Vertie L. "Susie" Stahler

September 19, 1939 - October 24, 2020

Vertie L. "Susie" Stahler, beloved wife, mother, and sister, of New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Mahoning Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lehighton, Pennsylvania at 81 years of age. Born in 1939 in Onslow County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lula (McLean) Rochelle. She was also predeceased by sisters, Thelma Rochelle, Julia Swinson, and Nellie Rochelle; brothers, Clyde ("CB"), Cline, Elmer, Reuben, and Earl. Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Paul F. Stahler; daughters, Kim R. Stahler, wife of John A. Zukowski of Reading, and Kelly R. Kichline, wife of Scott M. Kichline of Henderson, NV; grandson, Dexter S. Kichline of Henderson, NV; brother, Lenwood R. Rochelle and his wife Tonya of Jacksonville, NC; and sister, Elaine Johnson of Jacksonville, NC. Many nieces and nephews also survive Susie. A Southern Belle, Susie graduated from Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, NC. Susie's enduring strength and courage was formed early in her life after she suffered two devastating car accidents before her 20th birthday and faced numerous medical complications during her life. After marrying Paul in 1965, Susie moved to Pennsylvania and established her life built around being a good wife and mother. A Girl Scout volunteer, Susie liked cooking, gardening, canning, and listening to music. Private arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884 Online condolences or a fond memory of Susie can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com