John J. Gergel Jr.

John J. Gergel Jr.

John Gergel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 27, 2006.
John J. Gergel, Jr., 74, of Troy, Pa. passed away on Oct. 26, 2006 at Bradford County Manor surrounded by his family. He is the loving husband of Phyllis J. (McSparron) Gergel to whom he married on April 19, 1952. The couple had 54 happy years together.

Family and friends are welcome to call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 110 West Main Street, Troy, Pa. The funeral service will be held after the viewing at 7 p.m. on Sunday night. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday morning in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery in Troy.

John was born on March 17, 1932 in Lebanon, Pa. He was the son of the late John J. and Anna (Bohus) Gergel, Sr. John worked for many years as a meat cutter for Leona Meats. He was Roman Catholic by faith.

John loved his family very much. They include his wife Phyllis, his son; Michael S. (Susan) Gergel of Pensacola, FL, Patrick J. Gergel of Troy, Pa., John J. Gergel III of Carbondale, Pa., his daughter; Mary Ellen Johnson of Sayre, Pa., Karen (Steven) Wells of Barton, N.Y., Margaret (Michael) Miller of Moscow, Pa., several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by is brothers; Richard Gergel of Mt. Laurel, N.J., Dennis J. (Shirley) Gergel of Bradenton, Fla., his sister Annette Tinkham of Athens, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.

A son, Thomas V. Gergel, preceded John in death.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in John's memory to Guthrie Hospice, RR 1 Box 154 Towanda, Pa. 18848 or to the Bradford County Manor 1 East, RR 3 Box 322 Troy, Pa. 16947.

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Dianne Garrison

October 27, 2006

I am saddened to read of John's passing. Time has slipped by so quickly since we said our goodbyes.Please know that your family is in my thoughts and be comforted by your memories of John's special soul!

Jim Sjoblom

October 27, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jim Sjoblom

October 27, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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