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
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