Charlotte A. Giardina died peacefully Saturday night at Abington Manor, Clarks Summit, after an extended illness. Her husband of 53 years is Vincent J. Giardina Sr.
Born April 19, 1936, in Jersey City, N.J., daughter of the late James H. and Edna Quigley Sloan, she was a graduate of Harrison High School. She was a resident of Dalton and member of Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit.
She was an animal lover and rescued scores of furry creatures throughout her life. She championed the welfare of children and the poor. She loved the beach, books and music and was a beautiful dancer. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
Also surviving are two sons, Vincent J. Giardina Jr. and wife, Janet, Medford, N.J.; and Christopher J. and wife, Ruth, Dalton.; a sister, Sharon and husband, Jerry Pisciotta; and four grandchildren, Andrew V. and Madeline R., Dalton; Christopher and wife, Chelle Harper; and Jennifer and husband, Rick Post, all of Virginia. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren, C.J. and Samantha Harper, and Emma and Alyson Post; along with numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, James.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Interment will be at 2 p.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, N.J.
Friends may call Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. For directions or to send online condolences, visit www.lawrenceey oungfuneralhome.com.