Lorraine M Kimmel, age 91, of Providence Place, Pine Grove, formerly of Valley View, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Providence Place.

She was born on Thursday, December 22, 1927, in Rough And Ready, a daughter of the late Charles W Paul and the late Katie S Schlegel Paul.

She was a 1945 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School.

Lorraine was a cashier for the former Midway Supermarket, prior to her retirement.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View.

Lorraine was an excellent seamstress and cook and enjoyed camping with her grandchildren and her dog, Lucky. She had a love for gardening and bird watching, especially cardinals.

Her husband, David W Kimmel passed away in 2017. She was also preceded in death by her parents and by four brothers.

She is survived by two daughters, Vicki R Snyder of Hegins and Shelley A Wolfgang and her husband Donald of Hegins; a son, Brian D Vargo and his husband Michael of Mount Joy; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View, on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 11:00 am, with Rev Mark Swanson officiating.

A viewing will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the church.

Burial was made in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Valley View.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901 or to Trinity Lutheran Church P.O. Box 153, Valley View, PA 17983.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .