Obituary of Megan Leigh Vohar-Birtch

Megan Leigh Vohar-Birtch May 23, 2012 Megan Leigh Vohar-Birtch, Kingston, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, after a long battle with kidney disease. Megan was a daughter of Joseph and Lori (Slusser) Vohar of Harveys Lake. She was the wife of William Birtch Jr. and stepmother to Mandi and Kayla Birtch, all of Kingston. She was born in Luzerne on October 7, 1977. Megan was our blonde-haired, blue-eyed little girl who grew up most of her life in Luzerne. She was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 1996, and was a member of the Luzerne United Methodist Church. Megan loved children and spent many years working in day cares until her illness would not allow it. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Bertha Nice; great-grandmother, Blanche Burton; her aunt, Jane Jancuska; and her father-in-law, William "Chester" Birtch Sr. Surviving, in addition to her parents and husband, are her brother, Joseph P. Vohar, and his wife, Elizabeth, Swoyersville; maternal grandparents, Margaret and Richard Slusser, Exeter; paternal grandfather, Joseph A. Vohar, Luzerne; mother-in-law, Marsha Birtch, Laurel Run; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Many hearts were broken the day we lost Megan. She was taken from us too early, but will live in our hearts and memories until we get to be with her once again. Megan's family would like to thank all of the wonderful doctors, nurses and medical staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital ICU for their dedication and exceptional care. A very special thanks goes out to Dr. Elizabeth Gernhardt for her compassion, love and kindness during our very difficult time. We are eternally grateful to have you as a friend. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc, 568 Bennett St., Luzerne, with the Rev. Carol Coleman, pastor of the Luzerne United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in Megan's memory at the funeral home to benefit BMA Dialysis of Pittston. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.betzjastremski.com .