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Irvin Schappell Obituary
November 17, 2010
Irvin D. "Irv" Schappell Sr., 81, of Pottsville, died Wednesday at home.
Born in Pottsville, April 6, 1929, he was a son of the late Elmer J. Sr. and Ethel Lash Schappell.
He was a graduate of Pottsville High School and alter served in the Army.
He was employed by Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, Schuylkill Haven, prior to retiring. He was a member of the former First United Church of Christ, Pottsville; AMVETS Post 180, Pottsville; Humane Fire Company, Pottsville; Railway Park Little League, Pottsville; Midget Football League and Potts ville Boys Basketball League.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer J. Jr. and William.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, the former Joan Brensinger, Pottsville; three sons, Irvin D. II and his wife, Lisa, Phoenix, Ariz., Joseph E. and his wife, Patricia, Lititz, and Robert J. and his wife, Kathleen, Pottsville; a daughter, Joan M. Lechleitner and her companion, Kerry Titus, Pottsville; two sisters, Agusta Weiss, Shoemakersville, and Ethel Weller, Fleetwood; a brother, James, Lawrenceville, N.J.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services will be held from 10 a.m. Monday at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, with Pastor James R. Fidler officiating. Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Joan Schappell, 519 Harrison St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Interment with military honors will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Please send your condolences to the family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.
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for Irvin Schappell
Steve Marcuse
November 22, 2010
To the entire Schappell family ... keep your heads up ... remember this chinese proverb ... 'A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a unique mark' ... Irv made so many good positive marks on the papers of more children than most ... his love and dedication showed a wonderful path to be followed ...Knowing I was able to contribute for a short time at Railway Park makes me proud to say I loved him for the man he was ... he was truly a very unique and respected human being ... May he rest in peace ... Steve Marcuse
November 22, 2010
to the schappell family: i send my sincere sympathy to you all. irv will be missed by many, especially in the sports arena. may the kind words of friends comfort all of you. sincerely, pat schreffler stoffey
Michele Reber
November 22, 2010
Bob, Cathy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Kris Thomas
November 22, 2010
Joan,Joanie,Duece,Bobby,Joe,
Thank you for sharing a great man with all of us. He coached our children, and showed them what sports were all about. He cared for Railway Park as if it was his own home and made sure we all had enjoyed it also. He helped coach a team of young men to the Little League World series and put Pottsville on National TV and made us all proud. Thank you Irv for being you. We will all miss You.
Kris,Leigh,Keith,&Cody Thomas
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November 22, 2010
To All The Schappell family we would like to extend our condolences. Irv will always be remembered by so many. He touched so many lives and mentored so many young athletes. We are grateful to have known him. Railway Park will NOT be the same without him. Smiley (Zac) Zemantauski, Scott & Zachaeus Omlor, Maria Doyle
Bob & Jackie Melusky
November 22, 2010
Never has one man done so much for the youth of Pottsville as Irv. I met Irv in the late 70's when my son played little league at Railway on an opposing team. As the years went on and I got to know the man, I so admired and respected him for the true generosity he showed by the countless hours he spent mentoring our youth. Penn State has Joe Paterno. Pottsville had Irv Schappell. Rest in peace and Thank You Irv.
nancy curtier
November 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 21, 2010
When I heard of Mr. Schappells' passing a poem I have read many times came to mind "A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was,the sort of house I lived in,or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child" Well you were and we love you Thank you for making a differance in my childrens' lives,and mine Beth (Buchanan) Ryan
Esther & Jim & Bill Clark
November 20, 2010
Dear Joan & family,
It was a warm summer night in 1974.
I was sitting on the front porch of 518 Harrison Street with my wife.
That was the first-time I saw Irv.
He replied hello to several neighbors who called out to him.
My wife said, Mr. Schappel is a Railway Park Little League Coach;
As he slung the baseball equipment bag over his shoulder and headed into his house.
About fifteen years later, that same man would lead a junior high football team of young boys to a season to remember. Irv’s talent was teaching fundamentals, conditioning and adding just enough motivation. My son was one of those players fortunate enough to have played for Coach Irv.
Irv certainly left a positive imprint on many young men and boys in the city of Pottsville.
Our family is grateful.
Rannie Yost
November 19, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. Irv was a great man. He will be missed.
Rannie & Ray Yost
randy barnes
November 19, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Donald Davis
November 19, 2010
Dear Joan, We were very saddened to hear of Irv's passing. He was one great guy and will be missed by all. We will remember him in our prayers.vDon and B J Davis (Ft. Myers, Fla. and Pottsville, Pa.).
November 19, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. May God strenghten and keep you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. We love you and will be praying for you.
The Staff Family
~Ronnie, Iris, Allura & Zakai
Felicia Hess-Beaver
November 19, 2010
Joannie I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great guy. I have man y memories with you and your family. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Tony Downey
November 18, 2010
To my friends the Schappells,
There is, was and always will be only one Irv! It's the memories that will live forever and bring the joy of everlasting life. Those memories will get you through this difficult time. We will cry, laugh and remember many things in the short term. No one is perfect and Irv certainly wasn't. But the good he did far outweighs the rest. So many people were touched by his selflessness. God will Bless Irv Schappell for he has blessed so many.
Alice Rescorla Bechtel
November 18, 2010
Dear Deuce,
I was saddened to hear of your Father's passing. May you keep him in your heart always. Enternal rest unto his soul O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. God Bless
Jeanann Schwartz
November 18, 2010
my condolances to the schappel family sorry for your loss may he rest in peace god bless
Faye & Butch Mehling
November 18, 2010
Schappell Family,
We are sorry about your loss,we will always remember the good times with Irv at railway park,and on our travels to the championship games,will always remember him saying Faye, Anthony is going on the mount and I would say to him please don't do that then he would just laugh ,he knew how to get to me!
He was a good coach to my sons and many more kids who played ball!
If there is anything we can do for you's let us know.Take Care
George Lord
November 18, 2010
RIP, my friend. Our Deepest Sympathy..George & Jean Lord
JENET CURTIER
November 18, 2010
SCHAPPELL FAMILY. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS VERY SORRY FULL TIME.
CORRI CALABRESE
November 18, 2010
RIP COACH SHAPPELL
Donna Lash & Family
November 18, 2010
Joan & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Irv was a wonderful man, father and mentor. He touched the lives of so many young people in the community. He meant a lot to so many who knew him. Take comfort that he will be justly rewarded in Heaven. God Bless you all!
The Caravan and Vinskie Family
November 18, 2010
To the Schappell family our deepest condolences. Irv will be sadly missed by all the people who's life he has touched. May he rest in peace.
Alfy Burch
November 18, 2010
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Irv Schappell family. Irv and I were classmates from 7th grade thru graduation in 1946 at Pottsville High. Irv was a great freind and a really nice likeable person. May his Soul Rest in Peace.
Sharon, Ron,Ben and Britt Kreiger
November 18, 2010
Joan, Joanie, Joe,Bob,Duce and the entire Schappell Family, we are so sorry to hear about Irv. He was a wonderful person, coach, father,grandfather and friend. He will never be forgotten. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know. He will be missed by many especially all his kids from Railway and the Bulldogs. He touched a lot of people,he was a great man. RIP Irv, we will miss you.
Kim Bartell
November 18, 2010
The Schappell Family;
I know that words can't mend your heartaches at this difficult time but Irv has left amazing memories to last a lifetime. Most of us, if lucky enough, has had an experience at Railway Park with Irv..."Mr. Little League" has touched the hearts of so many children and adults he will be deeply missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kim Bartell, Patrick & Michael McGuinness
November 18, 2010
Dear Joan and Family
When Jim and I use to go up to the Amvets and Irv was tending bar or even on Meeting Nights we never knew when he was kidding or serious . May he Rest in Peace.
Rose Connors , Pottsville, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2010
Joan & Family
Jean & I would like to extend our deepest sympathy
Jean & Joe (Rainis) Bowers
Joe sophy
November 18, 2010
Dear Joan, Duece, Joe, Bobby, Joanie...I am sorry to hear of Irv's passing. Growing up in the 5th ward was special, and Irv meant so much to that. Countless games, always a warm hello..the lives he touched are endless and better for him. May God be good to him, and keep his wonderful family in His graces. Love, Joe Sophy
November 18, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Schappell family and all his friends who will miss him greatly. In life there are very few individuals that make a positive impression that will last your entire lifetime. Irv was one of these few. I am so proud that I was able to coach with the man and watch him teach the game of baseball and softball to so many young people. No greater tribute can be given by those that were so fortunate to have been coached by Irv then to hear the words--Mr. Schappell-now here was a Man... God Bless and RIP my friend...
Joe Devine
November 18, 2010
Dear Joan and family,
Please accept my heartfelt thoughts and prayers, with the passing of Irv. I always enjoyed being in his company, from the bus trips to Madison Square Garden, to the Little League World Series, and of course his daily acceptance and/or refusal of the U.S. Mail/bills!! He was my friend and I will miss him.
Sincerely,
Sherry Frantz
November 18, 2010
May the Lord comfort you in your sorrow. I'm sure Irv's reward in heaven is great. He has done so much, especially for children's sports in Pottsville. He will be missed.
Linda Deiter
November 18, 2010
To the Schappell Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Irv, was a good man, he taught the kids of Pottsville a great deal,about sports. He will be deeply missed by my family, as by many others who knew him. Pottsville lost a great man, when we lost Irv. May he Rest In Peace.
tina mcnulty
November 18, 2010
i am truly sorry for your loss.irv was a great man ...we will miss him..god bless ...love all u guys ..
tina,mark,pete,justin,matt,brandon mcnulty
November 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
christian urban jr
November 18, 2010
Joan & family sorry for your loss . he was a great man and person . will be missed dearly
November 18, 2010
Our hearts go out to your family and share in the sorrow of the lost of a loved one ,friend and neighbor.
Sandy and Dan Fitzgerald
Maureen (Reenie) (Adams) Campbell
November 18, 2010
Joan, Deuce, Joe, Bob, & Joanie ~
So sorry to hear of Irv's passing. Cherish your memories, they will help you get through the tough times. Your family is in my prayers.
Doreen Holohan Mengel
November 18, 2010
Joan and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.He was a very special man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Luscan
November 18, 2010
Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Martin Mahalchick
November 18, 2010
Schappell Family,
My condolences to you all. Irv was a great man and taught me to give 110% with everything I did. I am sad to hear of his passing, but know that he impacted many people during his time with us.
Caryl Culbert
November 18, 2010
Joan, you and your family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Your dad will be remembered by alot of people, especially those boys he helped coach throughout the years. He truely was a wonderful person.
Tom Whalen
November 18, 2010
Coach Irv has influenced the lives of so many young men and women in the community of Pottsville. He served as a coach, mentor, and to some a father-figure. Yesterday the community of Pottsville lost one of its finest citizens.
Ron Gontarchick
November 18, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tara Boyer-Sprenkel
November 18, 2010
Irv,
Thank you for all you have done for the children of Pottsville. RIP Irv. You will be missed!
Stephen Kurtek III
November 18, 2010
Dear Shappell Family,Take comfort in knowing that now you have Irv to watch over you forever.Having known and been friends with Irv for over 25 years,I admired his ability to get things done in whatever he was involved in.For those of us who really knew him we saw beyond the rough exterior.His dedication as a volunteer will be rewarded in heaven.We are going to miss you my friend.
Bob Ginther
November 18, 2010
Irv taught sports and sportsmanship to a lot of kids. The world is a sadder place today.
michelle gradwell
November 18, 2010
bobby, so sorry to hear about your dad, he was a good man and will be dearly missed, our prayers go out to you and your family.
god bless u all.
November 18, 2010
May you rest in peace Irv.You will always be remembered for all you have done!!!.....Bill Reed(Pottsville)
Joshua Highley
November 18, 2010
I remember being at the house in Pottsville and Duce, Boddy and Uncle Irv were going on and on about a baseball game, neither one giving the other an inch. Everyone in the house was laughing because the three of them were so adamant that each of them had a point to make. It's a great memory that I will always have. Rest in peace Uncle Irv.
Kim Bartell
November 18, 2010
The Entire Schappell Family:
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache: ,
but those who care and ,
share your loss wish you,
comfort and peace of mind.,
May you find strength,
in the love of family,
and in the warm embrace,
of friends.,
Deepest Sympathy
Kim Bartell (Patrick & Michael McGuinness)
cheryl dunmoyer
November 18, 2010
Joan, so sorry to hearabout you losing your dad... god bless u and your family at this time ....
November 18, 2010
Schappell and Lechleitner families,
We are truly sorry for your loss. It is a sad day in our community when we lose a man like your dad. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family members. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Jacquie Wapinsky and family
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