John Behel Obituary
John C. Behel, 89, of Mechanicsburg passed away at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
He was the son of the late George and Grace Diven Behel.
John was born April 10, 1921 in Lewistown, PA.
He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army Air Forces as a pilot of B29s.
John worked for the PA Game Commission as a game warden in Luzerne County. He became the Hunter Safety Coordinator and was instrumental in the creation of the Game Commission's Hunter Safety Program.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Stuck Behel, a son, John L. Behel and wife Jeannette. He is also survived by two grand-daughters, Amy Behel Erno and husband Michael, and Rebecca Behel Orsinger and husband Matthew. John had one great-grandson, Nathan Erno and two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Lillian Orsinger.
There will be no viewing. Interment will be in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery.
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December 9, 2010
Our sympathy for the loss of your father. We hope visits to Penn's Creek bring back wonderful memories of the times you shared.
Bob and Maryann Losik
Susan Graham
December 8, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family. The Graham Family
Beulah & Gene Geiger
December 6, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
December 4, 2010
Dear John,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with you and your family.
Terry Turnbaugh
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