1959
Lorraine
2023
Lorraine "Lori" Stidham
July 6, 1959 — February 11, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine "Lori" Stidham, RN at Lehigh Valley - Cedar Crest, Allentown on Saturday, February 11, 2023, while surrounded by her devoted husband Franklin "Jay" Stidham and her loving family. Lori waged a valiant battle against Leukemia at 63 years of age.
Born Monday, July 6, 1959 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Lori was the daughter of the late Paul Derr and Mary "Jean" (DeFrehn) Derr. She was also predeceased by her sister, Dianna Wagner.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Lori was always eager to learn, grow and improve. She studied Data Processing and Entry at McCann School of Business, Electronics at Lincoln Technical Institute and ultimately found her career as a Registered Nurse, completing her education at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Many will remember Lori from J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills and most recently, providing loving care to her patients at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center - Cedar Crest and at the new Carbon County Facility. In years passed, Lori assisted with calls on the Tamaqua Ambulance and was a faithful fundraiser for the Tamaqua Rescue Squad and the American Hose Fire Company. In her spare time, Lori loved spending time with her family. She was an ardent animal lover and along with raising kids, Lori and Jay raised several furry families of Dalmatians and Labrador Retrievers. Paws and Ebony were her constant companions.
Surviving along with her beloved husband Jay are; son, Jay "Bud" Stidham and his wife, Noelle; daughters, Cheryl A. Sitlinger and her husband, Matt both of Tamaqua, Stacey Hadden; sisters, Candice Moyer, Jan McCole and her husband, LeRoy "Bun"; grandchildren whom she adored, Isabella, Sophia, Garrett, Mason, Jovanni and Eli. Many nieces, nephews and friends also survive Lori.
Arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. 570-668-2550
A Celebration of Lori's Life will be held on Friday February 24, 2023 at 11 o'clock from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:00 A.m. until time of services
Memorials in Lori's name can be made to:
Ruth Steinert SPCA
18 Wertz Drive
Pine Grove, PA 17963
To share a fond memory of Lori or offer online condolences to her family, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Monday, July 6, 1959 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Lori was the daughter of the late Paul Derr and Mary "Jean" (DeFrehn) Derr. She was also predeceased by her sister, Dianna Wagner.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Lori was always eager to learn, grow and improve. She studied Data Processing and Entry at McCann School of Business, Electronics at Lincoln Technical Institute and ultimately found her career as a Registered Nurse, completing her education at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Many will remember Lori from J.E. Morgan Knitting Mills and most recently, providing loving care to her patients at Lehigh Valley Hospital Center - Cedar Crest and at the new Carbon County Facility. In years passed, Lori assisted with calls on the Tamaqua Ambulance and was a faithful fundraiser for the Tamaqua Rescue Squad and the American Hose Fire Company. In her spare time, Lori loved spending time with her family. She was an ardent animal lover and along with raising kids, Lori and Jay raised several furry families of Dalmatians and Labrador Retrievers. Paws and Ebony were her constant companions.
Surviving along with her beloved husband Jay are; son, Jay "Bud" Stidham and his wife, Noelle; daughters, Cheryl A. Sitlinger and her husband, Matt both of Tamaqua, Stacey Hadden; sisters, Candice Moyer, Jan McCole and her husband, LeRoy "Bun"; grandchildren whom she adored, Isabella, Sophia, Garrett, Mason, Jovanni and Eli. Many nieces, nephews and friends also survive Lori.
Arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. 570-668-2550
A Celebration of Lori's Life will be held on Friday February 24, 2023 at 11 o'clock from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:00 A.m. until time of services
Memorials in Lori's name can be made to:
Ruth Steinert SPCA
18 Wertz Drive
Pine Grove, PA 17963
To share a fond memory of Lori or offer online condolences to her family, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lorraine "Lori" Stidham, please visit our flower store.
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