Obituary of Kathleen Freda-Bivens

Kathleen A. Freda-Bivens, 71, of Tobyhanna, died on Sunday, October 13 at Pocono Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Ricardo Bivens of Tobyhanna. Born in Boonton, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Helen (Freeman) Venturrini. Kathleen was a beloved mother, wife, and friend to all who had the pleasure to know her. Her loving and caring ways will be missed by many, she was a true blessing. In addition to her husband, Kathleen is survived by her children: Jacqlyn Freda and her husband Franco Giambona of Greentown, Pa, Ellena Kirschbaum and her husband Emil of Greentown, Maria Rodriguez and her husband Thomas of Tobyhanna, a brother: Angelo Venturrini and her beloved dog Roscoe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Alfreda Briley. Pastor Anthony Grecco will conduct a memorial service on Wednesday October, 16 at The La Anna United Methodist Church 152 Route 191, Cresco, Pa 18326. There will be a visitation for friends and family at 5 pm until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association at www.donations.diabetes.org or 1-800-DIABETES.