Angeline Kochis

Angeline Kochis, 97, Clarks Summit, died Wednesday evening at Allied Skilled Nursing Facility, Scranton.

Born on May 8, 1918 in the Bunker Hill Section of Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Grace Loungo Valorosa. She was raised on a farm in Mill City where she developed a strong work ethic and Angeline was never afraid of hard work.

She was a devoted member of the Clarks Green Assembly of god Church. She rarely missed Sunday services and was deeply saddened when she could no longer attend because of ill health.
In 1982 Angeline was one of the first residents of Linden Crest Apartments, formerly known as Allied Summit Apartments. She held numerous positions on the Residents' Association Board while living there.

A founding member of the Senior Citizens' Center on Winola Road, she was a Board member and Secretary from 1989 to 1999. In 1999 she wrote and had published a book called " A Brief History of the Abington Senior Center".

An excellent seamstress, she worked in many dress and blouse factories, but held her longest position of over 20 years as a Floorlady for Irene Sportswear in Nicholson until her retirement. She continued to sew for family members and friends up until she moved to the Abington Manor. She always found something to do with her hands, whether it was sewing or arts and crafts.

Angeline loved to sing and was known for her lovely voice. She enjoyed going to Abington Manor to sing and entertain the residents.
Surviving are two daughters, Grace Kochis Farnham and her husband Joe, Falls and Frances Kochis Jones and her husband Dave, Clarks Summit; six grandchildren, Joseph Farnham Jr., Daniel Farnham, Ronald Farnhham, Jeffrey Farnham, Jennifer Farnham Millan, and David P. Jones; nine great-grandchildren, Nate Farnham, Alison Farnham, Meghan Fraley, Stevie, Joey, Alex and Angela Grace Millan, Jacob and Cara Farnham; 2 great- great-granddaughters, Lillian and Madison; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kimberly Jones Fraley in 2015; a brother, Rocco Chickillo; two sisters, Lucy Giannetti and Ida Ashman; an infant brother, Nicholas; and her former husband, Frank J. Kochis, whom she considered the love of her life.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 am at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit with services by Rev. Glenn White. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Glendale.

Friends may call Friday from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home, and from 10 until time of service on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517.