Miriam F. Wetzel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Miriam F "Mim" Wetzel, age 92, of Providence Place, Pine Grove, formerly of Pitman, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Providence Place. She was born on Friday, July 2, 1926, in Helfenstein, a daughter of the late Charles N Maurer and the late Anna H I Marlow Maurer. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins; where she was a member of the St. John's United Methodist Women. Mim was an avid Phillies fan, she liked watching the Hallmark channel, loved Lawrence Welk, and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Her husband, Paul R Wetzel, passed away in 2007. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by two sisters, Stella Miller and Beatrice Pennypacker; and by five brothers, Arthur Maurer, Earl Maurer, Raymond Maurer, Paul Maurer, and Luther Maurer. She is survived by two daughters, Darlene M Carl and her husband Daniel of Hegins and Beth A Gallagher and her husband Bill of Lusby, MD; three granddaughters, Angela Andriukaitis of Harrisburg, Kiera Gallagher of Lusby, MD, and Allison Gallagher of Lusby, MD; two sisters, Naomi Yarnell of Grand Terrace, CA and Esther Wetzel of Ashland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hegins, on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at 11:00 am, with Rev. W. Keith Rockwell officiating. A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the church. Burial was in Hepler's Church of God Cemetery, Pitman. Memorial contributions can be made to Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr, Pine Grove, PA 17963. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Miriam F. Wetzel

July 2, 1926 - June 7, 2019

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