Sigrid D. Block, 72, died Saturday, February 9, 2013 in ManorCare Health Services, Palmer Township.
Born: September 3, 1940 in Leipzig, Germany she was the daughter of Rolf Dinse and Ilse Frick Dinse, who later married Sigrid’s stepfather Ralph Weisswange after Rolf was killed in WWII.
Personal: At the age of five her parents moved to West Berlin, where she spent her youth. She studied law at the Freie Universitaet Berlin. Her first son Stephen was born while she was living in East Pakistan. She moved to Annapolis, MD and had two more sons, Michael and David. She worked as a paralegal for several years and was very active in her church in Annapolis, Trinity United Methodist Church. She also volunteered her time visiting nursing home residents in the Annapolis area. She subsequently moved to Easton, PA to be close to her son David.
Survivors: Michael and his wife Gabriela of Buenos Aires, Argentina; David and his wife Janine of Easton, PA. Five grandchildren: Alessia, Luciana and Felix; Isabelle and Oliver. She was predeceased by Stephen.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday (2/14) in Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, 411 March St., Easton, with a calling period from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Milton Mohr
February 13, 2013 at 11:30 am
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! My dear Christian sister, Sigrid you have finally gone home to our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I am so joyful that you are now with Him! May your family be blessed with comfort and strength by my following prayer for their souls: “Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, eternal source of all comfort and strength, thank You for the soul of Sigrid and Your Love shone through her soul to us during her earthly sojourn. I humbly request that You draw the souls of Sigrid’s family members and community to your Son Jesus Christ for salvation, comfort, and strength. Also anoint their souls with the oil of salvation through the ministry of Your Holy Spirit blessing them with compassion and Your Love as they continue their earthly sojourns without Sigrid.
Humbly Your eternal servant, Milton.
*I am a resident at Manorcare and often prayed and shared blessings from our Lord Jesus with Sigrid. Sigrid was a great blessing to me during our many hours of convalescence at Manorcare.
Becky Young
February 13, 2013 at 12:58 pm
Although she will be missed, she is now happy with Jesus. What a blessing to have that comfort of knowing you will be reconnected again with friends and loved ones who came to know the Lord.
During my visits at Manorcare, I loved her stories and songs.
She was a very proud mother and grandmother.
Zoraida Bennett
February 13, 2013 at 1:37 pm
While we rejoice that Sigrid is with the Lord, we weep with you at her passing. May the Lord encourage your hearts and use her death to bring life to those who do not know Him. Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you all.
Claire Fopeano
February 13, 2013 at 9:37 pm
My heart goes out to Sigrid’s family, and I pray for God’s comfort for you all. I visited with her a couple months ago, and she prayed that she would “See the Light!”. Now she is in the light of God’s glorious presence, and delighting in her Savior, who is the “Light of the world.” Love, Claire Fopeano
Ethel Bilderback
February 13, 2013 at 10:31 pm
Dear Mike and David,
Pete informed us that your mother had passed away, and we want you to know that we are thinking about you and your families, and sending our heart-felt sympathy. The finality of losing one’s mother is hard to bear, no matter the age, or circumstances. God, in His mercy, will ease the pain you are feeling, with time. May you take comfort in knowing how proud she was of you, and that she will live on through your thoughts and memories of her, and those of her grand children. She has left cares, illness, and worries behind as she has entered into immortality.
Love,
Ethel and Bill Bilderback
Pete Bilderback
February 14, 2013 at 7:50 am
Dear Michael and David,
My condolences on the loss of your mother to you and your families. Your mom was a beautiful person, and I will always remember fondly the time I spent with her. Please know that you are in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
Best,
Pete Bilderback