Gisela Barbara Maria Young

1947 - 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gisela Barbara Maria Young, at the age of 77. She passed peacefully in her home with family and her beloved dog, Aspen, by her side on Sept. 6, 2025.

She was born on Dec. 17, 1947, in Frickenhausen, Germany, and came to the United States as a young girl. She was born to Josef and Louise Woelki.

Gisela lived a full life, marked by a solid career, dedication to her family, unwavering kindness, and a caring nature toward family and friends. She was an avid crafter and enjoyed traveling. Gisela was a devoted military wife of over 25 years to her loving and caring husband, Lonnie "Mick" Young. Gisela was an active volunteer for many years for Ice Alaska, which she enjoyed.

She was preceded in death by her father, Josef Woelki, and her mother, Louise Woelki.

Gisela is survived by her husband, Lonnie "Mick" Young of North Pole, Alaska. She is also survived by her children: daughter, Deborah (husband, Bryon), grandchildren, Kelley (great-grandchildren Olivia, Addyson), Vincent (great-grandchildren Laila, Isiah, Xavier), Shante and Damien, of Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, and her son, Kenneth Zemencsik Jr. (wife, Tara), grandchildren, Kenneth, III, Zachary, Zane, Kamron, Kadence and Gage, of Stockertown, Pennslvania, her brothers, Rick of North Carolina, Kurt of Florida, and Heinz of Nevada.

She also has a brother, Sigfried, who disappeared in October 1981.

She has many beloved nieces and nephews. Gisela is survived by her goddaughter, Kimberly Ishungisa (husband, LaMeck) of Lacey, Washington.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society or Wounded Warrior Project, in Gisela's memory.