If you are thinking about shedding tears, pause. Nedra Jean Steigleman was freed from her earthly pain and suffering at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Anyone that knew Nedra likely does so with a smile and, even more likely, a chuckle. We do not mourn the passing of this incredible woman, but we celebrate in knowing that she has gone home, is pain free, and is reunited with her daughter: Tiffany Bratton who had passed away August 4, 2000.
Born on January 10, 1951 in Mechanicsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Virginia E. (Barlett) Woodring. Nedra was a graduate of Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill, PA. She graduated from Penn State in 1998 with her bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Services Education.
She raised her two daughters as a single mother, and while completing nurses training and college, and worked many jobs-- her being a Service Aide with Children and Youth Services was her favorite. Nedra found herself most alive when she was surrounded by teenagers. She often would invite neighborhood kids into her home, volunteered as a Youth Leader for her church and found great joy serving at-risk youth.
She is survived by her children and grandchildren, Kristal S. Scott (husband, Edwin, children Kyle and Haessly) of Port Matilda, and Thomas W. Steigleman (wife, Kathy, children Charles, Stephen and Jonathan) of Anchorage, Alaska. Also surviving are siblings, Nancy Lehrmann of Harrisburg, PA, and Robert P. Woodring of Mechanicsburg, PA.
The family will hold a private graveside service at Port Matilda Cemetery. We invite you to celebrate Nedra’s life with a party at Calvary Church in Tyrone, 1062 Pennsylvania Avenue, Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 1-4pm. Following CDC recommendations, social distancing is encouraged, and face coverings will be required at all services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tiffany Bratton Memorial Scholarship by mailing checks payable to Tiffany Bratton Memorial Scholarship to Bald Eagle Area High School, Attention – Athletic Office, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823.