Eli Pritz, 96 of Masontown, Pa., passed away on Saturday March 31, 2012 after a long full life; he is now with his loving wife, daughter and family.

Eli was born July 20, 1915 in Martin, Pa., a son of Mike and Mary (Bolesek) Pritz.

He was a member of St. Mary Russian Orthodox Church, Masontown, Pa., The UMWA, Masontown Fish & Game Club, Faith-Gray-McArdle VFW Post 4584 and the PALS Club. He was very proud to serve in WWII with the United States Army

Eli worked at Robina Coal Mine in Greene County and also was Owner of Pritz General Store in Gallatin, Pa. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of 63 years, Emaline (Ciaramella) Pritz, a daughter Charlotte Pritz, a brother John Pritz, Pete Pritz, Robert Pritz, a sister Sophie (Pritz) Hokes, and a brother Charles "Walkie" Pritz.

Eli is survived by his sisters Mary Arndt of Martin, Pa., Anna Pettraca of Pt. Marion, Pa., Mildred Floyd of Tulsa, Ok. A nephew Danny Ciaramella and a brother in-law Carl Ciaramella whom took care of him in his final years.

Family and friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 515 North Main Street, Masontown, PA 15461, on, Wednesday April 4, 2012 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM and Thursday April 5, 2012 until 9:30 a.m. the hour of Funeral Liturgy with Fr. Dimitre Dimitrov.

The Panachida service will be held on Wednesday April 4, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will be held in St Agnes Cemetery, Masontown, Pa.

Military Honors will be accorded by Faith-Gray-McArdle VFW Post 4584