb, a lifelong resident of Scranton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Elan Skilled Nursing Center. She was 85 years old.
She is survived by the “light of her life”, her husband Edward J. Deeb. Wed on September 4, 1965, the couple were married for 60 years.
Born in Scranton on March 16, 1941, and a “coal miner’s daughter” to the late William and Lucille (Hopkins) Davis, Madeleine was a graduate of West Scranton High School’s Class of 1959. Along with raising her two daughters, she went on to work as a bookkeeper for Quaker Insurance, Woodlawn Dairy Farm and Bankers Casualty and Life Co. She then worked alongside her husband at his business, Country Deli Delights in Moscow, before retiring from Maseychik Associates Insurance.
To be remembered in countless ways, Madeleine always had a good cliche lined-up for any scenario. She enjoyed her Globe Store shopping with her sister, Irene, and made her 4:00 PM coffee brewing both a ritual and daily family event. Certainly independent, the role she mastered most was the role of caregiver. However, her favorite role became the role of an adoring grandmother. Now at peace, she will never be forgotten by her loved ones.
“Life is short, even at the longest.” -Madeleine.
Along with Edward, she is survived by her loving daughters, Maria Ligorio and husband Donald of Scranton and Jennifer Hetsko and husband Scott of Henrietta, N.Y.; her six grandchildren, Anna, Lena and Cosmo Ligorio and Logan, Jack and Julia Hetsko; her siblings, James Davis and wife Alexis of North Wales and Irene Schlittler of Moscow; her brother-in-law, Ramon Deeb of Allentown; her sister-in-law, Lorraine Hazzouri of Scranton; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Keith Davis, her sister-in-law, Marion Davis, and her brother-in-law, Jake Schlittler.
Her family would like to extend its gratitude to the entire staff of Elan Nursing Center, especially 3rd floor, for its five years of care and compassion to both Madeleine and her family.
Funeral services are scheduled to begin on Tuesday at 9:15 AM from the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 125 North Main Avenue, Scranton, with a 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at Saint Ann Maronite Church, West Scranton, to be celebrated by Rev. Antoun Youssef, Pastor. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Family and friends may pay their respects on Monday between 4-7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Madeleine’s name to either Elan Skilled Nursing Center c/o 1101 Vine St, Scranton, PA 18510, or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Please visit the funeral home’s website for directions or to leave a condolence.
Madeleine A. (Davis) Deeb
April 1, 2026