Published April 14. 2022 01:01PM
Ethel J. (Fetherolf) Yezik, 91, of Kunkletown, formerly of Slatington, passed away on April 11, 2022 in Bush’s Personal Care Home, Kunkletown.
She was the wife of the late Thomas G. Yezik, who died in 2005.
Born in Lynn Township, she was a daughter of the late Irwin and Verna (Follweiler) Fetherolf.
She was a 1948 graduate of Slatington High School.
She was a member of Jacob’s Church in New Tripoli.
She was also a dedicated attendee of the annual Slatington Berksy Reunion.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Her survivors include her two sons, Timothy G. (Marjorie), of Slatington and James T. (Sherri Hawk), of Mertztown; daughter, Alice I. (Roger) Nissen, of Slatington; six grandchildren, Sarah, Lucas, James, Amber, Chelcie and Briana; four great-grandchildren, Kherington, Reese, Kinsley and Brock; several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings Franklin Fetherolf, Margaret Hinkle, Ella Bennighoff and Alice Dietrich.
Her funeral service will be held 11 a.m. April 15 in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, 18066, with a calling hour to begin 10 a.m.
Interment following service in Jacob’s Union Cemetery, New Tripoli.
Rev. Tad Schlegel will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to Jacob’s Church at the funeral home’s address above.
Condolences may be made at nesterfuneralhome.com.