Roger R Nemeth's Obituary
Roger & Ethel Nemeth
Roger and Ethel Nemeth of Lakeland, FL, both 85 years of
age, passed away on July 20, 2020. Roger was born in
Hungary on December 15, 1934. Ethel was born in
Phoenixville, PA, on March 4, 1935. They met in Phoenixville,
fell in love, and married on July 30, 1960. They had been
inseparable for 60 years and remain so in death. Ethel
worked at the West Co. for many years and helped Roger
learn English, find work and encouraged him to continue his
education to become a computer programmer. They lived
and worked in Phoenixville and surrounding areas until 1997
when Roger retired from Wyeth Labs and they moved to
Lakeland, FL.
Ethel was an amazing homemaker, known for her skills in the
kitchen and how she put an artistic spin on all she did. She
loved working in the garden, crafting and embroidering. Her
creativity inspired everyone around her, and her
inquisitiveness, positivity and warmth made her a cherished
member of her community and with her philanthropic
organizations.
Roger had a green thumb and his fruit trees and vegetables
gave Ethel an abundance to jar and can. He was an avid
golfer and saw just as much success on the green, where he
once hit a hole-in-one. His family loved his jokes and stories,
always delivered in a stoic fashion followed shortly after by
his trademark belly laugh. He was a man of few words, but he
knew how to use them well.
Between Roger’s and Ethel’s talents, their landscaping was
the envy of other gardeners. They enjoyed making their
world a more beautiful place.
Both were wonderful and loving parents and grandparents,
imbuing on those who knew them their ethics of working
hard, following passions and keeping life fun. Their greatest
joy was in teaching and being with their grandchildren, and
witnessing each joyous event of their lives. They both
enjoyed participating in the Hungarian church they attended
in Pennsylvania and in Florida.
Roger and Ethel join their son Michael Nemeth in death.
They are survived by their daughter and spouse, Bridget &
Wayne Lieberman, and their grandchildren, Meric & Vanessa
Lieberman, Brianna Lieberman and Kira Lieberman.
Roger is survived by his sisters and their families: Zsuzsi and
Denny Kazlauskas, and Elizabeth McGusty. Ethel is survived
by her siblings and their families; Steve and Rosalee Varady,
Margaret Sturdevant, Louise and Claudio Fortunato, and
Mary Varady. Many cousins remain in the extended family,
too numerous to name, of siblings who have passed on. They
were loved dearly by everyone who met them and we were
blessed to have had them in our lives.
Services will be held once it is safe to travel to Phoenixville. In
lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
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