Erna Elisabeth Weidner

Erna Elisabeth Weidner obituary, Fleetwood, PA

Erna Elisabeth Weidner

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117 West Main Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522

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Erna Weidner Obituary

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     Erna Elisabeth Weidner passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Melvin Weidner, who predeceased her on March 27, 2016.

     Born in Greussenheim, Germany, on December 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Bernhard and Emma (Hessenauer) Herrmann and was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. Erna met Melvin while he was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army. They got married in France in 1957 and soon moved to the United States, making their home in Lyons, Pennsylvania, where they shared their entire married life.

     Erna dedicated 42 years to the garment industry and was a member of the Reading Liederkranz. She loved her family more than anything, but she also enjoyed camping with her husband, reading, and dining out with friends. A true sports enthusiast, she followed the Phillies and Eagles, but never lost her German passion for soccer. Erna cherished her travels to visit family in Germany and California. In February of 2021, she moved to Frederick Living where she quickly built new friendships and immersed herself in the community activities.

     Erna is survived by her loving son, Stieven Weidner and his wife, Faye; two grandchildren, Lindsey, wife of Ryan Waltermyer, and Kristopher Weidner and his wife, Taren; four great-grandchildren, Hannah and Noah Waltermyer, and Ethan and Austin Weidner; a brother, Artur Herrmann of Zellingen, Germany; and a sister, Erika Johnson of Marina, California.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Frederick Living Benevolence Fund, managed by TrellisWorks. Donations may be made by scanning the attached QR code or by sending a check payable to "TrellisWorks" with "In Memory of Erna Weidner-FL" in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557.

     Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a memorial service on March 20, 2026, at Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 W. Main Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522.


     Erna Elisabeth Weidner verstarb am Montag, dem 9. März 2026. Sie ist nun wieder mit ihrem geliebten Ehemann Melvin Weidner vereint, der ihr am 27. März 2016 vorausgegangen war.

     Geboren am 11. Dezember 1938 in Greussenheim, Deutschland, war sie die Tochter der verstorbenen Bernhard und Emma (Hessenauer) Herrmann und wurde römisch-katholisch erzogen. Erna lernte Melvin kennen, als er mit der US-Armee in Deutschland stationiert war. Sie heirateten 1957 in Frankreich und zogen bald darauf in die Vereinigten Staaten, wo sie sich in Lyons, Pennsylvania, niederließen und ihr gesamtes Eheleben verbrachten.

     Erna arbeitete 42 Jahre lang in der Bekleidungsindustrie und war Mitglied des Reading Liederkranz. Ihre Familie bedeutete ihr alles, aber sie genoss es auch, mit ihrem Mann zu campen, zu lesen und mit Freunden essen zu gehen. Als begeisterte Sportlerin verfolgte sie die Spiele der Phillies und Eagles, verlor aber nie ihre deutsche Leidenschaft für Fußball. Erna genoss ihre Reisen zu Verwandten in Deutschland und Kalifornien. Im Februar 2021 zog sie in die Seniorenresidenz Frederick Living, wo sie schnell neue Freundschaften schloss und sich aktiv am Gemeinschaftsleben beteiligte.

     Erna hinterlässt ihren geliebten Sohn Stieven Weidner und dessen Frau Faye; zwei Enkelkinder, Lindsey, Ehefrau von Ryan Waltermyer, und Kristopher Weidner und dessen Frau Taren; vier Urenkel, Hannah und Noah Waltermyer sowie Ethan und Austin Weidner; einen Bruder, Arhur Herrmann aus Zellingen; und eine Schwester, Erika Johnson aus Marina, Kalifornien.

     Anstelle von Blumen wird um Spenden an den Frederick Living Benevolence Fund, verwaltet von TrellisWorks, gebeten. Spenden können durch Scannen des beigefügten QR-Codes oder per Scheck an "TrellisWorks" mit dem Vermerk "In Gedenken an Erna Weidner-FL" im Verwendungszweck erfolgen. Schecks senden Sie bitte an: 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, PA 17557.

     Die Trauerfeier findet am 20. März 2026 von 10:00 bis 11:00 Uhr im Bestattungsinstitut Mae A. Stump, Inc., 117 W. Main Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522, statt.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

20

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc.

117 West Main Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522

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Mar

20

Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc.

117 West Main Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522

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Mar

20

Inurnment

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

New Jerusalem Cemetery

Lyons Road, RUSCMBMNR Township, PA 19522

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Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.