Earl John Webb

Milford, PA - Earl John Webb, 49, died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at his home in Milford, Pa. Earl was born September 2, 1958 in Dover, N.J., the son of Eileen Gavanis and Robert Webb. He was the most devoted nurse in life, working at Barn Hill Care Center in Newton, N.J. He devoted his life to helping others and affected countless people and their families. Earl made friends wherever he went and has been an active member of the community, involved in all of his children's activities and hobbies. He lived for the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Theresa (Smith) Webb; daughter, Shannon Rea; son, Benjamin Earl; mother, Eileen (Fosmier) Gavanis and stepfather, Thomas Gavanis of Stanhope, N.J.; two brothers, Robert Jr. of Delmar, Del., and James of Califon, N.J.; sister, Wendy Dziemian of Sparta, N.J.; many nieces, nephews and loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 31, at the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W. Harford St., Milford, PA 18337, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Wendel Hauber officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 30, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in the Milford Cemetery, Dingman Township, Pike County, Pa. For information or directions, please call 570-296-6811.