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Edmund Decker Obituary

WILKES-BARRE — Edmund G. Decker, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at home.

Mr. Decker was born in the Rolling Mill Hill section of Wilkes-Barre in April of 1924, a son of the late George and Louise Decker. He was a graduate of GAR High School, class of 1942, and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

Prior to retirement in 1986, he was a sales manager for more than 20 years at Prudential Insurance, receiving many awards and commendations.

Ed married his wife, Nellie, in 1953 and they enjoyed more than 60 wonderful years together.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Peter, Albert and Raymond; as well as many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; a nephew and niece.

Ed was very active all his life for his church, St. Anthony's in Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of the church council for many years as well as a church lector. He also was past president of the Kassab Joseph post in Wilkes-Barre.

Ed is survived by his sons, Edmund and his wife, Patti, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, George and his wife, Sue, Enola, and Jeff and his wife, Linda, Mountain Top; grandchildren, Maria, Eddie, Eric and Elaina. He is also survived by his brother-in law, Leo; and sisters-in-law, Mala, Kay and Marie; along with many nieces and nephews.

The family thanks the owners and staff of Visiting Angels and all their caregivers for their many years of service and care, including Nancy, Maggie, Bonnie, Lisa and Elizabeth, as well as many others. Their care will never be forgotten. The family also thanks Celtic Home Nursing Care for their many years of service.

The funeral will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony/St. George Church on Park Avenue in Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Hanna Karam officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mamary-Durkin Funeral Services Corp., 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre.

Published by Times Leader from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2015.
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Jeff, I am very sorry about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Linda

Bill Multer

March 16, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. God Bless and know I will be praying for your entire family.

Mary Korey

February 23, 2015

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

ANDY MAMARY

February 22, 2015

We'll never forget your fathers smile and sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! Jack and Carolann May

Jack May

February 17, 2015

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THES TIME OF SORROW.

PAUL MONSEUR

February 17, 2015

Jeff, George and Ed,
Very sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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February 17, 2015

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