Gary Evan Eichelsdorfer

Gary Evan Eichelsdorfer, 69, Clarks Summit, died Tuesday in Hospice Community Care. His wife of 47 years is the former Mary Ann Wernet.

Born June 8, 1941, in Rochester, N.Y., son of the late Raymond William and Charlotte Thomas Eichelsdorfer, he lived in Clarks Summit since 1976 and previously lived in State College, Detroit, and was formerly of Erie. He was a 1959 graduate of Cathedral Prep, Erie, and received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Gannon University, Erie, and his master's degree in mathematics from the University of Detroit.

Mr. Eichelsdorfer joined the University of Scranton as an instructor in 1965. He was involved with doctoral studies at Penn State University. He retired as an associate professor from the university in 2007, having served in numerous capacities, including positions on the faculty affairs council, faculty development committee, faculty handbook committee and chairman of the department of mathematics. He was a member of the Pro Deo et Universitate. As a member of the National Mathematics Society, he served as the coordinator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and was honored at the State Department for his dedicated service.

He was active in the community and also with various regional groups dedicated to enhancing education in mathematics. He served as state director of the American High School Mathematics Contest and was the coordinator of the Actuarial Science Program and past chairman of the mathematics department.

He was a member of the Church of St. Gregory, Clarks Green. He was co-founder of the NE Photography Club in 1989, in conjunction with his wife and friend, Jerry Barrett. He loved taking pictures of beautiful flowers most of all, and his pictures were shown in museums and honored in exhibitions. He was an avid fan of the Phillies and enjoyed playing golf. He loved to travel and took pleasure in life.

His family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Mark Lyons, Sharon Palushock, Kristin Liptock, Charles Grad and the Hospice Community Care of Dunmore, especially nurses Denise and Liz. We are forever grateful for the care and kindness shared.

Surviving are three sons, Eric and wife, Michelle, Coventry, Conn.; Stephen, Kingwood, Texas; John and wife, Muxia, Greenbrook, N.J.; two granddaughters, Jasmyn Eichelsdorfer, Greenbrook; and Morgan Eichelsdorfer, Kingwood; a grandson, Matthew Eichelsdorfer, Kingwood; two brothers, David and wife, Nancy, Erie; and Robert and wife, Shirley, Tampa, Fla.

The funeral will be Saturday with Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Green, to be celebrated by Monsignor John H. Louis. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.

The family will receive relatives and friends Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 100 Williams St., Dunmore, PA 18512; American Diabetes Association, 65 E. Elizabeth Ave., Suite 502, Bethlehem, PA 18018; or American Cancer Society — Lackawanna Unit, 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517. For information, directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.jen ningscalvey.com.