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Mary Lois Zambiasi, 84, of Minersville , passed away Wednesday, September 11th, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Lois was born in Bainbridge, Georgia on May 13, 1940, a daughter of the late Dollie Mae (White) and Walter Dewey Ammons. She was the widow of Charles Robert Zambiasi Jr.. She was a member of the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and of the Holy Family Parish, Minersville. She was a former Seamstress in the local garment industry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers. Gene and James Ammons, as well as her sisters. Joyce Scarzella, Betty Burcraff, Lavern Richards, and Inez Milam. Lois is survived by her son, Phillip D. husband of Karen Zambiasi, a daughter, Dione “Dee Dee” Zambiasi, and her companion Neil Schenck. A brother, Wayne, husband of Debbie Ammons and a sister, Marguerite, wife of Jack Williams. She is also survived by Granddaughters; Kayla O'Donnell, Kristen, wife of Derek Hoke, Elissa Zambiasi, Great Grandchildren; Arabella & Asher O'Donnell, All are respectfully invited to attend a Visitation 9:00 to 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 17th at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville. A Religious Funeral Service will follow at 10:30 am with Reverend Jason F. Stokes officiating. The family would like to thank the staff of the Schuylkill Center for their friendship to and kind and compassionate care of Lois. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillside Society 51 S.P.C.A Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901. Private Interment will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.
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