1931
Leah
2007
Leah W. Fritz
October 3, 1931 — October 3, 2007
Mrs. Leah W (Wertman) Fritz, age 76, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa.
Leah was a 1948 Tamaqua High School graduate. Proud of completing her college education in three years graduating from Bloomsburg State with a degree in Elementary Education. Leah returned to West Penn Township first teaching in a One Room School House, teaching grades 1 thru 8, in Dorsett, a village now located in West Penn Township. By way of jointure the Dorsett School became part of the Tamaqua Area School District, and Leah taught at the West Penn Elementary School, concluding 42 years in education. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional teachers society, and a member of St. Peter's Church of Mantzville.
Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Jennie (Kistler) Wertman.
Survived by her
One Son,
Mr. Robert C. Fritz and his wife Lisa of Roseville, Calif.
One Sister,
Emma wife of Gordon T. Snyder of Lehighton, Pa.
Two grandchildren , Mallory Grace and Robert Craig Fritz
Preceded in death by her Husband Robert F. Fritz December 20, 2005, Son Brent D. Fritz who died in 1982, Brother Miles Kistler, and Sister Mrs. Hilda Stahler.
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..
Public Funeral service will be at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 11, 2007. Rev. Joyce H. Pfeiffer officiating.
Interment will be at St. Peter's Church Cemetery of Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials in her honor to St. Peter's Church Building fund 184 St. Peter's Church Road Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Online Registry and Condolences maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Leah was a 1948 Tamaqua High School graduate. Proud of completing her college education in three years graduating from Bloomsburg State with a degree in Elementary Education. Leah returned to West Penn Township first teaching in a One Room School House, teaching grades 1 thru 8, in Dorsett, a village now located in West Penn Township. By way of jointure the Dorsett School became part of the Tamaqua Area School District, and Leah taught at the West Penn Elementary School, concluding 42 years in education. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional teachers society, and a member of St. Peter's Church of Mantzville.
Born in Palmerton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Jennie (Kistler) Wertman.
Survived by her
One Son,
Mr. Robert C. Fritz and his wife Lisa of Roseville, Calif.
One Sister,
Emma wife of Gordon T. Snyder of Lehighton, Pa.
Two grandchildren , Mallory Grace and Robert Craig Fritz
Preceded in death by her Husband Robert F. Fritz December 20, 2005, Son Brent D. Fritz who died in 1982, Brother Miles Kistler, and Sister Mrs. Hilda Stahler.
Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, Pa..
Public Funeral service will be at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc. at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 11, 2007. Rev. Joyce H. Pfeiffer officiating.
Interment will be at St. Peter's Church Cemetery of Tamaqua, Pa.
Memorials in her honor to St. Peter's Church Building fund 184 St. Peter's Church Road Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Online Registry and Condolences maybe signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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