Miriam A. Wagner

1941 - 2024

Miriam A. Wagner, 82, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, surrounded by her loving family, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Freeland, on Aug. 31, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Edward E. and Alberta (Brobst) Davis.

She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Bloomsburg State College and her Master's Degree from Kutztown State College.

Miriam had retired from Pottsville Area High School (PAHS) as a math teacher after an almost 40-year career. She was a beloved teacher who impacted the lives of thousands of students. While at PAHS she founded and advised the Mu Alpha Theta Math Club and served as the advisor to the school's American Field Service club for many years. Following her retirement, she continued her passion of teaching for many years tutoring math students.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Harry E. Davis and Robert D. Davis.

Miriam is survived by her daughter, Valerie Bedard, of Salem, Mass.; son, Howard J. Wagner, of North Port, Fla.; sister, Marjorie L. Beck, of Allentown; and three grandchildren: Meiling Bedard, Nathan Wagner, and Sarah Wagner.

A Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, at First United Methodist Church, 330 W. Market St., Pottsville, officiated by Pastor John Wallace. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Interment will be privately held at Freeland Cemetery, Freeland.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Doctors Without Borders, an organization close to Miriam's heart by visiting donate.doctorswithoutborders.org.

To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com.

Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.