Obituary of Lottie Golden

Lottie Eva Golden, age 94, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Golden Living Center Tunkhannock, where she had been a resident for four years. Born August 13, 1917 in Dupont, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Zak Fela. Lottie enjoyed crafts, playing games and being involved in other activities at Golden Living Center. Lottie was preceded in death by her husband, James, a daughter, Patricia Witulski, a granddaughter, Rachel Rowlands and great granddaughter, Alicia. She was also preceded in death by sisters Kate Kusmiss, Mary Kuchinski, Verna Kopko, Violet Appleyard, Stella Brown, and Della Tibbets and brothers, George and John Fela. Surviving are two sons: Jerome Golden and his wife Gloria of Fredricksburg, VA, Michael Golden and his wife Cindy of Tonawanda, NY; daughter Karen Rowlands and her husband, Hank of Centermoreland; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Private graveside service will be at the convenience of the family at the Fitch Cemetery with Rev. James R. Howell, pastor of the Northmoreland Baptist Church, Centermoreland, officiating. There will be no calling hours. Her family asks, if you so desire, that memorial gifts in her honor be sent to the Golden Living Center, 30 Beverly Dr., Tunkhannock, PA 18657, Attention Kathleen. The gifts will be used to bring some sunshine into the lives of the residents living there. Arrangements are by the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, Inc. corners of routes 29 and 118 Pikes Creek.