Thelma E. Mansfield

Thelma E. Mansfield, 91 of Pottsville, died Sunday morning at Green Valley Nursing Center, Pottsville.

She was born April 3, 1935 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, a daughter of the late Amos and Margaret Donnley Martin.

She was a graduated of Sault Ste. Marie High School, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Prior to retiring she worked for J.C. Penny.

Thelma was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, and volunteered at Dr. Liu's office, and the former Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.

Thelma lived a long life marked by simple pleasures and quiet enjoyments. She loved watching old movies and spending time with puzzle books, pastimes that brought comfort, entertainment, and familiarity through the years. Those who knew her will remember the steady happiness she found in these interests and the gentle rhythm they gave to her days.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Russell J. Mansfield on November 8, 1993; a son, John Mansfield; siblings, Elmer Martin, Florence Trombley, Isabella Sparks, and Lawerence Martin.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Mary Smith and her husband Mike, Pottsville; Cathy Scott and her husband Jeff, Sault Ste. Marie, MI; grandchildren, Jennifer Kopinetz, and her husband Jamie; Jessica Seiders and her husband Nathan; Kimberly Krammes and her husband Ken; David Scott and his wife Miranda, Stacey Bundy and her husband Scott; Jacob Scott and his wife Alicia; Ashley Mansfield, John Mansfield, and Kassandra Mansfield; 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 6th at 11AM from Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville, with Rev. Chris Rothharpt officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9am until the time of services. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Thelma be made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901 or the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind 3800 Market St Suite 206, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, James B. Humphrey, F.D., Pottsville.