Elsie Caroline Stettler

1922 - 2017

Elsie Caroline Stettler obituary, 1922-2017, Reading, PA

BORN

1922

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

390 West Neversink Road

Reading, Pennsylvania

Elsie Stettler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2017.

Elsie Caroline Stettler, 95, passed away November 27, 2017, in Berkshire Center.
She was predeceased by her husband, Russell S. Stettler.

Elsie was born in Lehighton, on January 23, 1922, a daughter of the late Alvin P. Jr. and Caroline (Wist) Gunkel.

She was employed by RK Knitting Mills in Reading as a turner for 20 years, retiring in 1992. Elsie was an avid bingo player and she loved her grandchildren. She was very independent and sassy.

She is survived by her 2 sons, George A., and his wife, Judy Stettler, of Reading; Edwin R., and his wife Mary Stettler, of Womelsdorf; her daughter, Mary Stettler of N.Y.; her sister, Margaret Lush, of Lehighton; 2 grandsons, Steven Stettler and Shane Stettler; 3 step-grandchildren; and 4 step-great-grandchildren.

Elsie was predeceased by her daughter, Nancy Stettler and her brother, Edward Gunkel.

Services will be Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 11 a.m. in Auman's Inc Funeral Home, 390 W Neversink Rd Reiffton. Burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be Wednesday 10-11 a.m. in the funeral home.

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5 Entries

December 10, 2017

Paula Ramos-Colon

Mary, I am sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.

December 5, 2017

Kathy Branch RHS.Class of 73

To Mary and her entire family: May the God of all Comfort, hold you in His loving comforting arms during this difficult time. Mary thank you for sharing the many fb photos of you and your mother a very special Woman. You are in our prayers, thoughts and hearts. Shalom

December 3, 2017

Elaine and sebastian Addesso

Judy and George so sorry to hear the news. Our prayers are with you.

November 30, 2017

Cynthia Ramos

I am so sorry to hear about your mom, thinking of you,

Cindy Ramos

November 30, 2017

Anita Justiniano

George, We are sorry for your loss. We are thankful for God's merciful way in welcoming his child home. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lefty and Anita Justiniano

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Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

390 West Neversink Road, Reading, PA 19606

Dec

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Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

390 West Neversink Road, Reading, PA 19606

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6

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Forest Hills Memorial Park

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390 West Neversink Road, Reading, PA 19606

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