Laverne E. Oswald

Mrs. LaVerne E. (Steigerwalt) Oswald, age 75, of 2804 Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at her home. She was the wife of the late Richard O. Oswald who died in 2005.

Born in Palmerton , PA she was the daughter of the late Oscar A. & Verna (Rex) Steigerwalt.

Mrs. Oswald was employed by Atlas Powder Company where she strated in 1951 and worked for 42 years before retiring in 1992. She was a member of Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp, a West Penn Retiree and a member of the Eastern Star New Ringgold Chapter.

She is survived by her

One Son,
Richard D. Oswald and his wife Claudia of New Ringgold, Pa.

Sisters:
Jane wife of Norwood Koch of New Ringgold, Pa.

Loretta wife of Robert Beers of New Ringgold,Pa

Shirley wife of LeRoy Lorah of New Ringgold, Pa.

Brothers:

Richard Steigerwalt and his wife Mary of New Ringgold, Pa.

Leonard Steigerwalt and his wife Carolyn of Tamaqua, Pa.

Donald Steigerwalt and wife Sadie of Statesville, N.C.

Bernard Steigerwalt and his wife Marilyn of Bethlehem, Pa.

Oscar Steigerwalt Jr. of Northampton, Pa.

One grandchild : Tracy Mae Oswald

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Sandra Sassaman.

Calling Hours: Wednesday (7-30-2008) from 9:30-11am at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp.

Funeral Service at 11am at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp. with Rev. Michael Frost officiating.

Interment will be at Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp in New Ringgold, Pa.

Contributions to the church.

Guestbook may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..