Verna W. Russell, 96, passed away Monday at Orwigsburg Center, where she had been a resident.
Born in Womelsdorf, March 7, 1921, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Annie E. Dietrichs Walmer.
Verna had been previously employed as a seamstress.
She is survived by a sister, Pearl Yeager, Fleetwood; a brother-in-law, Robert Ederis, Myerstown; a daughter, Linda J. Russell, Pottsville; two grandchildren, Nicole Fanok, companion of Andy Geary, Pottsville, and Al Saiauskie, Pine Grove.
A private graveside service will be held at the family's convenience at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.