Michael D. Garber

Michael D. Garber, 80 years of age, of 215 Sixth Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Jo Ann (Kitchen) Garber.

Born Monday, June 17, 1940 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Martha (Krupka) Garber. Michael was also predeceased by brother, Donald M. Garber.

Michael attended St. Nicholas Parochial School and graduated from Weatherly Area (Schwab) High School Class of 1959. He retired from Hazleton National Bank and also worked at PQ Express in West Hazleton. Michael was a coin collector and was affiliated with Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Weatherly. He was a former member of the Weatherly Lions Club.

Surviving are brother, Richard Garber and his wife, Maryann of Hershey; sister, Gloria Eroh and her husband, Ronald of Weatherly; Nieces Laine Hoffman, Linda Petruska, Laurie Holland and Michele Sparich; Nephew Jon Garber. Michael is also survived by several great nieces and nephews.

Private services have been entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255 , phone 570-427-4231

Interment Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.

Memorials to:
Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church
335 Third Street
Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255
or
Helping Hands
301 Rocky Road
Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201

To express online condolences or share a fond memory of Michael please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com