Ann Marie Mancini, 77, of, Exeter, passed away Thursday January 1st, 2026 in Allied Hospice, Wilkes-Barre after a long fight against cancer.

Born in Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Philp and Josephine Pepe Dente.  She was a graduate of the Exeter High School.  Ann Marie was a member of Corpus Christi Parish (St. Anthony of Pauda) Church, Exeter.

She was self employed and owned and operated with her business partner the Touch of Eyelet, Luzerne.   Ann Marie enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, cooking, baking, puzzles and loved her job working with floral, gifts, crafts and ceramics.   She loved taking care of everyone.   Her baking especially her cookies were everyone’s favorite as she baked so much and gave cookies to all of her family and close friends.

Ann Marie was preceded in death by her husband Louis Mancini in 2012, and a brother, Philip Dente in 2023.

She is survived by her son, Louis Jr., sister Doretta Burgess and her husband Brian, California, and several nieces, nephews and friends.

A Blessing service will be held on Wednesday morning at 10am. at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston.   A viewing will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 5pm until 8pm.   Interment will be private in the West Pittston Cemetery.

Online Condolences can be left at Howelllussi.com.