Ora S. (Merkel) Ebling

Ora S. Ebling, 95, formerly of Cressona, passed away Saturday, August 20th, at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center, Tremont.

Born in Lewistown Valley on January 5, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Milton & Mary Elizabeth (Leiby) Merkel.

She was the widow of Irvin E. Ebling.

Ora is also preceded in death by her brother, Ellsworth Merkel, & sister, Dorothy Quinn.

She was a Tamaqua High School graduate; and had been employed by Cressona Knit for more than 45 years as floor supervisor.

Ora was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Friedensburg.

She is survived by a daughter, Sandra, wife of David Prueitt, & two sons: Wayne I., husband of  Cynthia Ebling, & Craig Ebling, companion of Jackie Robinson. Ora is also survived by grandchildren: Alina Ebling, Alison Adamski, & Benjamin Prueitt, great-grandchildren: Alexandra, & Ryan Prueitt, and numerous nieces & nephews.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 26th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona. A visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Saint John's Union Cemetery, Friedensburg.

At the family's request, donations in Ora's memory may be forwarded to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901.

Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona, has been entrusted with arrangements.