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Eleanor Weikel Obituary
Born in Ringtown, Aug. 14, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Possessky Weikel.
She was raised in Yatesville and graduated from the former Mahanoy Township High School, then she returned to Ringtown in 1951.
She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Ringtown, where she was a member of the former Sodality.
Prior to retirement, Eleanor worked as a seamstress in the local garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU. Eleanor was also an assistant at the Ringtown Library for many years.
She was an avid bowler and also enjoyed playing bingo, trips to the casino and scratch-off lottery tickets.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon J. Weikel, in 1956; sister, Katherine Timmons; and brother, Edward Weikel.
Eleanor is survived by two daughters, Ann Lewis, Stroudsburg. and Mary Zimmerman, Schnecksville; two sons, James "Slugger" Weikel and Gordy Weikel, both of Ringtown; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church, Ringtown. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 W. Main St., Ringtown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Building Fund, c/o St. Mary Church, 80 N. Center St., Ringtown, PA 17967 or the Ringtown Library. More information and directions are available at www.ringtownfuneral.com.
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for Eleanor Weikel
December 27, 2014
TO: Gordy,Slugger, Anna, Mary and family: So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom! She was a wonderful lady, will be missed by many!
Chas Lindenmuth and Helen Frye
December 24, 2014
TO THE WEIKEL FAMILY, YOUR MOTHER WILL BE SADLY MISS! SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!
RANDY AND LISA BOYER
Joann Zogby
December 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. She certainly was a great lady. Always remember the "good time".. Joann Zogby
Bridget Bowman
December 23, 2014
Gordon and Family
Our deepest sympathy. May you treasure all those special memories of her. God Bless. Bridget and Ozzie Bowman
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Joanne
December 23, 2014
So sorry to hear about you Mom Gordy!
December 23, 2014
So sad to hear of Eleanor's passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. I have such wonderful memories of her when I was growing up. She always played with us. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Love, Bruce and Ruthanne.
Edward J Timmons
December 23, 2014
words can,t express the way I feel the last sister to go heaven, my mom and sister is waiting.to save you a seat at bingo table,I love you aunt Eleanor
Bart & Barb Hoffman
December 23, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Joseph Micklesavage
December 23, 2014
A great woman that will truly be missed by all. R.I.P. Gram Weikel
wendy greising
December 23, 2014
You have lived a great life Eleanor Weikel.I am so very glad that I met you.You are a very special lady.Be in peace now.You will be missed by all..
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