Obituary of Kandis Ann Loftus

Kandis Ann Loftus, lovingly known as Kandi Ann, 55, of the Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre, passed on Friday, January 3, 2020, at her private residence. Born in Wilkes-Barre on January 6, 1964, she was the loving daughter of Harold Rubin and Florence Elizabeth Zelinski Stiner. Kandis was raised in Miners Mills and attended local Wilkes-Barre schools. She was a graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School class of 1981. She continued her education at the Luzerne County Community College. Kandis held employment at the First Eastern Bank in Wilkes-Barre, and worked the night shift as a medical secretary at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Since 2000, she was the human resource coordinator for Intermetro Industries of Wilkes-Barre. When she wasn’t working, Kandis loved to take trips to the Finger Lakes and Atlantic City , going shopping or out to dinner with family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her two children Paul and Tara, who she loved dearly. She also was a loving mother to her two cats and dog. She is preceded in death by her loving parents Harold and Florence. Surviving are her daughter Tara Noteware and her husband Dan, Pasadena, MD; son Paul Loftus and his companion Rachael Macking, Wilkes-Barre; brothers Ronald Stiner and his wife Kelly, Bloomsburg; Harold Stiner and his wife Michelle, Wilkes-Barre; and nieces Kelly Stiner, Wilkes-Barre, and Jocelyn Stiner, Schickshinny. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc.,55 Stark Street, Plains. A Funeral Service will follow at 7:30 p.m. being officiated by Rev. Joseph Kearney. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kandi’s name can be given to Whiskers World, Inc. c/o The Flower Warehouse,65 Elizabeth Street, Forty Fort, PA 18704 For online condolences or for directions to visitation, please visit www.yanaitisfuneralhome.com