1939
Thomas
2016
Thomas J. Purcell
February 27, 1939 — December 30, 2016
Thomas J. Purcell, 77 years of age of Summer Valley Road, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 due to injuries sustained from a devastating fire at his home in East Brunswick Township.
Widower of Gladys J. (Sterner) Purcell who passed away on Sept. 3, 2015, He is survived by; daughters, Luann Purcell of Willow Springs, MO and Kim J. Purcell of New Ringgold; brothers, Vincent Purcell of Forestville, James Purcell of Forestville, Francis Purcell and his wife Liz of Yorkville, Alfred Purcell and his wife Joann of Pottsville; sisters, Mrs. Mary Polinski and her husband Ted of Forestville, Mrs. Rose Moyer of St. Clair, and Mrs. Rhoda Wehr of Forestville, Mrs. Theresa Walsh of Pottsville; 4 grand children; 3 great grand children.
Catholic by faith, Tom worked for Hahns Construction of Birdsboro. He was an avid outdoorsman, and was devoted to his family.
Born Monday, February 27, 1939 in Forestville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Thomas J. Purcell, Sr., and Frnaces (Angelo) Purcell. Tom was also predeceased by a brother, William Purcell.
Funeral arrangement's have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pa. 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 3, 2017 at 11 o'clock AM from the funeral home. Friends shall be received at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Drehersville Evangelical Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Hillside S.P.C.A.
Hillside Road
Pottsville, Pa. 17901
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Widower of Gladys J. (Sterner) Purcell who passed away on Sept. 3, 2015, He is survived by; daughters, Luann Purcell of Willow Springs, MO and Kim J. Purcell of New Ringgold; brothers, Vincent Purcell of Forestville, James Purcell of Forestville, Francis Purcell and his wife Liz of Yorkville, Alfred Purcell and his wife Joann of Pottsville; sisters, Mrs. Mary Polinski and her husband Ted of Forestville, Mrs. Rose Moyer of St. Clair, and Mrs. Rhoda Wehr of Forestville, Mrs. Theresa Walsh of Pottsville; 4 grand children; 3 great grand children.
Catholic by faith, Tom worked for Hahns Construction of Birdsboro. He was an avid outdoorsman, and was devoted to his family.
Born Monday, February 27, 1939 in Forestville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Thomas J. Purcell, Sr., and Frnaces (Angelo) Purcell. Tom was also predeceased by a brother, William Purcell.
Funeral arrangement's have been entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pa. 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Funeral service will be held on Tuesday January 3, 2017 at 11 o'clock AM from the funeral home. Friends shall be received at the funeral home from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Drehersville Evangelical Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Hillside S.P.C.A.
Hillside Road
Pottsville, Pa. 17901
online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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