MOUNT CARMEL - Eva C. Metzinger, 93, of Mount Carmel Nursing Center, previously of Ashland, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011, at the nursing home.
She was a resident there since 2002.
Prior to living at the nursing home, she resided in Ashland, but lived most of her life in Germantown.
Born in Saint Clair, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Stella (Braskey) Bovidge.
She was a graduate of Conygham Township High School Class of 1934.
Eva worked for more than 20 years at Ann's Restaurant, Mount Carmel.
She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Ashland.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol and her husband, Fritz Joraskie, Diane Smith, and Bonnie Krupa, all of Mount Carmel; a brother, Alex Bovidge, of Harrisburg; a sister, Mary May, of Delaware; grandchildren, Thomas and his wife, Dawn McSurdy, Michael McSurdy, Michelle Krupa and Tracey Shook; great-grandchildren, Christopher Yucha Jr., Justin Slotterback, Joey Serovich, and Shannon and Michael McSurdy, and a great-great-grandchild, Justin Slotterback.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Metzinger, in 1988; a son, Robert (Yocky), in 1999; brothers, John and Michael, and sisters, Kathryn and Anna.
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METZINGER - Eva C. Metzinger, 93, of Mount Carmel Nursing Center, previously of Ashland. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in Saint Joseph Church, Ashland. Interment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Fountain Springs. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland. William F. McDonald Jr. Funeral Home, Girardville, has charge of arrangements.