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Elizabeth Tamalis Obituary
KINGSTON — Elizabeth Tamalis, 99, of Kingston, died peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by family.
She was born in Kingston, daughter of the late Sebastian and Cecelia (Kutas) Wilkes.
As the wife of the late Lt. Col. John G. Tamalis, she traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States. When her husband died suddenly in Germany, she returned to Kingston with her children.
After 22 years as a banquet waitress, she retired from the Woodlands Inn and Resort.
She loved traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of St. Mary's Annunciation Church, Kingston, until its closing, and then became a member of St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Kingston.
She is survived by son, John Joseph Tamalis of Unityville; daughters, Elizabeth Murphy and husband, Michael, of Syracuse, N.Y., Barbara Woodmansee and husband, Lee, of York; four grandchildren, Caroline Alba and husband, Patrick, Deborah Cole and husband, William, Jason Woodmansee and wife, Jennifer, and Matthew Woodmansee and wife, Karen; great-grandchildren, Autumn and Rachel Olson; Joseph, Lauren, Claire, Henry and Samuel Woodmansee; sisters, Stella Stepniak, Agnes Urbanas, Josephine Wilkes and Marie Filipczyk; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; sisters, Mildred Wilkes, Florence Desciak; brothers, Edward and Joseph Wilkes.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday from Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. A vigil service will be held at 8 p.m.
The family is grateful for the loving care she received at Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence, Wilkes-Barre.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston, PA 18704 or Little Flower Manor/St. Therese Residence, 200 S. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
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Faye Shovlin
May 11, 2018
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. One of the sweetest and nicest person I've ever met,I loved her dearly,I am so happy I did see her twice last summer when we were in PA. Rest in peace my friend.
Maryann Tran
May 8, 2018
Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by warm memories.
Mary Rita Tomasko
May 7, 2018
My name is Mary Rita Tomasko and I belonged to St. Mary's for a short while before it closed. Elizabeth was so kind to me and this kindness extended to me at St. Ignatius as well. I even got to give her a hug and kiss when I would see her at Mass as I passed by and always said "Good morning Ladies"
I am sure she is at peace and is continuing to pray for all of you.
Sincerely,
Mary Rita Tomasko
Len and Lillian Slosberg
April 30, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol McGregor
April 30, 2018
My sincere and deepest condolences go out to the entire family. May beautiful memories sustain you and may she rest in eternal peace.
Anthony &Anna Marie Rydzewski
April 30, 2018
We are very sorry to hear about your mother's death. She was a beautiful woman and will be missed by all who knew her.
April 30, 2018
Our sincere condolences to your family. May you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends. In the coming days ahead may God continue to help and sustain your family in your time of loss and give you peace, Psalm 94:18,19.
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