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Elizabeth Klush Obituary
PITTSTON — Elizabeth Jane (Orth) Klush, 75, of Pittston, passed away at her home Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.
Born March 13, 1942, in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late Louis John and Alice (Hennigan) Orth.
Surviving are her son, Shawn Klush, of Pittston; grandchildren, Troyel Wayne Klush and Shelby Lynn Klush; sisters, Margaret Duda, of Plymouth, Sally Orth, of Pittston, Denise Barbera, of Pittston; brother-in-law, James Klush, of Pittston.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Edward W. Klush (2009); brothers, Louis and Robert Orth; sisters, Mary Alice Reddington, Dorothy Lawall and Carol Reedy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elizabeth's name to: SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
Funeral services are in the care of Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 700 S. Twp. Blvd., Pittston Township. Viewing hours will be held at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (Funeral Home will remain closed to the public until 4 p.m.)
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday from St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church, 37 William St., Pittston. Those who plan on attending are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the service.
Interment services will be private and held at the family's convenience. Elizabeth will be laid to rest with her husband in St. Mary's the Assumption Cemetery. For further information or to express your condolences to Elizabeth's family, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome.com.
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for Elizabeth Klush
Portia Griffin
November 27, 2025
MRS KLUSH I REMEMBER COMING TO YOUR HOME IN PITTSTON WITH MY GIRLS THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS AND YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND SERVED US THE BEST SPAGHETTI ON THE PLANET WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME WITH YOU YOUR HUSBAND SON SHAWN AND BEVERLY TROY AND SHELBY I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU OR THAT DAY LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY REST PEACEFULLY IN HEAVEN AMEN
Rosemarie O'Brien
November 27, 2020
It's hard to believe that your mom has been gone for almost 3 years now but I am sure that the loss you feel seems just as deep. We are thinking about you Shawn and hoping that you are doing well and staying healthy and safe as your mom would have wanted.
Elizabeth is always with you, in your heart, your mind, and your memories and she would be so incredibly proud of your accomplishments!
I miss seeing you and talking to you so if you ever feel like chatting with someone who still feels the great loss of losing my mother, just call me anytime, day or night my friend.
Sending you love, hugs and prayers and wishing you and your family health and safety during these uncertain times.
Tammy Weinbrenner
December 13, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, Shawn
Cheryl Brickman
December 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Shawn and your family. We are holding you in our hearts and prayers. So very sorry dear friend... Cheryl and Dani Brickman
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justine borino
December 12, 2017
Klush Family,Sorry for your loss ;may Elizabeth be at peace with her Lord...Memory Eternal Elizabeth!!! Jim & Justine Borino
Joanne Thomas
December 11, 2017
May this candle shine bright...prayers to you and your family xx
Joanne Thomas
December 11, 2017
God bless and may you rest In peace.. Thoughts to you and you family .. massive hugs
Rose Geoghegan
December 11, 2017
Dearest Shawn, our mutual friend Carol Hunter reached out to me with the news that your Mother passed away. Extending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Hope you find comfort in knowing that your friends care. Cherish the wonderful memories of your dear Mother and remember that The Love of Family Never Dies.
- Respectfully, Rose and Tim
Jerry Saucier
December 8, 2017
Shawn,so sorry to here about your moms passing.our prayers go out to you and your family.
Judy Lambert
December 7, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your Mom, thinking of you Shawn, and sending love and prayers.
December 7, 2017
Shawn, we're sorry for you loss of your Mom. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Bill, Bea, Paul & Dan Ellis
Mike Smith
December 7, 2017
Shawn, Sorry about the loss of your MOM.
Binky (Flashback Band)
MJ
December 7, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family.
May God sustain you at this time
Please find comfort from his word
Where he promises he will
"comfort your heart
and make you firm"
during this time of great loss.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
With deep sympathy
C E
December 7, 2017
Death is the sadest part of life and at some point each one comes in contact with that pain and grief. Our Heavenly Father knows and feel our pain and is there for us and hope this helps; 2 Thessalonians 2:16&17
Annie Lee
December 7, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Sissy Treat
December 7, 2017
Dear Shawn and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. Comforting words are hard to find during a time like this but just know you have so many who love you and are praying for you and all the family. May you find comfort in God and his wonderful love for your family.
Sissy Treat
Donita Crenshaw
December 6, 2017
Dearest Shawn,
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious mother. Rick and I are thinking of you and your family with love and prayers.
Heather Hayward
December 6, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Janice Saucier
December 6, 2017
Shawn Iam so sorry for the loss of your mom. I will pray for her.
Cllr Tina Hewitson
December 6, 2017
Shawn so sorry to hear of the loss of your mum, my deepest condolences, my husband and I came to see you in Manchester.
teresa bradney
December 6, 2017
so so sorry for your loss
December 6, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers. we are very sorry for your loss. Doug and Pam Church
Ville Sivonen
December 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Shawn. May your mom rest in peace.
Jim Collins
December 6, 2017
Shawn , Very sorry for you're loss may she R.I.P.
Sandi and Ava Compagnion
December 6, 2017
Dear Shawn,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It is with a sad heart that Ava and I write this. Words really are only words but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your MOM will be with you always, in your heart and everything you do until you meet her again. Take care, Love and big HUGS from our little granddaughter AVA and Grandma Sandi (you met us Collingwood this past July).
Billie Fetz
December 6, 2017
Shawn I am so very sorry for your loss of your Mother. My daughter and I come to see you in Louisville every year and love you dearly. Sending lots of love. Billie Fetz
December 6, 2017
Shawn Klush ..praying for you and your family during this time ..
Sharon Lowery
December 6, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Shawn. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you dear mother rest in eternal peace.
God bless.
Barbara Wright
December 6, 2017
Shawn , I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs to you and your family.
ELENA CHISHOLM
December 6, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family Shawn. My heart goes out to you, with thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Joyce Ray
December 6, 2017
Shawn I am soo very sorry for you and your families loss will be praying for y'all
Jenny Blackney
December 6, 2017
Shawn, my deepest sympathies on your loss of your mother. May she rest in peace and you get comfort knowing that the she is now in her heavenly home.
Carol Boehm
December 6, 2017
Shawn, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Kate Richards
December 6, 2017
Shawn, so very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful woman and I have many fond memories of her from St. Mary's. She is at peace with your dad now.
December 6, 2017
Shawn I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. It is a tough road to travel and tears fall like rain. However if you lean on Jesus you will know she is with him and in a happier place. I am always here to talk too should you need to vent. Love ya! Dr. Rebecca Bardwell Smith
Helen Grant
December 5, 2017
Shawn so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother . Sending My Thoughts And Prayers .
Rosemarie O'Brien
December 5, 2017
Dearest Shawn, both Ralph and I send our condolences to you regarding the loss of your mom. Parents are irreplaceable and although we didn't know your mom personally, we know you and that speaks volumes about the kind of mother Elizabeth must have been. Sending our love, strength, prayers and hugs to you.
Dee Dornbusch
December 5, 2017
Shawn I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in my thoughts, heart and prayers.
Sue Cotona
December 5, 2017
Shawn my deepest sympathy for your loss of your Mom. Prayers are with you and your family. You all will now have an angel looking down on all of you. May she RIP
Domingo & Alicia Carvajal
December 5, 2017
Shawn, you & your family are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Vicki Johnson
December 5, 2017
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother. I am sending my sympathy to you and your family. Vicki Johnson, Olympia,Wa former resident of Pittston.
Elizabeth Bridges
December 5, 2017
Shawn and Family you are in everyones thoughts, at this difficult time, so so sorry for the family's loss
Joan Condel
December 5, 2017
So sorry. I know how tough it is to lose someone you love. Your Mom can never be replaced
Mike Fisher
December 5, 2017
My deepest sympathy Shawn. May God rest her soul.
Bernadyn Family
December 5, 2017
Shawn and family so very sorry for the loss of your mom. May God bless you all with peace and know your mom has now received her eternal reward
Anita Winegar
December 5, 2017
Shawn, my prayers go out to you and your family. God bless and comfort you through the coming days.
Arlene Ventura
December 5, 2017
Sp sorry for your loss
Virginia Warren
December 5, 2017
So, so sorry Shawn. You and your family are in my prayers. God's blessings On you all !
Gail Yanick
December 5, 2017
Shawn I am very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family in this difficult time.
Maggie Scott
December 5, 2017
So sorry Shawn, she will be watching over you. xxx Maggie Scotland x
Jan JC Hatch
December 5, 2017
Shawn, lifting you and your family up in prayer. Praying the Lord comforts you during this very difficult time. May God be with you. Sending big hugs!
Trudy Holzmann
December 5, 2017
Hi Shawn Im so sorry for your loss, condolences .
Paul Posch
December 5, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, but know she is watching over you and your family. She will always be around you.
Karen Mocan
December 5, 2017
Dear Shawn and family, sorry to hear about the passing of your mum, I remember you telling me at your concert while signing a scalf that your mum and mine shared the same name and was known as Betty too,thinking of you at this sad time,r I p ✝
December 5, 2017
Shawn,So sorry to hear about your Mom! Prayers for you & family during this tough time.
Linda Bellas(Duryea,Pa)
December 5, 2017
Shawn My sincere condolences Elizabeth A Yeremsky/ Heather's mom.
Maria McCabe
December 5, 2017
Deepest sympathies to you & your family. So hard to lose a loved one at any time but at this time of year is especially hard.
Sending our love & best wishes
Maria, Michael, Amy & Malia
Dundee, Scotland
Jim Kelly
December 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss,Shawn. Mom may be gone, but she will always be with you.
Trudy Quidgeon Furman
December 5, 2017
Shawn, so sorry to hear about your Mom. May God watch over you and your family at this time.
Brian Quick
December 5, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judith Borges
December 5, 2017
Deepest sympathy to Shawn and family.
Judith Borges
Barbara Saulis
December 5, 2017
So very sorry for your loss...prayers of love and strength sent to you and your loved ones during this time of sadness and grief...
Nicky Solano
December 5, 2017
Shawn, so sorry about your mom. I knew her personally she was a really nice lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your friend, Nicky Solano.
Cheryl and Robert Falvo
December 5, 2017
Shawn ,So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Condolences to the entire Family. ❤
Johanna Seaman
December 5, 2017
To Shawn and family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom. Prayers to all of you.
George Pereira
December 5, 2017
Shawn, So very sorry in your loss of your mom. Praying for you and all your family and friends. In such a difficult time try to remember the happy times you had together. Your fans / friends George, Sharon n Chui (Chihuahua) from Connecticut
Lisa Withrow
December 5, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you, your family and friends. RIP.
Anne Quinn
December 5, 2017
Ah so sorry for your loss
Linda Koch
December 5, 2017
To Shawn and all the Klush family my thoughts and prayers are with you all may you have some comfort in knowing your mom is with God now and will be watching over you always!
Danny WALUTES
December 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss Sending prayers for your family
Rhoda Burson
December 5, 2017
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing Shawn. Just know that she's in Heaven watching over you and telling Elvis all about her fantastic son! Prayers for you and your family - love you!
December 5, 2017
Shawn, so sorry for your loss. I lost my Mother last week. Already miss her so much!
Sally Norton
December 5, 2017
Shawn, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mother. May the LORD comfort you at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Jordan
December 5, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
Stephen Burke
December 5, 2017
Sincere condolences to you and your family, Shawn. May God bless you in these trying times.
John Cruze Zammit
December 5, 2017
Sending you our condolences from Melbourne Australia.
December 5, 2017
so sorry Shawn and Family
Brenda Cathcart
December 5, 2017
Very sorry about the loss of your Mother,knowing shat she will be missed.The death of your mother is one that is hard to get over.My prayers are with you and your family.God Bless Abig fan of yours.
Dawn Horenstein
December 5, 2017
Sorry to hear about your Mom she has her Angel wings now she in Heaven Telling Elvis all about you!
Patti Lance
December 5, 2017
Shawn, thoughts and prayers to you and your family over the loss of your mother.
Erin Bufogle
December 5, 2017
Shawn and the entire Klush family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Klush was a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed. Sending prayers and good thoughts to everyone. Xoxoxox
Audra Kaspriski
December 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss Shawn. I remember your mom when I was a kid and she was such a great person.
Deborah Hart
December 5, 2017
So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Danos
December 5, 2017
Dear Shawn - Our love and deepest condolences to you, Pam and your children on the passing of your beloved mother. We are certain she loved you so, and was so proud of you. Our prayers are with you my dear friend. Love, Donna and Thea Danos
Nancy Horne
December 5, 2017
Shawn so sorry for the loss of your mother.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Mary Ann (O'Fier) Yanchuk
December 5, 2017
Shawn, I am so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a great lady who had wonderful times with my mom (Margaret O'Fier) at many St. Mary's Assumption events, especially PTA meetings. I pray for God to hold you and your family tight through this difficult time and watch over you. Remember all your memories with her and your children. She will be with you always as you remember her. May she rest in peace as she is reunited with your dad in heaven. Sending love & prayers to you and her entire family.
Joy Peterson
December 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. We never outgrow our need for our Mothers.
Karen Kellam
December 4, 2017
Margaret Duda and family. Sending condolences. I was Karen pollard from Davenport street
TeRi Fassett
December 4, 2017
I know how much mom loved you and the children and how proud she was of all of you.. I'm sending prayers of comfort to you. It's hard for those remaining to understand, but in time we accept that we now have an angel in Heaven watching over us.
Laurie Santarelli
December 4, 2017
Shawn my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom...
Gina Serran
December 4, 2017
Shawn So Very Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May The Love of our heavenly father Bring you comfort at this difficult time. Your beautiful memories of her will be Forever in your Heart! She will Always be with you! Sending you and your family Prayers and Hugs!!
Lisa Boback
December 4, 2017
Shawn sorry for your loss I know it's going to be hard I went through it 3 years ago on Dec. 3rd when my mom passed away
Gina Serran
December 4, 2017
Shawn So Very Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May The Love of our heavenly father Bring you comfort at this difficult time. Your beautiful memories of her will be Forever in your Heart! She will Always be with you! Sending you and your family Prayers and Hugs!!
Linda Vensky Wagner and Bob Wagner
December 4, 2017
Dear Shawn,Pam,Troy,Shelby and Family. So sorry for the loss of your Beloved Mother and Grandmother Betty. These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace, and make your loved one seem still very close to you. May the memories that mean the most to you live "FOREVER" in your mind and heart ❤ God bless all of you with love, peace and comfort during this most difficult time. R.I.P. Dear Betty with your Dear Husband Eddie.
Leslie & Bob Parker
December 4, 2017
Shawn, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Love always
Janice R. Myers
December 4, 2017
Shawn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing your Mom and Dad is very hard to bear. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. God Bless.
Catherine & Bob Slangan
December 4, 2017
Sincere sympathy to Shawn and the Klush family and friends. Rest in Peace Elizabeth. May beautiful memories of your Mom be of comfort to you at this difficult time.
Bill Dalton
December 4, 2017
Nancy and I send our condolences to Shawn and his family.
Frank Udiski
December 4, 2017
Shaun Klush; My deepest Sympathy on your lost of a LOVE ONE, may she R.I.P., my wife and I seen your show at the kirby and it was a real great performance, also i know you from when you use to perform at Valley Crest Nursing Home for the patients. I talked with you alot there.
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