Nina S. Widmann

Nina S. Widmann, 91, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Menno Haven Brookview Healthcare Center. She was born on March 24, 1935, in Shamokin, PA to the late James A. and Sarah (Evans) Shade.

Nina, attended Penn State University for two years but earned her both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from Shippensburg University. She went on to be an elementary school teacher with the Washington County Board of Education, retiring in 1999 and later went on to work for the Chambersburg Area School District. She was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Chambersburg, PA serving as deacon and elder and as a member of the choir, bell choir, and the St. John’s Summer Singers. She was a member of the Afternoon Club, Falling Spring AARP, started a prayer shawl group, enjoyed reading and spending time with her friends in her book club, knitting, traveling, and gardening in her free time.

She is survived by her husband John M. Widmann, Jr. of Chambersburg, PA; children John A. Widmann (Diane) of Frederick, MD; Sarah W. Myers (Dale) of Chambersburg, PA; Kurt P. Widmann (Elizabeth) of Chambersburg, PA; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sister Gertrude Myers of Ligonier, PA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers Richard Shade and Joseph Shade; sister Sarajane “Mitzie” Williams.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 11:15 AM at Menno Haven Life Center, 300 Ridge View Chambersburg, PA 17201. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Menno Haven Life Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1811 Lincoln Way E. Chambersburg, PA 17202 OR Menno Haven Benevolent Fund online at: https://mennohaven.org/give/ or by mail at Menno Haven Development Services, 300 Ridge View Chambersburg, PA 17201.

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