Lois B. Wintersteen, age 101, a resident of her home in Bloomsburg for over 50 years, died on Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2014, a patient in the Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital.
Lois was born on Wednesday, March 27, 1912 in West Hemlock Township, a daughter of the late John W. and Harriet (Kitchen) Ande. Throughout her younger years, Lois attended the Sheeps one room school house in West Hemlock Township. In April of 1930, Lois married her loving husband, Harvey A. Wintersteen. She was a devoted member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Espy. Lois dedicated her life and time to caring for her husband and family. When time allowed, she enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
In 1974, Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years: Harvey A. Wintersteen; and also by a daughter: Evelyn Sorber, in 1996. She was also preceded by five sisters: Bessie Kinney, Edna Arnwine, Myrtle Pursel, Sara Hartline, and Gladys Hartman; and also by a brother: Shuman Ande.
Survivors included a son: James A. Wintersteen and wife, Patricia J.., of Bloomsburg; a son-in-law: Kenneth Sorber of Bloomsburg; six grandchildren: James R. Wintersteen and wife, Patricia A.; Linda J. Nichols and husband, Dennis; Eric J. Wintersteen and wife, Tammy; Timothy Sorber and wife, Jayne; Thomas Sorber and wife, Lori; and Todd Sorber and wife, Lisa; fifteen great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Lois was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, January 18 at 11 a.m. from the St. John Lutheran Church, 2575 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg with her pastor, Rev. Gordon E. Smith, officiating. Lois will be laid to rest in the Columbia Hill Cemetery in West Hemlock Township.
Memorial contributions in Lois' name are suggested to: St. John Lutheran Women, 2575 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.