Monica A. Wignot

June 17, 1992 - March 4, 2022

Monica A. Wignot passed away in a tragic car accident on Friday, March 4, 2022. Monica was born on June 17, 1992, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In 1998, the Wignot family moved to the Wyoming Valley. Monica graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Wilkes-Barre. While there, she participated in Track, Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball. She was beloved and adored in her family and community. Upon graduation, she accepted a Division I scholarship to play Volleyball for the University of Pittsburgh. After her four-year career, she graduated with degrees in psychology and sociology. She then played one year of basketball followed by a grad assistantship while pursuing her Master's in Social Work. She used her Master's of social work to aid families in need at Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh and UPMC Shadyside. Monica enjoyed vacations with her family in Cape Cod, attending concerts and sporting events with her friends, and playing with her dog, Mic. Monica is survived by her parents, Tom of Doylestown, and Terri of Wilkes-Barre; her older brothers, Stephen of Wilkes-Barre and Owen and his wife Brittany of Fairport, NY; her younger sister, Julia of Cleveland, OH; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family and friends who will miss her very much. Celebration of Monica's Life takes place on Thursday, March 10, 2022 with visitation from 3 to 5 PM at McLaughlin's, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. It continues with a Funeral Mass at 5:30 PM in the Church of Saint Nicholas, 226 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre. The Funeral Mass for Monica will be broadcast live on the parish facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/St.NicksChurchWB Donations supporting the Athletic Programs at Holy Redeemer High School will honor Monica's memory. Share memories and condolences with Monica's family at www.mjmclaughlin.com