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Nancy Diefenderfer Obituary
Nancy Neale (Ross) Diefenderfer passed away on February 23, 2007 at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem. She was born in Allentown on October 5, 1922 to Neil Allen Ross and Zetta Mae Ervin and moved to Fullerton in 1929. She attended Fullerton Public School and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1940 and from Mansfield University (Mansfield, Pa. ) in 1944 with a bachelor of science in home economics. She married Carson (Kit) Freyman Diefenderfer on July 1, 1944. A lifelong educator, Nancy taught in the school systems of Fawn Township, York County, of Baltimore, Md. and of the City of Allentown, retiring from Dieruff High School in 1984. She was a member of Midway Manor Moravian Church since 1955, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. Through her memberships with the Bethlehem Womens Club, the AAUW, and the Ladies Sewing Society of Central Moravian Church, Nancy shared her energy, as well as her sewing talents with the community. Nancy was also a Girl Scouts Leader. Survivors: Kit, her husband of 62 Years; two daughters and their husbands, Elaine Diefenderfer and Tod Pontius of Austin, Texasand Caren Diefenderfer and David Robertson of Roanoke, Va.; five grandchildren, Pamela Pontius and her husband Gregory Rankin of Washington D.C., Elizabeth Pontius of Houston Texas, Nancy Pontius of Austin, and Mark and Joseph Robertson of Roanoke; nephew, Neil Ross and his wife Lounell, niece, Sandy Wells and her husband Bill; aunt, FloRilla and her cousins, Rowena, Vivian, Frank, Betty, Marian, FloRilla, and Martha. Services: The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 27 at 11 a.m. at Midway Manor Moravian Church on 1201 North Ulster Street in Allentown. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences may be made at www.longfuneralhome.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to Midway Manor Moravian Church; Mansfield University Foundation, Alumni House, Mansfield, PA 16933; or a charity of your choice.
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Cheryl Jacoby-Diehl (Olivieri)
February 28, 2007
Dear Elaine,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength through this very difficult time.
Leonard Anthony
February 27, 2007
Kit and Family, We extend to you our sincerest sympathy. Gladys, Len and family.
karen (kocsis) hirst
February 27, 2007
Dear Caren
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She touched many lives, and was a vital part of the Husky Pride at Dieruff.
Frank Ervin
February 27, 2007
Dear Kit, Family and Friends, words
are hard to come by at this time,
but we all know our loss now is a
the blessing we cannot and will not begrudge our beloved Nancy. May
we all find comfort and peace among
those left behind.
The Ervin Family
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Ray and Betty Roberson
February 26, 2007
Dear Kit, Elaine, Caren, David, Mark and Joseph: We are so sorry to hear about Nancy. We loved her so much. She will be missed by so many. We will be thinking of you.
Bonnie and Jay Hetherington
February 26, 2007
Elaine,
I know there are not any words that can comfort you at this time, but I hope you can find comfort in knowing that your mother was loved by many. God bless you and your family.
Judy (Eisenhard) Flavelle
February 26, 2007
Dear Elaine
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace and comfort in knowing your mom was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many.
Jeff Arbogast
February 26, 2007
Elaine,
I am so sorry for your loss. A mother touches, guides, supports and loves her family every day. A mother who is also a teacher shapes the lives of so many more people. May you find the strength to celebrate a long, active, and very meaningful life.
Jeff Arbogast & Lori Ellingson
Sandy Wika
February 26, 2007
Elaine and Family:
Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Judy Baker
February 26, 2007
Kit and Family:
Saddened to read of your loss. May God be with you.
David Leibensperger DHS ' 66
February 25, 2007
Elaine and Family- My sincere sympathy to you and your loved ones. Your Mother was a wonderful lady whom we all enjoyed during our DHS days. May you find strength in all the loving and fond memories you have. You are in my prayers.
Francis Pirog
February 25, 2007
Kit and Family: As a classmate of Nancy for one year only I was sorry to read of her passing on.
Karen Wiesenberger- Holloway
February 25, 2007
Elaine, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. It was wonderful to share stories about our parents and our youth at the Paddock. May you find peace knowing that your mother had a happy and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of so many people.
Ellen Smith
February 25, 2007
Caren, David, Mark and Joseph, We are thinking of you in your time of loss. May your memories of your mom/grandmother help you and your family through this very difficult time. With love, Ellen, John, David and Kelly Smith
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