John F. Neidlinger Sr.

1941 - 2022

John F. Neidlinger Sr., 80, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, at Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Orwigsburg, after a courageous battle with COVID-19.

Born Feb. 27, 1941, in Schuylkill Haven, he was a son of the late Harry C. and Sarah A. (Zimmerman) Neidlinger.

He had been separated from Theresa R. Arantowicz.

John had attended Schuylkill Haven schools.

He had been formerly employed as a truck driver; as well as by Dana Corp. as a water quench operator for over 30 years.

In addition to his parents, John was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cherylanne C. Neidlinger; brother, Allen H. "Sonny" Neidlinger; sisters, Martha Rodnick, Alberta Parkhurst and Jean Yeager.

John is survived by a daughter, Heidi, wife of Brad Givler, of Lenhartsville; two sons, Jack F. Neidlinger Jr., of Pottsville, and Jason R. Neidlinger, of Schuylkill Haven; a grandson, John F. Neidlinger III; two brothers, Charles Neidlinger, of Minersville, and James Neidlinger, of Schuylkill Haven; a sister, Shirley Foose, of Schuylkill Haven; cousins.

John was a big fan of dirt track racing. He would regularly attend races at Big Diamond and Grandview. He enjoyed helping Dave Dissinger's team. He loved to go to dinner. He enjoyed Liberty Hose Company potpie, and breakfast at Landingville with his friends and brother.

A Celebration of Life funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, with certified celebrant, Rebecca D. Devlin, officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.