1922
Emmeline
2020
Emmeline C. Stone
June 19, 1922 — November 22, 2020
Emmeline Carl Stone passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov 21 in Chester, Virginia where she lived the last 3 years with her loving son George and his wife, Wendy. Both were by her side at the time of death. She left this earth to join family and friends that preceded her and now resides with our Lord and Savior.
Emmeline was the daughter of the late William Carl and Anna Harris Carl. Born in Pottsville, on June 19, 1922, she graduated Pottsville High School in 1940.
Emmeline married the love of her life, George R. Stone, in May of 1941 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Pottsville. Together, they shared 54 years of marriage and had had two sons, William C. Stone and George R. Stone, Jr. She and her husband loved camping, especially with their grandchildren. They also enjoyed traveling and made many trips including Hawaii, Florida and Branson, MO.
She also loved baking and making fresh strawberry rhubarb jelly and most of all being with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Emmeline will be remembered as a fun loving, outgoing woman, who enjoyed meeting and talking with all people. Emmeline was a real life “Rosie the Riveter” in a factory during the war but was best known for the time she spent working at the Delicatessens on Center Street in Pottsville. She would work between the Market Basket and The Farmer's Market for the next 35 years.
Emmeline was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church where she and her husband would volunteer in many activities including picnics and teaching Sunday School. She supported Charles Baber Cemetery by purchasing trees to be planted and working during Baber Day. She
loved to go to the casinos with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by husband George, sister Anna Maley, son William and grandson George R. Stone, III. Surviving are her son, George Jr. and his wife Wendy, VA; grandchildren Eric B. Stone and his wife Bobbie, NJ; Karissa Stone Crusan and her husband Christopher, VA;
William Stone and his wife Julie,PA; Jeffrey Stone and his wife Allison, NJ; Alicia Stone Graser and her husband William, MA; widowed daughter in law Eva Stone, PA, and past daughter in law and close friend, Carol Field, PA; 13 great grand children and 2 great great grand children.
A graveside service will be held 10:30AM Saturday, Dec 5 at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. Dr. Kurt K. Kovalovich officiating. Family and Friends are invited to gather from 9:30AM-10:00AM. Saturday, Dec 5 at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, for a funeral procession to the cemetery. A private family viewing will be held Friday evening Dec 4 at the funeral home. All COVID safety measures are expected to be closely followed. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. The family would prefer remembrances in form of contributions in memory of Emmeline be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, S. Centre St. and Howard Ave. Pottsville, PA 17901.
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Friday, December 4, 2020
James E. Humphrey Funeral Home
Funeral Procession
Saturday, December 5, 2020
9:30 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)
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Saturday, December 5, 2020
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