Grace M. Wedde

December 1, 1935 - July 4, 2021

Grace M Wedde, age 85, of Providence Place, Pine Grove, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was born on Sunday, December 1, 1935, in Fountain, a daughter of the late Norman W Kembel and the late Hazel S (Smith) Kembel. She was a 1953 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School . Grace was a teacher's aid at Hegins Hubley Elementary School prior to her retirement. She was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins. Grace served on the council as a Deacon and was the first female Elder in her church. She also was a member of the church choir, and taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. Grace was very civic minded serving on the Bicentennial Committee in 1976, the Hegins Craft Fair Committee, and the Relay for Life for many years. She was also an entertainer, singing at numerous weddings and funerals, and was known for her comedy routines. Her first husband, Robert C Huntzinger passed away in 1975; her second husband, Boyd L Wedde passed away in 2018. She is survived by four daughters, Barbara S Huntsinger and her husband Darrell of Valley View, Rose M Huntzinger of Lititz, Molly A Masser of Mechanicsburg, and Peggy A Snyder and her husband Russell of Elizabethville; a son, Randy Wedde; a former son in law, Michael D Masser of Pitman; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Claude Schach officiating. Burial was made in Friedens Cemetery, Hegins. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Providence Place of Pine Grove, c/o Julie Wallace, 24 Hikes Hollow Road, Pine Grove PA 17963. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.