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Violet Jane

April 8, 1933 — September 23, 2015

Violet Jane "Peep" (Osenbach) Wood, beloved mother, and grandmother, great grandmother 82 years of age of Blue Mountain Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. after a brief illness.

Widow of Robert W. Wood who passed away on February 7, 2014.

Survived by;

Daughter,
Karen L. Wood of Andreas;

Sons,
Robin R. Wood and his wife Tracy of Fleetwood,
Dennis K. Wood of New Ringgold,
Thomas S. Wood and his wife Deborah of Tamaqua,

Brother,
Harold Osenbach of New Ringgold;

Sister,
Mrs. Jean Tiley of Easton;

5 grand children, Joshua, Julie, Kristen, Gregory, and Jennifer;
4 great grand children. Lorali, Faith, Lillian, and Gianna.

Many nieces, and nephews also survive Violet.

A Tamaqua Area High School graduate, Violet and her late husband Bob founded and co-owned Tamaqua Truck & Trailer of Tamaqua in 1969, which has successfully transitioned to her children. Violet, is a member of Zion's Stone Church of West Penn Township where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Violet was also a member of the Lehighton Bi-centennial Chorus. Violet liked to travel and would often accompany Bob in their private plane on trips.

Born in West Penn Township the daughter of the late Charles W. and Maude Ida (Kocher) Osenbach. Violet was also preceded in death by sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McHugh, Mrs. Betty Snyder; brother, Mr. Herman C. Osenbach, and Berton Osenbach.

Funeral Services have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960.

A Funeral service will be held at 11 o'clock AM on Monday September 28, 2015 from the funeral home, Rev. James Seifert to officiate.

A Gathering of Friends will occur on Sunday evening September 27, 2015 at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M.

Interment will be in Zion's Stone Church Cemetery of West Penn Township.

Memorials in her name to:
Zion's Stone Church of West Penn Township
Cemetery Road
New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960

online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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