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Leonard Hummel Obituary

Leonard L. Hummel, 86, of Wilkes-Barre passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014, at Timber Ridge Health Care Center, Plains Township.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre on May 22, 1927. He was the son of the late Frank F. and Charlotte Speary Hummel.

He attended E. L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Leonard was employed by Foster Wheeler Corp., Mountain Top, for more than 30 years, until his retirement.

He was a member of Albright United Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre, and a member of its Rainbow Seniors Club.

He enjoyed gardening and he loved to travel with his family and his friends.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Hummel, and brothers, Stewart and Benjamin Hummel.

Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years, the former Angela Ferro Hummel; daughter, Lynn Kelley and her husband, Dave; son, Frank Hummel and his wife, Kathryn; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Gittens and Madeline (Phoebe) Eustice; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley.

A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. in Albright United Methodist Church, 116 Dana St., Wilkes-Barre, with Eugene Sperazza, CLM, officiating.

Entombment will follow in Resurrection Mausoleum, St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leonard's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Hospice of the Sacred Heart or to Celtic HealthCare.

Published by Citizens Voice on Mar. 4, 2014.
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A little late, but sorry to hear.

Bob Stricker

March 10, 2014

Dear Angie and Family, We were sorry to learn of Leonard's passing. We will always remember his kindness.

Linda and Harold Burritt

March 5, 2014

Dear Angie. Lynn and Frank
We are sorry to hear about Len. We remember him as a true gentleman and will keep him and you in our prayers.
Dave and Minnie

March 4, 2014

Frank I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Lynette Thiemann

March 4, 2014

Frank and Kathy,

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you in this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle McKenney

March 4, 2014

Angie, Lynn & Frank, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families . God bless!

Dominic and Cindy Farino

March 4, 2014

Lynn, please know that you and your family are in my prayers at this sad time of your life. God bless and help you all.

Antoinette (Toni) Stout

March 4, 2014

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