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Wendell Weatherholtz Obituary

HOUTZDALE - Wendell N. Weatherholtz II, 67, a man with the love of guitars, was called to Vahalla to assist Stevie Ray Vaughn with the blues on Jan. 10, 2025. He passed at home.

Born June 11, 1957 to Wendell and Nancy (Tomco) Weatherholtz, he was a 1976 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. Wendell worked in the coal and oil industries over his career. He was also the co-owner of Moshannon Valley Floral. Wendell loved his family, gardening, being surrounded by music, playing guitar, and his tractor.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Weatherholtz (Kitko) of Houtzdale; his mother, Nancy; his children, Nicole Weatherholtz of N.C., Beth (John) Socoski of Brooksville, Fla.; Richard L. Nicholson Jr. of Olanta, and Erik Nicholson of Madera. He is also survived by his buddy, Moses, his black lab. He is also survived by his siblings Rick Weatherholtz, Jerry (Al) English, Preston (Susan) Weatherholtz, and Melissa (Ken) Bauman; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held 11-1 p.m. and with services following on Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at Madera United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Ford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the "blessing box " on Hannah Street Houtzdale; or to the Madera United Methodist Church, 96 Spruce Street, Madera, PA 16661.

Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2025.

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Ed Dietrick

June 5, 2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday

Mark P Dugan

January 17, 2025

So sorry for the families loss. Wendell was such a good guy. so easy to get along with.

Ross and Debra Srock

January 15, 2025

Sorry for your loss Joyce, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tanya Stiver

January 14, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss, Joyce. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff and Cindy Mills

January 13, 2025

Joyce , so sorry for your loss of a special man. Cindy and I are praying for you and your family. Sorry that we will not be able to attend the viewing, our prayers are with you.

Curt Yaple

January 13, 2025

So sorry to hear this been a good friend

Ed Dietrick

January 13, 2025

So sorry Joyce.

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