Miriam L. Muth

March 6, 2012

Miriam Loretta Muth, affectionately known as "Mom," "Grammy," "Gigi," and "Boo," of Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre, was received by the choirs of angels in heaven in the early morning of Tuesday, March 6, 2012. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Miriam was born on September 5, 1916 in Wilkes-Barre, the daughter of the late Isaiah and Elizabeth Tracy Winters. She graduated from Coughlin High School in 1934. She married the late John J. Muth in 1949 and together they celebrated 52 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted member of the former St. Therese R.C. Church in Wilkes-Barre for 61 years and currently held membership at Saint Nicholas Church in Wilkes-Barre. Anyone who knew Miriam loved her with all their hearts. Her unwavering, all-conquering faith defined her, radiating warmth and love to all with whom she came into contact. She passed this inspiring faith on to her family and loved ones. She was known to always be there with a loving hug, warm smile, cheerful song, and the reassuring words, "God willing." Her loved ones have been deeply impacted by the incredible love of Miriam, and they will miss her so very deeply every day. She was truly amazing. Miriam's greatest joy in life came from her family. She found immense happiness in sitting on her front porch, going for rides through the valley, reading, and playing countless Scrabble games with her family. She took great pride in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren, and she was actively involved in all of their activities. Miriam also found great peace and pleasure in attending weekly Masses. Miriam cherished every second of every day and was appreciative of all of her blessings. She had a deep appreciation for nature and a love of poetry, as she could remarkably recite numerous poems from memory. Miriam enjoyed experiencing the beauty of the Lord's creation through travel. Among her many trips were vacations to Hawaii, the Finger Lakes, Canada, Disney World and Ireland. Her visit to Ireland, particularly the hometown of her mother, was a life-long dream of hers. Miriam is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister, Florence Winters Downend. Miriam treasured her eight children with all her heart. Surviving are her children, John Muth and his wife Susan, of Bear Creek; Rita Jefferson and her husband John, of Ashley; Joseph Muth and his wife Geralyn, of Wilkes-Barre; Miriam Neher and her husband Ronald, of Mountain Top; Gerard Muth and his wife Robin, of Nanticoke; Florence Muth of Wilkes-Barre; Catherine Richards and her husband Thomas, of Hanover Township; and Jean Muth of Wilkes-Barre. Miriam was also deeply beloved by her 14 grandchildren, Katie Neher Grove and her husband Charles; Michelle Harned and her husband Curtis; Ronald Neher Jr. and his wife Ashley; Brian Muth and his wife Sarah; Sara Muth and her fiancé Marty Kane; Melissa Osick and her husband Brian; Lisa Jefferson; Patrick Muth; Thomas Richards and his girlfriend Michelle Beloin; Amy Muth; Samantha Muth; Rebecca Richards; Ally Muth; and Abby Muth. Miriam felt extraordinarily blessed to have her seven great-grandchildren as well. They are Molly and Andy Grove; Krissy, Jack, and Olivia Neher; Hunter Harned; and Nathan Muth. Also, she just received the exciting news that her eighth great-grandchild is expected this summer. The funeral will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. from Jacobs Funeral Service, 47 Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will follow in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call on Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To send the family an online message of condolence, you may visit www.jacobsfuneralservice.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Miriam's memory to Our Lady of Victory Homes of Charity, 780 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218-1682, or Ave Maria University, 5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria, FL 34142-9505.