Frieda Nikischer

Frieda Nikischer, 87, of Allentown, passed away Dec. 14, 2013 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. Born in Austria-Hungary, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Gisela (Gollinger) Stanko. She was the wife of the late Edward Nikischer until his death in 1976. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown. She was a seamstress at Sondra Manufacturing for many years. Frieda was a member of the Austrian-Hungarian Veterans Society Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, gardening, and especially, spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors: Daughters, Paula Bencik and Deborah, wife of Scott Yandle; Stepson, Hans Nikischer; Sisters, Paula and Cecilia; Grandchildren; Taylor and Nathan Yandle; step granddaughters, Erica and Jennifer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Frieda was predeceased by three sisters, Annette, Bertha, and Stella and four brothers, Joseph, Albert, Edward, and Frank.

Services: 10:00 AM, Wed., Dec. 18, 2013 at Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA. Visitation: 8:30 AM, Wed., until time of services at the funeral home. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com)

Contributions: May be made in her name to the American Lung Assoc., 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, #800, Wash., D.C., 20004.