Pearl R. Russelavage, 84, of Tower City, passed away Friday morning at her home.

Born in Reinerton, December 28, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ruth Bechtel Minnich.

Pearl was a graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.

She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, Tower City.

Pearl's life revolved around her family; she will be remembered for the love and devotion   to  her husband and son.

She was an avid fan of all Williams Valley Athletic programs.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband of 59  years, Walter "Cotton" Russelavage, 2013; a daughter Joy Marie Russelavage, 1956; three brothers, Dennis, Lamar and Donald Minnich.

Surviving are her son, Randy Russelavage and his wife Dawn, Tower City; a brother, Frank Minnich, Manheim. Nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 30th at 11 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc. Tower City with Pastor Annette Shutt.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.  Viewing will be from 10-11 at the chapel.   In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Willliams Valley Fitness Fund, W.V. High School,  c/o Jode Smith, 10330 Route 209, Tower City, PA 17980. To sign the guestbook visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com

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