Illomay Nelson

Illomay Nelson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, 87 years of age  a longtime Tamaqua resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the home of her daughter Robin in Coaldale. Born Saturday, March 4, 1933 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John, and Miriam (Roberts) McLaughlin. She was also predeceased by her husband, Russell C. Nelson; daughter, Marilyn Nelson; grandchildren, Jeffrey Nelson, Patrick and Scott Ferryman; sister, Janice Snyder; brother, Donald "Donny" McLaughlin. Surviving are; daughters, Renae Zeigler and her companion Ernie Hill of Tamaqua,  Rochelle "Shelly"  Lazarchick wife of Sam of Tamaqua, Rosalind "Pixy" Hosler of Mary-D, Karen Lazarchick wife of Bill of Tamaqua, Robin Krapf wife of Bob of Coaldale; son, Russell "Rusty" Nelson and his wife Doris of Tamaqua;  sister, Miriam Fegley wife of Donald of New Ringgold; (13) grandchildren; (21) great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and many step grand children as well as nieces and nephews survive Illomay. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Illomay enjoyed doing crafts and crocheting. 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 In accordance with the CDC precautions for the public concerning the covid-19 pandemic the family will hold Grave Side services at Sky-View Memorial Park Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com