Matilda " Til " Choyka

Matilda (Til) Choyka, 91, of Clarks Summit, passed peacefully with family at her side Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2015, at Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore. She was the widow of John S. Choyka, who preceded her in death in 1994. They were married for 46 years.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Alexandre and Victoria Sipkus Randis. She was previously employed by Hadden Craftsmen as a proof reader, and also worked for Fashion Colony in Scranton. She was a devout Catholic, a member of Our Lady of the Snows Church and its Women's Guild.

Matilda discovered her passion for oil painting late in life. Her gallery is well distributed among family and friends. She had many special interests, such as traveling, reading, quilting, crafting and cards, while enjoying walking, gardening and dancing. Her varied interests created many special relationships with friends. She was noted for her excellent skill as a baker, and her famous cookies and pies around the holidays were coveted by the entire family.

As a mother of two sons, sports became an integral part of her life. She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Duke University basketball. Her pride and joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, John Choyka and wife, Joanne, Telford; and Gary Choyka and wife, Maryann, Ormond Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Lori Lohsen and husband, Bobby, Audbon; Jill Kostenbader and husband, Michael, Breinigsville; Brian Choyka and wife, Ashley, Ormond Beach; and Kevin Choyka, Daytona Beach, Fla.; six great-grandchildren, Ty and Bryce Lohsen, Jack and Ryan Kostenbader and Maya and Noah Choyka; and a brother, Jack Randis, Columbus, Ohio.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter Randis; and a sister, Eva Zukusky.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Interment to follow in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Friends may call Friday from 9:30 until time of the Mass at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be made in her honor to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 100 William St., Dunmore PA 18512.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.