Obituary of Theresa Monica Michaels

Obituary of Theresa M. Michaels Died May 25, 2012 Theresa M. Michaels, 84 of Luzerne, passed away Friday afternoon at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas, surrounded by her family. Born in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Stelma) Phillips. Theresa attended St. John Nepomucene High School, Luzerne, and was employed in the garment industry for over 50 years. She was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, and its Altar and Rosary Society, the Luzerne Fireman Ladies Auxiliary, and the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Michaels in 1998, infant son Paul Michaels, Jr., brothers Andrew and Michael Phillips, sisters Mary Morris, Anna Hlusko, and Susan Stiewe. Surviving are her twin brother George Phillips, Hudson, brother John Phillips, Dallas, sister Helen Michaels, Manville, NJ, Partner Ed Luzenski, Luzerne, many nieces and nephews. Theresa's family and friends would like to thank the staff of The Meadows and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care of Theresa and to all of their friends for their Love and support and many flowers, visits, and cards for Theresa during this most difficult time. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:30 am from the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, Inc., 568 Bennett Street, Luzerne, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne, with Father Michael Zipay, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in St. John's Cemetery, Courtdale. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 7 pm. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for Theresa's family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com.