Richard J. Kellner

Richard J. Kellner, 79 years of age, of Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, at home while in the care of his daughter Jennifer Schwoyer.

Born Monday, May 15, 1944 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Richard John, and Dorothy (Bottomley) Kellner. Richard was also predeceased by; his first wife, Bette L. (Schuetrumpf) Kellner on May 23, 2018; second wife, Sharon A. (Johnson) Kellner on Dec. 21, 2023; son, Richard R. Kellner Jan. 18, 2016; granddaughter, Amber Lynn Schwoyer on Jan. 27, 2021.

Surviving are; beloved daughter, Jennifer Schwoyer wife of Daniel of Coaldale; brother, William Kellner and his wife Marianne; grandson, David W. Schwoyer; great granddaughter, Kinsley Lyn Knapp; daughter-in-law, Tammy Jean Kellner. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive Richard.

A Coaldale High School graduate, Richard retired from L.C.& N. mines of Coaldale. A member of the United Methodist Church of Coaldale, Richard assisted his late son operating a small engine repair business for many years. Richard enjoyed doing adult color by number paintings. Richard and his late wife Sharon looked forward to meeting friends at the West Penn Dinner, and Pizza Como in Lehighton.

Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held at 11 o'clock A.M. on Saturday March 23, 2024 from Grace Community Church located at 15 West Ridge Street Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232. Friends may call on Saturday morning at church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.

Private Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery Tamaqua Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Richards name to:
Grace Community Church
15 West Ridge Street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232

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