Jean P. Everett

1930 - 2015

Everett, Jean P.Jean P. Everett, 84, formerly of Forks Township, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli, PA. Born August 18, 1930, in Eldred Township, PA, she was a daughter of the late William V. and Lottie E. Frantz Kresge. Her husband of 37 years, Carl W. Everett, passed away on November 15, 1986. She was retired as a seamstress for the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union, working at various area clothing manufacturers. Jean graduated from Palmerton High School Class of 1948. She enjoyed quilting and cooking. Years ago, Jean had been a den mother for Cub Scout Packs #1 & #4, Easton. She was a member of St. Paul's III Lutheran Church, Palmer Township, and its quilting circle. Jean was a founding member of the Forks Township Lioness Club and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Survivors: Surviving are three sons, Bob Everett and his wife Jane, of Hazleton, Terry Lee Everett and his wife Connie, of Saylorsburg and Randy Everett and his wife Dee, of Albrightsville; a daughter, Carla Richebacher and her husband John, of New Tripoli; a sister, Elaine Knappenberger, of N. Weissport; 18 grandchildren, Tammy, Angela, Robert, LeeAnn, Julian, Rob, Ryan, Dina, Terra, Ashley, Shane, Erik, Jeanelle, Melissa, Kelly, Lindsay, Cassandra and Vlad and 27 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Carl, she was predeceased by a brother, Sherwood Kresge and a sister, Joyce Schafer. Services: Services will be held at 10:30am Saturday in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 222 Church Street, Lehighton, PA. Call Saturday 9:30-10:30am in the church. Burial will be in St. Matthew's Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com. Contributions: Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Living, to be used to purchase items needed by hospice patients, please memo: Jean Everett memorial, 4605 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066.