Anna C. Macalush

Anna C. (Edmonds) Macalush

Anne C. (Edmonds) Macalush, 86, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, of Tamaqua, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at home while in the tender care of her family.

Born on Friday, Oct. 7, 1938, in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Verna (Powers) Edmonds.

Anne was also predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Joseph T. Macalush, who died on March 6, 2024; and a sister, Verna J. Campbell, who passed away on Feb. 8, 2017.

Surviving are sons, Todd Macalush and his wife, Lisa, and Darin Macalush and his wife, Amy; a daughter, Nicole Machay; brothers, John Edmonds and his wife, Mary, and Archie Edmonds and his wife, Janice; and grandchildren whom she adored, Abigail Machay, Ian Machay and Haley Macalush.

A 1956 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Anne earned her beautician's certification from Empire Beauty School.

A homemaker, Anne was a long time member of the Primitive Methodist Church of Tamaqua, sang in the choir, and was an active member of the Ladies Aide.

Service: Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 655 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Clemson officiating. Call 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday. Interment, Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. Contributions in her name may be made to the Primitive Methodist Church, 57 Hunter St., Tamaqua, PA 18252. Online condolences or a fond memory of Anne may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com.