Josephine A. (Chemello) McLaughlin
December 10, 1937 ~ February 14, 2016 (age 78) 78 Years OldShare using:
Josephine A. McLaughlin, 78, of Berwick passed away Sunday February 14, 2016 at Berwick Hospital. She was born December 10, 1937 in Berwick, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Ripa) Chemello.
She graduated from Berwick High School, and worked at Berwick Hospital for over 25 years. Josephine was also a hair dresser as well. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Josephine is survived by her companion Dave Evans, and four children; Lynn Michael McLaughlin and wife Ellen of Dallas, PA, Brian McLaughlin of Berwick, Marie Lewis of Berwick, and William McLaughlin and wife Ann of Bloomsburg. As well as 15 grandchildren; Deirdre, Brianna, Aidan, Liam, Kevin, Sean, Erik, Lauren, Justin, Lindsey, Lydia, Kyle, Jordan, Justin, and Devin, seven great-grandchildren, a sister Madeline Chemello of Berwick, and niece Angela Evina of Berwick.
Josephine was preceded in death by her husband George McLaughlin who passed away April 8, 1995 and three sisters; Delores Chemello, Isabelle Gialanella, and Venice Chemello.
A mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday February 17, 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s, 721 Monroe Street, Berwick, PA 18603 with Father Dennis G Dalessandro officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Walnut Street. Family will receive friends from 9:00 am till time of service at the church. Family and friends may send online condolences to jameslhinckleyjrfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be sent to American Heart Association, 1020 Ash St., Kulpmont, PA 17834.
The James L. Hinckley Jr. Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Berwick is handling arrangements.
Charitable donations may be made to:
American Heart Association
1020 Ash St., Kulpmont PA 17834