John Eberl

RIXFORD - On Tuesday (Feb. 9, 2016) John Joseph Eberl entered eternity after suffering a fatal heart attack at the family residence in Annapolis, Md.
He was born on March 19, 1948, at Olean (N.Y.) General Hospital to Philip G. and Rita Hammer Eberl.
He graduated in 1966 from Otto-Eldred High School and earned his bachelor of science degree
from Cheyney University in 1970. While teaching and coaching at Methacton High School,
he did his graduate program at Temple University.
In 1972, he established his company, known as "Eberl Builders," in Malvern. He ran it until his retirement. For the past two years, he served as a consultant for the Catalina Pool Family
Co. in Maryland.
John is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Carol (Scenna) Eberl; his four cherished children, John F. (Jacquelyn) Eberl, Peter M. (Joan) Eberl, Cayt E. (Eric) Kirkman and Jessica A. (Philip) Eberl; and his five precious grandchildren, Grace, Alexa, Olivia, Kenzie Eberl and EJ Kirkman. Also surviving are his siblings, Philip J. Eberl and Rita Ann (William) Welsh, both of Rixford, and Mark A. (Linda) Eberl of Warren.
His sister, Kitty, predeceased him in 1974.
John enjoyed golfing and competing in tournaments over the past 40 years. The family spent quiet summers at their home in the Pocono Mountains while fishing the trout streams and nature walks.
A Funeral Mass was held Feb. 19 at St. Patrick Church in Malvern with private interment following Mass. A Memorial Mass in celebration of John's birthday will be offered by the Rev. Tom Brown at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Raphael Church in Eldred. A lunch will be served for family and friends after the Mass at the Coleman Center.
Donations may be made, if desired, to Mount Irenaeus Retreat, P.O. Box 100, West Clarksville, N.Y. 14786
Local arrangements are under the direction of the Frame Funeral Home, Eldred.
Condolences may be made online at www.framefuneralhome.com.