Edith Edwards

Edith Edwards, 95, formerly Bangor, PA, currently of Chandler Estates and formerly a resident of Walden III both in Wind Gap, PA, passed away Sunday, May 25th, at St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus, Easton, PA. Edith's family would like to thank both the staff at Chandler and Walden for the kindness that was shown to their mother during her stays. Born: Edith was born in Bangor, PA on April 13, 1919, a daughter of the late George J. and Catherine (Pritchard) Humphreys. Personal: She was the widow of Forester G. Edwards, who died in 2007. Edith was last employed as a floor worker at various blouse mills in the Slate Belt area, until retiring. Prior to that, Edith was employed as a cafeteria worker in the Bangor School District. Edith enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. Memberships: She attended Presbyterian Parish of Bangor & Roseto in Bangor, PA. Edith was a member of the St. David's Welsh Society and a member of UNITE, the garment workers union. Survivors: Edith is survived by two daughters, Kay Wilson and her husband Henry, and Jane Miller and her husband Darwin, all of Bangor, PA, 4 grandchildren Sue Bellis and her husband Jon, of Roseto, Tom Miller and his wife Sandi of Bangor, David Ebert and his wife Cecily of Brooklyn, NY, and Chris Ebert of Manhattan, NY, 5 great grandchildren LeJeune and Jane Miller, Catherine Bellis, Ella and Eli Ebert. Edith was preceded in death by a sister Anna Humphreys Cory, a brother Ernest Humphreys, and a step brother William Strike. Services: Funeral services will be held at the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, 314 S. First Street, Bangor, PA, at 11 AM on Thursday, May 29th. Friends are invited to call Thursday 10 - 11 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be held at St. John's Cemetery, Bangor, PA. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Parish of Bangor and Roseto, 332 Kennedy Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 or Bangor Public Library, 39 S. Main Street, Bangor, PA 18013.