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Wayne Jeckell Obituary
Wayne P. Jeckell, 65, of The Villages, Florida passed away on June 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
He was born March 9, 1958 in Ashley, Pa. To the late James P. Jeckell and Arlene (Boyle) Jeckell. Wayne attended Crestwood High School, St. Jude Church and worked at Certainteed in Mountain Top for 27 years. He was a diehard Steelers, Lakers and Dodgers fan. He enjoyed golfing, shooting darts and the Jeckell family hunts in Mountain Top and Maine. The highlights of his life were camping, cruising, and Las Vegas with family and friends.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 25 years, Lynn (Mikolaicik) Jeckell; his loving daughter, Brittnee and wife Becca Spear, Pottstown, Pa.; son, James Jeckell II and wife Kristyn Giarratano Jeckell, Hanover Township, Pa.; Brittnee and Jimmy's mom, Carole Myron, Mountain Top, Pa.; sister, Cynthia, Little River, S.C.; brother, William and wife Christina Jeckell, Mountain Top, Pa.; sisters-in-law: Judi (Rob) Myers, Cindy (Bill) West; brothers-in-law: Gene Mikolaicik; niece, Alysha Emelett; nephew, Luke West; dear cousin, Mildred Jeckell; numerous family members and friends.
A funeral Mass will be at St. Timothy Catholic Church, The Villages, Florida, on July 11, at 8:30 a.m., with live streaming all day. Interment of ashes will be Sunday, July 16, at noon in Albert Cemetery, Church Road, Mountain Top, Pa. Celebration of life immediately afterwards.
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His sunshine
July 11, 2023
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Debra & Ross Pape
July 9, 2023
Always pleasant, upbeat, smiling and laughing; we have wonderful memories of times shared with Wayne and Lynn. He fought hard to stay with those he so loved and will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences to the whole family; you are in our hearts and prayers. With all our love, Debbie and Ross
Joseph Speziale Mountaintop, PA
July 4, 2023
My condolences to the Jeckellfamily.
R. I. P. Wayne
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William Amesbury
July 3, 2023
With out deepest sympathy to the Jeckell family . Met Wayne at your wedding Jim and Kristyn and it was a wonderful day. God bless. Bill Amesbury and family
Judi (Joseph) Snyder
July 3, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family of Wayne.
Jim mishkula and family
July 2, 2023
Condolences and prayers to Bill and the whole Jeckell.
Joe Yale, Danville PA
July 1, 2023
Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Fellow Crestwood High School Class of 1976 graduate. Keeping the Jeckell family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristyn Jeckell
June 29, 2023
The best second dad! He welcomed me into the family the first day I met him. We will miss him.
Your sunshine
June 28, 2023
The best daddy in the world! Always on my mind, forever in my heart. I love you eternally!
Katie
June 28, 2023
The Chado family send our love he was a great guy and I'm sure is playing darts with my dad in heaven!!!!
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