Delmar D. Bixler, 74, of McKnight Street, Gordon, passed away Tuesday at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Hegins Township, Sept. 19, 1943, he was a son of the late Harry and Eva Bixler.
He attended Tri-Valley High School and was employed as a stone mason and brick layer for Ryder Construction Co., Reading, until his retirement.
Delmar was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland, and Laborers Union Local No. 1174, Reading.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Susan, in February 2015; a daughter, Sandra, in August 2004; sisters, Betty Hoffman, Bernice Bixler and Joyce Clark; brothers, Kenneth "Bud" Bixler, Lyle "Sonny" Bixler, Larry Bixler and Harry Bixler Jr.
He is survived by his son, Lamar Bixler, Shamokin; a sister, Anna Kroh, Valley View; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 in St. Andrew Cemetery, Valley View. Officiating will be the Rev. Rodney Finster and the Rev. Ronald Ashcraft, pastors of Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on Dec. 9, 2017
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Born in Hegins Township, Sept. 19, 1943, he was a son of the late Harry and Eva Bixler.
He attended Tri-Valley High School and was employed as a stone mason and brick layer for Ryder Construction Co., Reading, until his retirement.
Delmar was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland, and Laborers Union Local No. 1174, Reading.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Susan, in February 2015; a daughter, Sandra, in August 2004; sisters, Betty Hoffman, Bernice Bixler and Joyce Clark; brothers, Kenneth "Bud" Bixler, Lyle "Sonny" Bixler, Larry Bixler and Harry Bixler Jr.
He is survived by his son, Lamar Bixler, Shamokin; a sister, Anna Kroh, Valley View; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 in St. Andrew Cemetery, Valley View. Officiating will be the Rev. Rodney Finster and the Rev. Ronald Ashcraft, pastors of Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on Dec. 9, 2017
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Delmar D. Bixler, 74, of McKnight Street, Gordon, passed away Tuesday at Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center, Frackville.
Born in Hegins Township, Sept. 19, 1943, he was a son of the late Harry and Eva Bixler.
He attended Tri-Valley High School and was employed as a stone mason and brick layer for Ryder Construction Co., Reading, until his retirement.
Delmar was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland, and Laborers Union Local No. 1174, Reading.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Susan, in February 2015; a daughter, Sandra, in August 2004; sisters, Betty Hoffman, Bernice Bixler and Joyce Clark; brothers, Kenneth "Bud" Bixler, Lyle "Sonny" Bixler, Larry Bixler and Harry Bixler Jr.
He is survived by his son, Lamar Bixler, Shamokin; a sister, Anna Kroh, Valley View; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 in St. Andrew Cemetery, Valley View. Officiating will be the Rev. Rodney Finster and the Rev. Ronald Ashcraft, pastors of Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on Dec. 9, 2017
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Born in Hegins Township, Sept. 19, 1943, he was a son of the late Harry and Eva Bixler.
He attended Tri-Valley High School and was employed as a stone mason and brick layer for Ryder Construction Co., Reading, until his retirement.
Delmar was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Ashland, and Laborers Union Local No. 1174, Reading.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Susan, in February 2015; a daughter, Sandra, in August 2004; sisters, Betty Hoffman, Bernice Bixler and Joyce Clark; brothers, Kenneth "Bud" Bixler, Lyle "Sonny" Bixler, Larry Bixler and Harry Bixler Jr.
He is survived by his son, Lamar Bixler, Shamokin; a sister, Anna Kroh, Valley View; nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside funeral service at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 in St. Andrew Cemetery, Valley View. Officiating will be the Rev. Rodney Finster and the Rev. Ronald Ashcraft, pastors of Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.Fritzfuneralhome.com.
Published in Republican & Herald on Dec. 9, 2017
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