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Timothy Varndell Obituary
SHAMOKIN — Timothy A. Varndell, 69, of High Road, Shamokin, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, surrounded by his family at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Sunbury Aug. 13, 1947, he was a son of the late Herman C. and Marian C. Long Varndell.
He was a graduate of Selinsgrove High School, Class of 1965. Following high school he served with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam as a special operations helicopter gunner, attaining the rank of corporal.
He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Lavelle, and the Sunbury Lodge #22 Free and Accepted Masons.
Tim was self-employed as a truck driver for 35 years, operating Varndell Trucking Co.
Preceding him in death was a brother, Chris.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Varndell, to whom he was married 16 years; four daughters, Kimberly, wife of Greg Riley, of Williamsburg, Virginia, Lisa Harris, of Newport News, Virginia, Brenda Schweitzer, of Shamokin, and Cheryl, wife of Robert Munro, of Evanston, Illinois; three sons, Tim Dressler, of Carson City, Nevada, Roland Weikel, of Dunshore, and Leonard Weikel and his wife, Tammy, of Greenville, Kentucky; two brothers, Mark Varndell and his wife, Cheryl, of Gordon, and Joel Varndell, of Selinsgrove; his dog and best friend, Chloe; 20 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
VARNDELL — Timothy A. Varndell, 69, of High Road, Shamokin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Nazarene, 2879 Fairgrounds Road, Lavelle. Officiating will be the Rev. Jeremy Smallwood, pastor. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Ashland Lodge #294 F&AM conducting a Masonic funeral service at 6:30 p.m. The family requests memorials be made to the Church of the Nazarene, 2879 Fairgrounds Road, Lavelle, 17943. Visit www.fritzfuneralhome.com. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Varndell
Val Santiago
November 26, 2022
Thinking of you on the near-anniversary.
Love,
Cousin Small Fry
Jacqueline (Jackie) Jones
December 7, 2016
My deepest sympathy to you and family. Tim was such a wonderful man, I remember all the fun we use to have at the Nazarene Church, he always made me laugh. Please know that I am thinking of you Rose. Love and prayers.
Ethelmae Michecavage
December 5, 2016
To Rose & Family, We are so sorry for your loss of Tim, he was a good friend in every way who will never be forgotten! Until we see you on the other side. Semper Fi & Carry on! Ethelmae, John & Lisa.
Mary Kaye Thurick
December 5, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. May you find comfort in fond memories. Blessings.
The Terry & Patricia Zimmerman family
December 2, 2016
Deepest condolences to the Varndell family !
Always in the thoughts and prayers of another Marine family. Thank you for your service, Sir ! Semper Fi, Mr. Varndell !!!
Rusty McAndrew
December 2, 2016
The force is with you forever now, Tim, in rest eternal. *sniff*sniff*
Gloria Nunemacher
December 2, 2016
To Rose and the family!!!! So sorry for your lose. Tim fought a good fight!!!!! I remember all the times at the church!!!! Specially when he would dress. He was a character and know him and lee jr and lee sr can build us our mansions Rose. Expect just a little building for all our snowman. Lol!!! I knew i could make you smile. Never lose sight of all the memories and know from experience it going to be along road ahead, but message me and also i am only a call away. Love you and the good Lord will bless, it dont seem like he will but believe he will!!!! Stay strong and God bless! !!! Love ya all!!!!!
Laura Crowell
December 2, 2016
Our prayers are with the family. God Bless.
Valerie Santiago
December 2, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. I will never forget how silly Cousin Tim was. I'm glad you are pain-free now. Love, Cousin Val.
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