Lea M. Andrews, 81, of Greenfield Township, PA, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. Her husband the late Michael J. Andrews, Sr. died on March 1, 2007.
Born November 14, 1935 in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Tigglebeck Cox. Lea worked at Supermarket Service, Dunmore, PA, where she retired after 30 years. She also worked at the Globe Store and St. Joseph's Center in Scranton. She was a member of St. John Vianney Parish, was a girl scout leader, enjoyed reading, watching birds and loved eating her candy. She is survived by one daughter: Susan Rushworth of Carbondale, PA; four sons: Michael Andrews, Jr. of Throop, PA, Christopher Andrews of Newfoundland, PA, Daniel Andrews of Mayfield, PA and Timothy Andrews of Dunmore, PA; nine grandchildren: Serina, Megan, Kelsey, Maura, Kaitlyn, Haley, Michael, III., Matthew and Timothy; two great grandchildren: Jacob and Joshua; two sisters: Ila O'Malley of Florida and Audrey Dominick of Scranton, PA. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: Patrick and Jack Cox; one sister: Judy Kolinoski; two half sisters: Mae and Kay. The funeral was held Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. from the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, Royal, PA, celebrated Rev. Michael Kirwin, pastor. Inurnment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA.
Pallbearers: Michael Andrews, Jr., Michael Andrews, III., Daniel Andrews, Christopher Andrews, Timothy Andrews, Sr. and Timothy Andrews, Jr. Friends called Friday, February 10, 2017 from 5-8 p.m.
Visitation at Funeral Home
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, February 10, 2017
Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services
18 Airport Road
Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States
18413
Funeral Service
10:00 am Saturday, February 11, 2017
St. Pius X Church
Route 106
Royal, Pennsylvania, United States
18446
Final Resting Place
Our Mother Of Sorrows Cemetery
400 State Route 106
Greenfield Township, Pennsylvania, United States
18407