Obituary of Elaine Mae Licata

Elaine Mae Licata died Friday August 24 at Avante at Ormond Beach, FL. She was 67 years old. Born in Leesport, PA, Mrs. Licata resided in Lake Hiawatha, NJ and Hopatcong, NJ prior to moving to Palm Coast, FL two years ago. She was employed as a Finisher for Howmet Corp in Dover, NJ a casting division of Alcoa, Inc. before retiring in 2003. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and also co-owner of Precious Pups and Elaine's Italian Ices for eleven years, both in Chester, NJ. She was a dedicated volunteer at Florida Hospital - Flagler. Loving wife of Joseph. Beloved mother of Nadine Lahavich of Mt. Arlington, NJ and Michael Houtz and his wife, Christine of Landing, NJ. Adoring grandmother of Katlyn M. Houtz and David J. Houtz both of Landing. Dear sister of Anna Boas of Reading, PA and Helen Spease of Kutztown, PA. Dear stepmother Richard Licata, Joseph Licata, Jr. Dawn Koutsky, Donna Lawrance and Darlene Simonian all of California. Beloved step grandmother of Francesca Licata, Angelique Licata, Aaron Koutsky and Breckon Koutsky all of California and James Kaphon serving in the US Navy, Heather Kaphon of NJ and Felicia Cavallo of California. Also surviving are five step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.