January 17, 2013
Samantha B. Lengel, 17, of Nut Grove Road, Pine Grove, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends Thursday at Hershey Medical Center.
Born on Oct. 25, 1995, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of Andrew and Tammy Kutz Lengel.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Pine Grove, where she was an active member of the worship ministry.
Samantha was a junior at Pine Grove Area High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was a member of the high school basketball team which this year won their 1,000th game in the history of girls basketball at Pine Grove. A big part of her life was playing softball. She was a member of the high school softball team and also a member of the X plosion Softball team.
Samantha loved all members of her family as enthusiastically as she played her athletics. She was an avid reader and loved animals especially her dogs, Duchess and Ty.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Catherine Lengel; and two cousins, Ryan Lemke and Kevin Krause.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her brother, Steven Lengel at home; maternal grandparents, Gary and Mary Bohr, Pine Grove, and Gary Kutz, Tamaqua; paternal grandfather, Howard Lengel, Pine Grove; her Godparents, Talitha and Timothy Lemke, Pine Grove; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, with Dr. Richard Schoenleber officiating. There will be a calling time from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the church Wednesday. Interment will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the family to be used for a future scholarship in Samantha's name, c/o Andrew and Tammy Lengel 92 Nut Grove Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963. H.L. Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Pine Grove, is in charge of arrangements.
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On this anniversary, I am remembering you and your family.
Mae Williams
Family
January 13, 2021
Don't you know Sam is cheering for the Cardinals? I love you all so much and plan to see you soon. Prayers are going up for you daily.
Aunt Mae
February 16, 2013
May you find peace knowing that your Samantha is safe in the arms of Jesus. I sense what an exceptional young lady she was. You must be very proud of the her, having touched so many lives for the better. Keeping you in prayer.
Claudia Moyer
February 15, 2013
Sammy y9ou are like a candel in the wind we have grwon up with you seen you through your good tiems and some sad times. But you will never be forgotten Love you always
Mike Miller
February 15, 2013
Tammy,Andy & Steven
I am so sorry for the Loss of Sammy it was a total shock to me as A family member I just wanted to be ther with you all but my military Duties took me elsewhere I know Sammy meant alot ot everyone and everybody she built her own reputation and involved with her sport activities which excelled in
You all Take Care God Bless
Love you All
Your Cousin Mike
Mike Miller
February 15, 2013
Will miss our pitching talks, Sam! Thank you for all of the great memories:)
Waldorf
January 26, 2013
One of God's Angels will shine bright in the sky....her smile,love and joy will forever be imbedded in your hearts. God Bless <3
Jennifer Kintzel-Catranis
January 25, 2013
I taught Samantha a few years ago at the middle school. Besides being a top-notch student, I remember her as a student with a remarkably pleasant personality with an almost non-stop smile. Like Samantha's personality, the memories that everyone has of her can be nothing other than pleasant ones. Thoughts and prayers...Shirley Clements
January 24, 2013
Sam you were a amazing friend and teammate may you rest in peace
January 23, 2013
May God grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. May the love and support of family and friends help to ease the sorrow in your heart.
Daynorowicz
January 23, 2013
Andy, Tammy & Steven,
We are sorry to hear about Sam. We remember from dance classes, that pleasant personality and her smile! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff, Pam, Jackie & Jon Kline
Jeff & Pam Kline
January 23, 2013
Tammy and Andy we are so sorry for your loss. We first met Sam at Carl's during pitching lesson's. Then we had the joy of playing on the same team. Sam always had a great smile and we will truly miss her.
Tina, Dave , Sam Pogash
January 22, 2013
We hope the sadness you are feeling is lightened just a little by knowing that so many people are thinking of your family and praying comfort and peace upon you. We will especially be praying for you tomorrow, as you say your final earthly good byes to Sam. God bless you.
Rich, Amy, Rachel and Danielle Kreiger
January 22, 2013
Tammy, Andy and Steven, as many have mentioned words cannot describe or take away the pain of losing a child, a parent should never have to do this, God has truly gained a beautiful angel as we here on earth have lost an angel, Sam was always a joy to be around and having a daughter of her age and also a friend of Sam's makes this so much harder on so many of us to accept this great loss. She will be in our hearts forever. God Bless and stay strong
Nicole, Brian & Kristen Fessler
January 22, 2013
Tammy, Andy & Steven - I am so sorry for your loss...a life taken too soon. May your memories of Sam bring you comfort.
Kim (Huntzinger) Webber
January 22, 2013
To the Lengle family: I had the honor of taking Sam to some of her baseball and Basketball games and it was an honor to have her on the bus. May your hearts soon be fillled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as a family as you celebrate a life well lived We lost a great young girl but Heaven gained a beautiful shing star and angel.. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorry ... Nancy Schaeffer
Nancy Schaeffer
January 22, 2013
Tammy & Andy
There will be a physical void this year during our high school softball season but Sam's spiritual presence will be with us forever. She gave the team so much pleasure with her infectious smile and personality. Her picture will be in my scorebook this season to remind us of the wonderful person and player she was. We will all miss her but she will be in our memories forever. You can be proud of the wonderful daughter you raised.
Ann Felty
January 22, 2013
No words can take away the pain you are feeling right now in this time of sorrow. Take comfort in your memories of Sam and knowing she was a well respected and liked person. Her smile lite up the room!! She was a great person and will never be forgotten.
LeeAnne, Chris, Brianna (#4) and Cole Felty
January 22, 2013
Tammy, Andrew and Steven, words cannot be found to ease your sorrow, but someone else wrote these "All those we love are part of us, for things of beauty leave their trace, and memories of all we've shared are treasures time cannot erase." Our prayers are with you.
Leona & Dennis Behney
January 21, 2013
I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Sam was a terrific person and a pleaure to be around. I loved watching her grow up and always seeing her smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathie Newswanger
January 21, 2013
I didn't know Sam, but my girls did. Sam shared her love of sports by helping out in Basketball & Softball teaching our future stars. I thank her family for raising such a beautiful person. She will live on in all our hearts. On Angels wings, to God's hands. May you all find peace.
Joe, Robyn, Trisha, Emily Kopinetz
January 21, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Sam. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort.
Jon,Josie & Casey Saussaman
January 21, 2013
Mary, Gary and Family,
There are just no words.....may God give you strength.
Our heartfelt sympathy,
Paula and Doug DeBue
Paula & Douglas DeBue
January 21, 2013
Samantha was a fantastic student and one of the nicest kids I've ever had the privilege of knowing and teaching. God bless you all always.
Ron Stump
January 20, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Sammy. I did'nt know her but she sounded like a wonderful young lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Herring Miller
January 20, 2013
She was full of joy..and gave that joy to all she met. God bless her & her family .
Gary & Diane Ditzler
January 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. You have a wonderful and beautiful guardian angel watching over you.
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
John 14:1-2
January 20, 2013
Dear Family, Friends and Teammates of Sammy. Although you do not know us personally, we are very sorry for the loss of your precious daughter, sister, friend and teammate. I cannot imagine the terrible pain you are experiencing. Please know you are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted by those around you and may your fond memories keep you close at heart.
Sincerely,
Barb, Adam, Renae & Erin
- Warcola
January 20, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of you loss. We were also very touched to read the story concerning the Wednesday night basketball game in her honor. My daughter played for Saucon Valley in some very competetive games with Pine Grove and we came to respect your players and program very much. Just wanted to let you know our thoughts are with you here in Saucon Valley in this very difficult time.
Polgar's
January 20, 2013
Andy and family we are so sorry for your loss.I did not know your daughter personally,but my heart goes out to yous.Andy you were at my home alot years ago with Kelly and Butch Miller.We want to send our prayers for Gods comfort and strength.
Sue John Miller
January 19, 2013
It's been a long time since our girls were on the same softball team but you never forget the bonds that were formed. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sam and wish there was something we could. But obviously, there is nothing. No one can do anything. So we will pray for your family and hope that God's grace will help you through this unspeakable tragedy. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Matt,Liz,Cassidy,Caitlyn Pinchorski
Liz Pinchorski
January 19, 2013
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. Kathy and Bob Schnoke
January 19, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
January 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and comfort you!!
Cathy & Tony Dallago
January 19, 2013
So sorry I can not be there now but I will see you in a few weeks. My love and prayers will continue to be with you daily as we mourn the loss of our sweet and happy Sam. Miss all of you and love you dearly, my family.
Aunt Mae Kutz Rambo
January 19, 2013
to the family of Samantha Lengel,
i am so sorry for your loss may you find comfort and strength in her memories and in each other.
Rodney & Lisa
Krammes
January 19, 2013
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. So sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Hans, Amy, Donald and John Deibler
January 19, 2013
May God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Karen (Kemmerling) Miller
January 19, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Lori Sallada, Carl
January 19, 2013
Tammy, Andy and Steven: We are so very sorry for your loss. Sammy was a beautiful and talented and obviously special young lady. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and Sammy's entire family, her friends, her teammates and to all the people whose lives she touched. May God's peace and love as well as your memories and the love of family and friends comfort you in your horrible loss. We will be praying for you and thinking of you.
Love,
Chuck and Linda (Lehman) Riley
Chuck and Linda Riley
January 19, 2013
Tammy and Andy,
I am so sorry for your loss. When I heard she was your daughter, all the memories of us in school came back to me...I hope all the wonderful memories of your Sammie will some how help the healing...she is and forever will be your Angel. God bless.
Jennifer Kintzel Catranis
Jennifer Catranis
January 19, 2013
Tammy, Andy, and Steven...I am so sorry for your loss! You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. Our whole community has been praying for strength for all of you. Love, Donna Raudabaugh Medeiros and family
January 19, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pete Ulicny
January 19, 2013
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry, Katie, Alexa & Ian Brown
January 19, 2013
Dear Andy, Tammy & Steven,
We are so saddened to hear about your loss of Samantha. The people here in FL at the church we attend have you in their prayers, as we do too. We're sorry we can't be there for you.
Love, Uncle Paul and Aunt Carol
January 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bill and Denise Pichler
January 19, 2013
There are know words to say to let you know how deeply sorry i am. Sammie was a ray of sunshine filled with love compassion joy and faith in which she shared with each and everyone. Sam has touched so many lives,she will live on in spirit in many. I pray God give the strength needed to get through the joy to carry all of the memories, and the peace in each of your hearts from the love that sammie so gave. Jerry and i are here for you always. love to all may God Bless and heal you.
Jerry and Missy Witherow
January 19, 2013
Thoughts and Prayers are with the family and friends of this beautiful Angel.
Toni Ulsh
January 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lengel family as we all share the loss of your precious Samantha.
Rod and Barb Luckenbill
January 19, 2013
Andy and Tammy, I didn't know Sam very well, but with all I have heard about her in the last few days, I wish I would have. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God help you in this time of sorrow.
George & Trudy Shiffer
January 19, 2013
The Shepherd
So long ago a lamb was slain,
Left helpless to atone,
For all the things He never did,
Nor ever would have done.
Behold though has a shepherd come,
From whence was just a lamb.
A friend to hold us in embrace—
'Tis He who helps us stand.
And in your time of troubled pain,
He will hold you as well.
A lighthouse, He will guide you through,
This lonely ocean's swell.
So as the shepherd takes your hand,
To guide you on your way,
Take comfort for it's He with whom,
Your lamb now walks today ...
-30-
Randy Snedden
January 19, 2013
Andy Tammy Our hearts go out to your whole family at this time.May your memories of Sam comfort you and bring smiles to you once again.
Joanne & Ed Brown
January 19, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet angel, May God Bless the family at this time......
Sue and Eileen Snyder-Loncar
January 19, 2013
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