Irene T. (Gedeika) Bashus, 96 of Shenandoah formerly of Kulpmont passed away on Sunday evening, November 15, 2020 at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Kulpmont on March 29, 1924 she was a daughter of the late Michael and Martha (Shabas) Gedeika. She was a graduate of the former Kulpmont High School. Irene was employed in the local garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU. She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah formerly Saint George's Church. Surviving are her son, Allan J. Bashus and his wife Pennie of Kannapolis, NC; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces, Mary Ann Walker and her husband Clayton of Mahanoy City and Eugenia "Jeanie" Golden and her husband Richard of Mahanoy City; great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and many friends. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were two sisters, Margaret Swatsky and Theresa Gedeika; and one niece, Charlotte Green Matz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 10:00 am in Divine Mercy Church, 232 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor as the celebrant. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mount Carmel Township. A viewing will be held on Monday morning from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at the church. All state and federal COVID-19 guidelines and regulations will be observed; masks and social distancing will be required. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to her two nieces, Mary Ann Walker and Eugenia "Jeanie" Golden and the staff of the Shenandoah Senior Living Community for their special care and concern. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Divine Mercy Parish Memorial Fund, c/o 108 West Cherry Street, Shenandoah, PA 17976 or the ACTION Youth Group, c/o 402 East Pine Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin Street, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements. Viewing Divine Mercy Church Monday, November 23, 2020 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Mass of Christian Burial Divine Mercy Church Monday, November 23, 2020 10:00 AM 232 West Cherry Street Shenandoah, PA 17976 Interment Holy Cross Cemetery Monday, November 23, 2020 Cemetery Road Mount Carmel, PA