Irene S. Chaya, 93, of Fountain Springs, PA, passed away Wednesday, January 31st, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg.

Irene was born in Mahanoy City, PA on May 5, 1930, a daughter of the late Helen (Gresh) and Joseph Szott.

Irene graduated from Mahanoy City High School Class of 1947 and McCann's School of Business.

She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker parish Frackville, PA 17931.

Irene was a teller at American, Core States, and Meridian Bank, and Wells Fargo in Mahanoy City and the Frackville branch.

She loved to read, do puzzles and cook.

She was wife of the late Joseph J. Chaya Sr.

Irene is survived by a daughter, Nancy, wife of Thomas Baker, of Wyomissing PA; a son, Joseph J., husband of Lisa Chaya, of Audubon PA, a sister, Teresa Szott, of Ashland.

She is also survived by 2 grandchildren Elena and Olivia, nieces and nephews.

Irene is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Poreca.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville, PA, at 11 AM on Friday, February 9th, with Rev. Giuseppe C. Esposito officiating and con celebrant Monsignor William Glosser.

Friends and family may call Friday 9:30 to 11 AM at St. Joseph the Worker Parish.

Interment will follow in St. Casimir Cemetery Mahanoy City, PA.