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Winifred Mestlin Obituary

SHAMOKIN — Winifred M. (Renn) Mestlin, 86, a lifelong resident of Shamokin, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 12, 2012, at Mountain View: A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coal Township.

Born Feb. 17, 1928, in Shamokin, she was a daughter of the late William and Hilda (Emerich) Renn.

She was a graduate of Shamokin High School.

On June 7, 1947, she married John C. Mestlin, who passed away in January 1971.

She worked in the retail industry for various establishments in the area.

She was a member of the Calvary Bible Fellowship Church, Redman Social Club and the Sweet Adeline Choir group, and was a social member of the Independence Fire Company.

Surviving are two sons, Terry Mestlin, husband of Barbara, of Ranshaw, and John Mestlin, husband of Roseann, of Van Wert, Ohio; a grandson, John Mestlin, husband of Jill; two granddaughters, Tammy Nazih, wife of Alex, and Kimberly Dormer; six great-grandchildren, Jacob Mestlin, Emily Mestlin, Kamilyah Nazih, Gracie Nazih, Deliliah Nazih and Abner Nazih; two sisters, Beverly Seik and Carol Campbell, and a brother, Darwin Renn.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Renn.

Published by The News Item from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2012.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nancy Ringes-Moore

December 17, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Leonard J Lucas Funeral Home, Ltd. and Staff..

December 14, 2012

To the Mestlin Family,

So sorry to read of your loss. May God wrap you in his arms during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Lee & Linda (Grow) Fish

December 14, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Shirley(Hale) Malett

December 13, 2012

dear mammam, going to miss you alot i want to say thanks for all of the great memories we made and all the fun we had. i love you mammam xoxo we will see each other again

kimberly dormer

December 13, 2012

Terry, Barb, Johnny, and family,
I just wanted you to know how sorry I am to see the passing of your mother and grandmother. May she be at peace in the Lords Heavenly Kingdom and may The Holy Trinity Bless and watch over you all at this time of sorrow. Rick Ulrich

Rick Ulrich

December 13, 2012

Feeling a broken heart for the Mestlin family and, most especially, my friend John. Prayers and sympathy for their loss.

December 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Corinne & Ralph Marut (Gallagher)

December 13, 2012

Sherry and I want to extend our most sincere sympathy to Winnie's family. We have many fond memories of her over many years. Sincerely, Tom and Sherry Thomas

Tom Thomas

December 13, 2012

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