Lois S. Carlsen

Lois S. Carlsen, 85, of New Milford, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 6, 2024. Lois was born on November 20, 1938 in Harford, PA, to Merle Miller and Vera Capron Miller. She graduated from Harford High School in 1956 and was employed by Magnetics, Prudential, and Columbia Mutual. She also provided in-home health care. Lois shared 47 years of marriage with Carl “Bill” Carlsen, who predeceased her in 2007. They loved to travel and went to Florida every chance they got to spend their winters in the sunshine. Bowling, card games, music, and dancing were some of their favorite pastimes. Lois enjoyed game shows and seldom tolerated any interruption of a Perry Mason episode. She was fond of her kitty “Tigger” and enjoyed watching the birds come to her feeders. Lois will always be remembered for her smile and quick wit, but most of all, she will be remembered for her strength which was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents and husband, Lois was predeceased by her special friend Bill Estabrook and her brother Olin “Bub” Miller. She is survived by her children Jack (Nita) Carlsen of Hallstead, PA, Julie (Eric) Zurn of Hallstead PA, Janet (Bill) Evans of Zebulon, NC, and William (Kelly) Carlsen of New Milford, PA; siblings Irene (Arne) Anderson, Jeannie (Roger) Ditch, Alvin (Linda) Miller, and Doris (George) Spedding; grandchildren, Joslynn (Paul) Jones, Cody (Jessica) Zurn, Carl (Emily) Zurn, Ian (Gracie) Hodges, Briana Hollenbeck (Jason), and Seth Carlsen; great-grandchildren Brett, Abralyn, Eric, Annalise, Dana, Ava, Tim, and Trudy. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Maureen, Fallon, Judy, and Jessica along with the staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their compassionate care. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, New Milford, PA with Pastor Sam Brush on January 20, 2024. Friends may call from 11-1 at the church, prior to the service. Inurnment will be made in New Milford Cemetery at a later date. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507.

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Lois S. Carlsen

November 20, 1938 - January 6, 2024