John Harris Michael "Jack" Schell

Uncle Jack, some of my earliest and some of my favorite memories are about you. Jack had the gift of personality and character. He could make everyone around him laugh and smile. Wisdom of people was intuitive to him. He accepted the world as it was and not as it ought to be. He was so comfortable reaching out to strangers or people in need and lift them up with a joke or an honest compliment. Even if he suspected he was being taken advantage, he was giving, to the point of a fault, and...

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Jack is responsible for me meeting many of my closest friends. I will always remember him standing on that ladder on Beer Hill and hollering "Down in front". Or the night at Lincoln when he told a guy that he could see the guy didn't know much about racing then found out he was talking to Richard Lupo. Jack could always make us laugh. May he rest in peace. Bob Rodkey

We will miss your many stories. Sorry we can not get to Pennsylvania but our hearts will be with you. Rest in peace little brother and save a place for the rest of us. Love you. Patty and Bob

Jack was my landlord for 4 years and he would come down and we'd sit outside on my swing and tell me his stories and make me laugh everyday. I will always remember you Jack and will always hear you calling me DebbieDoobie LOL.....RIP

We are very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time
Paul, Robin, Brian, Dustin

He will be missed. He always had some good stories to tell and laugh to go with it. God Bless and rest in peace.

Remember the good times, You will always be my brother. Sorry I can't get to Harrisburg in Time for the service.