Winifred J Neidig, age 87, of Tremont, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - E Norwegian, Pottsville.
She was born on Friday, September 22, 1933, in Lykens, a daughter of the late Clair Hoover and the late Catherine Pinkerton Hoover.
She was a seamstress in area garment factories prior to her retirement.
Winnie enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting, puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Her husband, Henry R Harner passed away in 1968. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by a granddaughter, Bethel A Lehman: four brothers, Donald Hoover, Clair Hoover, Edward Hoover, and Thomas Hoover; and by three sisters, Bonita Gilligbauer, Kathryn Gunder, and Brenda Shoop.
She is survived by six daughters, Kathleen D Miller and her fiancée Frank Winsock of Tower City, Debra A Egert and her husband Charles of Pine Grove, Cynthia L Aungst and her husband Dean of Pine Grove, Jean M Bender and her husband Donald of Tremont, Justine K Neidig of Tremont, and Michelle L Tharp and her fiancée Sean Eisenhauer of Jonestown; fourteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Hoover of Williamstown; a sister, Carol Kahler of Pillow; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Friday, November 20, 2020, at 11:00 am.
A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday at the funeral home.
Private burial will be made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.
Memorial contributions can be made to Joliett United Methodist Church, c/o Shirley Yerges, 23 Joliett Street, Tremont, PA 17981.
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www.buffingtonreed.com
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