Elsie M. Hine, 74 years of age of Penn Drive Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Friday, August 24, 2018, at home.She is survived by; husband, Donald H. Hine; son, Ronald J. Hine of Tamaqua; daughter, Diane Smith wife of Keith of Tamaqua; sister, Ruth "Judy" Miller wife of Carl of Tamaqua; four grandchildren, and six great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Angela Hine and her companion Steve.Elsie was a graduate of Lehighton High School. She enjoyed trips to the casino, fishing, cooking and canning vegetables from her garden.Born Wednesday, September 29, 1943 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. the daughter of the late William T. and Minerva (Lorah) Zellner. She was also predeceased by son, John A. Hine; grand daughter, Alicia Smith; brother John Zellner.Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960 (570) 386-5884A Funeral service will be held on Thursday August 30, 2018 at 11 o'clock AM from the funeral home. Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and on the morning of services starting at 10:00 A.M.Interment will be in Jerusalem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Palmerton, Pennsylvania.online registry and condolences may be signed at
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