Jean “Mammam” White, 89, of Elmer Street, Ashland, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, with her family by her side, at the Geisinger Shamokin Community Hospital, Coal Township.  Born in Shenandoah Heights, June 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Clarence and Florence Johnson Bailey.  She was a graduate of the former Frackville High School, class of 1950, and had been employed at the Mahanoy City Cigar Factory until its closing, and lastly as a machine operator for the Tri State Envelope Corporation, Ashland.  She was married to Ronald White on July 9, 1951, who passed on October 24, 2004. Also preceding her in death were brothers, John and Tom Bailey, a sister, Janet Davis, a grandson, Justin Ladick, and a great grandson, Devan Rogers.

Survivors

Daughter:  Cheryl wife of Joseph Ladick, Ashland

Daughter:  Jean “Rosa” wife of Tony Balsavage

Son:  Ronald “Pal” White and his wife Mary Ann “Welikonich”, Frackville

Son:  Rick White and his wife Sharon “Gower”, Ashland

Sister:  Joan wife of Howard Snyder, Gordon

Sister:  Florence Kehler, Homesville

Brother:  Donald Bailey, Texas

Grandchildren:  Amy Mull, Brian Ladick, Scott McCormick, Randy McCormick, Tracey Buchheister, Kelly McCormick, Ronald White, and London White

Fifteen Great Grandchildren, Two Great Great Grandchildren

Nieces and Nephews

Beloved Pets:  Buddy, Rutt, and Sylvester

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 11 AM, in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre Street, Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Dana Heckman Beil, pastor of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Ashland.  Interment will be in the Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs. Visitation will begin at 9 AM in the funeral home until service.  The family requests memorials may be made to the animal shelter of your choice. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.