Nancy Kay (Herring) Wingert

Nancy Kay Wingert, 78, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, November 15th, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Friedensburg on May 29, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Russell A. & Vera E. (Rhine) Herring.

Married 57 years, Nancy was the beloved wife of James Walter Wingert.

She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Schuylkill Haven.

Nancy was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

She had worked as a secretary and ran Senior Centers around Schuylkill County, but her favorite job was working as an activities director for local nursing homes.

Nancy loved crafting, especially scrapbooking. She enjoyed attending the knitting group at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her daughters: Jacquelynn Baver, wife of Irvin, of Pottsville, and Juli Riegel, widow of Rob, of North Carolina, grandchildren: Justin & Danielle Baver, of Pottsville, James & William Riegel, or North Carolina, Victoria Krumanocker, of Schuylkill Haven, & Roy Koch, Jr., of New Philadelphia, and great-grandchildren: Rebecca Koch, Annalee Krumanocker, Lainey Riegel, and identical twins due in April, 2025, and her sister, Barbara Edington, of Florida.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, November 23rd at St. James Episcopal Church, Schuylkill Haven, with The Rev. Dr. Kurt K. Kovalovich officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until the time of service at the church.

Interment will be private.

The family prefers remembrances in the form of contributions to St. James Episcopal Church, 100 Dock St., PO Box 603, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.