Mary Jane Turton, mother, grandmother, sister, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hazleton Campus at 88 years of age. Mary Jane had recently resided as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Living Ctr., Weatherly.
Born Saturday, July 2, 1932 in Northampton, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Piatak) Mazur. She was also predeceased by; her beloved husband of 67 years, Claude A. Turotn, Jr. on May 2, 2019; sisters, Tessie Kuchinus, Elizabeth Silfies; brothers, Andrew, John, Joe, Edward, and Emil Mazur.
Surviving are; daughter, Janel Tirpak wife of Thomas of Summit Hill; sons, Craig A. Turton of Allentown, Brian A. Turton and his wife Patti of Tamaqua; sister, Joan Farkas of Allentown; grand children, Crystal Turton, Matt Tirpak and his wife Tamara, Danielle Milesky, Jonathan Tewksbury and his wife Nicole, Justin Tewksbury and his wife Janelle; 8 great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews and friends survive Mary Jane.
A member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tamaqua, Mary Jane and Claude in retirement traveled the country in their R.V. for nine months each year. She was a bowler belonging to several bowling leagues. Mary Jane, was A Cub Scout Den Mother for many years, delivered Meals on Wheels in Tamaqua, and volunteered for many local organizations in her lifetime. Mary Jane Jane, enjoyed crocheting, and loved doing ceramics and crafts.
Private funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Memorials in her name to:
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
109 North Greenwood St.
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com