Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Aug 27, 1930 – Mar 6, 2022 (Age 91)
Miriam M. Eichlin, 91, of Pen Argyl, PA passed away Sunday, March 6th, at Chandler Estates, Pen Argyl, PA.
Miriam was born in North Bangor, PA on August 27, 1930, a daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Labar) Lohman.
She was the wife of the late Edward T. Eichlin who passed away in 2012. Miriam was employed as a sewing machine operator at various blouse mills in the Slate Belt area until retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Bangor Women's Club and UNITE the garment workers union.
Miriam was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Bangor, PA, where she belonged to the Quilting Group.
Miriam is survived by a daughter, Jean Janosa, a son, Larry Eichlin, husband of Pat, two sisters, Ruth Hinton and Joyce Minisi, 4 grandchildren; Christopher Janosa, husband of Michelle, Amber Uhler, wife of Christian, Kelsey McGoldrick, wife of Tom, and Hayley Rapp, wife of Maurice. 3 great-grandchildren Thomas, Victoria, and Bella, 2 step-great-grandsons, Josh and Nick, and a great-great-grandson Grayson. She was predeceased by two sisters Doris Shoemaker and Charlotte Hower.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 11th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10 to 11 AM on Friday, March 11th at the church. Burial will be held at East Bangor Cemetery, East Bangor, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., "Village of Johnsonville" Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2445 Lake Minsi Drive, Bangor, PA 18013.
Read MoreJean, So sorry for the loss of your mother. God Bless
Steve and Cyndi Karner
March 13, 2022 | Family
Larry, Jean and family our deepest sympathy to hear of the loss of you wonderful beautiful mother. Her smiles live on in her children and grandchildren. May God give you all peace and comfort during this time. Celebrate her life for she was one special lady
Butch and Cindy Strunk
March 10, 2022 | Friend
We are sorry for your loss. Miriam was a pleasant, friendly lady and I am sure she will be missed.
Janice & Larry Cory
March 10, 2022 | Family
We are very sorry to hear of your loss God bless your family in this time of sorrow
Gary & Debra Miller
March 09, 2022 | Friend
Sorry for your loss, your mother was a lovely lady and I enjoyed her company at club meetings and playing cards, we shall all miss her.
Carolyn Smith
March 09, 2022 | Friend
I´m so sorry to see this. I will always remember this sweet lady and I will think of her every time I make some of our favorite cookies that are her recipes Prayers to all her loving family.
Lisa Mitchell
March 09, 2022 | Friend
Larry, Jean, Chris, Amber and family, We are so sorry to read of Miriam’s passing. Wishing you many happy memories. She was a great woman and will be missed.
Dale & Carol Beck
March 08, 2022 | Friend
Miriam was always so kind and full of life. She always greeted me with a smile and asked how I was doing. May she rest in the arms of Jesus. Jean, Larry and family, I know you will miss her deeply. My heartfelt sympathy to all.
Georgia Suranofsky
March 08, 2022 | PA
Jean and family, Extending heartfelt sympathy with the loss of your mother. I only met her when she moved into the apartment my mother had lived in at Chandler when my mother had to move into assisted living there. She was a very pleasant woman. May she rest in peace. Sincerely,
Judi Brugler
March 08, 2022 | Other
