Mr. George Albert Kistler, age 86, of Mush Dahl Road New Ringgold, died Friday, December 30, 2011, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua.
A 1942 Tamaqua High School graduate, George retired from the Former Atlas Powder Company after 30 years, having worked as a carpenter. George learned his carpentry skills while working for Tom Hoppes Builder's of Tamaqua
Born in West Penn Twp., he was the son of the late Percy A. and Carolina (Hoppes) Kistler.
He is survived by his
One Daughter,
Diane (Kistler) wife of Dennis Boyle of Tamaqua;
One Son,
Gary Lamar Kistler of Halifax;
Two grandchildren, Amy Androshick, and Dennis M. Boyle;
Two great-grandchildren, Jonathan, and Rebekah Androshick;
Preceded in death by his wife Mary M. (Musselman) Kistler on Nov. 16, 2003; brother, Charles Kistler.
Arrangements are being handled by E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc., 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa.,
Friends may call Wed., January 4, 2012 from 9: 30 A.M. until time of services at 11 o'clock A.M. at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa. 18252
Interment will be at Sky View Memorial Park in Tamaqua, Pa.
Online registry and condolences may be signed at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com