Mrs. Catherine "Kitty" Matukonis, age 78, of 231 Catawissa Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at her home. She was the wife of George J. Matukonis who died in January of 2008.
Born in Tuscarora, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry & Mary (Kenny) Eroh.
Mrs. Matukonis worked for various textile companies. She was a member of St. Jerome's Roman Catholic Church, a former member of the Tamaqua Bugle Corp, a 1948 Graduate of Tamaqua High School, a C.W.E.A. member of St. Jerome's and a avid bingo player.
She is survived by her
One Daughter:
Christine Fritz of Tamaqua, Pa.
Two Sons:
Michael "Mitch" F. Matukonis and wife Teri of Las Vegas, NV.
Peter S. Matukonis of Las Vegas, NV.
Brothers:
Thomas Eroh and his wife Nancy of Lehighton, PA.
Edward Eroh and his wife Rosemary of Danielsville, PA.
8 Grandchildren
3 Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents, son George J. Matukonis Jr who died in 1998, a daughter Kathy Matukonis who died in 1960, and a grandson George Matukonis III.
Calling Hours: Friday evening (8-1-2008) from 7-9pm at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., and again Saturday morning from 8:45-9:30am.
Mass of Christian burial at St. Jerome's Catholic Church at 10 am.
Interment: St. Jerome's Cemetery.
Contributions: To the Church.
Guestbook may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.