Jane M. Tupitza, 90, of Pughtown and formerly of Erie, finished her work on this earth and peacefully, in her sleep, went home to heaven in the early hours of Monday, December 16, 2013. She was the wife of the late William Tupitza, with whom she shared over 52 years of marriage.
She was born in Jamestown, NY to the late Sidney and Clara B. Markham. She was a graduate of Houghton College, Houghton, NY, with a degree in Christian Education, and she completed the courses for her elementary education certificate from Villa Maria College in Erie. She touched the lives of numerous young people as she served for many years as an elementary teacher at Robison School near Erie. She was a long time member, Sunday school teacher and board member of Wayne Park Baptist Church in Erie, and currently a member of Pughtown Baptist Church, Pughtown, PA, where she served on board of deacons.
She was an accomplished pianist, who often played for church, Sunday school, weddings or where ever music was desired. She loved to bake and share her Christmas cookies. She had many spiritual gifts, including serving and hospitality. She opened her home for a weekly Bible Study and regular church meetings.
She is survived by her children: James S. Tupitza and wife Harriett, of Embreeville, PA; Barbara T. Boyes and husband Willard, of Highland Twp., PA; Charles W. Tupitza and wife Cindy, of Warrenton, VA; and Marti T. Jameson and husband John, of Glenmoore; thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
You are invited for viewing and visitation with the family at Pughtown Baptist Church, 780 Pughtown Road, Spring City, PA 19475 on Saturday, December 21, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be private at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Erie, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Pughtown Baptist Church.
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