Josephine Kay Silvis

Josephine (Jo) Silvis, 92 of Cambridge Springs, formerly of South Bethlehem, PA passed away peacefully February 17, 2019 at Edinboro Manor.  She was born on April 4, 1926 in Widnoon, PA to the late Claire “Rip” and Irene (Bish) Campbell.  Jo married Paul in August 1944.  He preceded her in death on December 14, 1998.

Jo was employed by the Redbank Valley School District for 20 years until she retired.

She was a past member of the First United Methodist Church of New Bethlehem.  She was also a member of the Eastern Star of New Bethlehem.

Jo is survived by  one daughters, Vicki Heckman and her husband, Michael of Massachusetts; two sons, Val Silvis of Virginia; and Murray Silvis and his wife, Patty of Cambridge Springs; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Vern Campbell and his wife, Lois of California, Neal Campbell of California and Delroy Campbell and his wife, Lois of Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son, Stephen Silvis.

A private memorial service will be held at the family’s convenience.

Jo will be laid to rest next to her late husband in the New Bethlehem Cemetery in New Bethlehem, PA at a later date.