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Nancy Lou Degler

1933 - 2019

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

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Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

116 South Liberty Street

Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania

Nancy Degler Obituary

Nancy Lou Degler, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Sunday, April 14, at Providence Place, Pottsville. She was formerly of East Brunswick Township.

Nancy was born in Shoemakersville, Dec. 7, 1933, a daughter of the late Anna Hepner and George Jacob Dunkel. She was the wife of William Arthur Degler. They were married Sept. 24, 1955. She was a housewife, dedicated mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by siblings, George Dunkel Jr., Floyd Dunkel, Jane Mengel and Shirley Dunkel.

In addition to her husband, Nancy is survived by a son, William, husband of Kimberly Degler, of Schuylkill Haven; granddaughter, Katie Degler McNulty and her husband, Andrew, great-grandson, Conar McNulty; sister, Pamela McFadden, wife of John P., Phillipsburg, N.J.

A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Orwigsburg, with Pastor Steward Warner officiating. The public is invited to call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment immediately following at Zion's Red Church Cemetery Association, Orwigsburg. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Team Orwigsburg, c/o Eileen Thompson, 33 E. Adamsdale Road, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Apr. 16, 2019.
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Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

April 16, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace and may God comfort you as only He can.

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April 16, 2019

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Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

116 South Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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116 South Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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Zion's Red Church Cemetery Association

Orwigsburg, PA

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116 South Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961

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