1938
Mildred
2023
Mildred L. Selert
May 22, 1938 — June 2, 2023
Mildred Louise (Millie) Selert, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley.
Born in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Raymond S., and Verna E. (Heiney) Gerhard. Mildred was also predeceased by; her husband of 64 years, Arnold Selert, who passed away on March 8, 2021; sister, Ellen Gerhard; brothers, Grover, Donald, and Infant brother, Jerome Gerhard.
Surviving are sons, Robert Selert and Michele of Weatherly, Edward Selert and Rebecca of Chincoteague, VA,; daughter, Barbara Cunnius wife of Lloyd of Weatherly, with whom she resided; sister, Nancy Hinkle of Weatherly; sister-in -law, Lorraine Bennett of Kennewick, WA; grandchildren; Danielle Fester (Chad), Nicole Selert, Rachel Witner (Jeremy). Terry Selert (Bianca), Katrina Selert, Brittani Selert, and Cindi Cunnius. 13 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive Mildred.
A graduate of Weatherly High School (1955), Mildred was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. She started Work in 1968 at the Old Carbon County Home Retiring from Weatherwood in 1999 . A Girl Scout member for 42 years, A girl Scout Leader for 15 years, Den Mother for Cub and Boy Scouts, a Sunday School Teacher at the Bethany Union Chapel, and an election worker at Eurana Park for many decades . She enjoyed Mountain Trail Riders, camping, reading, crocheting baby blankets and quilts, Search a Word puzzle , and coordinated many Smith & Gerhard Family reunions. Gospel and Country music were her favorites. She was happiest when surrounded by her family.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday June 9, 2023 at 11:30 A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on the morning of from 10 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to: St Matthews Union Church Organ Fund or Friends of Camp Louise PO Box 1714 Shavertown, Pa 18708
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Raymond S., and Verna E. (Heiney) Gerhard. Mildred was also predeceased by; her husband of 64 years, Arnold Selert, who passed away on March 8, 2021; sister, Ellen Gerhard; brothers, Grover, Donald, and Infant brother, Jerome Gerhard.
Surviving are sons, Robert Selert and Michele of Weatherly, Edward Selert and Rebecca of Chincoteague, VA,; daughter, Barbara Cunnius wife of Lloyd of Weatherly, with whom she resided; sister, Nancy Hinkle of Weatherly; sister-in -law, Lorraine Bennett of Kennewick, WA; grandchildren; Danielle Fester (Chad), Nicole Selert, Rachel Witner (Jeremy). Terry Selert (Bianca), Katrina Selert, Brittani Selert, and Cindi Cunnius. 13 great grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews also survive Mildred.
A graduate of Weatherly High School (1955), Mildred was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly. She started Work in 1968 at the Old Carbon County Home Retiring from Weatherwood in 1999 . A Girl Scout member for 42 years, A girl Scout Leader for 15 years, Den Mother for Cub and Boy Scouts, a Sunday School Teacher at the Bethany Union Chapel, and an election worker at Eurana Park for many decades . She enjoyed Mountain Trail Riders, camping, reading, crocheting baby blankets and quilts, Search a Word puzzle , and coordinated many Smith & Gerhard Family reunions. Gospel and Country music were her favorites. She was happiest when surrounded by her family.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday June 9, 2023 at 11:30 A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home on the morning of from 10 A.M. until the time of services.
Interment will be in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in her name to: St Matthews Union Church Organ Fund or Friends of Camp Louise PO Box 1714 Shavertown, Pa 18708
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mildred L. Selert, please visit our flower store.
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