William "John" Eline III 82 years of age of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday December 14, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania.
Born on November 4, 1938 the son of the late William John Eline II, and Leola C. (Luckman) Eline.
A 1956 graduate of York Catholic High School, John had been employed by Hellam Hosiery, Borden's Ice Cream Co., Purolator Courier Corporation, Wawa Food Markets, Muhlenberg College, and Security Service Company. He was also employed part-time for 42 years at Rail Tours, Inc. of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
A life-time train and commercial airline enthusiast, John enjoyed collecting model trains, and commercial airliners. He was a member of the New England Valley Mennonite Church in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
John is survived by; step-daughter, Hollie Carty; grandchildren, Chasity, and Bradie Carty; caregiver, and friend, Michael Bast II of Tamaqua; many cousins residing in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Idaho also survive John,
Funeral 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
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 19, 2020 at 10 o'clock A.M. from the New England Valley Mennonite Church 1307 Valley Road Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. A Viewing will be held on Friday evening December 18, 2020 at the church from 6 to 8 o'clock P.M.
Interment in the New England Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery.
No flowers will be accepted.
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