Gertrude Annette Kimmel

Gertrude Annette Kimmel, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and faithful Christian, 87 years of age, North Lehigh Gorge Dr. Weatherly passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly.

Born in Weatherly, Tuesday, February 23, 1937 the daughter of the late Lester S. and Gertrude (Graaf) Miller. Gertrude was also predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Raymond T. Kimmel on April 5, 2024, sister Dorothy Young, brothers, Mervin, Lester, and Gene Miller.

Surviving are daughters, Sandra Gerhard and her husband Donald, Cynthia Jenkins wife of the late Gordon; sisters, Helen Kimmel and June Adams; grandchildren, Annette Long and her husband Jason, Kyle Gerhard, Brad T. Gerhard and his wife Melissa; great grandchildren, Tyler, Chase, Mason, Brent, and MaBella. Nieces and nephews also survive Gertrude.

A Weatherly High School graduate, Gertrude had worked as a domestic for a number of local families and custodian of First Valley Bank in Freeland for many years. A dedicated Christian, Gertrude was a member of the Apostolic Faith Church of Hazleton where she served as financial secretary for 45 years. If the church doors were open, you would definitely find Gertrude there with her family. She was strong in her faith and committed to following God’s Word. Family always came first after her commitment to God. She strived for excellence in everything she put her hand to. Gertrude’s pastime activities included stamp collecting, crafting, and found enjoyment while gardening and activities in the outdoors.

Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday August 3 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Apostolic Faith Church of Hazleton 1 West Broad Street West Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202. Friends may call in church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Rev. Jim DeRamus and Rev. Brad Gerhard to officiate.

Interment
Mt. Laurel Cemetery Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in her honor to the church.

​Online condolences or a fond memory of Gertrude can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com