Robert J. Neifert, age 89, of 301 sixth Street Coaldale, Pa., died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. He was the husband of Dorothy (Conahan) Neifert who died in 1997.
Born in Tamaqua, PA
he was the son of the late Frederick and Kathryn Mae (Steinert) Neifert.
Mr. Neifert worked for Union Carbide in Tamaqua, PA, was a United States Army Veteran having served in WWII.
He was a graduate of Tamaqua High School class of 1937 and a life member of the Tamaqua Elks.
He is survived by his
Daughter- Barbara Neifert of Coaldale, Pa.
Sister-Grace Vanreed of Tamaqua, Pa.
Nieces and Nephews
He was preced in death by his parents, wife and Brother Kenneth Neifert.
No Calling Hours.
Memorial Service at the convenience of the family.
Contributions may be made to the food pantry of Trinity United Church of Christ 22 Lafayette Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
Guestbook may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., Tamaqua, Pa..