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Nellie Weller 1933-2026

Nellie Bowman (Baker) Weller, 92, of Mercersburg, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Chambersburg, PA.

Nellie Weller
Nellie Weller

Born September 21, 1933 in Meyersdale, PA, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret Tressler Bowman.

Nellie is survived by two sons, Dennis (Joyce) Baker, Allen “Chip” (Karen) Baker, a daughter, Robyn Baker Showalter, and grandchildren: Michael (Beth) Baker, Mark (Leigh) Baker, Joe (Martha) Showalter, Andrea Baker, Melissa (Brian) Pappalardi, and Kelly (Matt) Casey. Surviving great-grandchildren include, Brook (Anthony) Panuccio, Brady Baker, Brennan Baker, Jack Wimer, Katelyn Pappalardi, Hannah Pappalardi, Stella Baker, Emma Casey, Alexis Casey, Megan Showalter, Nathan Showalter and her sister, Edna Bowman. Also survived by step-children, Janice (Patrick) Burns, Edward (Linda) Weller, Darlene (Bill) Landis and their families.

Nellie was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Baker of Garrett, PA, her second husband Nelson Weller, of Mercersburg, PA, her sister Anna Lohr and her son-in-law Rick Showalter.

Nellie was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who liked to knit and crochet. She enjoyed reading and going out to eat and shopping. Despite her age, she was young at heart.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at Price Funeral Home in Meyersdale, PA and burial will take place at Highland Cemetery in Garrett, PA.

Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg, PA

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