Matilda Fudge, 95 years of age of Lafayette Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, widow of Thomas J. Fudge, Sr. who passed away on March 29, 2013.
Surviving are sons, Thomas J. Fudge, Jr. and his wife Dolores of Perkasie, and Timothy E. Fudge and his wife Diane of Tamaqua, as well as nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Matilda was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua having been active in the C.W.E.A of the church. An avid reader, Matilda enjoyed camping, and baking. She and her later husband traveled extensively.
Born Tuesday, August 16, 1921 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph, and Eva (Malazinsky) Valentine. She was also predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Angela Cervino, and Miss Stella Valentine; brother, Mr. Edward Valentine.
Funeral arrangement's have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Friday March 24, 2016 from SS. Peter & Paul R.C.C. Parish of St. John XXIII located at 301 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.
Memorials in her name to:
St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center
5th Floor Activities Fund
Attn: Kathy
360 West Ruddle Street
Coaldale, Pennsylvania 18218.
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com