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Obituary for Lillian Matika
Lillian (Bodisch) Matika, 89, died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Allentown, PA. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Koval)Bodisch and the wife of the late Andrew Matika. Born and raised in Coplay, PA. she later moved to Whitehall, PA. where she spent the remainder of her life.
She was employed at Western Electric/Lucent for 32 years. She was a lifetime member of the Pioneers Volunteer Network. She was also an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua, PA.
She and her late husband, Andrew were married 64 years prior to his passing in 2015. Together they spent many winters near Sanford, Florida where she loved playing bingo, going to dances, swimming and making friends from all over the country.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Lillian is survived by two sons; Dennis and his wife, Debbie; Gary and his wife, Barbara; two brothers, Raymond, and his wife Marjorie; Tony and his wife, Cathy; three grandchildren; Amanda, Kyle and wife Lindsay and Kelsey; and one great-granddaughter, Lily as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers; William Bodisch and John Bodisch.
A calling period will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 327 Chestnut Street, Coplay, PA. 18037 from 09:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. A mass of Christian burial will follow at St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation B.V.M., 122 Union Street, Catasauqua, PA. 18032. Interment to follow at Cemetery of St. Mary's in Catasauqua. We ask that all in attendance adhere to social distancing protocols and wear a facial covering.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s at the address listed above.
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.
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She was employed at Western Electric/Lucent for 32 years. She was a lifetime member of the Pioneers Volunteer Network. She was also an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Catasauqua, PA.
She and her late husband, Andrew were married 64 years prior to his passing in 2015. Together they spent many winters near Sanford, Florida where she loved playing bingo, going to dances, swimming and making friends from all over the country.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Lillian is survived by two sons; Dennis and his wife, Debbie; Gary and his wife, Barbara; two brothers, Raymond, and his wife Marjorie; Tony and his wife, Cathy; three grandchildren; Amanda, Kyle and wife Lindsay and Kelsey; and one great-granddaughter, Lily as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers; William Bodisch and John Bodisch.
A calling period will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. 327 Chestnut Street, Coplay, PA. 18037 from 09:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. A mass of Christian burial will follow at St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation B.V.M., 122 Union Street, Catasauqua, PA. 18032. Interment to follow at Cemetery of St. Mary's in Catasauqua. We ask that all in attendance adhere to social distancing protocols and wear a facial covering.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s at the address listed above.
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with arrangements.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
24
Apr
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Coplay
327 Chestnut Street
Coplay, PA 18037
We ask that all in attendance adhere to social distancing protocols and wear a facial covering.
Service
Saturday
24
Apr
11:30 AM
- 12:00 PM
St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation B.V.M.
122 Union Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
We ask that all in attendance adhere to social distancing protocols and wear a facial covering.
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Mary's Cemetery
Circle Drive & Poplar Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
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