Wendell N. Weatherholtz Jr

Wendell N. Weatherholtz II, 67, a man with the love of guitars, was called to Vahalla to assist Stevie Ray Vaughn with the blues on January 10, 2025. He passed at home.

Born June 14, 1957 to Wendell & Nancy (Tomco) Weatherholtz, he was a 1976 graduate of Moshannon Valley High School. Wendell worked in the coal and oil industries over his career. He was also the co-owner of Moshannon Valley Floral. Wendell loved his family, gardening, being surrounded by music, playing guitar, and his tractor.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Weatherholtz (Kitko) of Houtzdale; his mother, Nancy; his children, Nicole Weatherholtz of NC, Beth (John) Socoski of Brooksville, Florida; Richard L. Nicholson Jr. of Olanta, Pa, and Erik Nicholson of Madera, PA. He is also survived by his buddy, Moses, his black lab. He is also survived by his siblings Rick Weatherholtz, Jerry (Al) English, Preston (Susan) Weatherholtz, and Melissa (Ken) Bauman; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held 11-1 pm and with services following on January 15 at 1 pm at Madera United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Ford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the "blessing box " on Hannah Street Houtzdale; or to the Madera United Methodist Church, 96 Spruce Street, Madera, PA 16661.

Beardsley Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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