August 26, 1929 – November 24, 2018
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Jean B. Meck, 89, of Tilden Twp., passed away, Saturday, November 24, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital East- Schuylkill Campus.
She was the loving wife of Lee E. Meck, who died December 23, 2001.
Born in District Township, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Beulah M. (Miller) Kemp.
Jean was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden, Twp.
She was employed as a sewing machine operator for 22 years at Windsor Knitting Mill, retiring in 1991.
Jean was a member of Ladies Auxiliary Hamburg Fire Company, Shoemakersville, Shartlesville, and Pikesville Fire Co.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to play Bingo. Jean also loved playing games and drinking beer with her family.
Jean is survived by two daughters: Nancy L. Meck, Hamburg, and Norma J. Stauffer, Hamburg. Four grandchildren: Cindy A., wife of Richard Roberts, Jr.; Daniel E. Stauffer; Angela D., wife of Jeremy Miller; and Brian Stauffer, husband of Denise; five great grandchildren: Kelsey, wife of Joshua Rosario, Brittany and Brandon Stauffer, Hunter Roberts, and Austin Miller; two step great grandchildren: Jessica and Josh Hill; and one honorary great great granddaughter, Sheri Whitman also survive her.
She was predeceased by one brother, Donald G. Kemp, husband of Shirley Kemp.
A funeral service will be held Friday, November 30, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, 40 South 4th Street, Hamburg. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Township. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services in the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Associations, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22202, or www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com.
She was the loving wife of Lee E. Meck, who died December 23, 2001.
Born in District Township, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Beulah M. (Miller) Kemp.
Jean was a member of St. Michael's Church, Tilden, Twp.
She was employed as a sewing machine operator for 22 years at Windsor Knitting Mill, retiring in 1991.
Jean was a member of Ladies Auxiliary Hamburg Fire Company, Shoemakersville, Shartlesville, and Pikesville Fire Co.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to play Bingo. Jean also loved playing games and drinking beer with her family.
Jean is survived by two daughters: Nancy L. Meck, Hamburg, and Norma J. Stauffer, Hamburg. Four grandchildren: Cindy A., wife of Richard Roberts, Jr.; Daniel E. Stauffer; Angela D., wife of Jeremy Miller; and Brian Stauffer, husband of Denise; five great grandchildren: Kelsey, wife of Joshua Rosario, Brittany and Brandon Stauffer, Hunter Roberts, and Austin Miller; two step great grandchildren: Jessica and Josh Hill; and one honorary great great granddaughter, Sheri Whitman also survive her.
She was predeceased by one brother, Donald G. Kemp, husband of Shirley Kemp.
A funeral service will be held Friday, November 30, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, 40 South 4th Street, Hamburg. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tilden Township. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services in the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: American Diabetes Associations, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22202, or www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com.
First Visitation
When
November 30, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am
Location
Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home
Address
40 South 4th Street Hamburg, Pennsylvania 19526
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Service Information
When
November 30, 2018 11:00am
Location
Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home
Address
40 South 4th Street Hamburg, Pennsylvania 19526
Interment Information
When
November 30, 2018 12:15pm
Location
St. Michael's Church Cemetery
Address
529 St. Michael's Road Hamburg, PA 19526 Hamburg, Pennsylvania 19526
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