Marie G. Beltz, beloved mother, sister, grandmother of Walker Twp., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown having fought a valiant battle against cancer, at 72 years of age.
Born on November 8, 1948, in Pottsville the daughter of the late Bernard Leo, and Kathryn (McAllister) Doughtery. Marie was also predeceased by her husband, Mark G. Beltz on January 23, 2012.
Surviving are daughter, Kathleen E. Beltz of Tamaqua; Step - Children, Anissa M. Nunemacher and her husband Joe of Coaldale, Mark Beltz and his wife Nichole; sisters, RoseMary Dougherty of Tuscarora, Kathleen Virag wife of Anthony of Edison, NJ, Bernadette Dougherty of Palmyra; brothers, Leo B. Dougherty and his wife Wanda of Alexandria, VA, Hugh A. Dougherty and his wife Lois of Lavelle, John J. Dougherty of Tuscarora, Patrick D. Dougherty and his wife Rose of Dupont, Joseph M. Dougherty of Fogelsville, grandchild, Nicholas. Many nieces and nephews also survive Marie.
A 1966 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Marie retired from the Bureau of Mines, previously she worked for the Social Security Administration and for Fegley Oil Company. Marie was a devoted mother who enjoyed cooking and baking. Marie was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C of Tamaqua.
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 668-2550
A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Interment Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to:
Tamaqua/Carbon American Cancer Society
33 West Ridge Street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232
Online condolences or a fond memory of Marie may be expressed to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com