1935
Robert
2023
Robert Donald Greenzweig
December 8, 1935 — September 24, 2023
Robert D. Greenzweig,40 years retired educator, of South Market Street New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at home while in the care of his wife of 64 years, Lorraine E. (Arner) Greenzweig.
Born Sunday, December 8, 1935 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert Sr., and Luella (Fink) Greenzweig
Surviving in addition to Lorraine are; beloved daughter, Linda Rice wife of Anthony of Orwigsburg; brother, Ronald Greenzweig and his wife Linda; grandson, Stephen Rice.
A 1953 graduate of Lehighton High School, Robert matriculated to Kutztown College earning his teaching degree in Math. Robert taught High School Math in the Blue Mountain School District for 40 years. Robert served honorably in the United States Army, was a Director for the Hidden River Credit Union for many years, and served as a clerk for Arner Auctioneers. Robert was a Lifetime member of the New Ringgold Fire Company, and former active fire fighter for the former Andreas Fire Company where he also served as secretary of the fire company. Robert enjoyed gardening, and, as a young man Robert and Lorraine assisted her family on their farm.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday September 28, 2023 from the funeral home a 11 o'clock A.M. Friends may call on Wednesday evening September 27, 2023 at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M., and again on Thursday morning beginning at 10:00 A.M.
Interment with Military Honors presented will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Lorraine and her family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional care, and compassion provided Robert, and the kindness extended to them as a family.
Memorials in his name to:
Friedens Lutheran Church
525 Church Street
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
or
Saint John’s United Church of Christ
236 East Market Street
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania 17961
Online condolences or a fond memory of Robert can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Sunday, December 8, 1935 in Andreas, Pennsylvania the son of the late Robert Sr., and Luella (Fink) Greenzweig
Surviving in addition to Lorraine are; beloved daughter, Linda Rice wife of Anthony of Orwigsburg; brother, Ronald Greenzweig and his wife Linda; grandson, Stephen Rice.
A 1953 graduate of Lehighton High School, Robert matriculated to Kutztown College earning his teaching degree in Math. Robert taught High School Math in the Blue Mountain School District for 40 years. Robert served honorably in the United States Army, was a Director for the Hidden River Credit Union for many years, and served as a clerk for Arner Auctioneers. Robert was a Lifetime member of the New Ringgold Fire Company, and former active fire fighter for the former Andreas Fire Company where he also served as secretary of the fire company. Robert enjoyed gardening, and, as a young man Robert and Lorraine assisted her family on their farm.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday September 28, 2023 from the funeral home a 11 o'clock A.M. Friends may call on Wednesday evening September 27, 2023 at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M., and again on Thursday morning beginning at 10:00 A.M.
Interment with Military Honors presented will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania.
Lorraine and her family would like to express their gratitude for the exceptional care, and compassion provided Robert, and the kindness extended to them as a family.
Memorials in his name to:
Friedens Lutheran Church
525 Church Street
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960
or
Saint John’s United Church of Christ
236 East Market Street
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania 17961
Online condolences or a fond memory of Robert can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Donald Greenzweig, please visit our flower store.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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