Kayla L. Malick

Kayla L. Malick, 20, of Minersville, formerly of Tamaqua, passed away on June 12, 2010 in her residence, after a long battle with cancer.

Born July 3, 1989 in Lehighton, she was a daughter of James L., husband of Heather M. (Derck) Malick of Maidencreek Township and Lori A. (Wagner), wife of David C. Pizzico of Pottsville.

She was a 2007 graduate of Nativity B.V.M. High School and attended Alvernia College.

She was a member of St. Matthew the Evangelist R.C. Church, Minersville.

Also surviving is a brother, Dominic Pizzico of Pottsville; three sisters, Chaney M., Rylee N. and Emme A. Malick of Maidenreek Township; paternal grandparents, George and Sun Malick of Lansford, Carbon County; step grandparents, Preston and Susan Derck of Mohrsville; maternal grandparents, Edward and Donna Wagner of Catasaqua; step grandparents Ernest and Joan Pizzico of Minersville; aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Diana Wagner.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., 3300 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Alex's Lemonade Stand, 333 Lancaster Avenue #414, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Please acknowledge Kayla's name in the memo.

For online condolences, please visit www.christfuneralhome.com.