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Cora Elizabeth
Kunkle Niebaum, 95 of Arbor View, Willow Valley, passed away on
Saturday, January 17, 2009. She was born February 21, 1913 in
Kresgeville, PA.
Cora was the
wife of the late Dr. Albert H. Niebaum, she assisted him in his
family practice in Mohnton, Pa for 43 years. Cora graduated from
Reading High School and from Homeopathic Hospital Nurses Training
School.
Cora and Al
were married in Palmerton, PA in 1933 and lived in Mohnton until
they retired. They then lived in Florida and the Poconos and moved
to Willow Valley in 1993.
Cora was a
member of Ascension Lutheran Church, Willow Street. She was a
homemaker and registered nurse. Cora was a member and past
president of the Berks County Medical Auxiliary, past president of
the PA Society in Pinellas Park, FL and active in her daughters
lives. She also enjoyed knitting, sewing, volunteering in the
community and at Willow Valley. She also enjoyed spending time at
Paradise Falls, in the Poconos, with her family.
Cora is
survived by two daughters: Mary N., wife of Eugene Fritz of
Conestoga, and Louise N., wife of Dr. John Bogan of Amityville,
NY; grandchildren Jeffery Fritz, Jean F. Rykaczewski, Anne E.
Martinez, John Bogan and Steven Bogan and nine great
grandchildren.
A Memorial
Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions can be made to Ascension Lutheran Church, 600 Penn
Grant Road, Willow Street, PA 17584. Arrangements by the Charles
F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc. 872-5041. To send online condolences,
please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com |