Mary Jo Meyers, 79, of Wapwallopen, passed away Monday, June 13.
Born in Nanticoke, she was the daughter of Dorothy and John Thirwall Griffith. A graduate of Wyoming Seminary , Bryn Mawr College, and Wilkes University , she served on the faculty of Wyoming Seminary Day School. A member of many outdoor and dog training organizations, she was also an AKC judge at field trials and sporting events.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, William Meyers; daughters; Anne (Jeffrey) Thomas, Jill (Duane) Jenkins, Melissa (Richard) Gotthardt; grandchildren William Thomas, Kristina Nissel, Amanda Jenkins and Zachary Gotthardt; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by grandson Duane ‘Eric’ Jenkins.
A private memorial service will be held at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, Nescopeck, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Rifle Association or the National Audubon Society.
Online messages of comfort can be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com