Published September 16. 2026 09:00AM
Bethany Wesleyan Church member
Zana Kist, 90, of Neffs, died Sept. 6, 2026, at home.
Born in Macon, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Sires) Wilson.
She worked as an account specialist for the Lehigh Valley Hospital for 13 years before retiring.
She was a member of Bethany Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, where she volunteered with the senior ministry.
She was a volunteer for Lehigh Valley Hospice for many years and for the American Red Cross blood drives. She knitted more than 5,000 hats and donated them to World Vision where they were distributed to children all over the globe.
She is survived by a son, Carl and wife Melanie of Laurys Station; three daughters, Gale and husband Bob Wert of Virginia Beach, Va., Donna M. and husband Mark Boyer of Slatington and Monica and husband David Kunz of Neffs; a sister, Elizabeth and husband Zach Arnold of Lilburn Ga.; and seven grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a brother, Carl Wilson; and a sister, Rebekah Arnold.
Donations to your local food bank or Blessing Box are requested.
Arrangements were made by Schisler Funeral Home Inc., Northampton.
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