Sterling Lamar Neidlinger

Sterling Lamar Neidlinger, 86, of Winter Springs, Fla., passed away Friday, March 13, at South Seminole Hospital, Longwood, Fla.

Born Jan. 21, 1934, in Panther Valley, he was a son of the late Geneveiva "Jenny" Eifert.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Miriam Mae (Krammes) Neidlinger, on March 27, 1993.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by twin sons who passed away at birth, Larry and Lamar Neidlinger.

Sterling attended Cressona High School, and was a member of St. Mark's United Church of Christ, Cressona.

He served in the Army as a Specialist 3rd Class from 1954 to 1956.

Sterling was formerly employed by Losch, Schuylkill Haven, Monterey Manor, New Port Richey, Fla., and Richard Plumbing, Naples, Fla. He had worked as a plumber, pipefitter, welder and handyman.

He is survived by two sons, Kurt Neidlinger and wife, Kathie, Winter Springs, Fla., and Brian Neidlinger and wife, Cindy, Mechanicsville, Va. He is also survived by grandchildren, Molly Borer and husband, David, Shane Neidlinger, Brett Neidlinger, Cayla Inserra and husband, David, and Bradley Neidlinger; a great-granddaughter, Madelyn.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the public visitation and funeral service have been cancelled.  A graveside service will be held at Cressona Cemetery, Cressona, PA, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21st.

At the family's request, donations in Sterling's memory may be sent to Alzheimer's Association , Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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