Lawrence P. "Larry" Stritz

Lawrence P. Stritz, of Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at home while in the tender care of his wife of 42 years, Susan (Gower) Stritz at 64 years of age.

Born Friday, July 12, 1957 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Andrew, and Mary (Petuch) Stritz. Larry was also predeceased by; his brother, Michael Stritz.

Surviving are sister, Patricia Moon wife of Edward of Weatherly; nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A graduate of Hazleton High School, Larry was a devoted member of St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church of Beaver Meadows. Larry served as an Alter Server, and was a member of the Cemetery Association for many years. Larry retired from the Department of Corrections, Frackville Prison having worked as Food Service Manager. Previously Larry worked in the same capacity at Weatherwood Nursing Home in Weatherly. Larry and Susan operated L&S Flowers Design for many years in Beaver Meadows. Larry worked diligently to restore religious sculptures and figurines destroyed or broken, and helped make pierogies during Lent for the church.

Larry enjoyed yard sales and antiquing, gardening, and the companionship of his cats, Spencer, Cassidy, and Shyloh.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Sat February 26, 2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church located at 119 Berwick Street Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania 18216. Friends will be received from 10:00 A.M. until time of Mass, Rev. James Demko to officiate.

Interment will be in St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Larry's name to:
St. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com