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Nancy Ebling Obituary

93 years of age and resident of Whitehall, passed away on January 13, 2022. She was the wife of Walter K. Ebling for 70 years at the time of his passing in 2020. Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late Harold H. and Olive (Fowler) Fortwangler. Nancy was a member of Saint John's UCC Fullerton in Whitehall. A 1946 graduate of Weatherly High School, she worked at the Hazleton National Bank in Weatherly for many years, and retired in 1985 from Merchants National Bank in Allentown. She is survived by son Walter J. Ebling; granddaughter Rebecca with her husband Andrew Silberman; grandson Carl; great grandson Andrew: a niece, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; predeceased by husband Walter; sons William R. and Wayne H. Ebling; brothers William H. and Robert L. Fortwangler; sister Nelda F. Churry; niece Jacqueline Churry. Private graveside services were held in Union Cemetery, Weatherly. Those who wish to honor Nancy with a memorial contribution, her family suggests a donation to either the American Heart Assoc., PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 6, 2022.

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Ray Bieak

February 8, 2022

My condolences to Family and Friends of Nancy. I got to know Nancy and husband Walter working at the election polls with her for many years. Peace.

American Heart Association

February 7, 2022

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

VINCENT & JEANETTE POANDL

February 7, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ebling family and friends. What a wonderful couple. We had so many great times with them. Now they are back together. God Bless

Patricia Bretsky Swanson

February 5, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a Weatherly High School classmate of my Dad, Fred Bretsky and I remember Walter( Jimmy) from elementary school. Please accept my sympathy and prayers for you and your family.

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