Annabell M. (Holben) Merkle
January 5, 1930 ~ January 23, 2017 (age 87) 87 Years OldShare using:
Annabell M. (Holben) Merkle, 87, of Krumsville, Pa., passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, her companion Forrest and caregiver Kadie. She was the widow of Harold L. Merkle, who died in 2007. She was born in Lynn Township, a daughter of the late Willard and Lillian (Fenstermaker) Holben. She was employed at Albright’s Mill and General Store, Kempton, for 25 years retiring in 1996. She was a member of St. Paul’s UCC Church, (Seiberlingsville), Kempton, Pa. She was also a member of the Kempton Fire Co. Annabell is survived by sisters, Roma K., wife of Kermit Loch, New Tripoli, Eleanor L. widow of Sterling Snyder and Shirley M. wife of Ronald K. “Butch” Wessner both of Kempton, Pa. She is also survived by nephews and nieces Edward and Roger Snyder, Sandra Davidson, Carol Loch, Ernest, Marlin , Rodney and Larry Holben and Gary Wessner also several great nieces and nephews and her loving companion Forrest Merkel. She was predeceased by brothers Allen and Larry Holben. Her funeral will take place on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, Pa. 18066, with a calling hour beginning at 10:00 AM. Pastor Carl E. Siegfried will officiate. Burial will take place in Weisenberg Lutheran Church Cemetery, New Tripoli. In lieu of flowers contribution are requested to The Wounded Warrior Project and/or St. Paul’s UCC Church Memorial Fund, sent to the above funeral home address.
