Edna Violet Artz, age 97, of 6 Artz Road, Spring Glen, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Schuylkill Medical Center- South, Pottsville. She was born on Wednesday, November 1, 1911 in Fearnot, a daughter of the late Rathmas Miller and the late Edna (Shade) Miller. She retired as a seamstress having worked in area garment factories. She was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Spring Glen. She was also a member of the former Daughters of America, Spring Glen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan W Artz in 1989; and by two sons Elwood Artz and Irvin Artz; a brother William Miller; and two sisters Rosa Zerbe and Daisy Lettich. She is survived by a son, Wayne I Artz and his wife, Ruth of Spring Glen; a daughter, Vera V Coleman of Pine Grove; eleven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren. Services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev.William Danis officiating. A viewing was held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial was made in St. Mark's Cemetery, Spring Glen. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 285. Hegins PA 17938. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com