Mrs. Helen (Skeerca) Rudner, age 81, of Tamaqua, Pa., formerly of Coaldale, died Monday, December 27, 2010, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.
Helen had worked in the kitchen at Coaldale Hospital.
She was a member of the former St. Mary's R.C. Church of Coaldale.
Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Theresa (Hermsky) Skeerca.
She is survived by her
Two daughters,
Theresa Parkhurst and Mary Rose wife of William Schock of Tamaqua;
One son,
Thomas Rudner of Tamaqua
Five grandchildren
Four great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Joseph Rudner in 1963; son, Francis Rudner in 1976; sisters, Anna Ehrie and Rose Smulligan; brothers, Tony, Stephen, Basil and Mike.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.
Friends may call Friday December 31, from the funeral home from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Friday, December 31, 2010 at 11 o'clock A.M. from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. of 307 Pine St. Tamaqua, Pa. 18252, Rev. William Linkchorst officiating.
Online Registry and Condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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