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Lonnie L. Dermo

March 3, 1952 — October 2, 2024

On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Lonnie L. Dermo, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away at the age of 72.  Lonnie lived on Mush Dahl Rd. in New Ringgold, PA &  died at Lancaster Medical Center Penn State Health after battling an aggressive and rapid disease.
Lonnie was born on Monday, March 3, 1952 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania  and was the daughter of the late Oliver Charles, and Ruth Elmira (Haas) Reed.  Lonnie was also predeceased by her husband, Alfred Joseph Dermo, Jr.

Surviving are sons, Robin L. Dermo and his wife Marie, Lee F. Dermo, Anatoly M. Dermo and his wife Kelsey; grandchildren, Isabella, Giavanna, Courtney, Paige, & Natasha.

A Tamaqua High School graduate, Lonnie was a member of the High School Drum & Bugle Corp where she twirled baton. Lonnie retired from Pottsville Hospital Warne Clinic/Lehigh Valley Health Network having worked as an L.P.N. for 47 years.  Lonnie loved the Lord and serving Him in many ways. She was a devoted member of Immanuel United Methodist Church of Andreas, where she was the organist for many years. She also played piano and the accordion and played all of these by ear and had a beautiful alto voice. Lonnie loved performing benefit concerts with her son, Robin, to help those in need. Lonnie also had a prison ministry where she would share Christ’s love by writing lonely prisoners and would send them care packages or sometimes visit with them.  She loved being with her family and friends; especially her best friend, Darlene. Lonnie was loved and will be dearly missed.

A time of fellowship and remembrance, with an array of photos, for family and friends to be held at Robert S. Nester Funeral Home at 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold PA 17960 on Thursday October 10th from 6pm to 8pm, Friday October 11th from 10am to 11am with Funeral service and graveside interment directly afterwards beginning at 11am.

Interment will be in West Penn Evangelical Cemetery, Andreas, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Lonnie can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .
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Visitation / Calling

Thursday, October 10, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA 17960

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Funeral Service

Friday, October 11, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

2066 West Penn Pike, New Ringgold, PA 17960

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