Allen Wirtz

Allen Wirtz, 58, of Mahanoy City, was called home to God on, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Broad Mountain Health & Rehabilitation Center, Frackville, PA after a courageous battle with cancer. Allen was born in Pottsville, PA on November 29, 1966. He was the son of William F. Wirtz Sr. of Mahanoy City, PA and the late Margaret Ann (Woodall) Wirtz. He graduated from the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 in Marlin. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Schuetrum) Wirtz. In addition to his wife and mother, he was preceded in death by nephews Brayden Wirtz and AngelRay Wirtz and his beloved Schnauzer Tootsie Pop. Allen will be sadly missed by Bill Wirtz, husband of Karen, of Mahanoy City, PA; Thomas Wirtz, husband of Candida, of Pittsboro NC; Timothy Wirtz, husband of Kristin, of Ashland, PA. Allen was also a cherished uncle to Allyson Wirtz, Michael Wirtz; Sophia Wirtz; Rayla Wirtz and Gracelyn Wirtz. In addition to his family, Allen leaves behind his homecare angels, aka "Allen's Angels" Sharon Zukas, Crystal Jarman, Amber McCleary and his buddy Bill Rogers. Despite his physical disabilities from birth, he lived an active life and devoted his time to making Mahanoy City a better and safer community. He was a member of the Good American Fire Company #3 where he served as Sergeant at Arms, an auditor, mentor for Junior firefighters and an active volunteer firefighter. As a volunteer firefighter, Allen enjoyed servicing the equipment and vehicles as well as spending countless hours washing and waxing them. On the fire scene, Allen was passionate about ensuring his colleagues were safe by making sure their air tanks were adequately filled and changed as needed. His volunteering went beyond the fire scene, Allen served as a regular volunteer for the local food pantry where he could be found unloading trucks, packaging food and assisting with distribution to the community. Allen also served on the Election Board of Mahanoy City as an Inspector of Elections. When Allen was not volunteering, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was very enthusiastic about NASCAR and enjoyed race season whether it was in person at "Pocono" or on television. He was an avid collector of Dale Earnhardt memorabilia. Allen was extremely gifted at refinishing wood and enjoyed taking on difficult projects to restore old furniture to beautiful new furnishings. Religious Service will be held at the Good American Fire Company #3, 738 East Mahanoy Street, Mahanoy City, PA 17948 at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Good American Fire Company #3. Interment will be held at the German Protestant Cemetery Association Mahanoy City, PA.