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Eileen Masters Obituary
HUNLOCK CREEK — Eileen D. Masters, 80, a resident of Hunlock Creek, passed away peacefully into heaven on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Celtic Healthcare Hospice at Geisinger South, Wilkes- Barre, after a short stay.
She was born Jan. 11, 1937, in Nanticoke, one of four daughters and one son of the late Thomas Moore and Catherine Lewis Moore.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Masters, who had passed away on Dec. 2, 1981.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Engle and Yvonne Gotcha; and also a brother, Edward Moore.
Surviving are her children, Kimberly Piestrak and husband, David, with whom she resided, of Hunlock Creek, and Robert T. Masters and wife, Paula, of Shickshinny Lake; grandchildren, Eric Masters and wife, Laura, Muncy, Allison Masters, Katelyn Piestrak, Morganne Piestrak, David Piestrak; great-grandchild, Jacob Masters; sister, Joann Yuhas, of West Nanticoke.
Our mother was a very kind and compassionate woman who put the needs of others before her own. She made many friends during her life. Her passing will leave a large void in the lives of her family and all who knew her. Our memories of our mom will live in our hearts forever.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Celtic Healthcare Hospice; their caring made our mother's last days in passing peaceful.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, with Pastor Bethany Wood officiating. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Sorber Cemetery, Union Township, Shickshinny.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the N.W. Rangers Quarterback Club or the N.W. Area Diamond Club, 243 Thorne Hill Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Eileen Masters
ilene arnold
March 5, 2017
so very sorry to hear of your great loss
Lee-Ann Huffman
March 5, 2017
So very sorry for your loss ~ sending prayers for you and you family.
Ron and Renee VanWhy
March 5, 2017
Dear Dave sorry to hear about the loss of your mother in law We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers
Danielle Moore
March 5, 2017
May you rest peacefully Auntie Eileen.
Sending prayers and love to the family.
Bubbles Whitebread
March 5, 2017
So sorry to hear about a great lady leaving this journey, now she has to go on to a new journey, R.I.P. my dear friend Eileen. Prayers to the family.
Kelly ,Michael Hardiman
March 4, 2017
Bob, Kim and family, so sorry . What a dear lady your mother was! Share all the memories you made. Hugs
March 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, worked with her years ago such a nice LADY,,,,,,,,,Howard Williams
Judy Holmes
March 4, 2017
So sorry for your loss Bob, Kim and family.
Kathleen Taylor
March 4, 2017
So sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. I always loved making her hoagies and still laugh when she would send Kim for her cigarettes when it was going to snow even though we were across the street from her. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Will miss you. Kathy
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