Hilda M. Troxell

Mrs. Hilda M. (Andreas) Troxell, age 87, of Andreas, Pa., died Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in , Tamaqua, Pa.

A housewife, Hilda belonged to Ben Salem U.C.C. of Lehighton, Pa, where she was a member of the Women's Guild. She was a member of the West Penn Lioness, and Lehighton Eastern Star.Andreas and Mahining Fire Companies, Penn Mahoning Ambulance.

Born in West Penn Twp., she was the daughter of the late Raymond Andreas and Beulah (German) Andreas.

She is also survived by her

Two Daughters,
Mrs. Madeline E. (Troxell) Ruch of New Ringgold, Pa.
Mrs. Jean A. (Troxell) Snyder wife of Chester of Andreas, Pa.

Four Sons,
Mr. Burdell L. Troxell and his wife Delores of Andreas, Pa.
Mr. Richard W. Troxell and his wife Judith of Andreas, Pa.
Mr. Berlyn R. Troxell of Andreas, Pa.
Mr. Dale Troxell and his wife Cindy of Andreas, Pa.

Two Sisters,
Mrs. Marion (Andreas) Fritz of Andreas, Pa.
Mrs. Doris (Andreas) Neifert of Tamaqua, Pa.

Twenty one grandchildren
Twenty nine great-grandchildren
Six great great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by her husband, Lester W. Troxell on November 1, 1980; grandson Thomas Troxell; sisters, Mrs. Grace Steigerwalt, Mrs. Fern Haberman; brothers Mark and Noble Andreas; Infant grand son Thomas W. Troxell.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Rt. #309 Snyders Village, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 11, 2008 and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at Ben Salem U.C.C. Ben Salem Church Road Lehighton, Pa. 18235.

Funeral service will be at Ben Salem U.C.C. at 11 o'clock AM, Wednesday November 12, 2008, Rev. Jeffrey Kistler officiating.

Interment will be at Ben Salem Church Cemetery.

Memorials in her honor to Ben Salem Church Building Fund, P.O. box 128 Andreas, Pa. 18211

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