1956
Shelia
2024
Shelia Jane Jones
June 13, 1956 — August 21, 2024
Shelia Jane Jones, beloved mother and sister, 68 years of age, of Brockton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully to be with our heavenly father on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Born Wednesday, June 13, 1956 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of the late John S., and Alice L. (Blasko) Yanacek, Sheila was also predeceased by; brother, John R. "Ricky" Yanacek.
Surviving are; daughter, Jillian Wirth and companion Regis Stiffler, and his children Kendall, Addison and Mason of Middletown; son, David Wirth and his companion Doug Kehl of New Ringgold; brother, David L. Yanacek of South Tamaqua; sister, Nancy Ann Yanacek of Ashland.
Born into a family of strong Catholic faith and hard work in Middlesex County, New Jersey, she was a graduate of Woodbridge Senior High School. Sheila earned her B.S. in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus. She moved with her children to Philadelphia in the late 1980s, then to Brockton in 1993 where she last resided, always sharing her residences with beloved pets. Sheila retired from Versum Materials / Merck (Germany), formerly Air Products & Chemicals of Tamaqua having worked as an Analytical Support Technician.
Sheila was a true lover of nature and weather; she loved snow in the winter and flowers in the spring. She loved to cook and bake, especially during the holidays, her favorite being Christmas. She loved concerts, playing music, watching and attending sporting events, reality TV and game shows. Sheila was a lover of all animals, and always rescued her pets from shelters. Always bright and happy in spirit, Sheila loved wearing her unique and flashy jewelry and her vivacious nature always made her the life of the party wherever she went.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Wednesday, June 13, 1956 in Newark, New Jersey the daughter of the late John S., and Alice L. (Blasko) Yanacek, Sheila was also predeceased by; brother, John R. "Ricky" Yanacek.
Surviving are; daughter, Jillian Wirth and companion Regis Stiffler, and his children Kendall, Addison and Mason of Middletown; son, David Wirth and his companion Doug Kehl of New Ringgold; brother, David L. Yanacek of South Tamaqua; sister, Nancy Ann Yanacek of Ashland.
Born into a family of strong Catholic faith and hard work in Middlesex County, New Jersey, she was a graduate of Woodbridge Senior High School. Sheila earned her B.S. in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus. She moved with her children to Philadelphia in the late 1980s, then to Brockton in 1993 where she last resided, always sharing her residences with beloved pets. Sheila retired from Versum Materials / Merck (Germany), formerly Air Products & Chemicals of Tamaqua having worked as an Analytical Support Technician.
Sheila was a true lover of nature and weather; she loved snow in the winter and flowers in the spring. She loved to cook and bake, especially during the holidays, her favorite being Christmas. She loved concerts, playing music, watching and attending sporting events, reality TV and game shows. Sheila was a lover of all animals, and always rescued her pets from shelters. Always bright and happy in spirit, Sheila loved wearing her unique and flashy jewelry and her vivacious nature always made her the life of the party wherever she went.
Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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