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Official Obituary of

Elizabeth M. (Lagaza) Gerenda

January 10, 1934 ~ April 12, 2024 (age 90) 90 Years Old

Elizabeth Gerenda Obituary

Elizabeth M. (Lagaza) Gerenda (Betty), 90, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, at Schuylkill Center in Pottsville.

Born in St. Clair on January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (Wiyda) Lagaza.

Elizabeth was a member of St. Patricks Church and was very devout to her faith. Elizabeth loved to cook, bake, and in her free time, play bingo. Most importantly, she loved spending time with her friends and family. While at Schuylkill Center, she cared about others first and put her needs second. Elizabeth is the former President of Scoop, and her and her husband looked forward to their yearly tradition portraying Santa and Mrs. Claus. Elizabeth was known for her kindness and love for everyone, and her beautiful spirit will live on through her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles (Bud) Gerenda Jr., and daughter, Patricia Yurkovich.

Surviving is daughter Bonnie and Ed Clemas; son, Charlie and Tammy Gerenda; daughters Charlotte Maley and Terri Paulis, 8 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren who she loved dearly.

Private cremation services have been entrusted to Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, Pottsville.

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