Calvin C. Montz

Mr. Calvin C. Montz, Sr., age 97, of Weatherly, Pa., died Wednesday, December 17, 2008, at Weatherwood Carbon County Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Weatherly, Pa.

He was the husband of Jennie (Stritz) Montz and they were married for 68 years.

Born in Weatherly, PA ,he was the son of the late William and Julia (Bray) Montz.

Mr. Montz was employed by Tung-Sol as a Machinist and retired in 1976. With his brother's he owned and operated Fairview Bowling Alley in Weatherly, PA.

He was a United States Navy Veteran having served in WWII, a member of Salem United Church of Christ Weatherly, PA, and an honorary member of Citizens' Fire Co #1 Weatherly.

An accomplished musician, he was a member of the German and Weatherly bands.

He was also a woodworker and avid gardener.


He is survived by his wife Mrs. Jennie Montz of 68 years.

One Daughter,
JoHanna (Montz), wife of Terry O'Donnell of Weatherly, Pa.

One Son,
Mr. Calvin C. Montz, Jr. of Baltimore, Md.

One Sister,
Ruth Hunsinger of Weatherly, Pa.

One Brother,
Emerson Montz & wife, Lois of Weatherly, Pa.

Six grandchildren
Twelve great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, Walter, Lewis, Philip and Harold and sisters Eletha Gerhard, Gertrude Smith, Mildred Myers, Mary Morrison and Anna Hallock.

Private Services at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First St, Weatherly, Pa.
Philip J. Jeffries F.D./supervisor.

Online Registry and condloences may be sigened at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com