Shirley P. Harkins

Mr. Shirley P. Harkins, age 74, of 175 Mountain Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Shirley was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Township. She worked for many years as a Wire Setter for the former Atlas Powder Co. of Tamaqua, Pa..Born in Walker Township, she was the daughter of the late William Houser and the late Mildred (Kemp) Houser.Preceded in death by her Husband John A. "Bama" Harkins May 4, 2001, and by a Step Son John A. Harkins. Shirley is survived by,Step Daughter- Barbara wife of Ronald Tarselli of Hazleton, Pa.Two Sisters,Mrs. Gloria C. (Houser) wife of John A. Jones of Tamaqua, Pa.,Mrs. Sylvia N. (Houser) wife of William "Cutter" Weaver of Coaldale, Pa.Two Brothers,Brother-Mr. William C. Houser of Tamaqua, Pa.Mr. Neal B. Houser & wife Esther of Lehighton, Pa. Barry L.L. Houser of Tamaqua, Pa. One Niece, Four Nephews, and Three Great Nephews survive Shirley as well as three Step-Grand Daughters and a Step Great Grandson. Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, November 4, 2006, from Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp. Funeral service will be at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp. at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 4, 2006 , Rev. Micahel A. Frostofficiating. Interment will be at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., New Ringgold, Pa.

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