Elizabeth “Betty” Davies, 87, a former Girardville resident, passed away peacefully at home in Ashland early Tuesday morning March 1, 2016.  Born in Freeland, Betty was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Koziel Paletsky.  She was a graduate of the former Girardville High School Class of 1946, and was the class Valedictorian.  In 1950, Betty married Charles S. Davies, who passed away in 2005. 

Betty was a loyal wife, beloved mother, and grandmother to her extended family.  She appreciated a good crossword puzzle, and cherished the time with her grandchildren.  When vacationing to Rehoboth Beach, Betty was always the life of the party.  She was a member of the former St. Vincent de Paul Church, Girardville, now the St. Charles Borromeo R. C. Parish, Ashland.  In her younger years, Betty was a den mother for her son with the Girardville Cub Scouts.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Charles H. Davies; granddaughter Shiela Davies; son in law, Vincent Puglia; 3 brothers, John, Joseph, and Francis Koziel; and 2 sisters, Mary Miller and Dolores Rudiman. 

 

Survivors:

Daughter:  Betty Sue Puglia, Ashland

Daughter:  Cathy Davies-Harmon, wife of Darren Harmon, Rehobeth Beach, DE

 

9 Grandchildren

Grandson:  Vincent Puglia, husband of Jennifer, King of Prussia

Grandson:  Jeffrey Puglia, husband of Andrea, Milford, DE

Grandson:  Dominic Puglia, husband of Karen, Gordon

Grandson:  Charles Davies, husband of Sasha, Girardville

Grandson:  Chase Harmon, Rehobeth Beach, DE

Grandson:  Hunter Harmon, Rehobeth Beach, DE

Granddaughter:  Charlotte, wife of Adam Czeponis, Ashland

Granddaughter:  Kimberly, wife of Samuel Burrows, Milford, DE

Granddaughter:  Elise Harmon, Rehobeth Beach, DE

 

11 Great Grandchildren

 

Nieces and Nephews

 

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday March 5, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the St. Vincent De Paul Worship Center of the St. Charles Borromeo R. C. Church, 2nd and Mahanoy Ave, Girardville, with Rev. John W. Bambrick, celebrant.  A calling hour will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until time of mass.  Interment will be at Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Bookshelf at the Ashland Public Library, 1233 Centre St. Ashland PA 17921. 

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The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home has charge.