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Elaine M. Trudich

February 15, 1938 - April 25, 2022

Elaine M. Trudich, of E. Union Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful companion. Born Tuesday, February 15, 1938 in New Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Andrew, and Marie (Shaudis) Matalavage. Elaine was also predeceased by; her daughter, Lisa Trudich, whom she adored and a brother, Donald Matalavage. Surviving are; son, Stephen R. Matalavage and his wife Carol of Tamaqua; grandchildren, Kelly Andrews, Lindsey Rascavage and her husband Michael, Adam Matalavage and his wife Kristina, and Kristen Matalavage; great grandchildren, who affectionately called her, "Grammy Blue Eyes", Tyler, Emily, and Chase Andrews, Michael and Claire Rascavage, and her companion of 33 years, Jesse Richie; A niece and many nephews also survive Elaine. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Elaine was a majorette in the Drum & Bugle Corp. She worked numerous retail jobs locally; however, many remember Elaine from her days as a cashier at Backers and Genetti's Grocery Store. Elaine was a member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:15 AM on Saturday April 30, 2022 from St. John XXIII R.C.C. located at 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Friends may call on the morning of services at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. Interment will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in her honor to: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 510 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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Elaine M. Trudich, of E. Union Street, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful companion. Born Tuesday, February 15, 1938 in New Philadelphia, the daughter... View Obituary & Service Information

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