Carol Ann Byrne

Carol Ann Byrne, age 77, passed peacefully at home on April 15th, 2020.  She was the wife of the late James Byrne, the granddaughter of the late Samuel and Ruth Krom, and the devoted niece of the late Elizabeth Krom.

Carol was passionate about her work as a member of the First Methodist Church of Shenandoah where she served as Church Deacon and organizer of the many dinners, children’s summer programs, children’s choir, and the Easter Egg project.  Carol was also a member of the Easter Star and representative to the District Council of Methodist Churches.

She was a “Jack of all trades” and excelled in her many career ventures.  Carol was a phlebotomist and lab technician in many of the area hospitals.

Carol dearly loved her family and friends.  She is survived by her son, James Michael and wife May of Mahanoy City, her beloved grandchildren, Carisa, Jayda, Maddie, and Gavin.  She also leaves her brother Robert and wife Janet, and nieces Alissa Wetherell and Jennifer Krom, all of Connecticut.  She was preceded by a cousin, Lois Carduff and close friend Rev. David Seymour.

Private scripture services for immediate family will be held on Friday, April 17th at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah with Pastor Bruni Martinez officiating.  Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

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