Georgene R. McPhillips

Georgene R. (Quinn) McPhillips, 81, of Pottsville, died peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East Norwegian.

She was born October 20, 1942, a daughter of the late Harry Crosland and Sarah (Quinn) Crosland.

She was a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.

Georgene was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville.

Georgene adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed outings with her friends that included long lunches and shopping trips. She was passionate about home décor and spent countless hours watching decorating shows and videos. She was never shy about offering her advice on décor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. McPhillips, Sr.

Surviving are her two children, Thomas A. McPhillips, Jr., and his wife Janeyl and Kathleen McPhillips, all of Pottsville. Two grandchildren Quinn McPhillips, Pittsburgh, PA and Rileigh McPhillips, West Chester, PA. Also dear to her are Peter and Mary Moshinsky, brother-in-law and sister-in-law of Forest Grove, OR, nieces Cheryl and Judith, nephew Peter, and their families.

The family would like to thank the staff of 5 north at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill East and Lehigh Valley Hospice for the exceptional care and kindness given to Georgene while she was under their care.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, August 21, 11AM at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10AM until the time of Mass. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer contributions, in memory of Georgene, be made to the American Red Cross, Greater Pennsylvania Region, 2801 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements are under the care of James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

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