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Bertha Meckes Obituary
Mrs. Bertha G. Meckes, 91, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 25, 2022. She was married to John Meckes for 68 years before his passing in 2020.
Born in Penn Forest Township, she was a daughter of the late Asher and Mary (Diehl) Heckman.
She was a member of Christ UCC, Jim Thorpe, where she was active on the worship and altar committee. She also volunteered with the Red Cross for over 25 years.
Surviving are her loving daughter Renee, and her husband, Michael Seyfried; two grandsons who she loved dearly, Christopher Seyfried, and his companion, Allie, and Gregory Seyfried; three sisters, Orpha, Alice and Nancy; and two brothers, Frank and Lawrence.
She was also preceded in death by her "other daughter," Therese; four sisters, Elsie, Edith, Pauline and Joyce; and two brothers, Lloyd and Walter.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, Edward F. Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center St., Jim Thorpe, with Pastor Dana Beil officiating. Interment, Evergreen Cemetery, Jim Thorpe. Viewing 9:30-11 a.m. Friday.
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Denny and Sandy
December 21, 2024
We Miss you Aunt Bertha....
Love you always !
Denny and Sandy
Dianne Britton
December 21, 2024
Already two years since Aunt Bertha left this world for the next. I´ll always remember her and Uncle Johnny with much love.
Melissa Blocker
December 29, 2022
Bertha, I only met you within the past couple of years but your kindness and smile will never be forgotten. I always liked sharing sweets with you and listening to your stories, you will be missed.
Missy Blocker
Suzie McLean
December 28, 2022
Sending deepest sympathy to you Renee and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. You are blessed to have had such wonderful parents who are now reunited. Memories become our best friend.
Linda and Butch Pilzer
December 28, 2022
Renee, we are sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
May your loving memories help to ease your pain
Dee
December 27, 2022
Bertha was a lady who stole my heart!! I got to know who while she was a resident at Mahoning Valley! I truly feel blessed to have gotten to spend time with her! Such a loving and wonderful soul! Sometimes in life you meet people unexpectedly that make a great and lasting impression, to me she was one of those people! I absolutely loved and adored her! I will never forget her, she´s in my heart forever!!
Jennifer
December 27, 2022
Bertha, was an amazing women, it was a great pleasure to get to know her and to care for her. I will never forget her always telling me " you're something girl" love you Bertha.. you will be missed,
Jen C
Cathi Sebelin
December 27, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I have such fond memories of her. She was a special lady and my sympathy to you and your family Renee.
Ron and Sandy Seyfried
December 27, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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