John E. Umheller, Sr.

John E. Drumheller, Sr. 87 of West Penn Township, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania died on Monday, February 18, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem Campus.　 Born Wednesday, December 30, 1931 in Shenandoah, he was the son of the late Elmer and Margaret (Morrell) Drumheller. John was also predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years Shirley Mae (Wohlforth) Drumheller, who passed away October 21, 2016; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Carter; brother, Alan Drumheller.　 Surviving are: daughter Connie L. Lore and her husband Eugene "Sonny" with whom he resided; sons, John E. Drumheller of KY , Donald R. Drumheller and his wife Goldie of Williamsburg, VA and Gene Drumheller and his wife Delores of Douglasville, GA, brothers, Clayton Drumheller and Donald Drumheller, sisters, Doris Bennie and her husband Roy, and Ruth Shuman; 4 grandchildren, Jason, John, Eric and Michele and 5 great grand children, Colton, Mika, Madison, October and Emerald.　 John was an independent Truck Driver and with his late wife Shirley, previously resided in Edison, GA. John was a good mechanic and enjoyed wood crafts and tinkering about his home and garage.　 Private arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550　 To offer condolences or share a fond memory of John, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com