Bruce L. "Skip" Neifert, husband, father, brother, pappy 76 years of age, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024, upon arrival at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital Orwigsburg Campus.
Born Thursday, January 1, 1948 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Kenneth S. "Flick", and Eleanor R. (Fritz) Neifert. Bruce was also predeceased by; daughter, Sheila Brensinger; brother, Gary Neifert.
Surviving are; his beloved wife of 58 years, Grace M. (Kistler) Neifert son, Bruce "Butch" Neifert and his companion Gwen Bealer; daughters, Debra Boyer wife of Jeff , Denise Miller wife of Glenn; brother; Todd Neifert and his wife Bonnie; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; son-in-law Gary Brensinger. Nieces and nephews also survive Skip.
A member of Christ Church of McKeansburg, Skip retired from #1 Construction after over 30 years as a member of the United Steel Workers of America. Skip also operated Skip's Tires of New Ringgold for many years.
Skip belonged to the Lehighton Orioles Nest, West Penn Rod & Gun Club, Beaver Run Rod & Gun Club, and the New Ringgold Fire Company.
An avid outdoorsman, Skip was an ardent Philadelphia Eagles fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Celebration of Skip's Life will be held on Monday October 7, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.
Memorials in Skip's name to:
West Penn Rod & Gun Club
1047 Clamtown Road
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252
Online condolences or a fond memory of Skip can be made by visiting
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com