Lila M. Shoup, 75, of Girardville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30th, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Willis) Kessler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Shawn Patrick Shoup; a brother, James Kessler; and her lifelong friend, Virginia Bann.

Lila was a graduate of North Schuylkill High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation, she pursued her education as a licensed practical nurse and went on to enjoy a 40-year career in nursing. She last worked at SCI Mahanoy in Frackville until her retirement. Throughout her career, Lila was a dedicated union representative at both SCI Mahanoy and Ashland State Hospital.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, godmother, and friend who cherished the time she spent with her family.

Lila is survived by her daughters, Rita Ann Hartz and her husband, Michael, of Girardville, and Candice Squires and her husband, Thomas J., of Girardville, and nephew Joseph C. Shoup, of Pittsburgh; her brothers, Joseph Kessler and his wife, Jean Ann, of Girardville, Jack Kessler of Shenandoah, and Kenneth “Butch” Kessler of Girardville; and her sister, Ann Marie Kushwarra and her husband, Fred, of Frackville.

She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Meah Hartz, and Tate and Willow Squires; her godson, Kevin Kushwarra; her goddaughter, Kimberly Ann Gonzalez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 5th, at 11 a.m. from St. Charles Borromeo Church in Ashland. Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing prior to the Mass from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church on Monday morning. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Fountain Springs.

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