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Viola Michels Obituary

Viola C. Michels, of Falls and formerly of Angola, N.Y., died Monday in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

She was born in West Seneca, N.Y., on April 5, 1909, daughter of the late Edward and Caroline Schneemann Bauer.

Viola was an active member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer Corpus Christi Parish, Harding, and a member of the Pittston Senior Citizens Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew J. Michels; son, Matthew E. Michels; daughter, Geraldine Jones; and sister, Louella Bauer.

Surviving are daughters, Carolyn Smith, Falls, Sandra Mayer and her husband, Thomas, Derby, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from the Church of the Holy Redeemer Corpus Christi Parish, Harding, with Monsignor John J. Sempa as officiant. Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church Thursday morning.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Holy Redeemer, 2435 Route 92, Falls, PA 18616.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.

Published by Times Leader on Jul. 3, 2013.
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Carolyn,
So sorry my favorite little lady is gone. She was so sweet I dearly loved her. So sorry I just read it in the paper. I smile everytime I speak or think about her. My prayers are with her as well as they are with you.

Nancy Rowker

July 10, 2013

Dear Carolyn and family, I am so very to hear of the loss of viola it was an honor to know her, she was one of my sweetest clients, I am honored to have had her in my life.....rip my sweet viola, you will always be in my heart.

colleen weiss

July 5, 2013

May God grant you peace during your time of sorrow as He upholds you with His almighty hands.

Gary Eble

July 4, 2013

Jim and I were sorry to hear Aunt Vi is no longer with us. She certainly was a delight to know. Our condolences to you and your family.

Jim and Mary Hutchison

July 4, 2013

It was an honor and a privilege to have known "Great Grandma". My deepest sympathies are with you during this time of loss.

Gina Chiarella

July 3, 2013

You will always live in the hearts of your family.

Donna Callais

July 3, 2013

Will miss you Grandma.

Love Always,

Sharon Mahoney

July 3, 2013

Dear Sandy, Carolyn and Family,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your dear, sweet mother, Viola. I feel so privileged to have known her and to be able to call her my friend. Thank you for making that happen! She will always have a special place in my heart. We both pray for you all to find comfort and peace during this time. Hugs and more hugs,

Mary & Kevin Doyle

July 3, 2013

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