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Virginia Neast Obituary

Virginia M. Neast, 94, of Jim Thorpe, died Friday, June 3, 2011 at her home. She had been the beloved wife of Franklin G. "Hank" Neast who died in 2006. Born in Mauch Chunk, she was a daughter of the late Edwin F. and Olive E. (Smith) Stermer. She had worked at the former Kathy-Ann Sportswear and Kiddie Clothes, both of Jim Thorpe.Her life was devoted to family, God and church. She was a Prayer Warrior and a great encourager. She was a member of Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church, Jim Thorpe where she was very active as a Sunday school teacher, bible school teacher and member of the church board.
She was a member of the Mauch Chunk High School graduating class of 1935.
She is survived by daughters; Connie L. Moyer Hoffman, wife of Dale Hoffman of Lehigh-ton, Karen J., wife of Gerald Strubinger of Jim Thorpe, nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister Margaret Snyder and a brother, Edwin Stermer.
Service: Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Monday, June 6 at Ebenezer Evangelical Congregational Church, 441 Center Ave., Jim Thorpe with the Rev. Jared Rabold officiating. Call 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Mauch Chunk Cemetery, Jim Thorpe. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be sent to her church or Arcadia Hospice, 7248 Tilghman St., Suite 160, Allentown, 18106.

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Published by Times News on Jun. 4, 2011.

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Mark & Kelly Hamm

June 8, 2011

To All The Neast Families,
Ginny was like a grandmother to all of us whom we dearly loved. What a godly example she was for us to look and live up to. Everytime we look at our "pillow" we smile and thank God for having her be a part of our lives. We will miss her dearly.

George and Jan Trapp

June 6, 2011

Cann Family and Other Family of Virginia ---- The Messiah College Field Hockey Family both feels your pain and rejoices w/you at the homegoing of your mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She was a great woman in the Lord and an absolute joy to know. We are so pleased that she was able to come to Messiah a couple of times in Erika's first two years on the team. ----- George and Coachee speaking for the entire MCFH Family

June 5, 2011

CONNIE AND KAREN AND KIDS
SHE WAS A BEAUTY WHO SHOWED LOVE TO ALL..JUST KNOW HOW HAPPY SHE IS NOW IN THE PALM OF GOD'S HAND...SHE'S DANCING WITH THE ANGELS..WITH MESSIAH'S LOVE AND OURS..JUST SANDY AND AL YEAKEL OCALA,FL

Michele and Tom Yasson

June 5, 2011

Connie and family,
We are sorry to read about the passing of your Mom/Grandma. She was a wonderful, loving person. We will remember you all in our prayers. Love, Michele and Tom

June 4, 2011

Connie & Karen,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Your
mother was a lovely, friendly woman, who
I remember very well from when I grew up
and lived on "the hill".
Ellen Herman

June 4, 2011

Connie, my prayers are with you and your family. Your mother was a wonderful person and I was so glad to have seen her again in April. Love . Mary and Family.

Cheryl Wentz

June 4, 2011

Karen,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl

Mae & Brent Rohlfing

June 4, 2011

Dear Connie and Karen: Brent and I are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. She had a good long life and know that she appreciated the care and love that the two of you gave to her. I always remember your Mother from when she lived next door to my Mother. She was a wonderful caring woman. I am sorry that we won't be able to attend her services but we won't be in the area at that time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Mae & Brent

Linda Borger

June 4, 2011

Karen, my prayers go out to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. God Bless. Linda

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