Obituary of Douglas James Agnew

Douglas James Agnew, age 59 of Harveys Lake, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hopsital. Doug was born in Wilkes-Barre on June 27, 1957 and was the son of Betty Naugle Remley of Pikes Creek and the late Albert Agnew. Douglas graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in 1975 and attended LCCC and Mansfield University. He was an outstanding wrestler for Lake-Lehman from 1973 to 1975. His accomplishments on the mat included District Champ in 1974 and 1975, Northeast Regional Champ in 1975, and a 4th place finish in states, 1974. During his career he was also awarded the Outstanding Wrestler. Douglas was a member of the Maple Grove United Methodist Church, Harveys Lake Yacht Club and the Harveys Lake American Legion, Post 0967. When he wasn't working, Doug and his wife could usually be found out at the lake, hanging out on the boat or at the dock of his best friend Mike. He felt especially blessed to be loved by so many friends who were there for him through everything. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brother, Rick Agnew and sister, Carol Davis. In addition to his mother, Douglas is survived by his wife, the former Tracy Tomkins; sons, Jordan Agnew of Harveys Lake and Jake Agnew of Lehman; step-sons, Mark Kapitula and his wife Colleen of Sweet Valley and Matthew Kapitula and his girlfriend Tommie of Dallas; brothers, Carl Remley of New Hampshire, Robert Agnew of Pikes Creek and David Remley of Wyoming; sister, Denise Moyer of Lititz; grandson, Hunter. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 am from the Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 5876 Main Rd., Hunlock Creek, PA 18621 with Pastor Jim Pall, officiating. Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations to be made to AstraZeneca Hope Lodge, 110 W Laurel Ave, Cheltenham, PA 19012.