HAMPTON — Emelia I. Beizer, 72, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Emelia was a native of Hazelton, Pennsylvania, and a Peninsula resident since 1980.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as cooking, gardening, puzzles and games on her Kindle.
She is survived by her children, Nancy Cundiff and Andy Beizer, both of Hampton, and Michael Beizer (Angela) of Yorktown; sister, Nancy Peck (Jim); brothers, John Kuritz Jr. (Emily) and Churck Kuritz (Janet), all of Florida; grandchildren, Michael Beizer Jr. (Gloria), Megan Beizer and Samantha Butry; two great-grandchildren, Charlie Beizer and Evelyn Beizer; former daughter-in-law, Tonya Butry; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and John Kuritz Sr.; and brothers, Harold Blanton Jr. and E. Drew Kuritz.
The family will celebrate her life from 6 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at Amory Funeral Home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing requirements will be followed, and everyone is asked to wear a mask.
