Atlas - Christine M. "Tina" Delbo, 71, of 527 West Saylor Street, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at her residence.

She was born in Danville on May 7, 1948, the daughter of the late Robert and Ramona (Strzyzewski) Merlo.

Tina was a 1966 graduate of Danville High School. She worked as a partner for the Shamokin Yellow Cab Company and also as a  homemaker.

In Mount Carmel she married Ernest J. Delbo Sr., who survives.

She was a life long member of the Atlas Legion and Shuffleboard Team, Wilburton Hose Co. #1 and Shuffleboard Team, and West End AC Club of Mount Carmel.

Tina is survived by her husband, Ernest J. Delbo Sr. of Atlas; three sons, Ernest A. Delbo, Steven R. Delbo, and Robert J. Delbo and his wife, Kimberly; a brother, Richard Merlo of Atlas; nine grandchildren, Kristen Zimmerman and husband, Andy of Newmanstown, Christopher Delbo of Kulpmont, Tina Delbo of Kulpmont, Ashley Silva and husband, Samuel of Lancaster, David Stamets and wife, Angie of Pine Grove, Robert Delbo and fiancé, Megan Zettle Moyer of New Columbia, Gabriel Delbo of Elysburg, Gabriella Delbo and fiancé, Brennan Smith of VA, and Lissa Delbo of Jersey Shore; three great grand children, Noah Zimmerman, Ashton Zimmerman, and Ava Silva; three nieces, Rachel Staub, Ashley Slotterback and Vanessa Slotterback; and two nephews, Joey Matulewicz and Robert "Buck" Slotterback. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Jacqueline Slotterback and Roberta Matulewicz.

Tina was a believer of John 3:16 " For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

FUNERAL NOTICE

Christine M. Delbo, 71, of 527 West Saylor Street, Atlas - Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 North Vine Street, Mount Carmel, PA 17851, C. J. Lucas, Supervisor, with Robert J. Delbo and Steven R. Delbo, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service in the C. J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., Mount Carmel. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com