Paula Faye Coleman Elgonitis, 76, formerly of Wayne Street in the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life Thursday morning, Jan. 18, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, with whom she resided during her illness.
Born June 9, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Carey Coleman. Educated locally, she was a member of the 1959 graduating class from the former Fairview High School, Mountain Top.
Previously, Mrs. Elgonitis was employed by the former Arlan's Department Store and the General Cinema Center, both in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Devoted to her Catholic faith, Mrs. Elgonitis was a life member of Our Lady of Hope Parish, formerly Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church prior to its closure. She remained active for many years in parish events and activities, including membership in the Christian Mothers at the church.
In her spare time, Paula enjoyed crafts, specifically creating various ceramics with her aunt, Louise. She is remembered as being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was especially known for her motherly patience and compassion toward all those she knew and loved.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Casey, and by her beloved husband, Edward R. Elgonitis Sr., on Jan. 9, 2015. At the time of his passing, the couple shared 54 years of married life together.
Left to mourn her passing are her adoring children, Denise M. Carey and her husband, Tom, with whom she resided; Deborah A. Doak and her husband, Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; Edward R. Elgonitis Jr. and his companion, Jose Hernandez, Nanticoke; and Matthew Elgonitis and his wife, Donna, Birdsboro; 11 grandchildren, including Tom Carey; Heather Rogers and her husband, Terry; Courtney Carey; Bryan Carey and his wife, Julie; Mark Elgonitis; Tom Middaugh; Eric Elgonitis; Justin and David Elgonitis; and Jacob and Emma Elgonitis; six great-grandchildren, Destinee and T.J. Rogers; Keith and Keevan Carey; and Mark Elgonitis Jr. and Eric Elgonitis Jr.; sister, Mrs. Martha Kasarda, Luzerne; and several nieces, nephews, fellow parishioners and dear friends.
Paula's family would gratefully like to acknowledge her special caregivers, Carl, Dee and Kirsten, for the care and compassion shown their mom in her final days.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elgonitis will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from John V. Morris Family Funeral Homes Inc., 281 E. Northampton St., Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave. The Rev. John S. Terry, pastor, will serve as celebrant and homilist.
Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery of Our Lady of Hope Parish, West Wyoming.
Born June 9, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Carey Coleman. Educated locally, she was a member of the 1959 graduating class from the former Fairview High School, Mountain Top.
Previously, Mrs. Elgonitis was employed by the former Arlan's Department Store and the General Cinema Center, both in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Devoted to her Catholic faith, Mrs. Elgonitis was a life member of Our Lady of Hope Parish, formerly Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church prior to its closure. She remained active for many years in parish events and activities, including membership in the Christian Mothers at the church.
In her spare time, Paula enjoyed crafts, specifically creating various ceramics with her aunt, Louise. She is remembered as being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was especially known for her motherly patience and compassion toward all those she knew and loved.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Casey, and by her beloved husband, Edward R. Elgonitis Sr., on Jan. 9, 2015. At the time of his passing, the couple shared 54 years of married life together.
Left to mourn her passing are her adoring children, Denise M. Carey and her husband, Tom, with whom she resided; Deborah A. Doak and her husband, Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; Edward R. Elgonitis Jr. and his companion, Jose Hernandez, Nanticoke; and Matthew Elgonitis and his wife, Donna, Birdsboro; 11 grandchildren, including Tom Carey; Heather Rogers and her husband, Terry; Courtney Carey; Bryan Carey and his wife, Julie; Mark Elgonitis; Tom Middaugh; Eric Elgonitis; Justin and David Elgonitis; and Jacob and Emma Elgonitis; six great-grandchildren, Destinee and T.J. Rogers; Keith and Keevan Carey; and Mark Elgonitis Jr. and Eric Elgonitis Jr.; sister, Mrs. Martha Kasarda, Luzerne; and several nieces, nephews, fellow parishioners and dear friends.
Paula's family would gratefully like to acknowledge her special caregivers, Carl, Dee and Kirsten, for the care and compassion shown their mom in her final days.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elgonitis will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from John V. Morris Family Funeral Homes Inc., 281 E. Northampton St., Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave. The Rev. John S. Terry, pastor, will serve as celebrant and homilist.
Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery of Our Lady of Hope Parish, West Wyoming.
Paula Faye Coleman Elgonitis, 76, formerly of Wayne Street in the Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life Thursday morning, Jan. 18, 2018, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, with whom she resided during her illness.
Born June 9, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Carey Coleman. Educated locally, she was a member of the 1959 graduating class from the former Fairview High School, Mountain Top.
Previously, Mrs. Elgonitis was employed by the former Arlan's Department Store and the General Cinema Center, both in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Devoted to her Catholic faith, Mrs. Elgonitis was a life member of Our Lady of Hope Parish, formerly Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church prior to its closure. She remained active for many years in parish events and activities, including membership in the Christian Mothers at the church.
In her spare time, Paula enjoyed crafts, specifically creating various ceramics with her aunt, Louise. She is remembered as being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was especially known for her motherly patience and compassion toward all those she knew and loved.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Casey, and by her beloved husband, Edward R. Elgonitis Sr., on Jan. 9, 2015. At the time of his passing, the couple shared 54 years of married life together.
Left to mourn her passing are her adoring children, Denise M. Carey and her husband, Tom, with whom she resided; Deborah A. Doak and her husband, Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; Edward R. Elgonitis Jr. and his companion, Jose Hernandez, Nanticoke; and Matthew Elgonitis and his wife, Donna, Birdsboro; 11 grandchildren, including Tom Carey; Heather Rogers and her husband, Terry; Courtney Carey; Bryan Carey and his wife, Julie; Mark Elgonitis; Tom Middaugh; Eric Elgonitis; Justin and David Elgonitis; and Jacob and Emma Elgonitis; six great-grandchildren, Destinee and T.J. Rogers; Keith and Keevan Carey; and Mark Elgonitis Jr. and Eric Elgonitis Jr.; sister, Mrs. Martha Kasarda, Luzerne; and several nieces, nephews, fellow parishioners and dear friends.
Paula's family would gratefully like to acknowledge her special caregivers, Carl, Dee and Kirsten, for the care and compassion shown their mom in her final days.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elgonitis will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from John V. Morris Family Funeral Homes Inc., 281 E. Northampton St., Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave. The Rev. John S. Terry, pastor, will serve as celebrant and homilist.
Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery of Our Lady of Hope Parish, West Wyoming.
Born June 9, 1941, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter to the late Lawrence and Evelyn Carey Coleman. Educated locally, she was a member of the 1959 graduating class from the former Fairview High School, Mountain Top.
Previously, Mrs. Elgonitis was employed by the former Arlan's Department Store and the General Cinema Center, both in Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Devoted to her Catholic faith, Mrs. Elgonitis was a life member of Our Lady of Hope Parish, formerly Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church prior to its closure. She remained active for many years in parish events and activities, including membership in the Christian Mothers at the church.
In her spare time, Paula enjoyed crafts, specifically creating various ceramics with her aunt, Louise. She is remembered as being a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was especially known for her motherly patience and compassion toward all those she knew and loved.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Casey, and by her beloved husband, Edward R. Elgonitis Sr., on Jan. 9, 2015. At the time of his passing, the couple shared 54 years of married life together.
Left to mourn her passing are her adoring children, Denise M. Carey and her husband, Tom, with whom she resided; Deborah A. Doak and her husband, Joseph, Wilkes-Barre; Edward R. Elgonitis Jr. and his companion, Jose Hernandez, Nanticoke; and Matthew Elgonitis and his wife, Donna, Birdsboro; 11 grandchildren, including Tom Carey; Heather Rogers and her husband, Terry; Courtney Carey; Bryan Carey and his wife, Julie; Mark Elgonitis; Tom Middaugh; Eric Elgonitis; Justin and David Elgonitis; and Jacob and Emma Elgonitis; six great-grandchildren, Destinee and T.J. Rogers; Keith and Keevan Carey; and Mark Elgonitis Jr. and Eric Elgonitis Jr.; sister, Mrs. Martha Kasarda, Luzerne; and several nieces, nephews, fellow parishioners and dear friends.
Paula's family would gratefully like to acknowledge her special caregivers, Carl, Dee and Kirsten, for the care and compassion shown their mom in her final days.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elgonitis will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from John V. Morris Family Funeral Homes Inc., 281 E. Northampton St., Heights section of Wilkes-Barre, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave. The Rev. John S. Terry, pastor, will serve as celebrant and homilist.
Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery of Our Lady of Hope Parish, West Wyoming.
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