Irene A. Carduff

Irene A. Carduff, 89, of Shenandoah, passed away on Saturday. January 18, 2025, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Frackville on May 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Josephine Povalitis.

Irene was a graduate of the former Frackville High School and went on to work as a secretary, telephone operator, and Nurse’s Aide for many years.  She was very devoted to her faith.  She also enjoyed shopping, strolling through the mall, and had a love for nature as she would routinely take walks outdoors. 

Besides her mother, she was preceded recently by her husband of 69 years, James P. Carduff in August of 2024.

The surviving family includes 1 son, Nicholas Carduff with Kelly- Frackville, 2 daughters, Kathy Rhoads with Wayne- Zion Grove and Karen Everett with Chris- Zion Grove, also 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly, along with nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 23rd from 8:30 to 10:30am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah.  Scripture services will be conducted at 10:30am by Msgr. William Glosser.  Interment will immediately follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene’s memory can be made to the Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901

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