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William Gmitter Obituary
William J. Gmitter, formerly of Jim Thorpe, PA entered into eternal life on December 8. He was the husband of Karen A. (Kurelia) Gmitter. He was born in East Mauch Chunk, PA to the late John and Susan (Hascin) Gmitter. William was a graduate of Mauch Chunk Catholic High and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Mack Truck in 1994, last working as Director of Human Resources. Survivors: In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Lisa, wife of Robert Schaninger of Jim Thorpe, Linda, wife of Scott Fenstermaker of Emmaus, William, husband of Carol (Albeck) of Jim Thorpe and Wayne Gmitter of Bethlehem. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert of Macon, GA and James Gmitter of Lehighton, PA; and two sisters, Pauline Roos of Lehighton, PA and Josephine Walsh of Marlton, NJ. There are eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: Friends may call at the Melber Funeral Home, 524 Center Str, Jim Thorpe on December 17 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for a memorial service. Mass at St. Josephs Church at 11 a.m. will follow. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Ave, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60642.
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Karen Rogacs
December 29, 2011
I knew Bill years ago and had a chance to meet his children and his grandson. He was so proud of you! He certainly had a zest for life. I am very sorry for your loss
December 22, 2011
Very sorry for your loss. Mr. Bill was my children's bus driver for many years (#44). He was a very nice man, always smiling. He will be missed.
Sheila, Alison and Christopher Witthaut
Mr. Bill Gmitter driver of Bus 44.
Brandi Noll
December 19, 2011
John Lewis
December 18, 2011
Very sorry for your lost I work with Bill as Exeter bus driver. He was lots of fun and jokes. He will be missed .
John Lewis
Rebecca
December 18, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I drove bus with Bill for five years. He always called me Rachel when we talked about canning! He will be missed.
Bonnie Miller
December 17, 2011
Wayne, Billy, Lisa and Linda,
I worked for Bill at Mack Trucks and remember the pride he had when he spoke of his children. I'm so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to your family.
Bonnie Miller
John, Donna, and Brandi Noll
December 13, 2011
Karen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. "Mr. Bill" was Brandi's Bus Driver since she started school. They shared a lot of special times on that ride to school. Their conversations eased the anxiety of the school day ahead. Brandi would take a broom out to the bus stop when the Phillies would sweep a series just to make Bill smile. We thought the world of him, even if he did wear a Yankees hat!
Not only was Bill a great bus driver, arriving at the exact same time every day, he was a kind and loving man. He truly cared about people. He will always have a special place in our hearts. Even though it is hard to watch Bus 44 go by without him at the driver's seat, we know that he has a driver's seat in heaven! Bill will be dearly missed.
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and Family.
Love,
John, Donna, and Brandi Noll
Hillary Bratz
December 13, 2011
Sorry for your loss Bill was always one of the favorite customers around here looked forward to him bringing in his mower every spring.He always had something intresting to talk about every Spring. He will be missed.
Hillary from Oley Lawn Equipment
December 13, 2011
To Linda, Lisa, Bill, and Wayne.
I was so sorry to hear of your Dads'passing. Our heartful sympathy goes out to you. Remember the good times and the good memories. Lots of prayers for you all. Love, Joanne & Joe Kratzer
December 13, 2011
I worked with Bill at Mack Trucks and one thing that I admired most about him was how he spoke about his family, his deep love for his wife and children. My sincere condolences to your family.
Monica Ebert, Laurys Station, PA
Denise Long
December 13, 2011
Karen, Billy, Lisa, Linda and Wayne: As you know, Bill was one of my favorite bosses at Mack, so much so, that we had kept in touch many years after his retirement. He never failed to make me laugh each time we were together and even up until the end on the phone. My sincere condolences to all of you as I know he has left a tremendous hole in your family.
Denise Benfield
December 13, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to everyone. Bill was my sons bus driver and my daughters before that. We got to know his friendly face and he never forgot to wave to us! I'm sure that was his personality showing through from his little bus window! May your good memories get you through this difficult time.
Rose Tukeva
December 12, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill at Mack for 20 plus years. What a wonderful guy. I am sure he will be remembered by his Mack co-workers for his effervescent personality. May he rest in peace.
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