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John Umstead Obituary
John Jay Umstead Sr., 61, of Lansford, entered into eternal rest on Oct. 23 in his residence. He was the husband of Linda L. Umstead. They celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary in July of this year.
He was employed as a laborer for Pecora Corporation for 10 years.
Born in Sellersville, he was a son of the late John and Ethel (Ragan) Umstead.
John was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War with the HHC 6th Battalion of the 171st Infantry Brigade.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son, ,John J., Jr., and his fiancé Kerri Winter; daughters Shannon Jewell, Michelle Bean, and Heather M. Levengood; brother Dennis and his wife, Stephanie; sisters, Peggi Donahue and her husband, Chris, and Kathy Samarco; 5 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Service: To be held at a later date from the Svercheck-Blazosky Funeral Home, 340 E. Bertsch St., Lansford.
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Heather, Mikey, Christian, and Keneth Levengood.
Heather Levengood
November 8, 2014
Hey dad we had a lot of good years together. You may not of been my real dad but in my heart you were. I love you and miss you but you will never be forgotten. so watch over me and my kids please and rest in peace.
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Gary Fadule
November 8, 2014
Heavenly Father;In the precious name of Jesus I want to Lift the Umstead family,friends and his loved ones up to you Father.I pray that you would send your anointed Angel's down over thema and comfort them.Heavenly Father;I pray that you would strengthen them and keep them under your anointed wings. In Jesus precious name. Amen
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