Obituary of Loretta M. Jones

Loretta M. Jones, age 77, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Holland Township, Milford, NJ, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 27, 1942 in Phillipsburg, NJ, a daughter of Peter and Henrietta (Roedema) Tilstra. Loretta was the wife of Richard L. Jones with whom she would have celebrated 60 years of matrimony on July 30. She was a member of the PA Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, the Loyal Order of Moose Chapter #60 in Wellsboro, the Wellsboro Social Club, Eastern Star of NJ, a past member of Farmer Sportsmen's Club in Milford, NJ and a Life Member of the Arnot Sportsmen's Club. Loretta is survived by her husband Richard, son Richard D. Jones of Emmaus, PA; daughter Debra L. Kozic of Easton, PA; brother Sidney (Joy) Tilstra of Osbourne Island, NJ; sister Martha (Kerry) Stryker of Columbia Crossroads, PA; grandchildren Krystal Kozic, Kaitlyn Radogna and Kerry Kozic and great grandchildren Piper and Jackson Radogna. She was preceded in death by a brother Gene Tilstra and a sister Judy Munford. A celebration of Loretta's life will be announced at a later date. Burial will take place in Milford Union Cemetery in Milford, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made in Loretta's name to the Loyal Order of Moose, 36 Old Tioga Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family.