Christine M. Oakum

Christine M. Oakum , 68, Girardville, passed away peacefully Sunday at Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.

Born in Shamokin she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Slavinskie Dumchock.

She was a devout member of Assumption B.V.M. Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Centralia and a member of the LAOH, Girardville.

She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas L. Oakum in 2018, a son Francis and a brother Conrad Dumchock.

Christine is survived by four sons; Sean ( Robyn ) Oakum, Bloomsburg, Stephen Oakum, Valley View, Craig ( Marci ) Moorestown. NJ and Brian Oakum, Danville, her grandson Robert Oakum and a sister Sandy Forbes also by nieces and nephews.

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Assumption B.V.M Church, Centralia, with Very Rev. Archpriest Michael Hutsko, pastor, as the celebrant. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.  Viewing will be in the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions, in Christine's name, to either the church or veterans organization of your preference.