Elsie M. Neumeister Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elsie M Neumeister, age 86, of Seton Manor, Orwigsburg, formerly of Hegins, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Seton Manor. She was born on Tuesday, October 14, 1930, in Hegins, a daughter of the late Nathan Francis Geist and the late Berdelle Kauffman Geist. She attended Hegins Area Schools. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins. Elsie enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time with her family, and loved animals. Her husband James A Neumeister, passed away in 1971. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by three brothers Russell Geist, Wayne Minnich, and Charles Geist; two sisters Florence Wetzel and Helen Reightler; and by a long time dedicated friend, Clarence R "Smokey" Trathen. She is survived by a son, James E Neumeister and his wife Mary Jean of Hegins; a daughter, Betty M Trabosh and her husband Joseph of Pottsville; two granddaughters, Michelle R Koppenhaver and her husband Keith of Gratz, and Dr Valerie A Trabosh DiVito and her husband Dr Kyle DiVito of Burkittsville, MD; three great grandchildren, Dustin Koppenhaver of Gratz, and twins Kennedy and Sawyer DiVito of Burkittsville, MD; and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Monday, February 20, 2017, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Michael C Klahr officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday at the funeral home. Burial was made in Salem Cemetery, Ashland. Memorial contributions can be made to Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Elsie M. Neumeister

October 14, 1930 - February 15, 2017

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