Anna Jeanette Wolfgang

Anna Jeanette Wolfgang, 78, formerly of Mowry, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Mt. Carmel Nursing Center, Mt. Carmel.  Born in Mowry on November 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth Sell Wolfgang.  She was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, class of 1956, where she was known as the quietest member of her class, and was a member of the school chorus and the Tri-HI-Y club.  Jeanette worked in the garment industry her entire life, she was a trimmer for the former Mt. Carmel Blouse Company of Mt. Carmel, retiring from the P.K. Pajama Company, Kulpmont.   

She was a life member of the former St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lavelle, now Christ’s United Lutheran Church, Airport Road, Ashland, and a life member of the International Ladies Garment Worker’s Union.  An active member of the church, she sang in the choir, was a member of the Lutheran Church Ladies, and served as indoor custodian for many years.

Preceding her in death was a sister, Elizabeth Wetzel and Emma Wolfgang; brothers James, Luther, Lester, Milton, Ralph, Raymond, and Russell Wolfgang; and nephews Otto and Alex Wolfgang.  

Survivors:

Sister:  Jean Cress, Mount Carmel

Sister:  Ruth Wolfgang, Mount Carmel

Brother:  Walter Wolfgang, Mount Carmel

Niece:  Sally, wife of Erik Tice, Mowry

Niece:  Carrie, wife of Russ Hummel, Ashland

Nephew:  John Wolfgang, and wife Maryann, Mowry

Nephew:  Raymond Wolfgang, and wife Linda, Mount Carmel

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a religious funeral service on Friday January 7^th at 11A.M. from Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland.  The Rev. Dr. Kim L. Lengert will officiate.  A visitation will be held from the church at 10 A.M. until time of service.  Burial will follow at Citizen’s Cemetery, Lavelle.  

Donations can be made to Hillside SPCA, Box 233 Pottsville, or to Christ’s United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland. 

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The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland has charge of arrangements.  

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