John H. Blakeslee Jr.

John H. Blakeslee
Mr. John H. Blakeslee Jr., 75, of Jill Court, New Ringgold, died at 9:30 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 while in the company of family members, at his residence. Born in Hazleton, PA, on August 23, 1936, the son of the late John H. and Amelia (Dies) Blakeslee. He was the husband of Dorothy L. (Davis) Blakeslee. They were married on September 4, 1954. He was employed as a Maintenance Journeyman at MACK Truck Company in Macungie, PA prior to his retirement. He was a graduate of Hazleton High School, Class of 1954. He was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ Orwigsburg, PA, and served in the U.S. Army. Survivors: Surviving in addition to his wife Dorothy are daughter Ellie E., wife of Rick Siegfriedof Orwigsburg, PA; daughter and Chris A., wife of Ron Derhammer; grandson Dr. Joshua J. Blakeslee of Wooster, OH; granddaughter Erin R., wife of Michael Miller of Orwigsburg, PA; grandson Dr. Nathan A. Siegfried, husband of Dr. Jenny Hayden of Chapel Hill, NC; granddaughter April M. Siegfried of Allentown, PA; granddaughter Rachel N. Siegfried wife of David Keck of Hamburg, PA; granddaughter Andrea E. Siegfried of Orwigsburg, PA; granddaughter Brooke R. Derhammer of Bethlehem, PA; granddaughter Lindsey J. Derhammer of Bethlehem, PA; granddaughter Noel B. Derhammer of Bethlehem, PA; and four great grandchildren. Services: A visitation with family members present will be held Monday 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at St. Johns United Church of Christ. A remembrance of Johns life service will be held atSt. Johns United Church of Christ, Orwigsburg, PA, at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 13, with Rev. Barbara Kershner officiating. Contributions: Pleases honor The Families request and send contributions in lieu of flowers in his name to St. Lukes Hospital/Home Care, 801 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with Arrangements.