Mrs. Anna M. (Matula) Phillipovich, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Sunday, August 2, 2009, at her home on West Penn Pike, in Tamaqua, Pa., surrounded by her family.
Prior to her marriage, Anna worked for the former Atlas Powder Comapny of Reynolds, Kiddie Clothes of Lansford, and then served as a Nanny in New York City.
Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Martin and the lJohanna (Petrash) Matula.
She is also survived by her
Two Daughters,
JoAnn (Phillipovich) Barnisky wife of Joseph of Tamaqua, Pa.
Cindy M. (Phillipovich) Smolick wife of Gary of Northampton, Pa.;
One Son,
John Phillipovich, Jr. , with whom she resided;
One Sister,
Jennie (Matula) Serina of Lansford, Pa.;
One Brother,
Thomas Matula of Coaldale;
Two grandchildren, JoLynn Valentine, and Christina Smolick;
Preceded in death by her husband in 2003, John Phillipovich, Sr.; brothers, Martin, John, and Joseph Matula.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Mass of Christine Burial Wed August 5, 2009 at 10 o'clock A.M. from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. 301 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pa., Rev. William Linkchorst officiating.
No Calling Hours
Interment at SS. Cyril & Methodius R.C.C. Cemetery, Nesquehoning, Pa.
Memorials and masses in her honor to SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com