Nellie Pletcher

Nellie V. Hotchkiss Wedekind Pletcher, age 89, of Fairview passed away Sunday July 16, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.

 She was born in McClane, on June 9, 1928 a daughter of the late Kenneth and Flora Bausch Hotchkiss.

 She was a graduate of Fairview High School, class of 1947, and served for many years on the FHS Golden Society Committee. 

 Nellie was employed at Gustafson Optical many years ago, and also worked in the dining room at Lake Shore Country Club.

 Nellie was an avid homemaker and a wonderful wife and mother. She was very devoted to her faith and was an active member of Fairview Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, where she was an ordained Deacon, sang in the choir, and served as Women’s Association President for many years. 

 She and her late husband Bob enjoyed participating in the Pennsylvania Senior Games for many years.

 In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death her husband Robert C. Pletcher in 2012, a step son Robert M. Pletcher; an infant sister Tillie Ann Hotchkiss; a brother in law, William Perkins; and her first husband David L.Wedekind.

 Survivors include her son Brian Wedekind of Fairview, a daughter Brenda Wedekind Ball and her husband Tibby, of Girard; a sister Elma Perkins of Virginia; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

 Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main Street, East, Girard Wednesday 2-4pm and 6-8pm and are invited to attend a funeral service there on Thursday at 11 am. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

 The family would like to send a special thank you to all the staff at Pleasant Ridge Manor for their exceptional care and friendship for Nellie and the family during her six year residency.

  Memorial may be made to Pleasant Ridge Friends Forever, 8300 West Ridge Rd., Girard, PA 16417 or Fairview Fire Department, PO Box 69, Fairview, PA 16415.

 Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.