Julia A. (Hutta) Boyle

Julia A. (Hutta) Boyle, 94 of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.

Born Monday, July 21, 1930 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Paul, and Mary (Hrdlica) Hutta. Julia was also predeceased by; beloved husband, Joseph A. Boyle on April 29, 2014; granddaughter, Tara Miradella; sisters, Theresa Hankey, Betty Weicker; brothers, Joe, and Paul Hutta; daughter-in-law Jane Boyle.

Surviving are; daughters, Susan M. Lopata wife of Michael, Mary K. Horvath wife of Frank; sons, Joseph D. Boyle and his wife Mary, Thomas P Boyle; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.

A graduate of the former St. Mary's R.C.C. High School of Coaldale, where she and her late husband of 63 years Joe were high school sweethearts. Julia was honored at graduation with the American Legion award for 'Outstanding Student', Julia earned her L.P.N. certification from Carbon County Vocational School and served as an L.P.N. at the former Coaldale State Hospital and Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale for many years.

An active member of the former St. Mary's R.C.C. of Coaldale, Julia served on the Women's Guild as Secretary and Treasurer. Julia was a member of St. John's XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. An avid reader, Julia enjoyed fictional mysteries, doing word puzzles, and traveling with Joe throughout the United States, Canada, and traveling overseas to Ireland. Julia was so appreciative that she was able to escort her parents to their homeland of Slovakia before they passed away.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday December 19, 2024 at 10 o'clock A.M. from The Parish of St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Friends may call on Wednesday evening December 18, 2024 at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., and on the morning of services from 8:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M.

The St. Luke's Nurse's honor Guard will provide their Memorial Service on Wednesday evening. Memorials in Julia's name to:
St. Luke's Miners Memorial
5th Floor Activities Fund
63 Ruddle Street
Coaldale, Pennsylvania 18218.

Online condolence or a fond memory of Julia can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com