<p>Lynette Villano</p>
                                 <p>Courtesy of Luzerne County Republican Party Facebook page</p>

Lynette Villano

Courtesy of Luzerne County Republican Party Facebook page

Longtime Republican activist Lynette Villano died on Monday, officials with the Republican Party of Luzerne County said.

“We’re sorry to say we lost a great woman and one of the most dedicated people who has ever served this Party,” the party said in a Facebook post. “Lynette was a former chair, delegate, State committeewoman, LCTA Board member, and countless other titles. Lynette will be missed dearly.”

No details have been released on her funeral services.

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