Marian Weitzel

Marian L. Weitzel, 93, of Reading, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at home while under hospice care. Marian grew up in Reamstown, daughter of the late Arthur and Carrie (Fasnacht) Ansel. She was the loving wife of 60 years to Elton E. 'Zeke' Weitzel until his passing in 2016. Marian was a lifetime member of the Salem E & R Church in Reamstown. She had formerly worked at the Bollman's Hat Co. and parttime for a local wholesale greenhouse. Most of all she loved caring for her family. She enjoyed rural living and raising sheep. For several years she helped the kids raise lambs for show at the local fairs. She enjoyed the outdoors and planting her flowerbeds. Marian had a quiet, soft presence; her company and light conversation was always comforting. Marian is survived by her son, Gregory S., husband of Melissa A. (Stricker) Weitzel of Reading; and two grandchildren, Felicia F. Weitzel and James E. Weitzel. In addition to her husband, Marian was predeceased by a brother, Vernon Ansel. Services will be held at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc., 34 N. Reamstown Rd., Reamstown (Stevens), Pa. on Sat., Feb. 5th. The Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the Memorial Service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Muddy Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Penn State Health Children's Hospital - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Infusion Clinic, www.pennstatehealth.org/giving