Elizabeth Ann Turpin, mother, grandmother, sister, of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital Bethlehem at the age of 76..
Born Tuesday, August 11, 1942 in Orange, New Jersey the daughter of the late Gilbert and Lottie (Rutkiewicz) Van Buskirk. She was also predeceased by; sisters, Ruthie Guarriello, Carol Palmer.
Surviving are sons, Michael Turpin and his wife, Jessica of Coaldale, Timothy Turpin and his wife, Tammy of Lehighton; daughter, Gail Turpin and her companion Cassandra Howell of Minersville; brothers, Gilbert VanBuskirk and his wife Sally, Billy Van Buskirk and his wife, Holly, sisters, Rita Stiles and her husband, Don, Mariann Van Buskirk Faria and her husband Paul; grand children, Kristen, Jesse, Megan, Michael, Brianna, Amanda, Jenna, Alexa, Deven; great grand child, Anthony.
Catholic by faith, Elizabeth enjoyed being with family and socializing with friends. A news junkie, Elizabeth could often be found sipping coffee while watching old TV shows.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
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