Jean P. Everett

1930 - 2015

Mrs. Jean P. Everett
Mrs. Jean P. Everett, 84, formerly of Forks Township, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, in Cornerstone Living, New Tripoli. She was the widow of Carl W. Everett, who died Nov. 15, 1986. They had been married for 37 years.
She was retired as a seamstress for the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union, having worked for various area clothing manufacturers.
Born in Eldred Township, she was a daughter of the late William V. and Lottie E. (Frantz) Kresge. She was a 1948 graduate of Palmerton High School. The deceased enjoyed quilting and cooking.Years ago, she had been a den mother for Cub Scout packs 1 and 4, Easton.
She was a member of St. Paul III Lutheran Church, Palmer Township, and its quilting circle, and was a founding member of the Forks Township Lioness Club and a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.
Surviving are three sons, Bob, and his wife, Jane, of Hazleton, Terry Lee, and his wife, Connie, of Saylorsburg, and Randy, and his wife, Dee, of Albrightsville; a daughter Carla, wife of John Richebacher of New Tripoli; a sister, Elaine Knappenberger, of North Weissport; 18 grandchildren, Tammy, Angela, Robert, LeeAnn, Julian, Ryan, Dina, Terra, Ashley, Shane, Erik, Jeanelle, Melissa, Kelly, Lindsay, Cassandra, Rob and Vlad; and 27 great-grandchildren.
She was also predeceased by a brother Sherwood; and a sister, Joyce Schafer.
Service: Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 222 Church St., Lehighton. Interment, church cemetery. Call 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday in the church. Contributions in her name may be made to Cornerstone Living, to be used to purchase items needed by hospice patients, please memo: Jean Everett Memorial, 4605 Werleys Corner Rd., New Tripoli, PA 18066. Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home, Easton. Offer online condolences can be offered at www.strunkfh.com.