Sylvia A. Houseman

Sylvia A. Houseman

Sylvia A. Houseman, 88, of Tamaqua passed away Saturday April 5th at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem.

Born on March 29, 1937 in Palmerton she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Young) and James Rehrig, Sr.

Sylvia was of the Protestant faith.

She was the wife of the late William E. Houseman who passed away in 2008.

Sylvia last worked for several garment factories in the Panther Valley over the years including KJ’s and Kiddie Clothes.

She was a member of the former YMCA in Tamaqua.  She enjoyed playing bingo and being involved with the Tamaqua Seniors.

In addition to her spouse, she was preceded in death by; sister Joanne Rehrig; brother James Jr “Tom”; brother Robert; brother William.

Sylvia is survived by; son James “Jimmy” Houseman, Tamaqua; son Edwin Houseman, Tamaqua; daughter Joanne Roos (Jessie), New Ringgold; grandson Edwin Jr. 

Services will be private at the family’s request.   

Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc / Shawn E. Clark FD, 901 Centre St, Ashland PA 17921 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

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