Eleanor Scimia

Eleanor Scimia obituary, Allentown, PA

Eleanor Scimia

Eleanor Scimia Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home Inc. on Jun. 8, 2025.
Eleanor Scimia (nee Herbert), passed away on June 2, 2025, in Allentown PA, at the age of 95. Born in Mt. Kisco NY, Eleanor resided in Hawthorne NY for many years with her husband Arthur R. Scimia, who predeceased her in 2008.
She is survived by four children: Arthur Scimia, Jr. (Christine), Diane Spall (Michael), Margaret Scimia, and Carol Lasicki; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces; nephews; and cousins.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, July 12, at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Church in Hawthorne NY. Interment to follow at Kensico Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Rosary Hill Home in Hawthorne NY, would be appreciated.

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