Nancy J. Geist

Nancy J. Geist obituary, Tower City, PA

Nancy J. Geist

Nancy Geist Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. on Feb. 9, 2026.
Nancy J. Geist, 87, of Tower City, passed away peacefully Sunday morning February 8, 2026 at her home.

Nancy was born in Pottsville, September 21, 1938 a daughter of the late Emma Adams. Nancy was very young when her father passed and held a very special bond with her mother, whom she dearly missed.

She was a 1956 graduate of Porter Township High School. Following graduation Nancy attended cosmetology school, where she became a licensed cosmetologist.

Nancy was employed with the Federal Government for over 40 years.

She was a very faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Reinerton where she formerly served on the board and numerous committees in church. She was also a member of the Orwin Fire Company Auxiliary, the Tower City American Legion Auxiliary, and the Loyal Order of Moose, Tower City.

Nancy and her husband Pete looked forward to spending the winters at their home in Florida, and they could often be found attending Blue Grass Festivals. She enjoyed traveling throughout the country.

Surviving are her husband whom she spent over 45 years with, Wilford "Pete" Petrie Jr.; her caregiver these past several months Mary Diallo. She is also survived by several cousins whom she dearly loved.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City. Viewing will be from 10-11 at the chapel. Nancy will be laid to rest beside her mother in the Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 1931 Wiconisco Street, Tower City, PA 17980

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