It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother and matriarch Lois Nola (Dietrich) Douglas, 97 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Weatherly.

Born Friday, February 1, 1929 in Packer township, Pennsylvania on her family’s farm, the daughter of the late James and Ida M.E. (Knepper) Dietrich. Lois was the youngest of 14 children, she was also predeceased by; daughter, Joanne L. (Douglas) Zboray; Grandson, Michael Douglas; sisters, Mae Kunkel, Edith Reed, Iva Kunkel, Alverta Bizarre, Irma Logan, Velma Thrash, Lorraine Argust, Melva Dietrich; brothers, Harold, Melvin, Gordon, Floyd and Lee Dietrich.

Lois was the heart of her home. A graduate of Weatherly High School, she spent years working in the textile industry, but her true passion was caring for her family. Whether she was baking, cooking, or lost in a good book, Lois filled her home with warmth and love. A faithful member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, she lived a life defined by devotion to her late husband of 60 years, James Charles Douglas, the love of her life, and the large family they built together. Sons, James Douglas and his wife Darlene, Bruce Douglas and his wife Jackie, and Ronald Douglas. Daughters, Ruth Klein wife of Don, Kathy Mengle wife of Johnny; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Lois was so excited and blessed to welcome the birth of her 15th great grandchild, Wrenley Nola, Daughter of Grandson Max Walters and his wife Tabitha.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A Funeral service will be at 11 o'clock A.M. on Tuesday April 28, 2026 from the funeral home.

Friends may call on Monday evening April 27, 2026 at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and again on Tuesday morning April 28, 2026 from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services.

Interment will be in Union Cemetery Weatherly, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Lois's name can be made to the Weatherly American named in honor of her uncle:

Weatherly American Legion Francis Dietrich Post # 360

360 Veterans Lane

Weatherly Pennsylvania 18255.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Lois may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com