Raymond T. Kimmel

Raymond Thomas Kimmel, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & faithful Christian, 89 years of age, of N. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Wilkes- Barre Veterans Hospital.

Born Tuesday, July 10, 1934 in Eckley, Pennsylvania the son of the late Rudolph, and Mary (Horwath) Kimmel. Raymond was also predeceased by; sister, Lorraine Sauers; brothers, Eugene, and Daniel R. Kimmel.

Surviving are; his beloved wife of 66 years, Gertrude Annette (Miller) Kimmel; daughters, Sandra Gerhard wife of Donald, Cynthia Jenkins wife of the late Gordon; grandchildren, Annette Long wife of Jason, Kyle Gerhard, Brad Thomas Gerhard and his wife Melissa; great grandchildren, Tyler, Chase Thomas, Mason, Brent Thomas, and MaBella.

A machinist by trade Raymond worked for the former Star Parts which became Roovers of Hazleton. Raymond was a dedicated and faithful member of the Apostolic Faith Church of Hazleton, His faithfulness to God, family and church was beyond compare. “Brother Kimmel” to many and “Papa” to those chosen few. In earlier years he enjoyed traveling and riding his motorcycle with his wife. Their handles on the CB radio were Banker & Super Chick. He also enjoyed working in his machine shop at home. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Funeral Services Saturday April 13, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Apostolic Faith Church 1 West Broad Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202. Rev. Jim DeRamus and Rev. Brad Gerhard to officiate. Friends may call in church from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 AM when service begins.

Interment with Military Honors to be bestowed will be in Mount Laurel Memorial Park , Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com