From the Bloomsburg, PA "Press-Enterprise" April 7, 2024.
Darryl R. Zdanavage, 69, of Berwick passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the loving arms of his wife and children at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Nanticoke on June 28, 1954, he was a son to the late Tony "Doc" and Esther Viola (Rinehamer) Zdanavage.
Darryl was a graduate of Berwick High School's Class of 1972, and continued his education at Luzerne County Community College. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1972-1975. On Nov. 10, 1973, he wed the love of his life, the former Mary E. Ackerman.
Darryl was a longtime employee of PPL, from which he retired in 2008. He had also worked at Vreeland's Harley Davidson and, after retirement, at the Merrick Group. He had a deep faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and was a member of LCBC Church, attending the Columbia-Montour Campus. He enjoyed target shooting and was member of the NRA and the Nescopeck Hunting and Rifle Club. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Darryl enjoyed classic cars, camping, the Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR and collecting and repairing antique clocks.
He found great joy spending time with his beloved family, including his dogs. Darryl maintained a positive attitude and determination to play the hand he was dealt, even after his first "widow maker" heart attack in 2006. He is an inspiration to those he leaves behind.
In addition to his parents, Darryl was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ken Ackerman.
Darryl's Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at LCBC Church, Columbia-Montour Campus, 2421 Columbia Blvd., Bloomsburg. Pastor Bob Hess will officiate. His viewing will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery Annex, Walnut Street, Berwick.
Memorial contributions in Darryl's name may be made to Gift of Life Howie's House, 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, PA 19123 or to a charity of the donor's choosing.
The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the Zdanavage family.
Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
From the Bloomsburg, PA "Press-Enterprise" April 7, 2024.
Darryl R. Zdanavage, 69, of Berwick passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in the loving arms of his wife and children at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Born in Nanticoke on June 28, 1954, he was a son to the late Tony "Doc" and Esther Viola (Rinehamer) Zdanavage.
Darryl was a graduate of Berwick High School's Class of 1972, and continued his education at Luzerne County Community College. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1972-1975. On Nov. 10, 1973, he wed the love of his life, the former Mary E. Ackerman.
Darryl was a longtime employee of PPL, from which he retired in 2008. He had also worked at Vreeland's Harley Davidson and, after retirement, at the Merrick Group. He had a deep faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and was a member of LCBC Church, attending the Columbia-Montour Campus. He enjoyed target shooting and was member of the NRA and the Nescopeck Hunting and Rifle Club. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Darryl enjoyed classic cars, camping, the Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR and collecting and repairing antique clocks.
He found great joy spending time with his beloved family, including his dogs. Darryl maintained a positive attitude and determination to play the hand he was dealt, even after his first "widow maker" heart attack in 2006. He is an inspiration to those he leaves behind.
In addition to his parents, Darryl was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ken Ackerman.
Darryl's Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at LCBC Church, Columbia-Montour Campus, 2421 Columbia Blvd., Bloomsburg. Pastor Bob Hess will officiate. His viewing will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery Annex, Walnut Street, Berwick.
Memorial contributions in Darryl's name may be made to Gift of Life Howie's House, 401 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, PA 19123 or to a charity of the donor's choosing.
The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the Zdanavage family.
Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.
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