Thelma J. Childs , 85 Thelma J. Childs, 85, of Old Princeton Rd. passed away the afternoon of January 3, 2013 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1927 in Masontown, PA to the late Ralph and Thelma Charleton Rhoades. Thelma married James E. Childs on December 22, 1950. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2000. Thelma retired from Lawrence County Career and Technical School where she worked in the cafeteria. In earlier years she worked for Shenango China. She was a devoted member of Independent Methodist Church and loved nature, flowers, working in her yard and especially spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. Thelma is survived by a son David W. Childs of Zanesville OH; three grandchildren Slater, Brenton and Megan; and one great-grandchild, Noele. In addition to her parents and husband Thelma is preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Rhoades, Eugene Rhoades and William Rhoades and a sister, Raenell Rhoades. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. A Service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 PM with Rev. Frederick Gilbert officiating. Burial will take place at Parkside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Independent Methodist Church, 1921 New Butler Rd., New Castle, PA 16101.
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Thelma Childs
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