Ida M. Canavan

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Ida M. Canavan , 82, Girardville passed away peacefully Monday evening with her family by her side.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen Sweeney Canavan. Ida had been employed as an administrative assistant for the US Air Force at Dover AFB, DE.

She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Ashland.

Ida Mae lived to love her family. From her children, grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews and friends her love and kindness was limitless. She enjoyed a good dance to Neil Diamond and family gatherings in the backyard. She always was there to help anyone in need. Her faith guided her through life and helped her through many difficult times. Mom/Nanny/Aunt Idie will be greatly missed as no one could ever replicate the beautiful soul she was.

She was preceded in death by two sons: Raymond and Stephen Reinoehl; two brothers James Canavan and Robert Canavan and her companion Jim Pitts.

Ida is survived by her two sons: Michael Reinoehl, Hampton, VA and Timothy Reinoehl and his wife Angela, Ringtown; her two daughters; Cindy Donmoyer, Girardville and Mary wife of Greg Hertz, Pottsville; her brother: George ( Louise ) Canavan, Girardville; sister-in-law, Liz Canavan, FL; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Reinoehl; 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Ida on Friday at 11 a.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Ashland. Interment will be in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

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Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Girardville, is in charge of arrangements.